My hair has been the bane of my existence since my junior high days. I still cringe when I see family pictures from back then. Can you say, big and frizzy? Since then I’ve changed the color, cut, and overall look of my hair many, many, many times. Today, although my hair is much healthier, there are have still been times when I’ve considered shaving it all off. Yes, it annoys and frustrates me that much. But then the dark cloud of bad hair parted when I discovered the miracle that is the Redken Blow Dry Collection.
I was first introduced to the Pillow Proof Blow Dry Express Primer, $22, and Pillow Proof Blow Dry Two Day Extender, $18, through my local Ulta Salon. The hair transformation I experienced was remarkable. My style lasted for days, and my hair looked shiny, without feeling weighed down, oily, crunchy or dry. Needless to say, I’ve been a fan ever since.
I didn’t think the collection could get any better, but not too long ago, a package arrived at my door, and inside was the latest addition to the Redken Blow Dry Collection, Glow Dry Style Enhancing Blow-Dry Oil, $32. Before I give my glowing reviews of this new product, let me provide some more details on the entire collection.
Pillow Proof Blow Dry Two Day Extender 3.4 oz. – $18
This dry shampoo is designed to not only absorb oil and extend your style, but also to absorb odor. Every single time I use it, my hair feels refreshed, thanks to the cool, revitalizing fragrance, and looks as if I had just washed it. My hair is very oily prone, which makes finding a good dry shampoo a bit of a challenge. Pillow Proof really does help to absorb the oil, even when used on second or third day hair. Plus, it goes on sheer, so you don’t have to worry about white caste. My only compliant with the product, I wish the bottle was bigger so it would last forever.
Pillow Proof Blow Dry Express Primer 4.7 oz. – $22
I’ve used a lot of heat protectant sprays, but this is by far my favorite. It does more than protect my hair from the blow dryer, curling iron, or flat iron I use, it also cuts my drying time in half. I may have fine hair, but there is a lot of it, and sometimes I get impatient waiting for the lower half of my hair to finish drying. This is not an issue when I use the primer. My hair dries faster, feels stronger and healthier, and my style has a nice smooth, shiny finish. Hello, good hair days.
Pillow Proof Blow Dry Glow Dry 3.4 oz. – $32
First off, let’s admire the packaging of Glow Dry style enhancing blow-dry oil. The pink glass bottle is like holding a beautiful diamond in your hand; a diamond that is full of fabulousness. I don’t know how Redken did it, but they managed to create yet another outstanding, must have Blow Dry product. The new Glow Dry is a lightweight oil designed to add instant shine and boost blow dry time, especially when paired with the Express Primer. You can use it on damp hair before blow drying, or dry hair to help refresh the shine.
As I mentioned above, I have fine hair, so I am usually apprehensive about using too many products that can weigh my hair down. But after using the Glow Dry and the Express Primer together, all I can say is WOW!!!! My hair looked like I had just come from the salon. It dried faster, was incredibly shiny and felt strong and healthy. I also found the combination of the two products helped hold my style for longer, and increased manageability. I only needed a small amount of the Two Day Extender on day 2 and 3 to help give my hair a bit of a refreshment.
Bottom line: If you haven’t guessed by now, I am in love with the Redken Blow Dry Collection, well really my hair is having a love affair with the collection. I highly recommend Pillow Proof Blow Dry Express Primer, $22, Pillow Proof Blow Dry Two Day Extender, $18, and Pillow Proof Blow Dry Glow Dry, $32. Though they are pricey, all three are worth the investment. Your hair will thank you.
Want to try the Redken Blow Dry Collection for yourself? Here’s your chance, because Redken was kind enough to send me an extra set of all three products to giveaway to one lucky Prime Beauty winner. Fill out the entry details below, and let me know, which product you are most excited about trying. Giveaway limited to US residents over 18 years of age.
I want to try the pillow proof blow dry glow dry the most.
It is an amazing oil.
I would love to try the two day extender! I love when I only have to do my hair once and it lasts a couple of days.
Me too.
The Blow Dry Glow Dry sounds fabulous. I’d love something to cut my drying time in half since I have such thick hair!
You would love this. The results are amazing.
I’d try the Pillow Proof Blow Dry Two Day Extender . Seems like a great dry shampoo!
It is a top pick with me.
I have oily hair too it is a pain to handle so the two day extender sounds great.
It works really well.
That all sounds fabulous! With my curls I stay far away from the blow dryer to avoid frizz-city, but the dry shampoo really has my interest piqued!
One of my favs from the collection.
I’d be most excited to try the Pillow Proof Blow Dry Two Day Extender.
It’s a great choice.
The extender product sounds really cool!
I absolutely love it. Works wonders.
I love the packaging on all of these, I am intrigued and would love to try these products!
I love the packaging too. It’s nice to see something different than the typical hair care product colors.
Sounds like some awesome products! Dry shampoo is a must-have for me!
Me too I need it to add texture to my fine hair
I love that the dry shampoo is sheer! I never manage to rub in all the white stuff on the other ones and it SUCKS to be out in public and realize you have white all through your hair still!!
Totes agree!
Oh, the Blow Dry Glo Dry! But all of them, really. I love Redken.
They are a wonderful brand
I can definitely use those products.
I really think we all can.
That packaging is beautiful!! Glow Dry looks like a pink diamond 🙂
Doesn’t it? It looks so nice on my vanity.
These sound like really good products. I’ll have to check them out!
I hope you enjoy them is you do try them.
Great trio of products. I think we forget how important it is to protect our hair when blow drying.
So true. But it is essential.
I’ve heard amazing things about Pillow Proof. And the oil I want to try too. I get my hair done at ulta too, and I love most of the Redken products!
I become such a big fan of their products.
I’ve never heard about these products! I’ll have to give them a try!
I highly recommend them.
I love Redken! I use it for my shampoo/ conditioner.
Me too. The anti-frizz line is my favorite.
I can’t live without dry shampoo! I am going to have to try this one!
Once I started using it, I couldn’t be without it.
Redken is amazing and I’d love to give these a try!
Such a great brand.
I want to try the Diamond Oil.
I love this new addition to the collection.
Can’t wait to try this line!
I hope you enjoy it, if you try it.
I have absolutely loved using these products.
They are amazing.
Ooh – this sounds fabulous – I want to try this line.
It is fabulous.
These all sound really great! I’m going to have to look at this line the next time I look at products.
Would love to know what you think when you do try them.
I’d really like to try these…especially the Glow Dry!!!
It definitely isn’t just a pretty bottle.
I’ve always wanted to try pillow proof!
I can’t recommend it enough.
I am obsessed with this line.
Me too.
The dry shampoo sounds really nice. My roots are oily as well, so I can just about manage 3-4 day without washing.
Same here, though some days I give in and wash it sooner.
I am most interested in trying the Pillow Proof Blow Dry Glow Dry. I would love to add more shine to my hair.
It does a great job of adding shine.
I love the other Redken products that I’ve tried so I would love to try these out.
It has become a favorite brand of mine.
I need all of this! I am always looking for great hair products.
You can never underestimate great hair products.
These sound like great products. I’ve never tried using a dry shampoo. It’s interesting.
Dry shampoo is my favorite hair invention.
Most excited about trying the Pillow Proof Blow Dry Glow Dry.
It is a great addition to the line
Would love all items, but most wanting to try the dry shampoo.
It is my favorite.
Style enhancing blow dry oil
It is a great new product.
I’m excited to try the 2 day extender!
I love it.
This looks like a nice product line. Dry shampoo is such a must!
Absolutely. Dry shampoos is essential.
What a cool line of products! Dry shampoo would be top on my list.
The dry shampoo is amazing.
These look like great products! I’ve always wanted to try dry shampoo.
I highly recommend this.
I would love to try the primer! Anything that speeds up my drying time and protects my hair at the same time is a win-win!
So true. Dual action products are the best.
I want to try the Pillow Proof Blow Dry.
The collection is fabulous.
I love the Redken brand! That primer would be perfect for me to use.
I love the way it works.
I’m going to have to grab this next time I go to Ulta! I’m always looking for new products to help my style stay longer and this looks perfect!
I’ve tried the Pillow Proof drying spray with my hood dryer, but I don’t think it made it go any faster. Then again, all my hair, plus big foam curlers.. it’s a daunting job! I’d love to try that oil. The packaging alone is enticing!
I am excited about the 2 day blow dry extender! Wahoo, less time spent drying!
The 2 day extender!!
I would love for my hair to look like I just came out of a salon without me doing anything. Why can’t that be possible?
I’ve used Redken for years but have never tried the Pillow Proof! I will have to look into this!
I have tried the Express Primer and LOVE it, but really want to try the oil!!
I’m most excited about the Pillow Proof Blow Dry Express Primer.
Definitely dry two day extender. My hair gets ridiculously oily after on my second day of no shampoo. This will help me a lot!
Oooo this product line sounds pretty fabulous!!! My hair needs all the help it can get so I might just have to check it out!
I’m most excited about the Pillow Proof Blow Dry Glow Dry!
I really want to try the Pillow Proof Blow Dry Express Primer
I’m most excited about the Pillow Proof Blow Dry Express Primer, but would really love to try them all. 🙂
I think the newest product, Pillow Proof Blow Dry Glow Dry, sounds great!
I would love to try the blow dry oil!
Redken is super! Expensive but So worth it! I’m most excited to try the Redken Pillow Proof Blow Dry Two Day Exyender, I could sure use it!
I would love to try the Express Primer!
omg dry shampoo is my life!! Seriously depend on it like no other!
The dry oil. I already love the Diamond Shine from this brand.
The primer. I’ve tried L’Oreal’s version and I’d like to compare the two to see if the cost difference is worth it. Followed closely by the Glow Dry. My hair has gotten drier and it loves oils!
I’m excited about the Glow Dry oil. It sounds amazing,
That primer!!! I would love to try that out!
I’d love to try the Glow Dry Blow Dry; my hair could always use more shine and I love that bottle, too!
I think the Glow Dry sounds amazing!
would love to try the glow dry product! I need extra shine!
I would love to try the Pillow Proof Blow Dry Two Day Extender!
I cant wait to try the Pillow proof blow dry express primer!
The Pillow Proof Blow Dry express primer
These sound wonderful. I would be excited about them all but especially the Pillow Proof Blow Dry Two Day Extender. I also have oily hair and so many of the dry shampoos feel really heavy on my hair. Thanks for this generous opportunity.
I really want to try The dry express primer 🙂
I’m most excited to try the Pillow Proof Blow Dry Two Day Extender ! I’ve never tried dry shampoo before but my hair gets oily so soon after washing it, this would be so helpful!
I’m most excited to try the Pillow Proof Blow Dry Express Primer
I would love to try the Pillow Proof Blow Dry Two Day Extender.
The Glow Dry sounds amazing! I got a chance to try their Diamond oil and was really impressed– I feel like the Glow Dry will be just as amazing!
I would love love to try the two day extender
Wow I don’t know which one. I have such fine hair and this all sounds Awesome. Like u not too sure about oils in my hair. But this sounds good. I think the dry shampoo sounds really Great. That one excited me the most. I would live to try these.
I love their hot cakes.
I am excited to try the pillow proof blow blow dry glow dry!