Volume. How to Get a Big Hair Effect?

Bouncy, easy-to-style hair

The dream of most of us and the goal of hairdressers and trichologists! Beautiful strands are definitely those lifted at the roots, light yet full of volume. How to achieve the desired effect? 

The buzzword "volume"

It is one of the most important words in the world of hair enthusiasts… and beyond. Most of us aim for a full hairstyle, because bouncy hair simply looks healthy and beautiful. That is the theory. In practice, pursuing volume means choosing the right care and styling components, as well as adding good rituals to your home SPA. What should you focus on to make strands stronger, more resistant and lifted at the roots? Experts suggest that a symbiosis of conscious care and styling is necessary. 

PEH care for bouncy hair

One of the pillars of caring for thin and delicate hair (the kind we usually want to add volume to) is following PEH principles. It means keeping a balance of humectants, proteins and emollients. We deliver them by using shampoos and conditioners containing PEH components – in the right amounts – based on observing hair needs and porosity levels [you can easily determine it with the "glass of water test"].

– Thin and delicate hair requires components that give it volume but also avoid overloading. Delicate strands, when overloaded, can fall flat in an unflattering way and resist styling – says Agnieszka Kowalska, Medical Advisor and expert of the BASKA brand. – Choose care products that lift hair at the roots, making the hairstyle look more "full". The BASKA apple shampoo for thin hair, boosting volume, is based on proteins from wheat germ as well as glycerin, which is a humectant. This tandem cares for hair and lifts strands right at the scalp – she adds.

As experts emphasise, go for extracts of natural origin – including the mentioned wheat germ, as well as precious almond and rice oils that regenerate hair and nourish it. Thin, delicate strands respond well to strengthening components and absorb natural extracts like a sponge.

Styling thin and delicate hair

The second pillar of hairstyle volume, next to care, is perfect styling. What should you remember to avoid flat strands? First, the right hair foam. The right one meaning what? The answer is simple: one that does not glue hair together (which is easy with thin strands) and does not weigh it down. – A styled hairstyle should be "obedient" but not immobilised. Only then will it look healthy and natural. Here too, wheat germ proves priceless – look for it in hair foam. With it, you make hair flexible, preventing breakage during styling – says Agnieszka Kowalska.

The second product worth reaching for with thin hair is a heat protection spray, a cosmetic that protects strands during styling (especially with a blow dryer, straightener or curling iron). Experts suggest using sprays as often as you style your hair. Practice shows that sprays containing niacinamide and conditioning fruit extracts work best for thin hair.

A storm of hair is the dream of most of us, right? As experts point out – it is an absolutely achievable dream. By combining proper styling, care, PEH principles and natural components, even thinner hair can look great.

BASKA cosmetics in Polish

BASKA apple scalp and hair shampoo boosting volume

A shampoo for thin hair with a delightful green apple scent. Gently cleanses and cares for the scalp. The formula built around PEH balance uses proteins (wheat germ extract) and humectants (glycerin) that care for hair and scalp, ensuring proper hydration and nourishment. These ingredients additionally lift hair at the roots, giving the hairstyle lightness and volume.

Size: 500 ml / Price: 12 PLN

BASKA apple caring hair foam boosting volume

A foam that lifts hair at the roots, adding volume. It works great on every hair type, especially thin, delicate strands resistant to styling. The formula enriched with wheat germ extract makes hair flexible and smooth, preventing breakage. It does not glue strands together, giving you a light, vitality-filled hairstyle.

Size: 200 ml / Price: approx. 12 PLN

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