Celebrity hairstylist Larry King reveals the secret to the perfect bouncy blow dry

Celebrity hairstylist reveals the secret to the perfect bouncy blow dry that will last ALL day – and you only need four products to make it work

  • Larry King is a top celebrity hairstylist from London with decades of experience
  • He has released a range of luxurious and innovative hair products in Australia
  • Larry spoke to FEMAIL about how to use them to achieve the perfect blow dry
  • The secret is to use a mousse to create volume at the root before hairdrying

A top celebrity hairstylist has shared the secrets to creating the perfect glossy blow-dry using just four products.

Larry King, who is based in London, has worked in the hair industry since he was 17 years old, crafting styles on Hollywood A-listers like Jared Leto, Gigi Hadid, Karlie Kloss, Cara and Poppy Delevingne, Tom Holland and even our homegrown Chris Hemsworth.

He has just launched his innovative and luxurious range of hair products in Australia and explained to FEMAIL exactly how they are to be used to achieve the ultimate blow-dry look. 

Larry King (pictured), who is based in London, has worked in the hair industry since he was 17 years old

‘The modern formula of $35 My Nanna’s Mouse gives structure and softness to your style and acts as the foundation,’ he said.

‘Without it you won’t get the longevity you’re looking for. You can use a mousse in many different ways, depending on your desired look.’

The first step is to decide on what hair style you’re trying to achieve, so you can use the product where you need it.

For a bouncy blow-dry start by applying a few pumps of mousse throughout the hair, concentrating on the roots, he explained (pictured on one of his clients)

For a bouncy blow-dry start by applying a few pumps of mousse throughout the hair, concentrating on the roots, he explained (pictured on one of his clients)

'The modern formula of $35 My Nanna's Mouse gives structure and softness to your style and acts as the foundation,' he said

'For maximum volume spray my $52 Volumising Hair Mist through the hair,' he said

‘The modern formula of $35 My Nanna’s Mouse (left) gives structure and softness to your style and acts as the foundation,’ he said

For a bouncy blow-dry start by applying a few pumps of mousse throughout the hair, concentrating on the roots, he explained.

‘For maximum volume spray my $52 Volumising Hair Mist through the hair,’ he said.

‘Once you’ve applied your mousse, pick up your hairdryer and rough dry your hair to 80 per cent. Keep the air flow coming down towards the ends.’

For extreme hair volume it’s best to turn your head upside down while you rough dry it.

Next it’s time to style those strands.

‘The last 20 per cent of the drying process is when the bonds in your hair are forming. That’s when you lock in the style, starting at the front,’ he said.

'The last 20 per cent of the drying process is when the bonds in your hair are forming. That's when you lock in the style, starting at the front,' he said

‘The last 20 per cent of the drying process is when the bonds in your hair are forming. That’s when you lock in the style, starting at the front,’ he said

For the final touch, use my $35 Fly Away Kit (pictured) and take a pea size amount of the $43 Social Life For Your Hair on the back of your hand and use the brush to smooth down any flyaways and frizz

For the final touch, use my $35 Fly Away Kit (pictured) and take a pea size amount of the $43 Social Life For Your Hair on the back of your hand and use the brush to smooth down any flyaways and frizz

‘You can manipulate the hair with your round brush. The IBIZA Hair round hair brush is great for shine and bend and is easy to work with.’

‘Working through the top, pinning and setting with a hairspray as it cools. If you’ve got a hairdryer with a cool shot, this is when to use it to set the style.  

‘Now leave everything in place while you finish the rest of your look, makeup and outfit, letting it out just as you’re ready. 

‘For the final touch, use my $35 Fly Away Kit and take a pea size amount of the $43 Social Life For Your Hair on the back of your hand and use the brush to smooth down any flyaways and frizz.’

Larry King’s products can be purchased online or in store at David Jones.