I started working longer hours after 2 promotions. Now I spend $300 a month on salon blowouts to buy back free time.

Maddie Johnson gets her weekly blowout at Drybar. Maddie Johnson Maddie Johnson is a 30-year-old attorney and business affairs executive. She gets professional blowouts twice weekly to avoid washing and styling her hair at home each day. She says the routine helps her save time, feel more confident, and be more productive overall. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Maddie Johnson, a 30-year-old attorney and business affairs executive who's based in Los Angeles. It's been ...