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    #PartyHair: How To Do A Smooth And Sleek Blow Dry

    Not all blow-dries have to reach for the skies. Here’s how to create something a little softer.

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    Published 11 December 2014 In How Tos

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    Not all blow-dries have to reach for the skies. Here’s how to create something a little softer.

    A blow dry doesn’t necessarily have to be big and voluminous (although we do love a bit of height when the occasion calls for it). A sleek and glossy blow dry looks expensive and groomed. Perfect for both a Christmas party and at work, it's the versatility of this look that makes it one of our favourite styles.

    John Frieda’s Jake Davis popped by Marie Claire HQ to demo his techinique on our very own fashion editor Lucia Debieux. Watch the how to beauty tutorial below:

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