Five Volume Hacks for Thin Hair

5 Volume Hacks for Thin Hair with Living Proof's Dry Volume Blast

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Happy almost Friday! With the September humidity in its prime in New England right now, I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to talk hair. Specifically, volume hacks for thin hair. My hair has gone through a few identity crises over the years but the one thing it’s always struggled with is volume. I have a lot of hair…but my strands are thin. It’s weird to think of it that way because for the longest time I considered my hair to have a “medium thickness” until my hair dresser gave it to me straight.

It kind of blew my mind but made total sense. My hair gets greasy pretty easily and it defaults to being quite flat most of the time. If and when I am able to bring some life into it, my hair still usually ends up in it’s default state after an hour or so. Needless to say it can be very frustrating to get the voluminous Julia Roberts hair I’m usually going for. Who else can relate?! So instead of continuing to douse my hair in so much hairspray that I couldn’t be within 10 feet of a candle, I decide to start testing out some alternatives to pump up the volume. Without further ado…

Five Volume Hacks for Thin Hair

1. Use a volumizing and texturizing spray

Probably the quickest and most efficient way I’ve found to increase my hair’s lift is with a lightweight product that adds both volume and texture. I’m a super fangirl of Living Proof products, specifically their Perfect Hair Day (PhD) line – the name says it all! Up until most recently, their dry shampoo was my immediate go to on a meh hair day until it’s distant cousin Dry Volume Blast walked into my life. Two words: game changer. I’ve tried a lot of volumizing products in my day and the Dry Volume Blast is a product that not only smells amaze, but genuinely does what advertises. #ThePicsDontLie

Living Proof Dry Volume Blast product review

It’s extremely lightweight, perfect for thin hair, and instantly improved the volume and texture of my hair. The kicker? It lasted all day! Here’s how I achieved the look: First, I sectioned off large pieces and ran my hair wand through them to create loose waves. Next, I took the Dry Volume Blast and shook it out…. You’ll want to shake it before every spray. I then took my sections from earlier and keeping the can about 10″ away, sprayed from root to ends.

Finally, I finished the process off by quickly flipping my hair upside down (coming back up) and lightly tousling my hair to set everything. That’s all there is to it! P.S. you can pick up your own Dry Volume Blast at Sephora! P.P.S. If you’d like to learn more about Living Proof’s products, try out their Product Selector Tool. It’s super helpful to determine the best products for your hair type and needs – it’s how I shop for all of my Living Proof products!

A review of Living Proof's Dry Volume Blast

2. Switch up your part

I sometimes do this constantly throughout the day. It may feel a little backwards and weird to switch your part but it can add immediate oomph with minimal effort. I also like to do this after I’ve completed hack number 1!

3. Air dry

True life: I blow-dry my hair approximately 4 times a year. Tbh, I just don’t have the arm muscles to do it and I don’t love the look of my hair when it’s completely straight. Instead I am alllll about air drying. I read a tip in Seventeen magazine, like literally when I was 17, that I still do to this day. If I’m showering at night, I’ll towel-dry my hair and twist 2 or 4 large sections into Princess Laia-style buns and sleep on it. The next day – instant texture and volume. If you don’t like the idea of trying to sleep with buns on the side of your head, try two french braids for a similar affect!

4. Get a haircut

Bangs are an easy way to add volume to fine hair. If you’re not into that talk to your hair stylist about the best cut for your fine strands. She may suggest some strategic layering or a blunt cut. I used this super helpful guide the last time I got cut my hair – I went with the blunt on the bottom to bring out my natural waves.

5. Velcro rollers

Yup, people still use them! They’re wicked cheap and easy to use. I recommend searching “velcro rollers tutorial” on YouTube to get started. I also recommend purchasing a variety of different size rollers depending on the length of your hair and the look you’re going for!

What’s your go-to for big, voluminous hair?