If there’s one thing Connie Britton never skimps on, it’s a blowout with serious movement. And according to her longtime hairstylist, Creighton Bowman, the secret isn’t about loading on product—it’s about choosing the right tools and letting her natural texture do the heavy lifting.
“With Connie, it’s about the tools and very little product,” Bowman stresses. “She has thick, wavy/curly hair that responds well to heat. Excessive products only weigh it down, and you lose all that body.”
To build lift without losing that airy bounce, the routine starts right at the root. “First, on towel-dried hair, I applied Bumble + bumble Thickening Foam to the hairline and crown for extra lift,” Bowman says. “Then I mist a light layer of Bumble + bumble Thickening Spray through the rest of her hair.”
From there, the magic is all in the technique, which is why Bowman reaches for a dryer that delivers power without bulk. “Next up is a good blow dryer: the Super Solano 3600 Forza. It is lightweight and high-speed.” Working in controlled sections helps smooth Britton’s natural waves while preserving fullness, Bowman says. “Using a Harry Josh oval brush, I dry Connie’s hair in sections, saving the top and crown for last so I can dry the top with extra lift.”
Once fully dry, the goal is soft, camera-friendly movement—not stiff curls. “Once done, I use a large barrel curling iron to set in soft waves. My preference is the BabylissPRO Nano Titanium Spring Curling Iron. I like the temperature control, and the ceramic distributes the heat evenly. For the NY premiere of The Family McMullen, we went for a classic Hollywood wave with lots of movement.”
A Connie Britton blowout always finishes with a touch of shine, never heaviness. “To finish it off, I used a couple of drops of Glaze by Kerastase Paris for shine.” Connie Britton hair, it should. couple of drops of Glaze by Kerastase Paris for shine.”
The result? A soft, voluminous, ultra-touchable blowout that feels effortless, because when your hair looks like this, it should.
