GET THE RIGHT CUT FOR YOUR HAIR TYPE
 

While micro trims and a zero layers policy are great foundations for fuller looking hair, you'll also want to make sure you select the right cut to suit your hair type.

 

"If you have fine hair, it’s all about adding or keeping your fringe," says Larry King, top hair stylist, salon owner and GLAMOUR columnist . "Keeping hair looking full around the perimetry is great for creating volume. If you’ve got curly hair, then you want a blunter cut with a few layers. This will create defined, volumous curls."

 

ADD VOLUME WITH YOUR BLOW DRY
 

According to George, one of the best ways to create volume is during your blow dry. "When blow drying your hair, use a round brush to lift the hair at the roots, introducing warm air beneath the brush at root level," he says. "This will add mega amounts of volume! When you remove the brush, make sure you twist it out of the hair instead of brushing it through, this will make sure the shape and volume of the curls stay intact."

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BACKCOMB THE RIGHT WAY

Backcombing is one of the fastest, cheapest and most reliable way to create instant and impressive volume. However, it can also cause havoc with hair, especially if it's fine, leaving it tangled and frazzled, which can lead to further hair loss. 

 

However, according to the experts, it's possible to backcomb in a way that doesn't damage hair. "Using a comb, insert it into the mid-sections of your hair and gently push down to the root," says George. "Don’t move the comb up and down on the same section of hair as this may cause damage and actually undo the backcomb and all of your hard work."

 

As to where you should be backcombing, it's best to take a targeted approach. "Only backcomb the sections wherever you want a bit more ‘umph’ and height. This is usually at the crown or at the root, depending on the style you’re going for," advises George. "Before backcombing, hold each section of hair up and spray hairspray or texture spray in at the roots. If you don’t use product before backcombing, the hair can feel too slippery, it needs some texture to add grip."

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INVEST IN THE BEST PRODUCTS

There are a few staple products that the experts call upon to create volume in seconds. "I swear by my Volumizing Hair Mist," says Larry. "It’s great to achieve a maximum amount of volume without leaving a sticky residue but whilst maintaining flexibility & movement. This product is also good on dry hair, it can be sprayed in at the roots to add volume halfway through the day or when you want to re-fresh your style."

 

George's top product for creating volume is Hair by Sam McKnight Lazy Girl Hair Spray. "Apply some of this dry shampoo to your roots and blast your hair with a hairdryer for a minute, this is a really quick hack which will revitalise your hair and add volume before styling without having to wash it," he says.