Salon blowouts in Ormond Beach, glossy, lifted, or loosely waved
Some weeks call for hair you do not have to think about. Vanessa washes, dries, and styles it for your dinner, your photos, or your flight, with no haircut or color required. The salon sits at 236 Riverbeach Dr. in Ormond Beach, serving Ormond Beach, Ormond-by-the-Sea, and Holly Hill.
Booked by phone. Late appointments until 8pm, Wednesday through Friday.
Golden, brushed-out wavesReal client. Styled by Vanessa
- Styling only
- Skip the cut if you like
- Pick a look
- Glossy, lifted, or waved
- After work
- Open until 8pm, Wed-Fri
- Find us
- Riverbeach Dr., Ormond Beach
Which blowout suits your day? Glossy, lifted, or waved
These three looks cover a wide range of requests. Mention yours when you book, or arrive with a picture and Vanessa will point you to the finish your hair keeps longest.
Real client. Styled by Vanessa Smooth and sleek
Polished, straight, and full of shine
Smoothed flat from the scalp down, with the ends turned under just enough that the hair swings when you walk.
- Suits
- Straight or loosely wavy hair, freshly glossed color, a client dinner, or a tailored outfit.
- How to ask
- "Very smooth and shiny, with the ends softly turned under."
- Humidity hold
- Frizz shows soonestAny frizz is easy to spot on a sleek finish, so it does best in air-conditioned rooms.
Real client. Styled by Vanessa Bouncy volume
Height at the crown and rounded ends
The roots are lifted and the lengths are wrapped around a round brush, so the ends curl under or kick out with bounce.
- Suits
- Thin or flat hair, layered shapes, pictures, and anyone hoping her hair reads thicker than it is.
- How to ask
- "Plenty of height at the top and ends with real bounce."
- Humidity hold
- Holds its ownThe lift softens as the hours go by, though it relaxes into gentle movement rather than falling flat.
Real client. Styled by Vanessa Soft waves
Loose, brushed-out bends
Blown smooth, then curled with an iron and brushed through until the waves look easy and undone in the right way.
- Suits
- Long layers, balayage or other dimensional color, a wedding where you are a guest, and anything outdoors.
- How to ask
- "Smooth near the roots and relaxed waves starting around the cheekbones."
- Humidity hold
- Hides humidity bestA wave absorbs a little frizz without looking messy, so it is the safest bet near the water or on a long night.
Event styling planned around your calendar
Your hair has to hold up in person and in every picture taken that night. These are common reasons to book a blowout, each with a tip for each and when to schedule it.
- Best timing: That afternoon
An evening out
A birthday dinner, an anniversary, drinks with friends
Soft movement looks better after a few hours at the table than a stiff set. Late appointments on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday make it easy to come straight from work.
- Best timing: The same day
Pictures
Family portraits, a professional headshot, an engagement session
A camera tends to flatten hair, so ask for a bit more height at the crown than feels natural. Smooth ends reflect light well in photos.
- Best timing: The same day
A wedding or shower you are attending
As a guest, the mother of the bride, or a bridal shower
If the ceremony is outdoors or there is dancing, choose waves. They tolerate heat and humidity far better than a sleek finish.
- Best timing: The day before or that morning
Professional days
A big presentation, a benefit dinner, a new job
Ask for smooth hair with a gentle bend at the ends. It reads groomed without looking overdone, and it stays off your face.
- Best timing: The day before
Before you travel
A flight, a cruise, a weekend getaway
Come in the day before departure, sleep on a silk pillowcase, and pack dry shampoo plus a claw clip to stretch it into the trip.
- Best timing: Early in the week
A full week ahead
Back-to-back meetings, school functions, houseguests
A Monday or Tuesday blowout gives you back several mornings. With the care habits further down, it can last a few days.
Already know the date? Phone with the day, the start time, and the look you want. With hours until 8pm Wednesday through Friday, you can fit a blowout in between work and dinner.
Call for a blowout386-872-2263What happens during a salon blowout
At home you dry your hair. In the salon it is worked in small sections, held under steady tension, and set with cool air, which helps the shape hold for a few days.
- 01
Agree on the look
When you book, give reception the occasion and the date. Once you are in the chair, Vanessa checks your hair, your part, and any photo or outfit you bring, and settles the finish with you.
- 02
Wash and prep
A blowout usually begins with freshly washed hair and heat protection. The styling products follow the finish: light ones for lift, smoothing ones for sleek.
- 03
Section by section
Your hair is dried in small sections. A round brush builds lift and bend; a flatter brush gives a smooth, straight result.
- 04
Set and cool
If you want waves or curls, they go in now. A blast of cool air holds the shape, and Vanessa explains how to keep it looking fresh for the next few days.
Keeping a blowout smooth by the ocean, from night one to day three
Salt air and summer humidity work against any smooth style. None of this is a rule, but these habits, used together, often add a day or two before you need to wash.
- Leaving the salon
Give it a few cool minutes
- Hair that is still warm is still setting, so wait inside briefly before you step into the heat.
- Resist running your fingers through it. Handling is the quickest route to frizz.
- First night
Sleep without crushing it
- Use a silk or satin pillowcase.
- Loosely twist it up on top of your head so the lengths are not flattened under you.
- Second morning
Get ahead of oil
- Spray dry shampoo at the roots as soon as you wake up, then brush it out once it has had a minute to work.
- Wear a shower cap and keep the bathroom door open, because steam relaxes the style.
- Second night
Braid in some bend
- One loose braid or a couple of twists will give a tired blowout fresh waves by morning.
- Leave rich creams off the ends tonight, since they pull the shape down.
- Day three onward
Put it up and book the next one
- A low, smooth ponytail or a claw clip makes third-day hair look intentional.
- A workout, a rain shower, or an afternoon at the beach will finish a blowout early, so plan the next appointment around your week.
Pack these
- A claw clip for breezy beach days
- Dry shampoo in a travel size
- A compact brush for quick smoothing
- A silk scarf for a drive with the windows open
When a humid afternoon erases your style in a couple of hours, more product rarely fixes it. A keratin treatment is designed to keep frizz down for weeks or months, and Keratin Complex says its smoothing can cut blow-dry time.
Ask Vanessa during your blowout whether your hair would suit smoothing.
How keratin smoothing works
Book it by itself or add it to another service
A blowout can be booked on its own or added to a cut, color, or extensions, so you can head straight out for the night.
- Solo
A blowout by itself
There is no need to add a cut or color. Phone with your date and the look you want, and the salon will place you ahead of your plans.
- With a cut
Finishing a new haircut
Each haircut with Vanessa already ends in a style. Going out afterward? Request the full sleek or wavy finish when you book.
About women's haircuts - With color
Showing off new color
Fresh color looks its glossiest once it has been smoothed and styled. Ask for your finish at the time you book color so the extra time is held.
About hair color - With extensions
Blending extensions
A good blowout makes wefts and your own hair move together. Let the salon know you wear extensions so the appointment allows for the added hair.
About hair extensions
Things to bring to a blowout appointment
Show Vanessa a picture and tell her where you are going. Those two details let her choose a finish your hair will hold for the occasion.
- A few photos of the finish you have in mind, ideally on hair of a similar length and texture
- A picture of the outfit or neckline when the blowout is for an event
- Any clip, band, or accessory you want to wear in your hair
- The start time of your event, so the style is at its best when you arrive
How blowout pricing works
Blowout prices vary with your hair and the look you choose. Vanessa confirms the price before she starts, so there are no surprises at the end.
- Long or dense hair needs more drying and smoothing time, which sets the starting point
- Iron-set curls or waves on top of the blow dry can lengthen the appointment
- A styled finish booked with a cut or color has its pricing confirmed before work begins
- Extensions add hair to dry and style, so mention them when you call
Booking policy
- Change or cancel at least 24 hours before your appointment to avoid a charge.
- Same-day cancellations result in a 50% charge.
- A no-call, no-show results in a 100% charge.
- No refunds once a service has been completed.
FloridaLicensed
The stylist behind your blowout
Vanessa is one of the stylists on the team at Hair Goddess Salon, Spa & Boutique and a Florida licensed cosmetologist. Her work spans soft dimensional color, corrections, cuts, smoothing, and extensions, and vivid shades are a personal favorite. She colors only with Goldwell, backed by Goldwell's MasterColorist Color Technician course.
Each appointment opens with a conversation about your hair. She tells you what she suggests and the reasoning behind it, names the products going on your hair, and shows you how to look after the result at home.
- Balayage, highlights, gray coverage, and corrections in Goldwell color
- Smoothing treatments from Keratin Complex and Kerasilk
- Eterna Medusa weft extensions, starting with a consultation
- Sensory-Safe certified stylist, for autistic and sensory-sensitive clients
- Evening chairs until 8pm, Wednesday through Friday
Questions about salon blowouts
Not seeing your question? Call the salon and reception will help you book the right appointment.
Call for a blowout386-872-2263Phones answered during salon hours
- Monday
- 9am-5pm
- Tuesday
- 9am-5pm
- Wednesday
- 9am-8pm
- Thursday
- 9am-8pm
- Friday
- 9am-8pm
- Saturday
- 9am-5pm
Do I need to book a haircut to get a blowout?
No. A blowout can be its own appointment, whether it is for an evening out, pictures, an event, travel, or simply a better start to your week. Call 386-872-2263 and share the occasion and the date.
How many days will my blowout last?
Typically a few, depending on your hair, the finish you choose, and the weather. A sleek finish shows humidity soonest, while waves disguise it well. A silk pillowcase, early dry shampoo, and avoiding steam and sweat all help it go further.
How can I keep a blowout smooth in humid weather?
Let it cool indoors before heading out, keep your hands off it, twist it up loosely on silk at night, and apply dry shampoo at the roots on the second morning. If humidity flattens your style within a few hours every time, Vanessa can tell you whether keratin smoothing would help.
Can I get a styled finish after my cut or color?
Yes. Every haircut with Vanessa ends with a style, and you can request a particular look, such as sleek or wavy, if you have plans afterward. For color appointments, mention the finish when you book so the salon reserves the extra time.
How do I decide between sleek, volume, and waves?
Sleek is the most polished and suits indoor plans. Volume flatters fine hair and photographs well. Waves are the most forgiving outdoors and in humidity. Show Vanessa a photo and she will say which one your hair will hold longest.
Is a blowout the same thing as a Brazilian blowout?
No. A salon blowout is styling only, and it lasts until your next shampoo. People who say Brazilian blowout usually mean a smoothing treatment, which keeps frizz down for weeks or months. For that, Vanessa uses Keratin Complex and Kerasilk.
About keratin treatmentWill you style my hair if I wear extensions?
Yes. Tell the salon about your extensions when you call so the right amount of time is held. If Vanessa installed your Eterna Medusa wefts, she can style them with your own hair so the two blend.
About hair extensionsWhat does a blowout cost?
It depends on how long and thick your hair is and which finish you want. Vanessa confirms the price before she starts. To book, call the salon at 386-872-2263.
Where is the salon located?
Hair Goddess Salon, Spa & Boutique is at 236 Riverbeach Dr., Ormond Beach, FL 32176, serving Ormond Beach, Ormond-by-the-Sea, and Holly Hill. It stays open until 8pm on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Call to schedule with Vanessa at Hair Goddess Salon & Spa
Share the date, the occasion, and the look you are after, and the salon will book you with Vanessa in good time for it.