How Do I Get Volume in My Hair?
By Mark Hill @ November 14, 2024
Your Go-To Guide with the Rach Leary x Mark Hill Limited Edition Volume Edit
We’re all wanting to achieve that full voluminous hair look, right?! With the right tools and techniques, this is completely achievable at home, not matter your hair length or thickness. There’s no better toolkit than the Rach Leary x Mark Hill Limited Edition Volume Edit. In this guide, we’ll walk through the best steps and pro tips (secrets stolen from celebrity hairstylists) on getting that high volume hair look.
Step-by-Step: How to Use the Volume Edit to Maximise Volume
Step 1: Begin with Volume at the Roots
Start with clean, towel-dried hair, and apply the Mark Hill Volume Mousse, through the roots and mid-lengths. This lightweight mousse is perfect for building a foundation of volume without weighing your hair down and also protects against heat damage. Focus on the roots to create lift while avoiding the ends, as this can weigh your style down.
Top Tip: While drying your hair, use your fingers to lift and tousle the roots, encouraging volume from the base up.
Step 2: Use the 35mm Round Brush for Root Lift and Shape
Once your hair is dry, separate it into sections. With the Rach Leary x Mark Hill round brush, begin by focusing on lifting each section from the root. Unlike larger brushes, this narrower 35mm version allows you to get closer to the scalp, maximizing lift directly at the roots for that immediate boost in volume. This will give you that big blow dry look that lets be honest, we all want to master.
For extra volume, use the volume Velcro (especially for bouncy bangs). Velcro rollers are your secret weapon for that lasting volume and fullness. Roll the top sections of your hair in the rollers right to the root and clip it in to stay in place.
Top Tip: For those extra stubborn flat sections, work in smaller sections with the round brush, lifting the hair directly upwards while focusing the hot brush at the base for a few seconds longer.
Step 3: Create Big, Bouncy Curls with the Extra Long 32mm Barrel
After your roots are set, it’s time to add curls for even more volume. This is where the Extra Long 32mm curling barrel shines. The wider barrel is perfect for creating tighter curls that keep their bounce, adding not just curl but serious volume throughout the lengths of your hair.
Top Tip: Alternate the direction of each curl as you go. This prevents the curls from clumping together and creates a more natural, fuller look.
Take sections of hair about an inch wide, wrap them around the barrel, and hold for a few seconds. For maximum volume roll each section up towards your scalp with a Velcro roller and secure it with a clip. Leave the rollers in for 10–15 minutes to set the curl. This will not only keep the volume but also add staying power, so your look lasts all day or night. When you’re ready, gently unroll each roller. You’ll see a significant difference in volume and texture, especially at the roots, thanks to the extra time the hair spent setting in the roller.
Top Tip: If you want even more root lift, tease the base of each section before rolling it up. This adds a bit of texture and grit, which can help the rollers create even more volume and make your hair look thicker.
Step 5: Shape and Finish
Once you’ve removed the rollers, use your fingers to gently separate and shape the curls, adding extra volume and texture as you go. For added lift, use The Mark Hill Curl Comb to gently backcomb in strategic places.
Extra Pro Tips for Maximum Volume
- Flip Your Part: Changing your part line can instantly lift your roots on top, especially if your hair has “learned” to fall in a certain direction. Try flipping your part to the opposite side to add more volume at the crown.
- Work in Layers: Volume is all about layers, from root mousse to curling to setting with rollers. Each of these steps builds on the last, so don’t skip them if you want to achieve a true voluminous look.
- Don’t Overload on Product: While it’s tempting to add extra styling products, keep it light, especially at the ends. Concentrate mousse near the scalp and use only a light mist of setting spray on the rest of the hair.
With the Rach Leary x Mark Hill Volume Edit, you have everything you need to create a stunning, voluminous hair look that last. Grab your kit before its gone!
