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Thankfully, these stylist-approved hacks will help your hair defy gravity, no lather and rinse required.
Veteran hairstylist andhOURS HaircarefounderMariLynne Cosmillocosigns this hair hack for boosting volume.
Cosmillo loves thehOURS On-Time Dry Shampoo($29) because of its oil and odor-absorbing clay.
Avoid getting stuck with white residue by using this invisible option that will blend flawlessly, she says.
Selecting the right size roller is very important when wanting to maximize your volume, Bryant notes.
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Bigger is not always better.
According to Cosmillo, the bigger the brush, the straighter the hair.
This applies to rollers and irons as well, she says.
Larger rollers leave too much room at the root, she says.
Bryant suggests sectioning off that area and targeting your volumizing efforts there.
She also suggests using a soft scrunchie to tie the hair.
Our team loves theSlip Small Slipsilk Scrunchies($39 for six).
This will help you hold the section of hair while you use the hair dryer and comb.
Keep it loose to avoid accidental crimps.
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Cosmillo stresses that this technique requires the right hair spray selection.
Choose a light hold or flexible hold, so you dont create dents in the hair.
TheUnite Hair Texturiza Spray($35) provides a workable hold without creating sticky or crunchy pieces.
Adding the cool air from the blow dryer will help set it into place.
TheShark SpeedStyle($200) has an easy-to-use cool shot button on the barrel for simple styling.
However, this technique may not be for everyone.
If you still have moisture in your hair after styling, its going to drop and frizz quickly.
If the cold sticks to any spot, thats because it is still damp.
Beyond keeping your roots dry, blow drying in different directions creates even more lift.
This technique is often employed by the pros during a professional blowout.
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