there are few hair conundrums as frustrating as strands that fall flatter than a knock-knock joke you’ve heard a dozen times.
sure, you might not be aiming for dolly parton heights, but a bit of lift at the roots? you’re in luck. if you're on the hunt for answers on how to add volume to hair, you’ve landed in the right place. here’s everything you need to know about how to get serious volume.
why your hair is falling flat
before you go to town with the teasing brush, let’s get to the root of the problem (pun fully intended). here’s why your hair might not be rising to the occasion.
product build-up: if you’re regularly using products, it might be time for a good scalp scrub. sub out your usual shampoo for the clarifying kind once a week.
nutrient deficiency: your hair loves vitamins as much as you love avo toast. fill your plate with foods rich in vitamin d, biotin and zinc.
less effective styling techniques: blow-drying like it’s 2001 isn’t cutting it anymore. watch a few youtube tutorials or ask your stylist if you don’t have a clue.
hair type: some locks are naturally flat - we’re looking at you our fine-haired friends. you can’t change your genetics, but you can work with what you’ve got.
low-density hair: fewer follicles, fewer chances for va-va-voom (you can clue up more about hair density here).
oil and sweat build-up: turns out your scalp is holding onto that sweat long after your instructor has called time on your hot pilates session.
signs your hair needs a helping hand
- limp strands that refuse to perk up
- zero volume at the roots, no matter how much you tease
- hairstyles that give up before the end of the day
- products weighing your hair down like a lead balloon
how to turn up the volume
clarify your scalp and strands
ditch the build-up with normal persons daily shampoo. it deep cleanses without stripping your hair of its mojo. think of it as a detox for your scalp – no green juice required.
sub in volumising products
upgrade your routine with the gluttony volumising duo. these bottles are basically personal trainers for your hair - lifting, strengthening, and adding body.
master the blow-dry
how to blow dry hair for volume 101: flip your head upside down and grab shebang-a-bang dry spray wax for added texture while you’re at it. the gravity-defying magic is real.
part ways with your part
we’re creatures of habit which means your hair has probably been stuck in the same spot for a long time. switching your natural part adds instant lift. spritz some haze styling powder at the roots to give it an extra zhuzh.
feed your follicles
load up on vitamin d, zinc, fatty acids, and biotin - your strands will thank you.
call in the pros for a cut
do layers add volume to hair? they sure do. layers create movement, which equals instant volume. your stylist knows what’s up, but take some inspo pics for reference.
use products smarter, not harder
does dry shampoo give hair volume? you bet. water killer dry shampoo is the mvp for greasy roots and adding a little oomph when you’re short on time. if your hair is already clean, use root canal volumising spray before styling to bring the bounce. spritz, dry (as its heat activated), fluff, and go.
