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How to Use Dry Shampoo to Add Volume?

Published in Hair styling 3 mins read

Dry shampoo can be a fantastic tool for adding volume to your hair, not just for cleaning it between washes. Here’s how to use it effectively for volume, drawing from video reference ![Part of a video titled Giving Hair VOLUME with Dry Shampoo! - YouTube]():

Step-by-Step Guide to Voluminous Hair with Dry Shampoo

Here’s a detailed approach:

  1. Section Your Hair: Divide your hair into sections, lifting the hair at the root. This allows for targeted application and ensures the product reaches the roots, where volume is created.
    • This is directly mentioned in the reference video, where it emphasizes lifting the hair in sections.
  2. Apply Dry Shampoo at the Roots: Spray the dry shampoo directly onto the roots of your hair, focusing on areas where you want to create lift.
    • The video explains it’s best to apply product on roots where extra volume is needed.
  3. Lift Hair as you Apply: Lift the sections of hair as you apply the product. This helps the product distribute evenly and provides lift from the root.
  4. Massage the Roots: Use your fingertips to gently massage the dry shampoo into the roots. This helps to distribute the product evenly, absorb oil, and create lift at the scalp.
  5. Style as Desired: Once the product has been massaged in, style your hair as usual. You should notice that your hair has significantly more volume.

Tips for Maximizing Volume

  • Use a Lightweight Formula: Choose a dry shampoo that’s not too heavy, as heavy products can weigh down the hair and work against the goal of adding volume.
  • Don't Overuse: Applying too much dry shampoo can make your hair feel stiff and gritty. Start with a small amount and add more if needed.
  • Use in Conjunction with Backcombing: For extra volume, you can gently backcomb the roots after applying the dry shampoo.
  • Apply Before Bed: Applying dry shampoo before bed allows the product to work overnight, absorbing oil and creating volume by morning.
  • Experiment with Different Application Techniques: Try spraying the dry shampoo a little further away from the roots for a more diffused effect.

Why It Works

Dry shampoo adds volume by:

  • Absorbing Oil: It soaks up excess oil at the roots, which can weigh hair down, making it look flat and lifeless.
  • Adding Texture: The powder in dry shampoo adds texture to the hair, which can make it appear fuller and more voluminous.
  • Providing Grip: The slight grip that dry shampoo gives to the hair can help to hold styles and add lift at the roots.

By focusing on application at the roots while lifting the hair sections as shown in the reference video, dry shampoo can be a great solution for adding significant volume to your hair.