Style Your Hair at Home Like Your Barber
By LV, barber and founder of ROVANEOctober 22, 2026 · 2 min read
Your hair looks right when you leave the chair. After washing it at home, getting that same shape can feel like a challenge. The difference usually comes down to three things: how you dry it, which product you choose and how much you apply.
1. Create the shape while drying
For a lifted style, start with damp hair, not dripping. Use your fingers or a brush to lift the front and guide your hair in the direction you want it to sit.
Use a low or medium heat setting and keep the dryer moving. Dry the roots first, then finish with a cool shot to set the shape.
If you have natural waves or curls, ask your barber to show you a drying routine that works with your texture.
2. Choose your finish
Think about what you want your hair to do:
- Sea Salt Spray DampA relaxed, textured finish with body. It goes on before you dry.
- Texture Powder DryLift and separation at the roots.
- Matte Clay DryMatte shape and definition.
Start with one product and see how your hair responds before adding another step. Need lift and hold? Use two: Sea Salt Spray before drying, then powder if your hair is fine or clay if it's thick.
3. Use less, then build
Start with a small amount and spread it evenly. Check the shape before adding more.
- Sea Salt Spray: Damp start with 4–6 sprays through the roots and lengths.
- Texture Powder: Dry start with 2–3 light shakes at the roots, then work it in with your fingertips.
- Matte Clay: Dry start with a pea-sized amount. Spread it between your palms first, then work it through from back to front.
4. Learn your own routine
At your next haircut, ask: "Can you show me the amount you use and let me try the finishing step?"
Pay attention to the drying direction and the order of application. Those details make the routine easier to repeat.
Your next step: choose the finish you want, then practise the same routine for a few styling sessions.
Putting on too much product at once.
Fix: Start with a small amount, check the shape, then add a little more only if you need it. Too much weighs your hair down.
See the products used
Sea Salt SprayTexture and body · damp hairCA$18.99See the product used
Texture PowderRoot lift · dry rootsCA$18.99See the product used
Matte ClayShape and hold · dry hairCA$18.99See the product usedCA$18.99 each · Any 2 for CA$32.99. Pre-order now, no payment until it arrives. Expected November.
Not sure which one is right for your hair?
Ask the styling assistantMore from the blog
Photos from the chair will be added once the first drop lands.