One of the best ways to start your day off right is by having fabulous hair. However, this is usually easier said than done. The good news is that you don’t have to be rich and famous to have glorious hair, nor do you have to hire a full-time, professional hair stylist to tend to your tresses. With these simple tips, you can keep your mane in tip top shape no matter what.

Volume can make dull, flat, and lifeless hair vibrant, luxurious and breathtaking. But did you know that you don’t necessarily need to add waves or curls to your hair in order to get that much needed volume? If you want to add some life to your mane without adding in a lot of extra steps all you need to do is start by applying a thickening lotion product onto dry or damp hair. Make sure to apply the thickening lotion from root to tip. Next, use your blow-dryer and a boar-bristle brush until dry. Afterwards, mist your hair with a root-boosting spray, which is important to adding lift and hold. If you want to spruce up this look in between washings, simply use a flatiron to straighten your ends and softly tease the hair underneath your crown and you’ll be good to go.

The great thing about hair trends these days is that tresses no longer have to look picture perfect. Messy and simple are more than enough to round out your entire look. For example, instead of fussing over a bun and keeping every single strand of hair in place, let loose by twisting your hair into a low chignon and securing it with whatever’s around you, whether it’s a pencil, your eye liner, or a chopstick. This look is ideal for running errands during the day, a fun night out with friends, or even to the office. Even the knotty look is back in style for sexy hair. To get this knotty and messy, yet sexy look, made famous by supermodel Giselle, flip your hair upside down and use your fingertips to give your mane a thorough shaking. Next, flip your hair back up, use your fingertips again to scrunch the hair at the crown, and finger comb the ends and finish off with a holding spray. To add onto the idea of messy, yet sexy, avoid tucking your hair behind your ears. Hiding pesky hairs in this fashion can be unflattering and may actually throw off your entire look. Instead let those pesky strays fly free and let them fall as they will. When such hairs frame your face just the right way, the end result is the perfect flirty look. Another way to do something different with your hair is to sport a low side part. This style looks great on any face shape and can be achieved by using a rattail comb to create a part from your hairline at the outer corner of one eyebrow diagonally back to the center of your crown. This look is ideal for creating a sense of balance, while giving you a sexy swoop.

Need a better way to condition and repair your hair? The next time you plan on shampooing, insert an extra step beforehand by applying a special hair treatment mask to your dry mane and let it sit on your strands for about 10 minutes. Doing this allows the hair cuticle to be washed in natural oils and softened from within. Rinse and then shampoo like normal. Make sure to thoroughly lather your scalp to remove any residue dirt and oil.

Related Articles
	8 Secrets to Great Hair It’s no secret that we’ve all experienced a bad hair day or two. Dealing with unruly hair when it just doesn’t want to work with us or cussing at mother nature for her own hand in our hair problems. Whatever the reason, check out our secrets below for help in turning your bad hair day into a great one.   ...Read more		Five Ways to Make your Hair Shine Who doesn’t want shiny hair? Whether your hair is long or short, blonde or brunette, there is nothing like a healthy shine to ensure that you get noticed. Did you know that there are a few secrets to shiny hair that you can try from the comfort of your own home? Healthy, shiny hair results from   ...Read more