The 90s blowout is all volume and swing: soft curls turned away from the face and brushed into big, bouncy movement. Getting it with a round brush takes practice. Getting it with an automatic curler takes a brush and a few minutes.
- Step-by-step for a 90s blowout look
- Variations and common mistakes
- Works with cordless tools — no socket needed
Tutorial card
- Time: 20–25 minutes
- Difficulty: Easy
- Best hair length: Collarbone to mid-back
- Tools: cordless automatic curler
The look, explained
The finish you're after is smooth roots, lifted volume and big, rounded ends that flick away from the face. Think bouncy, not curly.
Because you'll brush the curls out, use slightly larger sections — the goal is shape, not definition.
What you need
- The cordless automatic curler
- Heat protectant
- Sectioning clips
- A wide-tooth comb
Curlylooks Cordless Automatic CurlerFrom €32.99View productHow to do a 90s blowout look: step by step
- Smooth dry hair first. Blow-dry smooth with your fingers — no round brush needed. Apply heat protectant.
- Section in rows. Three rows: nape, middle, crown.
- Curl away from the face. Set the curl direction so every curl turns back from the face on both sides.
- Curl from mid-length. Start a little below the roots so the curl focuses on the lengths and ends.
- Pin the crown curls. Roll the top-row curls up and clip them to cool — this is where the lift comes from.
- Cool completely. Wait until every curl is cool to the touch.
- Brush out. Use a wide paddle or cushion brush. Brush away from the face; the curls turn into bouncy waves.
- Flip and set. Flip your head over, mist with flexible hairspray, flip back and set the face-framing pieces with your fingers.
Variations to try
- Middle-part blowout: Same method, curls away on both sides of a centre part.
- Half-up blowout: Pull the crown back with a claw clip.
- Shorter 'bob blowout': Two rows only, curls turned under at the back.
Common mistakes and quick fixes
| Mistake | Fix |
|---|---|
| Looks too curly | Brush out more with a paddle brush |
| Flat at the crown | Pin-cool the top row, add crown rollers |
| Volume drops quickly | Let curls cool fully before brushing |
Curlylooks Cordless Automatic Curler
€32.99
Blush pinkIvory whiteCharcoal blackAdjustable curl direction
Ceramic-coated chamber, adjustable temperature and curl direction, USB rechargeable — and it wraps the hair for you.
Curling every section away from the face, then brushing out, gives the swept-back bounce of a salon blowout without the round-brush technique.
✦ Pairs well with: Paddle brush · Velcro rollers · Volumising spray
Best for: Date nights, office events, photos, everyday glam
Three ways to start
Get the kit for a 90s blowout look
Just this look
The cordless automatic curler is all you need for a 90s blowout look.
Curls and polish
Curl, then smooth the ends and front pieces — the Curl & Polish bundle puts both tools together.
Every look in this series
The Complete Collection covers all our tutorials: the curler plus both cordless straighteners.
Frequently asked questions
Can you get a blowout look without a hairdryer brush?
Yes. Curl in sections away from the face with an automatic curler, let cool, and brush out with a paddle brush.
Does the 90s blowout work on thin hair?
Yes — see our volume curls guide for thin hair, and pin-cool the crown for lift.
How do I keep the volume all day?
Cool every curl before brushing, use flexible hairspray, and avoid heavy oils at the roots.
Try it with cordless tools
Cordless, USB-rechargeable curler and straighteners — style anywhere, no socket needed.
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Safety note: heat tools get hot. Always follow the operating and safety instructions supplied with your device, use on dry hair only, keep heated parts away from skin and scalp, switch off after use and store out of reach of children.
