make a wish and blow!

We've all been there: You get a professional blow dry on a Friday for a big night out, whip your hair into a ponytail for your workout on Saturday, pin it up for your next two showers and finally give in on Monday and reluctantly wash it out. But leave it to the experts at Blow, the New York Blow Dry Bar, to find a way to help women perfect the way they style their hair so we can look like we scored the perfect blow dry every day. Introducing a new line of hair products designed to protect, perfect and prolong your blow out. Never a fan of leave-in conditioners, I was hesitant to try Blow Tress Relief but the promises of a tangle-free, silky smooth style peaked my interest. Made with a pure protein blend, Tress Relief ($5 fl. oz; $22) smooths on and combs through easily so you can blow dry as usual. Great for those of us who want to keep our hair long but don't want to deal with the hassles it involves (ie: messy knots that can develop from pillow friction while you sleep, stickiness from kids' hands running through it, and plenty more). Silky isn't the word for the end result; glossy, satiny, sleek--and definitely healthy--are more like it. And while I cherished my luxe locks, you can't have straight silky hair every day. Some days just call for that sexy, tousled style. Blow comes to the rescue again with Beach Blow Texturizing Mist (8.5 fl. oz.; $xx). I spritzed it on after my next wash, then blow-dried my hair using my fingers to create waves. The process couldn't have been easier and I adore the fresh, clean scent. Finally, my wish for a permanent great hair day had come true! To purchase Blow products, go to www.blowny.com.