Hairstylists share their best advice on maximizing volume.
In fact, you might be surprised at just how much volume it’s possible for you to create.
Texturizing Powder
Dont underestimate the volumizing power of texturizing powder!
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While often used to create better hold for hairstyles, this handy hair-care product also creates lift and volume.
Repeat until the desired amount is in your hair, then rub it in gently with your fingers.
you could wear your hair down or style it afterward.
Volumizing Mousse
Along with texturizing products, keep your hair-care arsenal stocked with avolumizing hair productlike mousse.
This is applied to damp hair and can create some serious volume.
Make a small half-ponytail at the crown, then take the underneath section and divide it vertically.
Pull both sections up into another small pony just above the previous one.
This makes fine hair look twice as full.
It also creates less tension, which is important for fine or thinning hair.
Next, spray into the crown following the part line.
This vanishes any gray hair or any sparseness in the crown.
Finish with your favorite hairspray and you instantly have fuller looking hair that will stay through the night.
There are also powders and sponge-on products it’s possible for you to try.
This volume-boosting hair trick actually works.
First, start with a goodhair detanglerfor heat styling.
Henningsen says, Dry your hair upside down without the nozzle on the dryer.
This will create an everlasting maximum volume!
Change your part to a different side, or use a zigzag part to mask any thinning areas.
Velcro Rollers
To maximize volume even more, break out some velcro rollers after blow-drying.
The more you over direct the rollers the more volume you will get.
Give it a shot of cool air and youre good to go.
Avoid conditioner at the roots to help increase volume there.
