Pump Up the Volume
For flat, fine hair, achieving volume and bounce can be quite the challenge. Dalitza Modesto, from Bubbles & Blowouts, recommends starting with a double wash using a lightweight shampoo like Oribe’s Serene Scalp Oil Control Shampoo. When it comes to conditioning, it’s best to focus primarily from the mid-lengths to the ends, using the Serene Scalp Balancing Conditioner.
To add texture and lift, Modesto suggests applying Xtra Large Bombshell Volumizer by COLOR WOW to towel-dried hair, followed by spritzing Raise the Root Thicken and Lift Spray. Round brushes placed throughout the hair ensure optimal lift and shape, while finishing off with Cult Favorite by COLOR WOW helps combat humidity and maintains the desired style.
Embrace the Waves
Those graced with natural curls are riding the wave – so to speak – embracing their inherent volume and texture with specially crafted haircuts and products designed to accentuate their natural radiance. “My go-to style for curly and wavy hair is the Deva cut,” explains Sara Blasdel with Elevate Hair Salon. “It’s a customized curly cut that takes into account the individual’s curl pattern, face shape and styling preferences. The result is a beautifully tailored haircut that enhances natural curls and waves.”
For products, Blasdel suggests pairing DevaCurl’s Super Cream with the Supreme Defining Gel. For washing and conditioning, she relies on Kevin Murphy’s Hydrate Me line for its moisturizing properties and ability to combat frizz.
Kinks & Confidence
Kinky and coily textures thrive on continuous love and hydration, and with the right hairstyle and products, it’s easy to elevate natural locks for big, bold beauty. Alexandria Dass, a skilled hairdresser at Melanee’s Hair Studio, advises kinky girlies rock their coils with a curl cut paired with a curl definition and curl diffusion. For maintaining the health and happiness of this hair type, Dass recommends incorporating Clarify Shampoo by Kenra, Pureology’s Hydrate Shampoo, and Design Essentials’ Rosemary & Mint Stimulating Super Moisturizing Conditioner into the routine.
For styling, she suggests using Ouidad’s Good Shape Defining Gel and the Vital Curl + Weightless Curl Defining Mousse.
Additionally, Dass suggests protecting delicate spirals by sleeping in a silk bonnet.
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