tips/tricks for volume and hair density

[xpixi]

I have fine hair, quite fragile, and I really hate how it lays flat on top. I tried many volumizing products but not much seems to work. If anyone has a similar hair texture, what products are you using which gives you high body and volume? As well as which products are you using for hair density which actually work?
At the moment I am using Matrix high amplify shampoo which is ok compared to most other shampoos I used but still not quite satisfied with the amount of volume. I am also looking at the moment for a round hairbrush dryer that is good for volume and styling and wont break the bank.

 

[MidAtlantic]

A few things that work for me (normal/medium texture, oily roots and dry ends, long, all-over highlights):

1. Fekkai scalp scrub once a month to remove any residue
2. L'Oreal Elvive Blonde shampoo and conditioner
3. Redken Acidic Bonding leave-in
4. Blow dry upside down and in all directions, using air to lift at root
5. Use a claw clip to pull hair up at top of head periodically during the drying process (doing makeup, choosing clothes, etc)
6. Large barrel curling iron or hot rollers to curl hair away from face; remove iron/rollers and pin curls in place to cool completely
7. Perfect Hair Day Full Dry Volume spray at roots
8. Kevin Murphy Doo Over spray all over

I don't use a round brush for volume as I found I had way too much breakage and tangles. Plus it takes a lot more time (for me anyway). The process above takes about 25 minutes.

Hope this is helpful!

 

[Sferics]

There is a trick, a stylist told me, and it is like magic: Dry shampoo.
Put it on your hair right after it is dry after washing like a style product and refresh once a day till you wash it again.
As I have dark hair, I use a regular white one before bedtime and the "gray hair effect" is gone in the morning.
If I want to use it in the morning, I use one with color for dark hair (all from Batiste).
It also prevents a lot from humid induced frizziness - if this is a word

 

[xpixi]

Thank you guys for the tips. They are definitely insightful.
I must say dry shampoos have never went well with my hair because it gets really prone to product build-up and they make my scalp itchy. I used the Batiste one as well. But I would be open to try other brands and apply these tips.

 

[xpixi]

Also with round hair brush dryers, I would never recommend the rotating one, just the static one where you have more control over it, so it doesnt pull as much hair.

 

[lill_canele]

My hair has grown longer and weighed more down on my head, so recently my hairstylist incorporated some light layers including around the top/crown of my head. This really lightened the load and prevented my hair from being pulled down by its own weight and has increased volume on top.

Maybe something to discuss with your hairstylist?

 

[MidAtlantic]

Also with round hair brush dryers, I would never recommend the rotating one, just the static one where you have more control over it, so it doesnt pull as much hair.

I've only used the regular handheld round brushes. I never was able to make them work for me. Maybe I'm just too lazy for proper technique.

 

[xpixi]

My hair has grown longer and weighed more down on my head, so recently my hairstylist incorporated some light layers including around the top/crown of my head. This really lightened the load and prevented my hair from being pulled down by its own weight and has increased volume on top.

Maybe something to discuss with your hairstylist?

At the last hairstylist I've specifically went for layers and this girl had no clue how to do them, so I left with a bit of trim and one extremely long layer. But I just have bad experience with hairstylists in general. So, I do cut it myself, although I cannot give myself very sophisticated layers. It's very complicated when you do it yourself.

 

[Souzie]

Agreed with PP...layers will add some volume. And dry shampoo. I swear by Drybar and Bumble and Bumble Prête - à Powder. Alterna Caviar multiplying volume shampoo and conditioner gave me some volume but made my hair feel rough. On days I wash my hair, after air drying (don't blow dry even though I own all the Dyson styling products ) I spray Marc Anthony Dream Waves beach spray and scrunch...tons of volume! And lastly, biotin supplements for hair density. When I started taking them, my stylist had noticed and mentioned that it felt like I had more hair...

 

[xpixi]

omg so many products I haven't heard of yet. I'll have to look up all of them. Biotin I do take. Do you guys take any hair gummy vitamins which are good for volume/ hair density? I was looking at sugarbear but its kinda expensive for what you get.

 

[shiba]

I have tried dry shampoo but find I need to wash my hair the next day. My go to is spray wax. Trick is to part hair and spray near the root from underneath, let dry before fluffing. If you touch it before it is dry it will be flat. And don't use too much. It can be re-fluffed throughout the day when ever it needs a lift. I like EVO shebangabang

I have tried some of the rotating round brushes and was disappointed. They were very hot and pulled out hair. Got better volume drying upside down then using a paddle type brush while directing the hair forward to my face.

 

[jenayb]

Ugh, I feel you. My hair is also very fine. I have found that round brushes, no matter how much you pay or what they are made of, will damage hair. I paid a ton for my Oribe round brush after much trial and error, but even it damages and pulls out my fine hair. The Tangle Teezer is the ultimate best friend of fine, delicate hair - I own several! Mostly because DD keeps stealing all of mine, but that is another story... Anyhow. Blow drying upside down with the Tangle Teezer is a must. And then I agree with Kevin Murphy products, but I also find that Ouai volume spray is an absolute godsend. For finishing, I love Oribe dry texturizing spray - it gives texture and volume without feeling dirty and weighed down. Finally, dry shampoo in between washer are a huge help. I have yet to find a shampoo/conditioner duo that actually helps with volume, so I like to use something that encourages moisture there. Kerastase has a great product line for this.

 

[Love Of My Life]

I use & have seen great results with T'weaked by nature 2X fiber lift & have tried
many of their hair products with positive results (great scalp cleanser that I use before hair color)

 

[Hine]

I have the same issue with my hair being flat no matters what. I've tried several different types of product and the only thing that works is the dyson airwrap. It gives my hair the best volume I've had

 

[xpixi]

Ugh, I feel you. My hair is also very fine. I have found that round brushes, no matter how much you pay or what they are made of, will damage hair. I paid a ton for my Oribe round brush after much trial and error, but even it damages and pulls out my fine hair. The Tangle Teezer is the ultimate best friend of fine, delicate hair - I own several! Mostly because DD keeps stealing all of mine, but that is another story... Anyhow. Blow drying upside down with the Tangle Teezer is a must. And then I agree with Kevin Murphy products, but I also find that Ouai volume spray is an absolute godsend. For finishing, I love Oribe dry texturizing spray - it gives texture and volume without feeling dirty and weighed down. Finally, dry shampoo in between washer are a huge help. I have yet to find a shampoo/conditioner duo that actually helps with volume, so I like to use something that encourages moisture there. Kerastase has a great product line for this.

I love tangle teezer. One of the few combs my poor scalp and hair can tolerate. I own the ouai volume spray but unfortunately it does nothing for me. Also tried the kerastase densifier and thickening shampoo. They're ok but nothing wow. Try matrix high amplify, for me it works decent but for others it might give more wow effects.