8 Must-Have Products, from Round Brushes to Dry Shampoo, for Voluminous Hair
Boyish, slicked-back hair was de rigueur at the spring shows, with stylist Guido Palau lopping off locks backstage at Prada and Alexander Wang. On the runways, the look was severe, but this bob has more versatility than you might think. To replicate the look, stylist Cim Mahony added volume by setting the hair in rollers and then back-combing it with a spritz of Less Is More Angelroot Volume Spray and Oribe Thick Dry Finishing Spray. “Hair has been flat and skinny for so long,” Mahony says. “It’s nice to see that volume is finally happening again.” Here, 8 products to get the look at home.
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During fashion week, model Cara Taylor went under Guido Palau’s shears not once but twice. Here, she models the trend, while hair stylist Cim Mahony shares his best advice and product must-haves to achieve the ultimate, voluminous hair at home.
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“Yep, you read it right .. a hairbrush. The boar bristle will absorb the sebum (natural oil) from the scalp and carry it into the lengths, creating more volume at the roots and more shine throughout the lengths… win win.”
Mason Pearson Handy Mixture Nylon & Boar Bristle Hair Brush, $150, nordstrom.com
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“Less Is More is a certified organic haircare and styling range from Austria. This spray volumizer works best when used with heat. When applied to the roots and blowdried with a round brush, it creates a light invisible hold that will last for days. It’s aromatherapeutic scent is a huge bonus as well.”
Less is More Angelroot Volume Spray, $30, lessismore.at
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“This game-changing piece of equipment is, although not cheap, is worth every penny. It dries the hair smoother and faster than any other and is both quiet and ergonomically correct to handle. All in all, it helps women at home to create greater volume and get more shine.”
Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer, $399, sephora.com
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“This spray is a genius product that gives you an instant volume boost that fits all hair types and is easily brushable. It’s basically a dry shampoo without the white residue and clogged up nozzle. Always apply this product thoroughly through the roots for maximum effect.”
Oribe Dry Texturizer Spray, $46, oribe.com
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“This dry shampoo is great for volume throughout the whole hair, and is a beautiful refresh to an old blow dry. It feels like it thickens the whole strand, especially with applied heat.”
Ouai Dry Shampoo Foam, $28, sephora.com
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“This amazing cream can be applied in dry hair to add a beautiful matte texture and tons of volume without heat. And it smells out of this world. It’s the number one bestselling product at our studio in Copenhagen.”
Less is More Lime Souffle,$27,contentbeautywellbeing.com
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“The biggest turnoff backstage at the shows is the thick cloud of headache inducing hairspray. The Infinium Pure hairspray is the odorless workhorse that both the professional and consumer need to fix their volume with. It comes in various strengths, but I love the softest, as it brushes through beautifully or has a less helmet -like hold.”
L’Oréal Infinium Pure Hairspray, $14, lorealprofessionnel.com
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“For maximum volume, the round brush is an invaluable tool. This is my preferred choice, as it is very easy for the consumer to use as it is lightweight. The cork grip gives a great sweat-free handle, and the boar bristle barrel comes in either brown or blond.”
Ibiza Cork Round Brush, $48, nordstrom.com
