Women getting a blow dry treatment in Smith & Morgan in NYC's Upper West Side

Blow Dry NYC

A blow dry is care that you might typically get at a beauty parlour. Your hairdresser will dry moist strands with hot air using a hand-held hair dryer. Smith & Morgan, located on 205 West 80th Street on NYC’s Upper West Side, has delivered Manhattan’s best blow drys for decades.

Blow drys are a superb way to add final adjustments to your overall look. It’s difficult to perfect at home for most individuals, but it can reform how your hair settles and wears until your next wash. And, if that isn’t enough to entice you to book a blow-dry, don’t miss the mini-massage you get when your hair is washing! Get in touch with us to book the blow dry of your dreams.

The Process of Blow Drying

The treatment begins with a restful hair wash and scalp massage to make you feel revived. A good stylist will use hair products suitable for your type of hair and the form of blow drying and finish that you prefer.

Having your hair blow dried by an expert does seem to give you that gentle volume that you may find difficult to accomplish at home. Your stylist could customize your blow dry to achieve the effect you would like to have.

Blow Dry Styles for Every Occasion In NYC

Smooth & Sleek Blowouts

Perfect for clients looking for a polished, frizz-free finish with lasting shine and movement. Our NYC blow dry specialists create sleek styles designed to hold up against humidity and busy city schedules.

Voluminous Blowouts

For clients who want body, bounce, and soft movement, our blowouts create a fuller look without stiffness. Ideal for nights out, events, or everyday glam.

Curly Hair Blowouts & Silk Press Services

We customize blow dry techniques for textured and curly hair, including silk press-inspired finishes that maintain movement while minimizing heat damage.

Bridal & Event Blowouts

Need a blowout before a wedding, photoshoot, date night, or corporate event in NYC? We create camera-ready styles that elevate your look while lasting throughout the day and evening.

Keratin-Safe & Color-Safe Blowouts

Our stylists use salon-grade products and techniques designed to protect color-treated and keratin-treated hair while maximizing shine and smoothness.

 

Advantages of Blow Drying Your Hair

1. Minimize Fungal Infections
Using a hairdryer can enable those with delicate scalps to minimize fungal infections. A bacteria is more likely to build up due to the humid conditions when you leave your scalp and hair to air dry all the time.
2. Clean Up Your Hair
When you've cleaned up your hair before going to bed, use a hairdryer. You can also increase the hair moisture levels by using an overnight mask.
3. Gain Volume and Wobble
If your hair is splendid, a blow dryer can help it gain volume and wobble. Using a blow dryer and the best product can make your hair even more controllable. It can also assist you in accomplishing softer, gentler, and straighter hair.
4. Make the Process Easier
Using a blow dryer to style your hair will make the process easier. It makes it simple to achieve smooth, shiny locks. Detangle knots with a wide-toothed comb. Apply a straightener and work your strands into the desired style.

The Team

Theo Halkias
Stylist

NYC based colorist with 25 + years of experience in the hair industry. Theo’s careful attention to detail and in depth knowledge of color has gained her a strong and loyal clientele. Theo’s goals are to provide her client’s with looks that represent and exalt their style and lifestyle.

Adriana Fuentes
Stylist

UWS based stylist with over 12+ years experience in color/cut. A strong and dynamic educational background ranging from Oscar Blandi to Sassoon give Adriana the knowledge, techniques and creative eye to create personalized looks that meet and surpass both the needs and expectations of her clients.

Anthony Warner
Stylist

Born and raised in NYC, Anthony comes to us with over 15 years of experience in the hair industry! He specializes in Balayage, Highlights, Cutting and Keratin Treatment. Anthony is passionate about making sure everyone who sits in his hair not only leaves feeling happy but also confident in their new hair style!

Baiba Torman
Stylist

Hailing from Europe and having worked in the beauty and hair industry since 2000, both in Europe and in the United States, Baiba possesses a strong and dynamic technical and creative eye that reflect her Toni & Guy background and her ability to create personal and one of a kind looks that reflect each and every single client who sits in her chair. Cutter, Colorist and Makeup Artist and with specializations in Keratin treatments and Air Brush makeup, Baiba is always at the forefront of the Beauty Industry.

Ty Taucher
Stylist / Assistant
Lisa Windett
Esthetician
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