5 Reasons Your Hair Is Lacking Volume

Getting volume into your locks is something a lot of people really struggle with, and until recently I did too. Over the last six months, I've made a few changes to my routine that have made a massive difference to how thick and voluminous my hair looks, so I thought I'd share my tips with you guys!

1. You're washing your hair wrong. Did you know that you're supposed to rinse your hair for four minutes after shampooing or conditioning for all the product to be removed? I definitely didn't. If you've got residual product in your hair it can really weigh it down, and make it look a lot a lot heavier than it really is!
2. You're washing your hair in the wrong order. I started reverse washing my hair a few years back, and I'm totally hooked. I did a full post on reverse washing here if you're unfamiliar with the concept, but it's essentially just conditioning and then shampooing when you wash your hair. The result is your hair is hydrated, but all traces of conditioner are removed, so your hair isn't as slick and product-dense. Not only does this make your hair last longer between washes, but it also really gives it a lot of volume.
3. You're not using a mousse. Mousses have come a long way since I first came across them, they're no longer synonymous with crunchy, sticky, hard hair. A mousse like the Tresemme Perfectly Undone Wave Creating Sea Foam will give your hair body, lift and hold, creating a much more voluminous look.
4. You're blow drying your hair wrong. Let's be real here, no one has time to give themselves a full on, salon style blow out every day, but what you can do is flip your head upside down when it's almost dry, and give the roots a real blast. It helps the roots get that lifted look!
5. You're not using a texturising spray. When people say they haven't used a texturising spray, I kind of feel bad for them, it's THAT good, and THAT essential to my routine. I love the Tresemme Perfectly Undone Dry Defining Spray, and  the V05 Give Me Texture!

I hope that some of those tips help any of you who are coming up short on your quest for volume! It's certainly helped me, I love a more voluminous hair look!

What are your tips for voluminous locks?