Pump up the volume and get fuller-looking locks with our expert-approved tips and tricks
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10 ways to
1Start with the right products
The products you wash your hair with make a real difference. Volumising shampoos and conditioners clean and nourish hair without weighing it down. We rate Noughty Pumped Up Shampoo and Conditioner, £7.99 each, lovenoughty.co.uk.
They’re free of silicone and sulphate, so they will work on all hair textures.
2Focus on your scalp
Ensuring your scalp is clean and cared for will lead to fuller, healthier hair. A scalp scrub like
Straand The Miracle Worker Scalp Scrub, £20, sephora.co.uk, helps remove any build-up of styling products and leaves it squeaky clean. Using a scalp serum can supercharge growth. Pantene Hair Biology Menopause Hair Thickening Serum, £19.99, Boots, is designed to restore hair density lost due to midlife hormone changes.
3Try a supplement
Supplements work from the inside out, boosting your body with vitamins that will encourage your hair to grow quicker and stronger. We’ve tried and enjoyed Hair Gain Gummies, £29.99, cultbeauty. co.uk, and Hairburst Chewable Hair Vitamins, £21.80, Boots. The key is consistency – you need to take them daily, but you’ll have to wait four to six weeks until you notice a difference.
4Dry it differently
There are a few tricks you can use to give the illusion of fuller hair. An easy one is to tip your hair upside down when you’re drying it, to add instant volume to the roots. You can also try root clipping. Clamp
Kitsch Volumising Roller Clips, £7, lookfantastic.com, as close to the roots as possible to stop hair from drying flat.
5Go for a chop
While it might sound counterintuitive to cut your hair to help it look bigger and longer, it’s one of the best things you can do. Frayed or damaged ends will make your hair look wispy and thin. Opt for a blunt cut for a sleek, fuller looking finish. If you have very thick hair already (lucky you), ask for layers to help lighten the load, which will boost volume at the roots.
6Avoid rich formulas
If you find your hair looking lank or flat, consider swapping your usual conditioner for a lighter, leave-in formula. JVN Hair Complete Conditioning Mist, £20, Space NK, is lightweight while still being incredibly nourishing and hydrating.
