Hair Styling Tip - Need More Lift?

Is your hair flat with no volume? Sometimes this is caused by poor shampooing techniques. (For example, if you’re not rinsing your hair correctly after a shampoo, residue from your shampoo may be weighing your hair down.) Sometimes it’s the wrong shampoo. Sometimes, it’s just nature at work.

To increase your hair’s volume, first make sure you are using the right shampoo for your hair type. (Oily hair is more prone to being flat, so most likely that is your hair type.) Look for a mild, volumizing shampoo that is geared for your hair type. Wash your hair carefully at night, rotating the shampoo over your scalp and roots with your fingers. You want to focus on the roots more than the ends. Use cool water to rinse, and be extra thorough around the crown and sides. Apply conditioner to the ends of the hair, not the roots, and make sure your conditioner is formulated to add volume.

Don't brush your hair right away -- gently pat with a towel to take away most of the water. Comb it about 15 minutes later. If you've got a blow-dryer, give it a quick hit, focusing on the roots. It's a good idea to blow dry with your head upside down for volume.

If your hair is long enough, take a scrunchy and pull it all to the top of your head and make a loose ponytail. It's important not to put tension on the hair -- don't make it tight. You're just gathering the hair so that when you lay down, it's stretched out on the pillow, not trapped beneath you.

You'll wake up with more volume, but you may have to wet hair just a little to style it for the day. Be sure to use a volumizing mousse or spray to lock in the bounce.

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