Preparing Your Hair for Volume

When you want to put a little more “oomph” in your 'do, it all begins in the shower when you wash your hair. What you use to prep your hair will make all of the difference when it comes to your end result.

So, start by choosing an appropriate volumizing or thickening shampoo and conditioner. These typically are very light and will give your hair the moisture it needs without weighing it down. No matter your budget, these shampoos and conditioners can be found either at your local drugstore or your favorite salon.

Once your hair is clean, the next step is to add a styling agent. Products like mousse, volumizing gels or creams, and thickening creams will help to prep your hair for the styling that is yet to come. When applying these products, it is best to mainly apply them to the roots of the hair, as this is where your volume will come from.

Avoid adding products to the ends of the hair as this my inadvertently weigh the hair down. If you need to detangle your hair, be sure to comb (not brush) from the bottom of the hair, working your way up to the roots. Avoid pulling or tugging on the hair.

Hairstyles Tips: Big Night Out Hairstyles

Wondering what hairstyle to wear for the big night out? Find out some of the beautiful evening hairstyles here.

Nothing is more evening appropriate than a head full of voluptuous curls.

Prep damp hair with volumizer and blow dry over a large round brush. Teh, set sections on jumbo steam roller. When the rollers have cooled, remove and gently brush into place, taking care to retain their shape. Form a large loop at one side with a large-barrel curling iron, and mist with holding spray.

Hot Long Hairstyles

2008 brings us lengthy hairstyles with absolute stylishness. It is the time to wear hair primped to its optimum. Amy Wine house has shown us that a long hairstyle can be worn to the intense, but this year the excessive is done with grace. Just because the hair is long doesn’t mean you have to let it dangle in that goody two shoe manners, it is high time to infuse those long hairstyles with some position.

Long hair that is worn one length can come across a tad unexciting and dull, but with the right color you can really change clothes around. A two toned effect will add strength and breadth.

Highlights are always a good idea, but shifting it up will make things more interesting. Keep the stripes smaller and more combination to the base color, and add a few colors to the mix. This will add conversion and reflect light-giving-depth to the hair. If stripes are too large each filament of hair becomes acknowledged and it will make the overall.