Haute Blowdry covers the blow dry bar from both sides of the chair: the technique that keeps clients coming back, and the business decisions that decide whether a salon is still open in three years.
Most of what is written about salon software, insurance and build-out costs is published by the companies selling those things. That is useful, but it is not neutral. This site exists to fill the gap with reporting that has nothing to sell.
What we cover
- Styling — blow-dry technique, brush and heat-tool choices, and the finishing habits that make a style last.
- Salon Business — booking software, insurance, pricing, staffing models and what it actually costs to open.
- Pro Gear — professional dryers, brushes, chairs and salon equipment, assessed rather than repeated from spec sheets.
Who this is for
Owners and aspiring owners of blow dry bars and small salons, stylists who want to understand the business they work in, and anyone trying to get a better result at home with the same tools professionals use.
Who writes it
Articles are published under the Haute Blowdry editorial byline. We would rather be straightforward about that than invent expert personas. Where an article draws on a named source — an owner, a supplier, a published study — that source is credited in the piece.
Our standards for research, comparison and corrections are set out in the Editorial Policy.
How we pay for it
The site is funded by advertising and by affiliate commissions on some product links. Neither buys influence over what we write or how products rank. Full detail is in the Disclaimer.
Get in touch
Corrections, questions and story suggestions are welcome at the contact form. More ways to reach us are on the Contact page.