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QuestionHow can I add volume to my hair naturally?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.Massaging your scalp while your hair is drying will stimulate the follicles and add volume. Switching up your part is also a great way to get instant volume.
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QuestionHow can I increase my hair growth?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.Massaging your scalp every day for a few minutes will increase blood flow and stimulate growth. Biotin supplements are also effective.
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QuestionWhat are the best hair products for fine, thin hair?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.If you have fine, thin hair look for products that say "volumizing" and "plumping." Lightweight products are essential, so avoid heavy or "moisturizing" shampoos and conditioners.
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QuestionHow do you get crimped hair?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.You can create crimps with a crimping iron or with braids. The get crimps from braids, simply braid your hair into small braids while it is wet, allow it to dry, and remove the braids.
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QuestionHow do you give your hair volume at the crown?Martin Nepton is a Professional Hair Stylist and Colorist at Bang Bang LA in Los Angeles, California. With over 11 years of experience, Martin specializes in helping clients express their Queer identity through hair. Martin offers personalized haircuts and color and style services with non-gender prices based on hair length. Martin holds a BA from the University of Québec at Montréal and is a Licensed Hair Stylist in California.For a quick volume boost, try parting your hair on the opposite side from where you usually do. If you brush your hair in the opposite direction from the way it’s “used” to sitting, it will stick up more at the roots near your crown.
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QuestionHow do you add volume to fine hair?Martin Nepton is a Professional Hair Stylist and Colorist at Bang Bang LA in Los Angeles, California. With over 11 years of experience, Martin specializes in helping clients express their Queer identity through hair. Martin offers personalized haircuts and color and style services with non-gender prices based on hair length. Martin holds a BA from the University of Québec at Montréal and is a Licensed Hair Stylist in California.Add a volumizing product to your roots while your hair is slightly damp, then blow-dry it to give it some lift.
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QuestionHow do you add volume to men’s hair?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerTry working a small amount of volumizing mousse through your damp hair with your fingers. Then, blow-dry your hair with a round brush. Gently brush your hair back into a bouffant or use a side part rather than slicking your hair back tightly or brushing it straight forward.
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QuestionWill color give my thin hair volume?Community AnswerDying your hair darker will attach the dye to the strands and make it thicker, but lighter colors have the opposite effect.
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QuestionCan I get the same look with grease?Community AnswerYes, but too much grease will just weigh your hair down.
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QuestionWhat can I do if I have curly hair and I am not allowed to straighten, curl, or dye it?Katy ConradCommunity AnswerTry flipping your hair upside down, then spray your hair with hairspray (while you are still upside down), then flip your hair right-side up and use your fingers to fluff it up. Spray your hands with hairspray before fluffing for best results.
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QuestionMy hair grows really slow, what can I do to make it grow faster?Community AnswerBiotin supplements can help, along with daily scalp massages. Just use the pads of your fingers to gently massage your scalp for at least 5 to 10 minutes a day.
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QuestionWhat do I do if I already have dark hair?Community AnswerYou can use colorless henna haircolor (sometimes also called "cassia"), however it will only work if your hair is free of silicone and other build-up.
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QuestionI've tried pretty much everything and still can't get the top of my head to have more volume. What else can I do?Community AnswerTry hairdrying your hair upside down when it's wet and wear it in a bun when you go to sleep.
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QuestionMy hair always looks flat. How can I make it not flat?Community AnswerA little bit of dry shampoo can go a long way for volume and thickening. Putting your hair in French braids overnight also may work.
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QuestionHow would you give volume to a straight, layered bob cut?Community AnswerIt depends how short the bob is, but you can put in several smaller buns and/or several smaller braids when you go to sleep or when you're just hanging around the house. (Just make sure your hair isn’t soaking wet when you put them in.)
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QuestionHow do I add volume to my hair while making it softer?Community AnswerYou can still use many of the tricks here, and I've noticed when I do this I can generally make my hair significantly softer than I usually do just by washing it thoroughly and combing it.
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