On red carpets, on Instagram and in trendy salons, a new blow dry is turning all heads. The “bubble blowout” appears on celebrities and everyday girls alike. Spectacular volume, shine, chic movement. But this bubble hairstyle remains mysterious to many.
In practice, it is a structured blow-dry that puts volume back in the center, far from flat lengths and marked wavy. A modern version of the 90s blowout, it can be recognized by its smooth mass, inward-turned tips and continuous rebound. It went viral when lawyer Amal Clooney, styled by star hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos, wore it on the red carpet.
Bubble blowout: the new star blow-dry from Hollywood
For this change, Amal Clooney had about 6 to 8 inches, or 15 to 20 cm, cut off for chest-length hair. On this basis, Dimitris Giannetos created a volume with aerial roots and polished lengths, immediately relayed everywhere.
The bubble blowout is somewhere between the supermodel blowout of the 90s and a more editorial look. The hair remains smooth but without a wand effect, with a continuous shape from root to tip. Around the face, the rounded locks create a lifting effect appreciated on a daily basis.
Bubble blowout: what this bubble blowout looks like
A bubble blowout can be recognized by its homogeneous volume, without clumps or marked curls. The roots are slightly lifted, then the lengths fall in a soft curve which ends with the ends tucked inwards. This rounded shape around the face highlights the features.
On the technical side, the bubble blowout is done strand by strand with a round brush. The hair is heated, then allowed to cool in the form before being brushed inwards to fuse the curls into a soft mass. Professionals recommend a light, non-greasy treatment for shine, thermal protection and subtle fixation, a gloss serum like Elvive Glycolic Gloss combined with a fine hairspray to tame frizz.
How to achieve a bubble blowout at home or in the salon
At home, start with washed, towel-dried and detangled hair, with light care and heat-protective spray on the lengths. The hair is divided into sections, each strand being smoothed with a round brush by pulling first upwards, then inwards. We leave the curled strands to cool before gently brushing everything out to reveal the bubble effect.
In the salon, indicate that you want a bubble blowout with rounded tips towards the inside and a homogeneous volume, not marked waves. The most flattering length is between the collarbone and upper chest, with a straight base and long contours that frame the face. Fine hair will benefit from asking for volume at the roots, thick hair will benefit from longer drying to polish the mass, always with thermal protection.
Bubble blowout: quick definition
Voluminous and smooth blow-drying, with tucked-in tips creating a bubble shape.
Who can wear a bubble blowout?
Mid-length or long hair, straight or wavy, by adapting products and heat.
How long does it last?
Usually two days, up to three with little humidity and good protection.
