Gravity is the enemy of long wavy hair. The weight of your lengths pulls the wave pattern straight at the crown, often leaving you with flat roots and puffy ends (the "triangle" effect). To maintain volume, you must focus on mechanical lifting techniques rather than layering on heavy products.
Volume Hacks for Long Wavy Hair:
Volume Hacks for Long Wavy Hair:
- Root Clipping: This is the most effective technique. While air drying, use metal duckbill clips to pinch and lift the hair at the root, standing it up vertically. This counteracts the weight inherent to long wavy hair and sets the volume as it dries.
- Strategic Product Application: Never apply curling creams to the scalp. Keep conditioners and creams strictly on the bottom third of your hair. Long wavy hair needs a clean, light scalp to bounce.
- Upside Down Diffusing: If you use heat, flip your head upside down. Cup the hair into the diffuser bowl and lift it to the scalp. Hold for 10 seconds to "heat set" the wave at the root, then press the cool shot button to lock it in.