Sexy Hair Big Sexy Hair Powder Play Volumizing & Texturizing Powder, $16.95, gives voluminous results that last as long its name (read: all day). This colorless powder turns into a liquid when you shake it into your roots, providing insane grip and giving hair that sought-after bedhead look. Just remember: With this product, less is definitely more.
Another reason to try a volumizing powder: They make even the saddest, limpest braid look like extensions were added. I would know -- my hair is superfine, but I have a ton of it (as every stylist I've ever seen has told me), meaning my hair is constantly weighed down.
Enter: Aveda Pure Abundance Hair Potion, $24. Sprinkle a bit into your hands, rub them together, and then use your fingers to loosen your braid and give it tons of texture. Because it has super-hold, it will also keep your braid in place (perfect if your pesky layers are always coming loose).
Enter: Aveda Pure Abundance Hair Potion, $24. Sprinkle a bit into your hands, rub them together, and then use your fingers to loosen your braid and give it tons of texture. Because it has super-hold, it will also keep your braid in place (perfect if your pesky layers are always coming loose).
Shu Uemura's Volume Maker, $48, is like your dry shampoo, but a million times better, because it's easier to apply and gives your hair a huge volume boost. You apply it with a convenient brush applicator, which makes on-the-go touchups a cinch. Because it doesn't turn sticky or tacky, you won't get much hold, but it's a solid option if you like to be able to run your fingers through your hair.
Pour a tiny bit of Got 2B Powder'ful Volumizing Styling Powder, $6.49, into your hands, rub them together and apply to your roots. Ta-da! Insta-volume. Because it dissolves into a clear paste, you don't have to worry about white, dandruff-y residue (but be aware: It does apply a little sticky).