If you’re feeling like you’re losing volume throughout the day, just flip your hair over to the other side to get a quick volume boost.

For extra volume with soft waves, use a barrel brush while you’re drying. If you want more volume when you push your hair back, you’ll want to blow dry it forward toward your face.

You might prefer to put your hair in rollers and sleep in them. Then, when you wake up, you just have to remove the rollers and you’re good to go!

If you’re worried that you’ll damage your hair by teasing it with a stiff hairbrush, try using a soft toothbrush! The gentle bristles will still add volume to your hair, but they’re not harsh like some brushes.

It’s a good idea to put your hair up every night even when it’s not damp. By putting it up, your head won’t press your hair flat against your pillow while you sleep.

If you prefer straight hair, try this trick: straighten your hair but go back with a crimping iron and crimp the hair near your scalp that’s just under your part. It won’t be visible, but it will create lift near the crown of your head. If you want body without the curls, curl your hair and then brush your hair with a boar-bristle brush. It will soften your look, but keep the volume in your hair.

Try a shaggy pixie cut or a textured bob for a low-maintenance style.

Massaging your scalp can temporarily lift the hair near your roots. For extra staying power, spritz your fingertips with hairspray before you massage so you keep the volume for longer.

Even though you’re using great products for your hair, residue can build up, which weighs your hair down. Wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo once every week or two to completely remove product build-up.

When it’s time to rinse, use cold water. It does a better job of removing the conditioner and gives your hair a nice shine. [11] X Research source

Although you may have seen advice that taking vitamin supplements can improve your hair’s health, this isn’t really supported by research. Eating a healthy diet is a better long-term strategy for keeping your hair happy and healthy![13] X Trustworthy Source Consumer Reports Nonprofit organization dedicated to consumer advocacy and product testing Go to source