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If you’ve ever stood in front of the mirror trying to coax your fine strands into something with body and bounce, you’re not alone. Tackling thin hair might feel like a challenge, but celebrity hairstylist Aanchal Morwani has the expert guide to giving it a fuller, more voluminous look. From insider tricks to the best products on the market, here’s how to get thicker hair without the hassle.
When it comes to adding volume, there are a few rookie mistakes that can make your hair flatter, not fuller. According to Morwani, length can weigh down the hair and prevent any lift; just like a blunt, all-one-length cut. “When you wear your hair all at one length, it can look flat,” she says. And if you’re skipping colour, that’s a missed opportunity to add depth and fullness. “Colour adds dimension, which adds volume,” Morwani adds.
If you’re looking for a volume boost, stat, Morwani’s go-to tips are as easy as they are effective. “Micro crimping is a great way to add instant volume,” she tells us. This technique creates texture and lift right at the roots. You can also use a bit of makeup. “Using a darker eye shadow (black or brown) on your scalp gives you the illusion of thicker, fuller hair,” she adds. For those looking to get some bounce, the expert also suggests using Velcro rollers. Apart from that, when blow-drying, always aim for an upward direction. “Blow-drying from down to up helps in creating volume,” Morwani explains.
When it comes to products, it’s all about lightweight formulas that give volume without leaving your hair greasy or flat. “A mousse or a root foam applied on the roots—and then blow dried in the opposite direction of the hair growth—helps to create volume,” Morwani shares. Another must-have is volumising tonics that keep hair looking full all day. “They help in creating a certain amount of grit in the hair which helps shorter hair stay up and therefore stay voluminous,” she says.
The right haircut can make or break your volume game. According to Morwani, “the haircut is everything for adding volume.” If the layers aren’t placed correctly, hair can look uneven and limp. “Focusing the layers at the crown is the best way to add volume,” she recommends.
If you’ve got fine, wavy hair, you’re in luck. “No matter what your hair density may be, when you blow-dry your hair straight, you are compressing the volume of your hair,” Morwani explains. To maximise your hair’s fullness, “wear your hair textured, curled or scrunched,” she says. If your texture is wavy, lean into it.
It goes without saying that keeping your scalp healthy is crucial when aiming for thicker hair. “Volumising shampoos work by removing buildup and adding ingredients that plump up the strands,” Morwani says.
When it comes to adding volume, there are a few rookie mistakes that can make your hair flatter, not fuller. According to Morwani, length can weigh down the hair and prevent any lift; just like a blunt, all-one-length cut. “When you wear your hair all at one length, it can look flat,” she says. And if you’re skipping colour, that’s a missed opportunity to add depth and fullness. “Colour adds dimension, which adds volume,” Morwani adds.
If you’re looking for a volume boost, stat, Morwani’s go-to tips are as easy as they are effective. “Micro crimping is a great way to add instant volume,” she tells us. This technique creates texture and lift right at the roots. You can also use a bit of makeup. “Using a darker eye shadow (black or brown) on your scalp gives you the illusion of thicker, fuller hair,” she adds. For those looking to get some bounce, the expert also suggests using Velcro rollers. Apart from that, when blow-drying, always aim for an upward direction. “Blow-drying from down to up helps in creating volume,” Morwani explains.
When it comes to products, it’s all about lightweight formulas that give volume without leaving your hair greasy or flat. “A mousse or a root foam applied on the roots—and then blow dried in the opposite direction of the hair growth—helps to create volume,” Morwani shares. Another must-have is volumising tonics that keep hair looking full all day. “They help in creating a certain amount of grit in the hair which helps shorter hair stay up and therefore stay voluminous,” she says.
The right haircut can make or break your volume game. According to Morwani, “the haircut is everything for adding volume.” If the layers aren’t placed correctly, hair can look uneven and limp. “Focusing the layers at the crown is the best way to add volume,” she recommends.
If you’ve got fine, wavy hair, you’re in luck. “No matter what your hair density may be, when you blow-dry your hair straight, you are compressing the volume of your hair,” Morwani explains. To maximise your hair’s fullness, “wear your hair textured, curled or scrunched,” she says. If your texture is wavy, lean into it.
It goes without saying that keeping your scalp healthy is crucial when aiming for thicker hair. “Volumising shampoos work by removing buildup and adding ingredients that plump up the strands,” Morwani says.
When it comes to adding volume, there are a few rookie mistakes that can make your hair flatter, not fuller. According to Morwani, length can weigh down the hair and prevent any lift; just like a blunt, all-one-length cut. “When you wear your hair all at one length, it can look flat,” she says. And if you’re skipping colour, that’s a missed opportunity to add depth and fullness. “Colour adds dimension, which adds volume,” Morwani adds.
If you’re looking for a volume boost, stat, Morwani’s go-to tips are as easy as they are effective. “Micro crimping is a great way to add instant volume,” she tells us. This technique creates texture and lift right at the roots. You can also use a bit of makeup. “Using a darker eye shadow (black or brown) on your scalp gives you the illusion of thicker, fuller hair,” she adds. For those looking to get some bounce, the expert also suggests using Velcro rollers. Apart from that, when blow-drying, always aim for an upward direction. “Blow-drying from down to up helps in creating volume,” Morwani explains.
When it comes to products, it’s all about lightweight formulas that give volume without leaving your hair greasy or flat. “A mousse or a root foam applied on the roots—and then blow dried in the opposite direction of the hair growth—helps to create volume,” Morwani shares. Another must-have is volumising tonics that keep hair looking full all day. “They help in creating a certain amount of grit in the hair which helps shorter hair stay up and therefore stay voluminous,” she says.
The right haircut can make or break your volume game. According to Morwani, “the haircut is everything for adding volume.” If the layers aren’t placed correctly, hair can look uneven and limp. “Focusing the layers at the crown is the best way to add volume,” she recommends.
If you’ve got fine, wavy hair, you’re in luck. “No matter what your hair density may be, when you blow-dry your hair straight, you are compressing the volume of your hair,” Morwani explains. To maximise your hair’s fullness, “wear your hair textured, curled or scrunched,” she says. If your texture is wavy, lean into it.
It goes without saying that keeping your scalp healthy is crucial when aiming for thicker hair. “Volumising shampoos work by removing buildup and adding ingredients that plump up the strands,” Morwani says.
