Volume Trixx #1

Do you see all the ladies running around with big voluminous hair and wonder 'were they born with it?' Let me say that many of these gals do NOT have lots of natural volume (with the exception of curly girls). But rather they have learned the tricks of getting volume!

Dry out your roots. Damage your roots. Rough 'em up. This opens the hair cuticles and prevents the hairs from laying smoothly on each other. Ever noticed that your hair feels more voluminous right after getting highlights? Its because in order to pull color out of hair the chemicals have to open the cuticle. Most volumizers work in a similar way, in that they are designed to 'dry out' your hair in order to create more texture.

Picking a Volumizing Product. Read the product container carefully. Stronger products that contain hold are great for holding the root straight off the head (most hair grows and lays flat to the head) but will create weight if used further down the hair shaft. Lighter products can be used from roots through the mid shaft and will create dry, 'floating' hair with little hold, but will not usually keep the roots lifted.

Smooth moisturized hair cuticle. Dry, texturized, hair cuticle.

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Volume Trixx #2

Keep your mid-shaft and end moisturized. Dry, damaged ends act like Velcro locking onto each other. The more hairs that lock together, the more the hair is weighted and pulled down. Hair also needs moisture in order to change shape. Moisturized hair will quickly respond to the heat and hold the shape longer.

Picking Good Products.
As always I encourage using natural products. A gentle daily cleanser, or a volumizing shampoo would be where I would start. Deep cleansing shampoos are fine if only used once every few washes but avoid if you have color in your hair as they usually pull color. Generally the matching conditioner in a set is the best choice because they are chemically designer to go together.

Using a good shampoo and conditioner and still have dry ends? Try a light leave in: conditioner, oil treatment, repair cream, or moisture spray, on the ends. This will further prevent the ends from grabbing each other and will allow for flowing strands. One of my new favorites is Unite 7Seconds Conditon becuse it works as a detangler, gentle moisturizer, UV protector and heat protector all in one!