Big, bouncy volume is the goal, but chasing it with daily high-heat tongs and straighteners is how hair ends up dry and damaged. The good news: you can build serious volume while being kind to your hair. Here's how.
Swap clamped heat for moving heat
Curling tongs and straighteners press intense, concentrated heat directly onto your hair. A blow-dry brush set uses your hairdryer's moving heat over a barrel instead: far gentler, while still creating big lift and bounce.
Always use a heat protectant
A quick mist before styling puts a protective barrier between your hair and the heat. Non-negotiable if you style regularly.
Get lift from technique, not temperature
You don't need scorching heat for volume: you need the right angle. Over-direct each root section up and back, away from your head, as you dry. That's where height comes from, not from cranking up the heat.
Let it cool to lock it in
Cooling each section on the barrel sets your volume without any extra heat. It's the gentlest and most effective way to make bounce last.
Keep the heat moderate
Medium heat is plenty for most hair. Save the highest settings for thick, coarse textures, and drop down for fine or colour-treated hair.
Volume and healthy hair aren't opposites. You just need the right tools and technique. For more, read how to use a blow-dry brush set.