Blow dry courses: brush up on your finishing skills in 2014

Blow dry courses are popping up across the country as both specialist blow-dry bars and in-salon styling services become increasingly popular. Time-pushed, style-conscious clients are more willing than ever to pay good money for a quality blow-dry, with specialist lounges like Blow Ltd offering nothing but styling and finishing services and manufacturers including Redken launching dedicated products to keep blow-dried looking better for longer. Sending your stylists on blow dry courses or investing in the education for yourself could allow you to launch an exciting dedicated new area in the salon, enhance your existing menu and, crucially, provide an extra revenue stream. Check out our round-up of the best blow dry courses for 2014 below... Aston & Fincher Perfect Blow Dry with Anne Veck Who: NVQ Level 2 What: Learn how to create volume, lift at the roots and perfect curls to achieve fabulous styles which will increase your client's loyalty. Multi-award winning stylist Anne will walk you through the entire process to create perfect salon-friendly, profit-boosting looks. How long? One day How much? £125+VAT Where: Available nationwide Contact: Call 0870 240 2176 Bumble and bumble Bb Styling I Who: Qualified stylists What: All styling, no cutting. You'll learn control with both flat and round brushes to hone your blow-drying techniques to perfection. The course also covers product expertise to ensure that your blow-dries look the business and go the distance. How long? Two days How much? £400 (or £250 for Bb Exclusive Salons) Where: London and Manchester Contact: Call 0870 428 638 ghd Blow-Dry Masterclass Workshop Who: Intermediate to advanced What: Designed by ghd brand ambassador and 'queen of blow-drying' Zoe Irwin, this session teaches the most up to date blow-dry techniques. Learn trend-led blow-dries to shape the hair, the intricacies of how to set and heat seal a style, blow-out hairlines and how to give your blow-dry the longevity that clients demand. Watch and learn in the morning, then get hands on in the afternoon. How long? One day How much? £200+VAT with Zoe Irwin, £135 with a ghd educator Where: Nationwide Contact: Call 0845 3301133 or email [email protected] Kevin Fortune Blow-Drying Techniques for Session Styling Who: Qualified stylists What: This two-day course will help you gain expertise in a variety of blow-drying techniques.As well as covering styling, you'll also look at the science of hair and different hair textures, the importance of products and tools and brushing out and finishing styles for a shoot or live event to change styles in a hurry. How long? Two days How much? £370+VAT Where: London Contact: Call 0207 871 3057 Matrix Classic Blow Dry and Hair Up Who: Stylists What: Do you want to perfect your blow drying? Do you fear putting hair up? Then this is the course that can give you the finish and the confidence you need. Matrix will share with you their top tips for perfect blow drying and then show you easy to follow step-by-step demonstrations on how to put hair up in several classic styles. How long? One day Where: Nationwide Contact: Call 020 8762 4239 Redken Foundation Finish Who: Stylists What: Discover the foundations of blow-drying, from creating movement, wave and lasting volume to sleek and straight styles. Redken will help you understand the tools and methods that will complement fantastic haircuts and the products needed to complete your service. How long? One day How much? £120 Where: London and Manchester Contact: Call 0161 8349 594 Schwarzkopf Professional ASK Essential Styling Who: Junior stylists and stylists What: Go back to the basics and learn how to make the most of your hairdryer! You'll look at wrap drying, straightening, creating waves and adding fullness and volume to leave you fully equipped to tackle any styling challenge. How long? One or two days How much? £200 Where: London, Belfast and Dublin Contact: Call 020 724 7931 Wella Professionals - The Perfect Blow Dry Who: All levels What: Never under-estimate the blow-dry effect! Reconnect with the art of blow-drying and gain the techniques required to create fullness, body and sleek shine. You'll also cover straightening techniques to keep hair smoother for longer and bigger, bouncy blow-dries for those clients that can't get enough of A-list hair. The class will also cover tips on how to add on colour with a blow-dry and the deadly sins of blow-drying. How long? One day How much? £240 Where: London and Manchester Contact: Call 020 7637 7171 or 0161 834 2645