Get Volume
AT THE SALON
The Cut: "Layers are one of the best ways to add body to your hair," says Fisher. "If your hair is chin-length or longer and you want to add moderate volume, ask for graduated layers that frame the face. To add more volume to hair of practically any length, have your stylist cut short layers beneath long layers. They support the long layers and give the hair incredible lift."
Chemical Solutions: "Root perms, whereby only the three or four inches of hair closest to the scalp is permed (and the rest of the hair is not), are great for adding volume to longer hair," says Fisher. Be warned: They are not easy to grow out. "If a client decides after eight weeks or so that she doesn't want another root perm, I suggest a straightening treatment to get rid of any waves or kinks." Cost: $75-$150.
Hair Color: "Color expands the molecules in the hair, which creates fullness," says Fisher. "The lighter the color, the more you'll see." Cost: $50-$300.
AT HOME
Styling Techniques: Flipping your head over and blowing your hair dry while brushing it with a vent brush is one of the easiest ways to add body. "Drying roots in the opposite direction of the way they grow creates volume that lasts," says Fisher.
A Trick from Massey: When hair is damp, take two to four one-inch sections surrounding your part and use a bobby pin as close as you can get to the scalp to prop up each section. Let the hair dry, then remove. Tip: Apply a spray gel or mousse to damp hair before styling. Try: Pantene Pro-V Healthy Spray Gel, $3.19, Clairol Daily Defense Spray Gel, $2.99, L'Oréal tec ni lift, $11.95.
