For years, I couldn't figure out my fine [1], wavy hair. Although I knew I had quite a lot of it, the products my friends and hairstylists would recommend weighed it down, making it look as though my hair was plastered to my skull. Luckily, becoming a beauty editor [2] allowed me to try out a variety of products [3], brands, and techniques to bring my hair from limp to voluminous [4]. Now that I've found the right routine, my hair is full of movement and body.
Ahead, find out the hair routine that helped my fine hair reach its full-bodied potential.
Shu Uemura Art of Hai Muroto Volume Shampoo For Fine Hair
While in the shower, I cleanse my hair with the lightweight Shu Uemura Art of Hai Muroto Volume Shampoo For Fine Hair [5] ($48), which removes all of my product buildup without stripping my hair of natural oils.
Shu Uemura Art of Hair Muroto Volume Fine Hair Conditioner
I love to coordinate it with the Shu Uemura Art of Hair Muroto Volume Fine Hair Conditioner [6] ($58), which hydrates my ends without making my hair flat or limp.
Aquis Luxe Hair Turban
After getting out of the shower, I dry it with a superabsorbant Aquis Luxe Hair Turban [7] ($30), which cuts down my air-drying time significantly without creating frizz.
Bumble and Bumble Bb.Thickening Spray
Once my hair has dried about 75 percent of the way, I brush it out and spray the Bumble and Bumble Bb.Thickening Spray [8] ($30) at my roots. The pre-styler keeps my hair soft, glossy, and full.
Redken Full Frame 07 All-Over Volumizing Mousse
The Redken Full Frame 07 All-Over Volumizing Mousse [9] ($20) has made a huge difference in my hair. I spray out a golf-ball-sized amount and evenly distribute the foam from my roots to tips. In addition to giving my roots the lift they need and my lengths the body I crave, it also has heat protection.
T3 Cura Hair Dryer
The T3 Cura Hair Dryer [10] ($235) is a worthy investment for those who frequently use a blowdryer. This one is able to dry my hair impressively fast without waking up my neighbors. I flip my head upside down and roughly dry my roots and ends using my fingers as a comb. I use a round brush to style the front pieces of my hair around my face.
Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray
To give the lengths of my hair even more volume, I finish off my blowout with a generous amount of Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray [11] ($22), which also makes me smell incredible.
Batiste Dry Shampoo
To give my hair added oomph at the roots, I spritz the Batiste Dry Shampoo [12] ($6) on the under sections of my hair. I respray it at night before heading to bed to keep my hair full of body until my next wash day.