Hot Tip: Creating Volume with a Razor

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HOW-TO STEPS

• 1

  Separate a horizontal section of hair, exposing the underside.

• 2

  Place razor flat underneath the hair, going with the cuticle.

• 3

  Swivel the razor, keep it flat as you go against the grain.

• 4

  Continue until desired volume is reached.

• 5

  Pull hair back over, smoothing the cuticles on top.

Now, I know what you’re probably thinking—isn’t that damaging the hair? Well, as Sam says, “It’s good damage. Think about it—you decolorize fine hair in order to get volume, and you’re creating damage. Yet, with the products that are available to us, we really can go in and readjust anything that we do.” He adds, “Anytime you want a sense of volume, use your tools in a disruptive manner but in a great positive way to achieve the texture you want.”

 

Note: Make sure to always keep this technique to the underside so the hair on top remains smooth.