Fine Hair Fix: Your Ultimate Guide to Creating Volume in Fine Hair

Are you tired of your fine hair falling flat no matter what you do? You're not alone! Fine hair often struggles to maintain volume and can leave you yearning for that bouncy, full-bodied look. But fear not – with the right techniques and products, you can transform your limp locks into voluminous hair. In this blog, our expert stylists share some effective tips and product recommendations to help you create volume in fine hair.

Tips to Add Volume to Fine Hair

1. Choose the Right Haircut

Layers: Opt for a layered haircut to add movement and texture. Layers create the illusion of volume and prevent your hair from looking too flat.

Blunt Ends: If you prefer a blunt cut, keep the ends sharp and avoid thinning shears, as they can make fine hair look even thinner.

2. Blow-Dry Upside Down and Use Velcro Rollers

After washing your hair, flip your head upside down and blow-dry your hair from the roots to the ends. This technique lifts the roots and creates instant volume. Use a round brush while blow-drying to add lift and shape to your hair. After blow-drying, set your hair in large Velcro rollers and let them cool for about 20 minutes. Allow your hair to cool completely before removing the rollers to set the volume. This adds volume and bounce to your hair.

3. Tease Your Hair

Gently tease the roots of your hair with a fine-tooth comb to create volume. Be careful not to over-tease, as this can lead to breakage. Work in small sections and tease the hair at the crown for a natural-looking lift.

8. Change Your Part

Changing your part can instantly add volume to your hair. If you typically part your hair on one side, try flipping it to the opposite side for a fresh, voluminous look.

Our Stylists’ Product Recommendations for Styling Fine Hair

Redken Big Blowout Volumizing Heat Protecting Jelly

This blowout gel melts into hair to provide a voluminous blowout to all hair types and textures.

Redken Volume Injection Shampoo

Redken's Volume Injection Shampoo is a lightweight milk-like formula that works with fine hair to rinse easier for voluminous look

Kérastase Densifique Bain Densité Shampoo

A densifying shampoo that increases hair texture and resilience. Adds body and fullness to fine hair while improving its overall health.

Kérastase Mousse Bouffante Hair Mousse

A volumizing and bodifying hair mousse. Provides flexible long-lasting hold. Heat protectant and humidity resistant.

Creating volume in fine hair is all about using the right techniques and products to enhance your natural texture. By following these tips and incorporating volumizing products into your hair care routine, you can achieve the bouncy hair of your dreams. Remember, the key is to avoid heavy products that can weigh down your hair and focus on lightweight, volumizing solutions. For personalized solutions to specific fine hair concerns, schedule a visit with one of our stylists!

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