I showed you before how to put volume in your hair using a Denman brush or a paddle brush. Today I'll show you how to do the same thing but using a round brush. This technique can be kind of tricky if you don't follow the steps correctly. I can't tell you how many horror stories I've heard of people trying to round brush their hair and getting the brush stuck.
For this style you will need:
1. A round brush of any size depending on your hair length and texture. (for longer hair use a larger brush and for shorter hair use a smaller brush)
2. A blow dryer and concentrator
3. Styling products of my recommendation or your choosing
4. A finishing product
To start out I'll be using the same mannequin as before, about shoulder length with longer layers at the bottom and shorter layers near the top. I've washed the mannequin with our Cost Cutters brand of volumizing shampoo and conditioner called Expandability.
Now before I start blow drying I prepped the hair with Big Sexy Hair's Root Pump Plus which is a volumizing foam or mousse. Now you can use this product two different ways. The first way is to separate the hair into sections in the area you want the most volume and spray the product directly on the roots, you would then massage the product into the hair. Now the way I will be using this product today is spraying the foam into my hands, rubbing them together and distributing it through out the hair.
After putting the product into the hair you want to make sure the hair is 80% dry. This will help when actually round brushing the hair and will prevent your brush from getting stuck. You can do this either by simply drying the hair or by using a brush. When blow drying your hair you want to make sure that you always you a concentrator. This will help lay the hair cuticle flat and prevent fly-aways.
Before you move on to actually round brushing you will want to separate the hair into smaller sections starting at the nape of the neck. Your sections should be the length of your hair line but no larger than an inch wide. this will help give the hair shine and will be easier to handle.
Now to start blow drying. First, take a small section within your previous section no wider than your round brush. You will want to place your brush underneath the hair at the roots. Then, hover your blow dryer a few inches above your brush to help with movement. Next, pull the brush down the hair constantly using your wrist to turn the brush in a round motion, hence the term, round brushing.
Now, the more you twist the more of a curve you will have to your hair. If you want less of a curve don't turn the brush as much. If you want more of a bevel to you hair turn the brush more at the end of the hair.
As you move up in the sections you want to elevate your brush more at the roots. This will give the hair more volume. Remember to use your cool shot button. Round brushing already gives your hair shine but the cool shot will help keep it smooth and add even more shine. Now this is where it gets tricky. As you move up to the crown of the head you want to really elevate the hair. You can also switch from brushing the hair towards the back of your head and blow the hair towards your face while still turning the brush in a round motion. This will add even more volume if you need it.
When you've finished with the crown area you can move to the sides and repeat the same process. The higher up the hair you go the more you want to elevate the brush and hair. You want the KEEP MOVING THE BRUSH. Otherwise the hair will lack in shine, volume, and movement. You can do the same to your fringe, or bang area if you wish to have a more beveled and completed style.
If you want more volume when you are finished you can use a powdered volumizer. I used Cost Cutters Powder Boost but you can also use Big Sexy Hair's Powder Play. Both are great products, it just depends on how well it works with your hair when choosing a product.
Now if you want you can run a flat iron through your hair but make sure you use a THERMAL PROTECTANT! I cannot stress this enough. When you use a flat iron or any hot tool in general you always, ALWAYS want to protect your hair from the heat. This will prevent your hair from being damaged, or ultimately breaking off from stress from the heat. There are many great thermal protectants that you can use. I don't recommend picking up a Wal-Mart store brand or anything really that isn't from a salon. My personal favorite is Redken Iron Silk. To choose one that will work best for your hair is more of a trial and error.
You can also spray the hair with a little bit of hair spray. If you want a stronger hold I suggest Kenra's Platinum finishing spray with a hold of 26, Big Sexy Hair's Spray and Play Harder, or Sebastian's Shaper Fierce.
The Finished Look:
If you guys have an questions about this technique or are confused about anything please let me know. If you have any suggestions for a style or want to know more about a product please message me. :)
-Sarah
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