How do i create volume in flat hair?

[Sunnylee]

I have been using creative Pro's texture thickening creme to stop the hair in the front of my head from lying flat. I have long hair and this does work but only through mid day. I've also been using root awakening spray by big sexy hair, but again only a mid day fix. Any suggestions to keep more volume in the front of my hair?

 

[lovebeautytalk]

Try Rusk Being Gutsy Thickener which is an absolute amazing product! It definitely will build volume & thicken you hair. It will also eliminate frizz and give nourishment for extra protection on any damaged area.

As for technique... first, start with your hair style. Because you have thin hair, I suggest trying a Bob or Layered style hair cut. This is because layers add movement and fullness. Always use products such as the one suggested above that are designed to add thickness.

And remember, when blow drying use a medium to high speed and heat setting. The hotter the setting, the more lift you will achieve from your hair. As you blow dry your hair use a round or metal vent brush to lift and separate hair. Aim the blow dryer airflow up the hair shaft, from the roots to the ends of the hair. This will help add lift. Blow dry your hair until it is 90-95% dry.  Concentrate on lifting up your roots. You can use your fingers, a comb, a brush or even a pick.

Last but not least, Back Combing (teasing) is always a great way to create lift.

• Using a rattail or metal comb or teasing brush, part off a section of hair from the rest of the strands.
• Clip the remaining hair out of the way.
• Using your hands in conjunction with a comb or brush, gather a small section of hair approximately 1-2 inches in thickness. Use smaller strands for tighter results or larger strands for looser results.
• Hold the ends of the new section straight up and out from the scalp with one hand. You will ultimately be backcombing your strands in the opposite direction from its natural growth pattern.
• With the other hand, run the comb down the length of the hair from the end towards the base of the scalp in short, sharp and uniform strokes.
• If you don't achieve enough teased hair or height in the first pass, repeat the process until the hair has the right fullness, height and texture.
• Spray newly teased sections with a firm hold hairspray.
• Once the first section is completely teased, pick up the next section of hair and repeat the process until all of the desired sections of hair have been completely backcombed.
• Use a firm hairspray to completely spray all of the teased hair when the backcombing is complete.
• Carefully smooth the teased hair back in the opposite direction making sure there is a lot of height in the desired area of the hair. 

Hopefully all this helps and good luck!

 

[magosienne]

Use volumising products, starting by a volumising shampoo. Forget Elseve and Pantene, all they do is build up on your roots, creating the opposite effect. If price isn't a problem, L'oreal professionnel and Kerastase make volumising shampoos than really add some oomph to your roots, but they're salon products that may be difficult to find in the U.S. (i'm not sure). to be honest, they're a tad expensive too. I know John Frieda has one too, i plan on trying it next /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

What you can also do in combination with a volumising shampoo is using a volumising styling product, like a mousse. You need to apply a small amount of product and apply it to your roots, then set everything with a little hairspray. I find it's best to do this on damp hair, the heat of the blowdryer helps lifting your hair at the roots (make sure you do this head down).

You can use rollers too.

I've tried hairspray on the roots (Elnett), and it works as a quick trick.

 

[Ere Perez]

Crèmes tend to attract moisture which might explain why your hair is falling flat towards mid-day. Here's some tips that work for me:

1. Blow dry hair upside down & then (once right side up again!) against the natural hair growth direction.
2. Let hair cool down with big Velcro rollers in it
3. Tease hair a little and smooth top layer over.
4. Get shorter layers cut in where you want more volume - razor cut works especially well for finer hair
5. Only use conditioner on the very ends of your hair.

Hope some of these are helpful to you!