Shelley, founder of Bouncy Blowbar, at an awards gala

Our story

A purpose that created Bouncy Blowbar.

Created with purpose, perfected through passion.

The beginning

It started at seventeen.

My journey with hair began at just 17, when I first learned the foundations of a professional blowdry. At the time, I could never have imagined that this simple skill would stay with me, or that 15 years later I would pick up a hairdryer again and discover a passion that would completely change the direction of my life.

For years, that early experience was simply a skill I had learnt and carried with me. Then, at a point in my life when I was searching for a new sense of purpose, I found myself drawn back to it. I picked up my hairdryer, started practising and quickly realised there was something special about creating beautiful hair with my own hands.

What began as a way of finding my direction again soon became so much more. Blowdry after blowdry, I became more confident. I refined my technique, developed my own signature style and began to understand just how much a great blowdry can change the way a woman feels. It isn’t simply about how the hair looks. It’s the feeling of leaving the chair feeling polished, confident and like the very best version of yourself.

The more I practised, the more my passion grew. I became obsessed with the details: the movement, the volume, the finish and the little techniques that make a blowdry last and feel effortless. I wanted to create an experience that felt luxurious, personal and consistent, while building a style that was instantly recognisable as Bouncy Blowbar.

Platinum half-up signature set

The community

From two clients to a thriving community.

It began with just two clients and a determination to build something of my own.

That grew into a fully booked diary, a loyal clientele and a community of women I love making look and feel their best.

So much more than a blowdry.

It’s about the feeling

Beautiful hair is about so much more than how it looks. It’s the way it makes you feel. The confidence. The movement. That moment the pins are released and you catch yourself in the mirror.

A vision built on purpose

Prep. Base. Bounce.

What began behind one chair grew into a method, an Academy and a professional formulation, each designed around the system itself. From the first cleanse to the final release, every step has a purpose.

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Prep

Blowprep lifts away excess oil, impurities and product build-up, preparing the scalp and hair for Blowbase.

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Base

Blowbase performs the essential second wash, creating a clean, weightless foundation for the final step, Blowbounce.

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Bounce

Blowbounce completes the three-step system with an ultra-light formula, leaving the hair glossy and perfectly prepared for the signature Bouncy Blowdry.

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And this is just the beginning

Beyond my own chair.

My vision for Bouncy Blowbar extends far beyond my own chair. I’m passionate about creating more than just beautiful hair; I want to share my knowledge, experience and signature approach with other talented stylists who share the same passion for exceptional service and confidence-boosting hair.

Through education, training and a growing community of accredited stylists, my goal is to build a trusted Bouncy Blowbar network where clients can experience the same high standards, attention to detail and feel-good experience wherever they visit.

What started as a vision behind one chair is growing into something much bigger, bringing the Bouncy Blowbar experience to women across the UK and, in time, around the world. I’m excited to continue building a community of skilled, passionate stylists and creating a brand that inspires confidence, connection and beautiful hair wherever it goes.

The Bouncy Blowbar blowdry

More than a blowdry. An experience.

Not just a service. A skill, a system and a standard, with a community built around it.

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A skill

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A system

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A standard

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A community

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An experience

Created with purpose. Perfected through passion.

Whatever brought you here, the chair or the craft, I’m so glad you found us.

Love, Shelley x

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