Some women are plain lucky to have been born with luscious and bouncy hair, while others struggle to make it look nice. Volume is something every woman craves for when it comes to hair styles. Whether you have straight hair or wavy hair, it is only natural that you wouldn’t want it to be limp, flat and boring but you would prefer a bit of bounce and swing instead.
If you manage your hair well enough, you would be well under way towards attaining gorgeous tresses with volume. Listed below are 9 tips which you must follow in order to increase your hair volume.
1. Back combing technique
Teasing you hair is one way to attain that gorgeous volume you have been lusting after. The method is also known as back combing as it involves brushing or combing your towards the root so it creates small tangles that would hold the hair in place. So get yourself a fine comb or round brush and tease your hair to give it enough body to make it voluminous. When not done the right way, teasing could cause hair damage. So be extremely careful and try not to do this process regularly.
2. Give the dry shampoo a go
Hair powder, also known as dry shampoo, is considered one of the easiest and fastest ways to attain great hair volume. They are available in almost all drug stores and are not a really expensive option either. Like mentioned above, it is however, important that you read instructions and labels carefully before purchasing the right brand. All you need to do is lift your hair up in sections and spray it directly on to the roots. Combine this with some back combing and you will have amazing hair volume to last you all day long.
3. Mousse can make all the difference
Mousse if another quick and inexpensive way to increase hair volume. Head to a drug store and look for a thickening or volumizing mousse. Instead of making a mistake and applying it to your whole head, squeeze out some mousse on to your hands and then work it into your damp hair from the root towards the ends. Once you are done, blow dry and you have yourself amazing hair volume.
4. Learn to blow dry your hair the right way
Blow drying your hair a particular way can help you gain hair volume. The trick is to learn the best way to do it. First, make sure your hair is about 80 percent dry, then using the nozzle attachment on your drier route the flow of hot air from the scalp towards the ends. This will make your hair stand out when you flip it back. Remember to be gentle with the curls as a vigorous blow drying session will only make your hair frizzy and not voluminous. Although this method is easier for those with short hair, with a bit of help, you can work on long hair as well.
5. Scout around for proper hair products
With so many products in the market aiming at helping your manes attain body and volume, you are not at a loss for options. That said, if you don’t get the right product, it could end up damaging your hair instead of doing you good. So instead of going for the cheapest shampoo and conditioner, go for a known brand that does the job. Take your time and clearly read the labels and instructions to know how to go about using it and what type of hair it suits. Make sure you get a product that says ‘extra body or ‘volume’ and start using it immediately. If you have chosen the right product, you will have results immediately.
6. A proper hair cut does the trick
If attaining hair volume permanently is your objective then instead of using a lot of products on your hair, it is better to get the right hair cut. While at the hair dressers, ask your stylist to cut your hair in such a way that it will encourage movement, thereby enhancing volume. Blunt cuts and well-placed layers can work to your advantage in such situations, but avoid razor cuts and heavy layers. Continue keeping your hair trimmed monthly and make sure you treat all those damaged strands and dead ends which can only harness your styling process.
7. Let a hairdresser do the work
If you have a little extra money to spend on your lovely locks then think no further and head to a nearby salon. This requires no effort on your part and your manes are taken care by people who know their job well. Have your hair permed with proper curls, which will give it extra body or get it coloured. The hair shafts swell when they absorb the color, making your hair look fatter and thicker. Since the colour penetrates and not form a coating, it is a much healthier hair option compared to mousses and gels. Highlights would also work, although not as effectively as a full hair color regime.
8. Voluminous hair in a jiffy
You are all dressed to go out and you suddenly realize that your hair is flat, but you have no time to do all those other procedures, don’t worry. That’s when the hairspray trick would come in handy. Spray some on to your finger tips and massage it into your hair roots or lift up strands of your hair and spray on to the roots lightly, keeping your hair in the upward position till the spray dries. This will give you perfect hair volume in 60 seconds.
9. Curls those gorgeous tresses
Another way of increasing hair volume is by curling it. The best part is that you don’t need to sit and curl each and every strand, instead a few waves or big ringlets will give your hair the extra body it needs, that too in no time. If you have straight or wavy hair then strategically place hair curlers while the hair is still damp. Once you remove it, your hair will be all nice and bouncy.
