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How To Volume Dry Short Hair

Quick Tip

If you are looking for a way to bring a little punch into your short hairstyle, it could benefit from this blow drying technique.

Things You Need:

-shampoo and conditioner
-mousse
-a blow dryer that offers between 1200 and 1500 watts and is light enough to hold easily
-your fingers
-hairspray that will hold without leaving hair crunchy

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Shampoo and condition hair.

  • Work mousse through hair from roots to tips.

  • Using blow dryer with diffuser, lift roots with your fingers while directing the hair in the direction you want it to go.

  • Continue directing sections of hair into the desired shape as you dry. With this length, it should be quite easy.

  • Style with a brush to coax desired shape. (Use photo as reference)

  • When you are happy with the style, mist with your favorite spray to hold your style for the day.

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