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14 Quick And Dirty Volumizing Tips For Anyone With Stubborn Straight Hair

LIFT your spirits (and your hair).

1. Use a toothbrush for a simple tease.

2. Use a flat-iron to "curve" the roots away from your scalp for some lift...

...then gently brush your hair towards your scalp for a quick tease...

... and voila, volume!

3. Make a "fuller" pony tail with a small claw clip.

4. Apply dry shampoo at night.

5. Or use dry shampoo BEFORE teasing to help soak up excess oil.

6. Use a detangler brush to create a little ~static~ volume.

7. Pull your hair UP while using a flat iron.

8. Crimp the roots of your layers UNDER the top layers.

9. Only put conditioner on the bottom 3/4 of your hair.

10. Zigzag your part to get more volume at the roots.

11. Try a root lifting spray.

12. Or use a texturizing spray on the top few layers of your roots.

13. Blow dry your hair using a large round brush.

14. And if you're ABSOLUTELY crunched for time, literally just change your part for some extra lift.