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maximum volume with minimal effort
One of the biggest hair-related complaints out there is lack of volume, and it's easy to understand why. Why settle for a thin, lackluster mane when you can have big, hair flip-worthy locks instead? The good news is that giving your strands a volume boost isn't impossible. Whether you were born with naturally thin hair or have smooth hair that lies flat, there's a solution (or two, or three!) out there for you. Ready to cheat your way to more voluminous hair? Below, we're sharing expert volume-building tips and tricks that can help you fake fuller hair.

1. Try a Layered Cut
To help give your hair the appearance of more volume, rely on layering. During your next haircut appointment, ask your James Geidner stylist to cut layers into your lengths. This simple technique can reduce some of the weight of your hair and bring forth the volume you desire.

2. Embrace a New Haircolor
Did you know our color artists can help you create the illusion of voluminous hair with hair color techniques? It's true! Certain hair color techniques incorporate tonality and depth and can create the effect of a volume-rich mane. Talk to us about which technique would best suit your hair. We could choose to create light and shadow throughout your hair with balayage or incorporate highlights on the front of your hair to add texture and dimension. Our skilled colorists will know the best technique to use that will give the impression of more volume.

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3. Be Choosy with Products
It's no secret that one of the fastest ways to achieve a voluminous mane is with volumizing hair care and styling products. From volumizing shampoos to thickening mousses, there's no shortage of options out there to choose from. Scan product labels and reach for products formulated to add volume to the hair. Start by using a volumizing shampoo and conditioner. Prior to styling, apply a volumizing mousse, like L'Oreal Professionnel Volume Envy Extra, to towel-dried hair. To lift at the root, reach for L'Oreal Professionnel Densité, a thickening primer that can provide hair with density and fullness. Just be careful not to overdo it, since applying too many products at once can weigh your hair down and create the opposite effect.

4. Switch Up Your Styles
When styling your hair, opt for hairstyles that add extra oomph to flat, lifeless strands. Try a bun with volumized roots or a half-up half-down look with backcombed roots. Not only are these styles day-and-night appropriate, they will easily make your mane the center of attention!
Top tip: After styling, spritz your hair with some hairspray, like L'Oreal Professionnel Infinium 4. In addition to helping lock your style in place and taming flyaways, hairspray can provide a bit of texture and lift-making the hair feel thicker without being sticky.

5. Tease Your Hair
Teasing (or backcombing) your hair gives instant volume to any length of hair. Start by taking a small section of hair and using a comb to backcomb toward the roots. Remove the comb and repeat until desired height is achieved. If you're not sure how to tease the right way, it's best to ask us during your next appointment rather than risk damaging your hair.
 

Strengthen weak strands with Smartbond.
Between heat styling, climate, and coloring, our hair is subjected to an onslaught of aggressors on a regular basis. Thanks to an innovative professional service-and new take-home product-from L'Oréal Professionnel, you can better protect your hair during your next color service. Keep reading to learn more about Smartbond, an exclusive strengthening service available in salons.


 

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What Is Smartbond?

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Ideal for damaged, sensitized, dull-looking or color-treated hair, Smartbond is a two-step bond strengthening salon service now available at James Geidner Hair Studio. Our stylists will add Smartbond to the hair color or lightener being used in order to protect and strengthen your hair during a color service. During the next step of the process, we will apply a pre-shampoo at the sink, which will help your hair feel nourished, smooth to the touch, and have radiant shine.
 

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Smartbond Conditioner

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Now we offer professional-quality Smartbond conditioner to take home after your service. This exclusive conditioner can help to protect your hair after the in-salon service and should be used once a week in place of your regular conditioner.
 

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The Benefits of Smartbond

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Traditional oxidants and lightening products need to open up the cuticle and break down bonds for the natural pigment to be removed from the hair. These processes can rough up the cuticle, leaving it dry and dull. Smartbond helps to protect already strong bonds in the hair and strengthen those bonds that have been weakened during color services, preserving your hair’s integrity, even when you're going lighter. It works well with all hair colors, not just blonde!