How to Get Va-Va-Volume (Without a Glam Squad)

If your hair falls flat faster than your motivation after 3 PM… don’t worry, bestie. We’ve got you.

Let’s break down the actual secret to volume that lasts, because it’s way more than just “tease it and pray.” If you’ve been Googling how to add volume to hair, how to fix flat hair, or best volumizing hair products, this one’s for you.

Step One: Stop Styling Backwards

Here’s a truth bomb: Your styling routine is giving “builder who forgot the blueprint.”

Think of your hair like a house — you wouldn’t start decorating the roof, right? Same thing with styling. Always start with the bottom layers and work your way up. This builds structure, support, and that bouncy volume you keep saving on Pinterest.

Step Two: Use Products That Actually Give Lift

Let’s talk about the real MVPs of volume.

Volumizing Mousse (the instant lifter)

If your hair ever feels too soft to hold volume, mousse is your secret weapon. A lightweight formula grips the hair just enough to build body without crunch. Beachwaver’s Dream Big adds lift to the roots — think fuller, bouncier, longer-lasting style with zero stiffness.

Dry Shampoo (the underrated icon)

Dry shampoo isn’t just for “I skipped wash day and I’m choosing peace.” It actually adds lift + texture at the root. A rice-based formula like Beachwaver’s Second Chance absorbs oils without leaving that weird chalky feeling — and the bonus? It gives immediate root boost.

Dry Texture Spray (your hair’s hype man)

If you want touchable, flexible, buildable volume… this is your girl. Beachwaver’s Team Texture literally feathers the hair to create that airy, full, Pinterest-worthy vibe. It’s like giving your hair wings — but make it fashion.

Step Three: Mix Techniques With Products

The magic happens when you pair the right product with the right styling order. Start at the bottom. Build your base. Add lift to the roots. Finish with texture.

Boom. Instant va-va-volume.