First things first, the products you are using to wash your hair with can make a HUGE difference in how your hair holds up all day. You want to be using a volumizing shampoo for your average wash and add in a clarifying shampoo once a week to get rid of any extra buildup. When conditioning you want to be sure to only condition your hair from the mid shaft down. Any excess conditioner on the root can make your hair oily and weigh it down. Next, you want to be using a thickening lotion or a volumizing mousse on damp hair before drying. These few prep steps alone will make a huge difference in the life and bounce of your hair.
When moving on to the styling aspect of this process, try to make your hair the first thing you do in the morning...and here is why. When curling your hair, spritz a lightweight texture spray on each section before curling it. Then immediately after curling each piece, wrap that section around your fingers, in the same direction you curled it, and pin it to your head in a pin curl. You can secure with actual pin curl clips (found at your local Sally's or beauty supply store) or you can just use a simple bobby pin. Once the whole head is curled and wrapped up in pin curls, give it a good spray, and leave them set while you continue the rest of your morning routine. Brushing your teeth, doing your makeup, getting dressed etc. Wait until you are almost ready to walk out the door and take out the pins, flip your head upside down and shake it out. The pin curls will not only help to add body and life to your hair with extra volume, but the process of setting the curls while they are still hot and letting them cool while wrapped in place will help them to lock in for an all day hold.
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| Pin curls set in hair |
Extra Curl tip: Try curling your hair in opposite directions all around the head. Wrap one curl forward, the next backward, then the next curl forward again. The curls going in different directions will prevent them from intertwining in to one big curl later.
Styling thinner hair can always be frustrating. With this type of hair, adding layers will always help, whether you are the wash and go girl or the style every day girl. A few texturized layers will instantly add volume and spice to fine, straighter hair. Even with the layers, we all will always have those days where our hair is just like, NO. If that is the case, try some of these simple, fun styles below to keep you looking put together and fashionable.
Sleek Pony
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| Great for rainy days, or second hair days. Slick your hair back in to a tight higher pony tail. Keep the pony super straight and wrap a piece of hair around your hair tie and pin in place to take it from your every day pony tail to a more sophisticated style. |
Pretty Bump
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| If you want to keep your hair out of your face, and still keep it down, do the old school bump but gear it slightly more to one side of the head. Use your curl tricks you just learned to add some life in to the ends of your hair. |
Romantic Braids
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| Try parting your hair on your favorite side, exaggerating it slightly to allow more room for the braid. Take the very front pieces and braid them back towards your ear. Pin in to place and you have a soft subtle style that will still leave you looking like you made the effort. |
The Messy Pony
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| My personal favorite go to look, start by pulling hair into a high ponytail. Next, shake out some of the hair to create a soft fringe around the face and add some hair spray to secure the look. Now you are ready for a casual day on the town or a simple night out! |
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