Blow Waves

Engineered for Hold, Polish, and Wear Time. Performance-led blow waves built for Cairns conditions.

🔬 Definition

A blow wave is a temporary style created by heat, airflow, and tension to shape the hair for a polished finish.
Ours are built for wear outside the salon, not just the mirror moment.

Cairns Conditions

Cairns weather doesn’t just affect how hair feels — it affects finish integrity.
Humidity increases expansion and drop-out; heat and UV accelerate dryness and fly-a-ways. Our finishing work is designed to control frizz, maintain shape, and extend wear time between washes.

🎯 What you should notice

  • A polished result in-salon

  • Hair that feels light, touchable, and controlled

  • A finish that wears better in Cairns conditions

🧴 How we get there

Blow wave performance depends on hair condition first, then styling.

  • Treatments prepare the hair so it can tolerate heat, tension, and humidity

  • Styling creates the shape, direction, and movement

  • Anti-humidity finish support helps extend wear and control frizz

Treatments don’t create volume or hold — they stop the hair from being the reason the style fails early.

📦 What’s included

Every blow wave includes:

  • Professional shampoo and preparation

  • Finish support selected for your hair and the conditions

  • A structured blow-dry focused on longevity, not just the in-salon result

Additional treatments may be recommended when hair condition limits performance.

📏 Booking the right service

Blow waves are booked by hair length and density, not style type.

Choosing the correct length:

  • Protects dry-time

  • Prevents rushed finishes

  • Ensures the result performs as intended

If you’re unsure, book up — we’ll adjust if needed.

⛔ When a blow wave may not be the right choice

If you’re looking for:

  • A style that resists all humidity or sweat

  • Long-term volume without re-styling

  • Results without daily movement or maintenance

We’ll guide you to a more suitable option.

🔵 Performance Blow Wave — Short
A professional blow wave designed to wear properly in Cairns conditions, suited to short or fine hair with low–medium density.
👉 Go to Performance Blow Wave — Short
A$95 | 45m

🔵 Performance Blow Wave — Medium
A performance-led blow wave for shoulder-length hair or medium density, built to hold shape and control frizz in humidity.
👉 Go to Performance Blow Wave — Medium
A$115 | 55m

🔵 Performance Blow Wave — Long
A structured blow wave for long hair or higher density, allowing sufficient dry-time to deliver a controlled, long-wearing finish.
👉 Go to Performance Blow Wave — Long
A$125 | 1h

🔵 Performance Blow Wave — Extra Long
An extended blow wave service for very long or very dense hair, requiring additional time for precision, control, and durability.
👉 Go to Performance Blow Wave — Extra Long
A$155 | 1h 15m

❓ FAQ — Styling & Blow Waves

Q. How long should a blow wave last in Cairns?
A. In Cairns conditions, most blow waves wear best for around 3 days. Hair condition, activity level, and humidity all play a role. Our approach is designed to extend wear, not promise immunity.

Q. What makes your blow waves different?
A. They’re built for performance outside the salon. We focus on hair preparation, correct product stacking, and anti-humidity finish support so the style holds its shape in humidity, not just in the chair.

Q. What is the Finish Treatment and why is it included?
A. The finish treatment stabilises the hair at the basin before styling. It helps control porosity and surface behaviour so the blow wave wears better and drops less in Cairns conditions.

Q. Can I skip the finish treatment?
A. It’s included by design. Without it, the result is less predictable in humidity. If hair condition is limiting performance further, additional treatments may be recommended.

Q. Why do I need to book by length?
A. Hair length and density determine dry-time and finish quality. Booking by length ensures enough time to deliver the result properly without rushing.

Q. Is a blow wave included with cuts?
A. Yes — a professional blow wave finish is included with all cutting services. These Performance Blow Waves are standalone services, designed for clients booking a blow wave between cuts or wanting a performance-led finish on its own.

Q. Is this suitable for curls or event styling?
A. No. For defined curls, waves, or event finishes, book Curls or Up Styles. Blow waves are designed for polished, wearable finishes.

Q. Will this stop frizz completely?
A. No styling can fully stop humidity. The goal is control and longevity, not perfection in extreme conditions.

Q. What if I’m unsure which length to book?
A. Book up. We’ll adjust if needed.