How To Get Volume In Your Hair

One of our biggest problems as women (okay, probably not our biggest, but one of) is maintaining volume in our hair–even for celebrities like Blake Lively. Devin Toth, hairstylist from Ted Gibson Salon in N.Y.C. walked our friends at Beauty High through the steps to amping up the volume in your strands. He also suggested that face-framing layers are a great trick for instant oomph.

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Step 1

Before you blow dry, start with a volumizing spray or light gel to five the roots some lift.

Try on high-volume hairstyles in the Makeover Studio!

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Step 2

Use a medium-sized boar bristle round brush to blow dry in 1 1/2 inch horizontal sections from iris to iris. Lift at the root and add balance to the ends.

Try on high-volume hairstyles in the Makeover Studio!

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Step 3

Focus on the short layers around the face. Blow dry them back away from the face to create lift.

Try on high-volume hairstyles in the Makeover Studio!

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Step 4

For extra lift, back comb the section at the front of your hair (the iris to iris section) just at the roots.

Try on high-volume hairstyles in the Makeover Studio!

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Step 5

Finish with a light hold hairspray to separate the layers.

Try on high-volume hairstyles in the Makeover Studio!

Photo: © Joey D’Arco for Beauty High
Step 6

Run your fingers through your hair to shake out the sexy, big-bodied hairstyle, and you’re ready!

Try on high-volume hairstyles in the Makeover Studio!

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