A great way to add depth and movement is to cut layers into hair.Adding volume to thin hair can help reduce volume in curly hair.You can make your layers move by getting them cut in a certain way.Adding highlights or an ombre is possible.
Step 1: The length of face framing layers should be adjusted to your face shape.
The part of your face that you want to highlight the most should be the part with the shortest layers.Go towards your face with the layers in the back of your head.Straight hair will love this style.Start the layers around your chin if you have a heart shaped face.If your face is square, you should start the layers above it.If you have long hair, start your layers at your face.
Step 2: If you have natural hair, keep your layers long.
At chin level, the shortest layers should start.This will give your hair some strength.If you are getting your hair cut at a salon, it is a good idea to have it dried before the cut.They will be able to see the shape of your hair.
Step 3: If you have curly hair, cut the ends.
The layers in the back of your hair should be at the collarbone level.The layers should be horizontal.This will allow you to keep your hair out of your ears.
Step 4: You can blend your hair with the ends of your bangs.
A bang is a good way to highlight your cut, but they need to match your layers.If you want your bangs to fit with the outer corners of your eyes, ask your hairdresser to cut them.Add some graduated layers to the ends of the bangs.You should keep the layers in the rest of your hair.They'll mix in with your bangs if you start them too high.It would be a good idea to thin the ends slightly to reduce volume and weight, even though you can still get a blunt bang look.
Step 5: If you want a subtle effect add layers to the ends.
If you want to keep your length but don't want a blunt cut along the bottom, add some layers to the ends of your hair.Just below your collarbone, begin the layers.Add a few face framing layers if you have long hair that falls past your chest.
Step 6: It's a good idea to cut your hair down the center.
If your hair is not straight, use a flat iron.Blow dry your hair with a round brush if you want the ends to flip inward or outward.To complete that sleek look, be sure to apply a hair oil or smoothing cream.Before you get your hair straightened, apply a heat protectant to it.
Step 7: It's a good idea to show off your layers with a deep side part.
Make sure your hair is free of knots and tangles by brushing it out.Take the handle of the rat-tail comb from above your left or right eyebrow to the back of your crown.To create a deep side part, use the comb to flip your hair off to the side.To create a sleek, stylish look, Tuck your hair behind your ear.
Step 8: You can flip the ends of your hair with a blow dryer and a round brush.
Start with hair that is wet.You can dry your hair with a blow dryer and a round brush.You can flip the ends of your hair by rotating the brush.You can either do it all over your hair or just flip it.If you want to flip your hair inwards, you have to hold the brush under the hair.The easiest way to flip your hair is to hold the brush over it.
Step 9: Adding a volumizing product to your roots will give your style a lift.
As you blow dry your hair, apply a volumizing spray to your roots.This works well with ends that have been flipped.A deep side part is needed to maximize your volume.You can tease the hair at your crown with a fine-toothed comb or a small brush.After your hair has dried, some products can be used.To find instructions, check the label.
Step 10: Straighten your hair using a flat iron.
If you have long layers on your hair, this works well.Before you apply a heat protectant to your hair, make sure it is dry.If you have very curly hair, you may want to use a blow dryer and a round brush first.If your hair is curly or textured, place a rat tail comb beneath the flat iron to get a more sleek look.
Step 11: Add movement and depth with highlights.
Adding highlights to your hair can make it look even thicker.It's a great way to give your hair more movement.If you have wavy or curly hair, you don't have to worry about having a bad hair day because it will look great on it.
Step 12: If you want a wet look, use gel.
Start with damp hair, it can be washed or misted with water.You can apply a soft hold gel to your hair.If you want your hair to hold its shape, crunch it upward with your fingers.This only works with hair that is curly.Straight hair that has been curled will not work with it.You can use a blow dryer to dry your hair.
Step 13: You can give yourself beach waves for a relaxed look.
If you have naturally wavy hair, you can mist it with a sea salt spray.Curl your hair using a flat iron if it is straight.Wrap strands of hair around the flat iron and let go.This style works well with highlighted hair.
Step 14: If you want to give your hair more volume, Curl it with a curling iron.
A curling iron with a large barrel can be used for larger waves.If you want a more natural look, cure the hair away and then look at your face.If you use a curling iron on your hair, it must be dry.If you don't want to use heat on your hair, you can use foam rollers.
Step 15: For an elegant look, create a side part.
If you have naturally curly or wavy hair, you can brush your hair off to create a deep side part.Curl the hair around your face towards your ears if you have straight hair.Curl the rest of your hair.
Step 16: Natural Curls stand out more if the upper layers are highlighted.
To highlight the uppermost layers of your hair, go to a salon or use a home bleach kit.The highlights will help show off the natural shape of your hair.Straight hair can be done with a small curling iron or foam rollers.
Step 17: It's possible to add depth to wavy hair.
Straight hair that has been gently curled at the ends can also benefit from this style.While it is down, you can pull your hair up into an updo.You should make sure that the ombre fades out above your shortest layer.This will look great on straight hair.You can use a curling iron to add waves to your hair.