Everyone loves a bit of volume. It adds drama and definition in all the best places and can seriously set your style apart. And while some hair types find it easy to create a voluminous finish, fine hair types are some of the most difficult textures to add volume to, and get it to hold. Whether you have fine or thick your hair is determined by genetics, but with the right type of products and styling techniques you can still create a gorgeous finished style.
If you’re struggling to style your fine hair, we’re breaking down how to add volume to fine hair with a blow drying technique proven to volumize the hair shaft to enhance maximum volume at the roots with a smooth, polished finish.
How To Add Volume to Fine Hair
Step 1: Rough Dry
Fine hair needs to be prepped properly. After applying a heat protectant and while your hair is still damp, remove the nozzle from your blow dryer and rough dry or "blast dry" your fine hair without using a brush. Removing the nozzle will cause the hair shaft to fatten up and since the hair cuticle is expanding which means you are adding volume and texture! Continue to blast dry the hair until your hair is approximately 80% dry.
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Step 2: Apply Targeted Styling Products
After your hair is about 80% dry, apply Redken Root Lifter Volumizing Mousse around the root area to add in extra volume. For best results apply the product from back to front. Because hair around the face tends to be finer and thinner, this will help create a less weighed down finish.
Step 3: Blow Dry With The Nozzle On
Once you’ve prepped the hair, now you can polish off your blow dry for a perfect finish!
Place the concentrator nozzle back on your dryer, and use a thermal round brush, which is perfect fine hair, and finish setting the volume in your crown area. Continue to blow dry your hair in sections with a round brush until your hair is completely dry. *If your hair isn’t fully dry it can fall limp.
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Step 4: The Finishing Touches
Once hair is completely dry, finish your blow dry by using the Sam Villa Sleekr® Straightening Iron to add incredible shine and polish your ends! This can also be used to touch up any areas that may have not dried properly. Then, set your hairstyle with Redken Brushable Hairspray. This fast drying hairspray holds your look in place and offer 24-hours of humidity resistance with a flexible feel that allows your hair to look great all day without weighing it down.
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Cover Image Credit: Sam Villa ArTeam Member Anna Peters @annas_hair_retreat
