How to Get the Fluffy Hairstyle for Guys (& More Voluminous Hair in General)

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Styling tips to help you master the hottest TikTok hairdo

Co-authored by Dev Murphy, MA Reviewed by Jasmin Todd

Last Updated: October 7, 2024 Fact Checked

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What is fluffy hair?

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How to Get Fluffy Hair

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Styling Fluffy Hair

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Ways to Give Your Hair More Volume

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You don’t have to have been blessed with naturally fluffy hair to achieve the fluffy hair trend making the rounds on TikTok—you can easily get the tousled, beachy look just by adding a few volumizing products and styling your hair to add more lift and texture! For the full scoop, keep reading: we’ve got all the best tips for getting a fluffy, voluminous hairdo that’s sure to turn heads.

How to Get the Fluffy Hair Look

Cut your hair (or grow it out) so it’s about 2–4 in (5.1–10.2 cm) long.
Apply a coin-sized amount of hair wax or volumizing product to damp hair and scrunch up your hair with your hands.
Blow dry your hair to add lift and volume.

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What is fluffy hair?

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The look features longer hair on top and shorter hair on the sides and is typically styled forward in a messy, fluffy fringe. It’s the big trend on TikTok among young guys, and for good reason—it’s pretty easy to achieve and it gives you that effortlessly casual look that’s always in style. ^{[1]
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How to Get Fluffy Hair

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Grow out or trim your hair so it’s 2–4 in (5.1–10.2 cm) long. If you’re currently rocking a crew cut, we’ve got bad news: fluffy hair isn’t in your immediate future unless you want to use a wig. The good news is it probably won’t take too long to get your hair to the right length, and if you’ve already got longer hair, awesome! You can skip this step, obviously.
- On the other hand, if your hair is a lot longer than this, you can still get fluffy hair—it just won’t be the fluffy hair: the fluffy hair trend focuses primarily on hair that’s a couple of inches long, so you’ll need to get a trim. ^{[2]
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Ask your hairstylist for a tapered cut on the back and sides, with longer, textured fringe. If you're stylist is up on the latest trends, they’ve probably seen more than a few clients who’ve asked for fluffy hair ^{[3]
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- Your stylist can cut your hair to the right length as well as show you how to style it on your own at home. They'll also likely recommend products to help you maintain the look based on your hair's natural texture.

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Styling Fluffy Hair

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Start with wet (but not dripping) hair. Once you’ve cut or grown out your hair to be about 2–4 in (5.1–10.2 cm), or had your stylist give you the look, you’ll still need to style it every day or so. Start by washing your hair and patting it with a microfiber towel so that it’s damp, but not soaking wet. ^{[5]
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- A terry cloth towel will do, but be careful not to rub your hair aggressively with the towel—this is how you damage your hair and take it from fluffy to frizzy.
Scrunch up your hair on the front and sides so it gets some waves. This will help you get that tousled, beachy look. ^{[6]
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Blow dry your hair for extra volume and lift. Blow drying your hair can help make it extra fluffy and voluminous. Focus on blow drying the top of your hair, especially your fringe, to achieve that fluffy, textured look. ^{[7]
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- To protect your hair from heat damage, consider applying a heat protectant first to help you avoid heat damage and keep your hair looking smooth and shiny, and start drying on the lowest setting and gradually increase the temperature.
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Curl your hair, if desired. If your hair is naturally full and/or curly, you may want to skip this step, but if your locks could use some extra volume, curling your hair with a curling iron or a straightener can give you more lift and style. Just wrap a few ringlets of your hair around the iron at a time for 10 to 30 seconds. ^{[8]
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- You may need to apply the curling iron for more or less time depending on how thick or fine your hair is.
Add some sea salt texturizing spray , if desired. Sea salt spray can give you that fun, casual beachy look, minus the actual beach. Spray it liberally on your hair when it's dry (or mostly dry) to lock in some textured waves.
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Apply hair wax to give your hair texture and volume, and voila! Hair wax or pomade will help give your hair volume and keep your look in place. Apply a coin-sized amount to your fingertip, rub it in between your hands, and then scrunch up your hair using your hands. Once you’ve gotten your hair how you want it, you’re good to go.
- A coin-sized amount is a guesstimate—you can use more or less as needed. But too little product won’t give your hair the lift and structure it needs, and too much may leave a buildup and make your hair too stiff.

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Ways to Give Your Hair More Volume

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Blow-dry your hair upside-down. Whether you’re going for the fluffy hair look that’s all over social media or you just want to add some volume to your hair, it’s easy to do on your own. After you wash your hair, bend over and use a blow-dryer to dry your hair. Drying it upside-down will lift your roots and give your hair more volume and movement.
- As you dry, run your fingers or a detangling brush through your hair to eliminate any knots and frizz.
- Before adding any type of heat, use a blow-dry spray to lock in moisture and ensure your hair has a smooth finish when you’re done.
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Add volume with hot rollers. If you have long enough hair, hot rollers can give your hair a voluminous look that’s smooth and feathery and frizz-free. Start with the locks on the top of your head: wrap a small section of hair around a roller, and lock it in place with a hair pin. ^{[9]
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Research source} Leave the rollers in for about 15 to 20 minutes.
- If your hair is thicker or silkier, you may need to leave the curlers in a little longer.
- Once your hair is curled, run your fingers through it a few times and then apply hairspray to preserve your curls.
While your hair is slightly damp from the shower (but not wet), gently roll it into heatless Velcro rollers and pin the rollers in place. Wear them for a few hours or even overnight to let your hair dry and settle into place. Once you remove them, you’ll have a messy, voluminous look. Just be sure to apply hairspray to keep the curls in place!
Don’t have rollers? You can achieve a similar effect by twisting your hair up into hair ties overnight. For lots of volume, twist your hair up into a bunch of tiny buns; for looser waves, just do one or two buns.
Even if your hair’s perfectly clean, applying a little dry shampoo can give it some extra lift and absorb any excess scalp oil that might make your hair look limp. Just spritz some on and brush out the excess and see how fluffy it makes your locks.
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Tease your hair to make it bigger. Trust us, you won’t look like someone from the ’80s (unless that’s your goal). To tease your hair , take a comb and gently backcomb your hair at the roots, up through your mid-lengths. ^{[10]
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- You can leave your top layer of hair un-teased to ensure your hair has plenty of volume, but still looks smooth on top.
- Your hair may look pretty wild when you're done teasing it. If it does, you can tame it by gently re-combing the top layer of your hair to make your hairdo look more cohesive and intentional.
- Be sure to keep the style in place with hairspray when you’re done!
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Use a hair diffuser to create natural-looking waves. Diffusers not only dry your hair faster by evenly distributing heat across your hair, they’re also the perfect way to get an effortlessly fluffy ’do. They’ll also minimize frizz and enhance any natural curls you may have, emphasizing your hair’s natural texture.
- To achieve fluffy hair with a diffuser , position the hair dryer beneath your hair, pointing upward, rather than drying your hair from above. ^{[11]
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There are numerous products dedicated to making your hair look fluffier, like volumizing shampoo and conditioner, volumizing hair serums, curl activator, volumizing spray, or hairspray. Consider investing in some of these to ensure you’ve always got what you need to give your hair plenty of body and style.