LOS ANGELES — While hair trends evolve, voluminous, bouncy hair remains a timeless beauty staple. From the sculpted beehives of the ’60s to the supermodel blowouts of the ’90s, full-bodied hair continues to be a go-to look for anyone seeking extra glamour and polish. Even if your strands lean more limp than luscious, beauty experts say that with the right techniques, you can breathe life into flat hair and achieve the kind of blowout usually reserved for red carpets.
Whether you’re waiting for your rosemary oil or hair-thickening shampoo to show results, strategic styling can deliver the illusion of thicker, fuller hair now. Celebrity hairstylists Dimitris Giannetos—whose clients include Demi Moore and Kim Kardashian—and Hayley Heckmann, known for styling Iggy Azalea and Camilla Luddington, shared their top hair care tips to help you achieve the voluminous blowout of your dreams.
Blow-Dry in the Opposite Direction
Giannetos and Heckmann agree: lifting at the root while blow-drying is key. “I love to over-direct the hair while drying in the opposite direction for added lift,” says Heckmann. The trick is simple—flip each section over to the opposite side and blow-dry upward from the roots to create maximum lift.
Tease or Crimp the Roots
For fine hair that tends to fall flat, Heckmann recommends light teasing at the crown. Giannetos adds that crimping the roots can also give a hidden boost of volume, adding grip and preventing the hair from collapsing throughout the day.
Use Velcro Rollers
Both experts swear by velcro rollers. For targeted lift, place rollers in a mohawk pattern—one at the front, one at the crown, and one at the back of the head. This approach mimics the natural fall of a professional blowout and locks in volume as the hair cools.
Switch Your Part
Changing your part is a quick and easy fix that can dramatically lift the roots. “Because your hair is used to lying in one direction, shifting the part forces it to stand up a bit more,” explains Heckmann.
Rethink Your Haircut
A sharp, blunt cut—like a bob—can create the illusion of thicker strands. For longer hair, face-framing layers with blunt ends or subtle internal layering can enhance volume without sacrificing length. “It’s all about strategic shaping,” says Giannetos.
Choose the Right Volumizing Products
Product selection can make or break your look. “For fine hair, I lean into root-lifting sprays and dry texture sprays,” says Giannetos. “Thicker hair can handle more—layer in a volumizing mousse and round-brush while blow-drying to build smooth fullness.” Choosing the correct products for your hair type is a vital part of your hair care steps, especially when aiming for long-lasting lift.
If your goal is body, bounce, and a blowout that turns heads, these expert strategies offer a professional path to elevate your everyday styling game—and give your flat hair a new lease on life.
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