Balance volume and smoothness through styling direction, hold and drying technique. Getting volume at the roots often feels like a trade-off with frizz, but it doesn’t have to be.
Volume Without the Halo
The secret lies in styling your hair away from the scalp while it’s soaking wet and using a firm-hold gel at the roots. When diffusing, focus the air at the roots first while keeping the dryer steady. Avoid “scrubbing” your scalp with your fingers until the hair is completely dry, which allows the volume to set without breaking the individual curl clumps into a halo of frizz.