How To Add Volume To Your Hair
Who doesn't want luscious, voluminous hair? Hint: nobody! Pretty much everyone on this planet wants hair that is plump and alive, not something that is limp, dull, or dry.
If you're one of these people (and we dare say that you are), then here's a quick but comprehensive guide on how you too can add volume to your hair!
1. Get a scalp massage
We know it sounds simple, but sometimes all you need is a good massage to get your blood circulation going! A healthy scalp leads to healthy hair growth, which of course leads to voluminous hair.
Plus, when it comes to your hair, stress is actually an important factor that determines whether or not your hair is going to be limp today or if it's going to be full of life.
2. Use a volume-boosting shampoo
Just like what its name suggests, a variety of volume-boosting shampoos can help add volume to your hair. You'd be surprised at how a good product can benefit your hair so much – and on the other side, how a bad product can damage it just as much.
Remember though that when choosing a volume-boosting shampoo, make sure to use something that's paraben-free and sulfate-free. If you've got colored hair, make sure that it's suitable for color-treated hair too.
(c) Ömürden Cengiz, Unsplash3. Deep condition your hair
We've already established the numerous benefits of using deep conditioner, but we still can't stress it enough.
If you want to add volume to your hair, ensuring that you do regular hair treatments – including deep conditioner – is a huge must. You can also use DIY hair treatments if you want, given that they're all natural.
4. Change your hair color
Sometimes a change in hair color is all that's needed if you want your hair to appear voluminous, without it actually adding in volume.
You can add highlights, or even experiment with trendy styles like balayage or ombre. If you don't want to actually dye your hair, you can even use colored hair extensions to do the trick.
But we've got a little secret for you: bleach, while harsh, can actually 'rough up' your hair and give it the volume it needs, regardless of what color you choose.
(c) Ben Waardenburg, Unsplash5. Ditch the straight hair
Straight hair can look much thinner than its curly or even wavy hair counterparts. If you want your hair to add more in volume, you might benefit from ditching the straight hair and going for a curled or wavy-haired look.
6. Switch up your hair parting
Another simple trick that you can do is to simply switch up your hair parting. Flipping your hair parting to the opposite side can instantly add volume to your hair, especially at the crown.
If you've never done it before, try it after your next shower and you'll be surprised.
7. Use hair extensions
When all else fails, you can always use hair extensions to add volume to your hair. After all, that's one of the reasons why you should get hair extensions, right?
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