How to Get Big Hair Without Backcombing

Volume adds instant drama to your hairstyle, and fortunately you can get a big, full look without the damaging effects of backcombing.

Things You'll Need

• Blowdryer Volumizing products Hairspray

Instructions

1. Wash your hair with a volumizing shampoo and conditioner. Towel-dry so hair is damp but not dripping.

2. Apply volumizing mousse, gel or other pomade to damp hair; apply with fingers in a scrunching motion. Work product thoroughly through the hair, coating evenly from roots to tips.

3. Blow-dry with your head upside down, scrunching and lifting the roots as you go, until the hair is not quite dry. You mind find this easier if you're sitting down.

4. Sit up straight and flip your hair back to normal position. Loosely pile the top layer on your head and secure with a clip. Finish drying hair, beginning with the bottom layer of hair, working toward the crown in inch-thick layers. Blowing the hair dry with a downward motion will flatten it; use a large round brush.

5. Finish drying hair with a volumizing spray. Apply product to the roots with your fingers and work hair into the style you prefer. Use hairspray to hold in volume; gently turn your head upside down, mist with spray, then turn right side up again.

References

• "Big hair styles"