Last week we got the scoop on spring blonde trends. This week, Gregory Patterson of blow, the new york blow dry bar, gives his tips below on extending the life of your blowout.

To make your blowout last longer, follow these simple steps:

• First, secure your hair up at night with a large top knot up high on your head (for loose waves), or two individual top knot buns for a more wavy style. Secure with hair pins or bobby pins. Think more Minnie Mouse rather than Princess Leia buns.
• The following morning, your hair will be up and ready to place under a shower cap before your shower. Blowpro Perfect Shower Cap is great because it’s terry cloth-lined, super tight around the edges, oversized to fit any amount of hair, and it’s machine washable. The terry lining will absorb any steam that may enter, keeping your hair dry and frizz-free.
• Before removing your buns, blast them with your blow dryer at high heat on a low speed setting. Allow them to completely cool and remove the pins. Heating them up will allow the buns to serve as a hot roller, enhancing your wave. Spray a wave-enhancing spray like blowpro Beach Blow texturizing mist to enhance the wave and bring the life back to your blowout.

If you find your hair to be a little oily, apply dry shampoo just to the oily area, which will get you back to refreshed volume. I love blowpro Faux Dry dry shampoo. All products available at www.ulta.com.

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Check out some more of the current haircare goodies out there:

Organix is known for their affordable, cruelty-free and environmentally responsible products. The Moroccan Sea Salt Spray and Surf Paste features Moroccan argan oil and sea kelp for a tousled, unstructured look. The Thick & Full Biotin & Collagen Collection combines ProVitamin B7 Biotin, collagen and wheat proteins for healthier looking hair. The Smooth Hydration Argan Oil & Shea Butter Collection is a hydrating line featuring shampoo, conditioner, oil, mask and even yogurt. (It smells good enough to eat!) (Available at Walmart.)

Ouidad has a few newbies for curly girls. The Curl Recovery Ultra-Nourishing Cleansing Oil is for dry and damaged hair. The silk proteins and coconut oils clean gently and help with hydration. PlayCurl Volumizing Styling Spray helps boost volume in wavy and curly hair. The Whipped Curls Daily Conditioner & Styling Primer is a daily non-greasy conditioner that softens and keeps frizz and breakage at bay. The Curl Co-Wash is a cleanser with a concentrated blend of conditioners suitable for all hair types. (Available at Ouidad.com.)

L’Oréal Paris has been very busy in the haircare department. L’Oréal Paris Advanced Haircare is a clinically-tested system of shampoos, conditioners and hair treatments including Total Repair 5, Triple Resist, Smooth Intense, Color Vibrancy and Power Moisture. The Evercurl Sulfate-Free Curl Care System is a gentle, sulfate-free collection covering everything from loose waves to tight curls. EverStyle Texture Series is an evolution of the 2012 line, allowing users to achieve the undone-yet polished looks that are popular on the red carpet and on the street. (Available at drugstores.)

göt2b has a couple of new launches. The 2sexy voluptuous volume collection has the spray mousse for volume, shine, and hold. The spray gel is a lightweight blow-dry gel, and the hairspray is a weightless formula that delivers high-shine. (Available at ulta.com.)

Goody’s new products have both style and substance. The TangleFix has super-flexible bristles in three different lengths to tackle knots. DoubleWear 2in1 Ponytailers + Bracelets serve as both an accented hair elastic and double up as bracelets when hair is down. The Quickstyle Half-Round Styling Brush contains microfiber bristles to absorb water from the hair while blow drying. (Available at Target.)

Buns are among the season’s trends and they are very versatile! The new Hot Buns makes it easy for long-haired gals to create high, medium or low side buns, either small or large. It comes in both light and dark to match all hair types. (Available at buyhotbuns.com.)