This article was written by Michael Dueñas and repurposed with permission from Refinery29.
Transforming thin, fine hair into a voluminous masterpiece isn't easy, but it's far from impossible. Just take the right approach and follow the appropriate prep—it's not about what products you use but how you use them. Soon, you'll have the gorgeous, full locks you've been lusting after.
Start On A Wet Canvas
When your hair is wet, it's much more pliable and easier to style. Applying heat to wet hair causes the hair to stretch and conform to the brush or your fingers, which is a surefire way of gaining volume. When heat is applied to dry hair (like with a curling iron, flatiron, or other tools), the hair cuticle compresses, and the hair can actually lose volume.
Develop A Sound Blow-Drying Technique
Getting the slight bend at your hair's root area can create waves of gorgeous volume. Using a round brush with the blow dryer set to medium heat, smooth your ends and wrap the hair cleanly around the brush. Roll the brush all the way to your scalp, and let it cool momentarily. Once cooled, unroll your brush. The hair will have conformed to the shape of the brush, thereby giving you a tremendous boost in volume.
Choose The Right Styling Products
Mousse: This is the best go-to product for gaining root volume and overall fullness. Be careful about what type of mousse you choose since some formulas are rather heavy, while others are light and airy. Personally, I prefer the latter, like OSiS+ Grip. By choosing a lighter formula, I can achieve any amount of volume I want without weighing down the hair. Even better, it works on all types of hair: thick, heavy hair, fine, thin hair, and anything in between. Try out a few products to see what works best for your hair.
Cream: If you'd prefer not to use mousse, consider incorporating a thickening and volumizing cream into your hair regimen. Many of these creams tend to be lightweight and work to add moisture to the hair in an even manner. Typically, a little of the stuff goes a long way. Use too much, and you might wind up with an overshined and a greasy look. I recommend using a non-sticky formula that works to protect hair while it volumizes.
Spray: Now, if you don't care for either mousses or creams, you can try using a volume spray, which is another fantastic way of creating volume. But keep in mind that overuse of a volume spray can cause the root area of the hair to clump together, leaving an undesirable look.
In my opinion, choosing the right volume spray is the only way to avoid this unfortunate clumping. The rule of thumb is this: If you have very fine, thin hair, steer clear of oil-based sprays. On the other hand, if you have thick hair, then an oil-based spray may be the best option for you. In general, I always prefer to use the most lightweight spray I can get my hands on. It can be used on wet hair from the scalp to the hair's midline. When blown out, you have hold all the way throughout the hair, plus the volume you desire, all without getting a head heavy with product. You can also use most volumizing sprays on dry hair, but you'll have to make sure to work fast. Spray the product all over the root area, and immediately grab your blow dryer. Pull up on the root as you dry the product with light heat, and your hair will reach heights you never imagined.
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