Big Hair Ideas

Big hairstyles can make a big impact.  This is why celebrities like Angelina Jolie don gorgeous big hair whenever they walk down the red carpet.  There are many ways in which you can go about creating big hair even though the basic technique is always the same.

Backcombing (a.k.a. Teasing)

For backcombing, you will need a teasing brush or comb and some mousse, root booster or hairspray.  Once you have your supplies, you simply take a piece of hair, hold it at a 45 degree angle and use short, deep strokes to comb the roots.  Repeat this until the section can stand on its own.  As you reach the bottom pieces, you will want to tease your hair less since you want it to start blending with the rest of your natural hair.  Now slightly brush the ends so that they will blend naturally then spray on some hairspray to hold the look.  In this way you can create a half-up hairdo or the modern pompadour.

Texturing

Use a thickening spray on your wet hair then dry your hair with a diffuser while scrunching it.  This is a great way in which to wear a full head of curls that frame your face.  If you don’t have natural curly hair, simply use either a curling iron or hot rollers to create the look.

Using Hair Rats

Hair rats can be purchased at beauty supply stores.  They are a piece of soft-meshed netting in your corresponding hair color.  This is inserted into your hair to give it more volume before being covered up with your natural hair so that it will blend in.