Blow Dry With A Twist: Mastering The Round Brush Technique

In this course, Corbin will teach you the blow-drying technique The Foundry University likes to call "Round Brush with a Twist" It's a great technique for creating a lived-in texture with a soft wave. Corbin will walk you through it, but here's a step-by-step:
💇‍♀️ Starting the Technique: Part the hair and work in two sections at the nape, using a round brush to grip the hair from roots to ends.
🔄 Rolling and Heating: Wrap the ends, heat towards the scalp, pause to cool, then roll the wrist in a big circular motion.
↩️ Alternating Directions: Roll sections counterclockwise and clockwise to build shape outward and add volume.
🧱 Brick-Laying Technique: Fill gaps between sections, ensuring wide swings to avoid tangles, especially with boar bristle brushes.
🔄 Consistent Rolling for Front Hairline: Roll sections backward at the front hairline to keep hair flowing away from the face.
🎨 Blending Sections: Join sides together for a neat finish, ensuring all sections flow backward.
By the Numbers:
5 sections in 5 minutes: The technique covers the entire hair styling process in just 5 minutes, showing efficiency.
2 directions: Alternating rolling directions create a natural and voluminous look.
3 sections in brick-laying: Ensures even and full coverage of the hairstyle.