If you have fine or thinning hair, it can be very hard to add volume to your strands without weighing them down. I’ve found that many volumizing products, such as hair mousse and hairspray create volume for only a few hours before the hair loses its style. However, there are a few ways to add weightless volume to your hair and create that picture-perfect look you crave. Here are some tips for adding weightless volume to your hair, regardless of your hair type:
1. Use a hair thickening serum or spray. One of the best ways to create more volume in your hair is to use a hair-thickening serum or spray a few times per week, after you’ve shampooed and conditioned the hair. These products help to plump up your strands and make your hair appear thicker, smoother and shinier. Use these products after drying your hair completely to create the volume you want.
2. Style your hair with styling products designed for fine hair. If you want to add weightless volume to your hair, choose products that contain wheat protein and chamomile. These ingredients help to volumize all types of hair without weighing it down, and will also nourish your strands to create a healthier, glossier and thicker appearance.
3. Dry your hair with an ionic hair dryer. Ionic hair dryers will speed up your drying time and can also keep frizz under control. When you use the narrow nozzle attachment to dry your roots, you can create instant volume, regardless of your hair type. Use an ionic hair dryer in conjunction with hair styling products to add more volume at the roots and sculpt and style your hair with ease.
4. Style hair that hasn’t been shampooed in 24 hours. It can be very difficult to create volume with freshly-washed hair, so one of the tricks to adding weightless volume to your hair is to style hair that hasn’t been washed within the last 24 to 48 hours, if possible. The natural oils and lipids in your scalp present on the hair cuticle will help to create more volume and will also make it easier to style your hair.
5. Use a weightless hair-moisturizing treatment regularly. Find a shampoo that will nourish and protect your hair from environmental damage and prevent breakage from brushing, combing and styling. If you have fine hair, you can use this type of concentrated treatment about once per week to keep your hair looking healthy. When your hair has enough moisture, it will be easier to create more volume using your standard styling tools.
Many of today’s leading hair-styling products can weigh down your hair and make it difficult to maintain volume for more than a few hours. However, there are several hair care techniques and strategies you can use to volumize even the finest hair and keep your hair looking healthy and shiny. Use these tips and products to achieve weightless volume, nourish hair and protect your strands for the long-term.
