Recommendation Beauty

Game Changing Hair Tools

For Whom/What:

Straight, thin, long hair

Budget:

$200

Requirements:

Easy to use (no learning curve)

effectively creates volume

travel-friendly

Extra Details:

For those with straight and thin hair, which tools or products do you use the most for creating volume?

Helen Reid
3 months ago

Yeah, creating volume is my priority as well every morning, lol. 

I've owned and used Dyson Airwrap shortly after it came out in 2019 or 2020. You will need to get used to the way it styles hair first, but once you understand the logic behind it, it's so much easier to use than traditional curling irons or hair dryers. I rarely go to salons to get my hair done, and nowadays I actually prefer to style my hair myself. 

And the real trick to maintaining your volume once you achieve it is to strategically use hair sprays or setting sprays. Regardless of how rigorously I blow dry my hair, hair sprays make a world of difference. 

The complete set is over your budget, but you can occasionally get the basic bundle from Costco, which comes with enough attachments to create volume. But my honest recommendation is that you save up for a quality gadget - I've had my Airwrap for years. 

Airwrap Complete
Brand: Dyson
oatmeal
2 months ago

T3 Volumizing Hot Rollers. 

They effortlessly create volume and long-lasting curls without damaging my hair. The ceramic and tourmaline technology ensures even heat distribution, which helps prevent frizz and keeps my hair looking shiny. I love how the rollers heat up quickly, and the different sizes allow for customizable looks, whether I'm going for big, bouncy curls or soft, natural waves. The velvet flocking on the rollers also adds a nice touch, ensuring they don’t tug at my hair.

Volumizing Hot Rollers LUXE
Brand: T3
avava
2 months ago

The Double Shot Oval Blow-Dryer Brush is perfect for fine hair, and I find it much easier to use than a separate blow dryer and a round brush. It's essentially a blow dryer with a round brush attached, and you can pinpoint exactly where you want to create volume. 

The round brush has a slight oval shape, so you can lift your hair more easily and effectively. It's good for at-home blowouts.

Double Shot Blow-Dryer Brush
Brand: Drybar
Julie Sorkin
2 months ago

A heating iron or roller can only go so far, and in order to actually keep the volume in place, you must use a volumizing spray or setting spray to hold it. 

My go-to combo is the mouse and setting spray, and it makes a world of difference. I use the hair mousse before heat styling, and it noticeably makes a difference. My hair is much easier to style, and the volume's much more noticeable. 

I finish it off with the Invisible Hold Hairspray from Sisley. It's really expensive, but it doesn't cause my hair to be crunchy. Truly invisible and flexible. You get this fine, non-sticky mist that gently holds the volume. Both the Oribe and Sisley products smell amazing, but I personally prefer Sisley's subtle, pleasant floral scent. 

Grandiose Hair Plumping Mousse
Brand: Oribe
The Invisible Hold Hairspray
Brand: Sisley Paris