All the ways to add volume to hair at the roots and along the length

Who hasn’t fantasized about having full, voluminous hair that turns heads? Adding volume can drastically change your appearance, regardless of whether your hair is naturally thin or just needs a little extra lift. Fortunately, there are lots of ways to accomplish this, from the roots to the full length of your hair.

There is something for every hair type and need, from basic styling methods to the newest hair products. We’ll go over every practical method for increasing the volume of your hair in this post so you can wake up every day to fuller, more bouncy hair.

Method	Description
Blow-drying upside down	Blow-drying your hair while bending over helps lift the roots, adding volume naturally.
Teasing	Backcombing sections of hair near the roots creates a fuller look.
Volumizing mousse	Applying mousse to damp hair before styling boosts volume from the roots.
Using hot rollers	Setting hair with hot rollers adds long-lasting volume and bounce.
Layered haircut	A layered cut removes weight, making hair appear fuller and more voluminous.
Root-lifting spray	Spraying a root-lifter directly at the roots gives an instant volume boost.
Blow-dry with a round brush	Using a round brush while blow-drying helps lift the roots and adds volume along the length.
Dry shampoo	Dry shampoo absorbs excess oil and adds texture, making hair appear thicker.

Whether you want fuller hair throughout the length or a boost at the roots, adding volume to your hair can totally change the way you look. This article will discuss a variety of methods for getting the volume you want, from easy styling tips and appropriate haircuts to using products and tools that will give your hair the body and lift it needs, all while keeping your routine quick and easy.

10 ways to make hair voluminous from the roots

Girls who have oily hair frequently lack volume in the roots of their hair. The root volume is settled by the produced sebum under its own weight, giving the hairstyle a sleek appearance.

Proper hair washing

Washing your hair is the easiest and most obvious way to get back volume, but it’s crucial to do it correctly in addition to removing extra sebum and dust.

• Wash your hair only at the roots. We hope everyone has already remembered that the length does not need intensive cleansing, but we will repeat – when washing your hair, only the root part is soaped. This is due to the fact that the hair along the length is not so lubricated with fat, which means it does not attract dust. The length will have enough foam flowing from the roots. From frequent aggressive washing, the ends become increasingly brittle, and also frizzy – against the background of hairs sticking out in different directions, even the most voluminous roots will seem fallen;

• Apply balm and conditioner only to the length. Balms and conditioners weigh down the root part, enveloping it with a film. Of course, in this case there can be no talk of any volume of hair at the roots. As a "bonus" you will also get a tendency for your hair to get dirty quickly.

At this point, a volume-boosting shampoo and conditioner will be added to the battle for volume. The products "lighten" the length, which permits a slight rise in the roots. Naturally, this method will not yield super volume, but it will allow you to restore the natural volume that exists in the natural world.

Drying

Typically, how do you dry your hair? Does the air flow direct itself toward it naturally or haphazardly?

If so, note these three additional methods for giving your hair more volume after washing:

1. Upside down. After washing, dry your hair with a towel, lower your head down and start drying. Direct the air from the hair dryer directly to the roots. In this position, drying your curls is not so convenient, but the result will please you and the question of how to add volume to your hair at the roots will disappear;
2. With a brushing. Brushing is a round brush with small teeth along the entire perimeter. This type of comb is used specifically to create root volume. It is easy to use a brush – just lift a strand from the roots and gently twist the comb in place, while directing the air from the hair dryer. Brushes come in different diameters, but for root volume, a medium or large comb of 25-35 mm is best;
3. Diffuser. A diffuser is a hair dryer attachment specially designed to create voluminous hairstyles. Dries gently, while simultaneously lifting hair from the roots. This method is especially good for girls with curly hair – the diffuser does not destroy the curl structure.

By applying mousse or foam to the root area of the hair before it dries, you can intensify the styling effect when using a hair dryer. Avoid going overboard with the quantity as this will have the opposite effect of what you want, which is a messy appearance with fallen roots. Additionally, keep in mind that wearing thermal protection is a requirement when styling with thermal tools.

Volume products

There are various formats available for volume products. Although each product has specific usage guidelines, most often they are applied to slightly damp strands.

Regarding volume, there are

• Sprays. Applied to damp hair before styling. There are sprays specifically for root volume, like Root Boost from Moroccanoil, as well as complex ones – they lift the root part and make the hair more voluminous along the length – Sugar Lift from Wella;
• Mousses and foams. Have styling functions, and volume is an additional option of the products. Like sprays, mousses and foams are applied to damp strands before styling. It is important not to overdo it with the amount, so as not to stick together or dirty the curls. Londa Professional has a strong hold mousse;

• Lotions. They are used for the root zone, applied to slightly damp hair and distributed evenly. Unlike mousses, they do not weigh down the strands, preventing them from falling during the day;
• Styling jelly. The jelly consistency product is applied to both the roots and the ends. After application, you can start styling with a hairdryer.

Examine the composition of products carefully when selecting ones for volume; silicones should not be present. Silicones give hair shafts more density and shine, but they also weigh them down and stop the roots from rising.

Dry shampoo

Excess sebum is absorbed by dry shampoo, an absorbent. Using a fine-toothed comb, carefully comb out the powder after applying shampoo to the roots. The outcome will be instantly apparent: incredibly clean, thick hair.

Don’t go overboard, though, as dry shampoo can dry out the hair shafts and clog pores. In situations where a lengthy wash and dry is not feasible, this technique works well as an expedient solution.

Lazy method

Those who don’t want to waste time styling their hair in the morning will find this method of adding root volume appealing.

In the evening, you will need to handle the morning volume:

1. Wash your hair, if necessary, and dry it almost completely;
2. Gather the curls into a bun on the crown and fix it with a soft elastic band;
3. In the morning, remove the elastic band – a shock of voluminous, softly wavy hair is ready.

Corrugation

Corrugation tongs are now used for volume, but back in the 00s, they were actively used for styling along the entire length.

The roots can be greatly raised by styling the root zone:

1. Comb clean hair, lightly spray with heat protection;
2. Heat the tongs to 130-150 degrees. Higher temperatures will damage the hair shafts;
3. Clamp the hair strand by strand as close to the roots as possible, holding the tongs for 3-5 seconds;
4. Continue until you have gone through the roots of the entire thickness.

For a long-lasting effect, use hairspray or fixing spray at the end, if desired.

Backcombing

Take a closer look at backcombing if you need to add volume without using a hair dryer or curling iron and don’t have time for buns. This isn’t the backcombing from the early 2000s that’s looming a mile away; instead, it’s a lighter version:

1. Separate a layer of hair parallel to the parting and throw it to the other side so that it does not interfere. You can fix it with a hairpin or a hairdressing clip;
2. Lift a small strand of hair and make 2-3 movements against the growth towards the roots with a flat comb with frequent teeth;
3. Repeat the same step with the adjacent strand, moving along the parting;
4. When the backcombing is ready, return the strand thrown back at the initial stage to its place – it will hide the backcombing;
5. Repeat the same on the other side of the parting.

This technique will help to greatly increase the volume of your hair, and the effect will last for a long time if you also use a fixing agent, such as hairspray or spray.

Curlers

Since the set with raised roots also has curls, curlers are not the most popular way to add volume because they might not fit into the desired image. However, feel free to curl the curlers if you have nothing against curls.

For adding volume, boomerang curlers or velcro work best. Select the diameter according to your preference; any will work. Although you could theoretically use other kinds of curlers, these two types work best. The curlers should be left for a few hours at the very least, preferably overnight.

Clips for root volume

Clips are an additional option to the methods mentioned above for adding root volume. Plastic products that are reusable are root volume clips. The clip is made up of two corrugated halves that lift the hair by simulating the corrugation effect at the roots. The outcome is comparable to that of the Boost up salon process.

How to apply:

1. Wash your hair in the usual way. Separate the covering layer on the crown – this is the part of the hair that you will later use to cover the corrugation effect. Fix the part so that it does not interfere – we will not use it to create volume;
2. Apply a styling product to the root zone. It is better to use light textures – mousse or foam, so as not to weigh down the hair and not make it visually dirty;
3. Fix the clips at the roots – unclench the halves, place a strand between them and snap the clip;
4. Leave until completely dry or use a hair dryer to speed up the process;
5. When the hair is dry, open the clips and pull out the strands. Cover the corrugated hair with the covering part that you separated at the very beginning.

The ease of use is determined by the different densities of plastic used in the clips. Softer clips are easier to open and close at home than hard ones, so go for those instead.

These clips can be used in beauty salons for long-term styling; in this instance, a unique composition based on cysteamine is applied in place of mousse or another styling product.

Hairspray

Without first using tongs or a hair dryer, you can use hairspray to give your hair more volume:

1. Separate a strand of hair from the top layer and lift it – you can hold it with a round brush or put a deodorant can under the strand;
2. Spray with hairspray and let it set for a couple of seconds;
3. Remove the comb or bottle – the strand caught with hairspray will become voluminous. Repeat all this with neighboring hair until the hairstyle along the entire perimeter acquires the desired outlines.

4 ways to add extra volume to your hair

Occasionally, there is insufficient volume throughout the entire length as well as at the roots. Girls with thin hair are frequently in this situation. The problem can be resolved in a variety of ways, including immediate or drastic ones.

Multi-layer haircut

This approach is unconventional, but it works. Layered curls give the entire length visual volume and make thin hairs appear denser. A cascade is the most common multi-layer haircut. You can wear your hair long or medium-length, but the medium-length hair will have the most noticeable volume.

Short haircut

A short haircut can occasionally give hair volume. The key to this technique is straightforward: a shorter haircut makes it lighter, which means it pulls on the roots less and lets you build natural volume.

Short haircuts that add volume:

• Pixie – a haircut with an elongated crown and short-cut temporal and occipital areas;

• Bob – a neat haircut just below the earlobe;

• Kare – shoulder-length or slightly higher with a straight, elongated or asymmetrical cut.

There are other options, such as sesson, but the pixie, bob, and bob are the most adaptable and ideal for any age, profession, or fashion sense.

Volumetric coloring

Using volumetric coloring can help make even the thinnest, sparsest hair appear thicker. We are, of course, referring to the final visual product. Complex techniques that combine multiple colors and create transitions between them are appropriate to add volume to the length. Both the widely used balayage and various forms of highlighting will work.

You can add volume for a longer period of time with haircuts and coloring, not just for a few days. If you are continuously struggling with the beauty of your hair, think about these long-term solutions.

Casual styling

The whole length benefits from extra volume added with casual hairstyle. This method works best on long and medium-length hair; short hair looks best styled with a brush or simply dried with a diffuser.

1. After washing your hair, lightly dry it with a towel and apply a little foam to the roots. This will help lift the roots;
2. Dry the length of your hair with a hair dryer and a large brush, pulling the comb through each strand from the roots to the ends;
3. Apply a heat protection spray and curl 2-3 strands on each side with a curling iron. The direction of the curls does not matter;
4. Comb the curls and fluff up your hair so that the curls blend with the main mass of hair.

This styling technique will give your hair volume all the way around and turn into a stylish addition to your daily attire.

Questions

How can I give a guy’s hair more volume?

The best hair dryer styling tools for men are brushes and diffusers. Additionally, you can use various styling products like lotions, mousses, and jellies. While dry shampoo works wonders in an emergency, it is not advised for girls to use it frequently.

How can I use a curling iron to give my hair more volume?

Simply curl the curls to the required diameter; the volume will be supplied. It’s important to curl from the roots rather than the ends:

1. Separate a medium-sized strand of hair;
2. Place the heated curling iron as close to the roots as possible, but so as not to burn the skin;
3. Holding the curling iron still, curl a strand around it.

Curling from the ends will give the roots a fallen-off appearance.

A salon procedure called "Bust Up" aims to increase hair volume over time. The process is akin to bio-curling and involves the use of a booster, a unique mixture that tampers with the structure of the hair shaft. Depending on the type of hair, the effect can last three to six months.

How can I give my dry hair volume?

It is preferable to use "cold" methods (like Velcro curlers or a pre-made bun) to add volume to dry hair. If you don’t use high-quality thermal protection in conjunction with a hair dryer, curling iron, or corrugation, the rods will get even drier.

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One comment on “All ways to add volume to hair at the roots and along the length”

Maria

For volume, it is better to wash and dry your hair, tilting your head forward and throwing the strands on the face. I also have thin hair and it looks presentable only when clean. You need to rinse off shampoo, sprays, mousses, etc. well. It is better to use an Italian natural mitten for washing hair, scalp, hair roots. A mitten made of linen and cotton washes the scalp and hair well. The skin is freed from dead cells with dirt, sweat, sebum, begins to breathe, blood circulation and nutrition of skin cells improves, hair becomes stronger. The mitten is natural and the hair does not electrified, easy to comb after washing, stay clean for a long time, look well-groomed. I don"t use conditioner, t.k. it softens the hair or I can apply it only to the ends so that it is not dry.

Contrary to popular belief, getting volume in your hair is not that hard. There are many efficient techniques to try, whether your goal is to add fullness along the length or draw attention to the roots.

You can choose the best method for your hair type and lifestyle by experimenting with different styling techniques like teasing or blow-drying your hair upside down. Remember the advantages of having a nice haircut and using the right products—such as a curling iron or a round brush—which can really make a difference.

Recall that consistency is essential. You can find the hairstyle that works best for you by trying out various techniques and maintaining your hair on a regular basis. You can have gorgeous, voluminous hair every day if you give it the proper care.

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