As someone with fine, thin hair, volume is simply not for me. My hair is always as flat as a piece of paper, and does not maintain any type of volume. It is widely known that a thin crimper can be used near your roots to add texture, which, in turn, adds volume. You might be familiar with the Voloom Hair Volumizing Iron. Unlike traditional flat irons or crimpers, the Voloom features beveled plates that create natural-looking lift at the roots, resulting in fuller, thicker hair without the need for teasing or backcombing. It almost looks like a waffle maker! There are plenty of knock-offs floating around, and mine is the True Beauty Volume Boost Root Iron that I bought at Ross Dress For Less. In this article I will test the volumizing hair iron to see if the concept works, plus provide a tutorial.
Volumizing Hair Iron At A Glance
• Hot tool creates texture at the roots.
• Best used for special occasions.
• The plates resemble a small waffle iron.
• The effect can also be created with a slim crimper.
Hair Volumizing Iron Tutorial
To give you some details on this Voloom hair volumizing iron dupe, it has a swivel cord, sliding lock button, and + and – buttons to control the temperature. I used it on 350. Here are the recommended heat settings:
- 320-350 for fine or damaged hair
- 350-370 for normal hair
- 370-390 for thick coarse hair
Step 1: Prepping Your Hair
Before using your volumizing iron for hair, start with clean, dry hair. Apply your favorite heat protectant spray to your hair, brush it through, and let it dry. Make sure that your hair is tangle free and parted the way you want it to lay.
Step 2: Section Your Hair
Using sectioning clips or hair ties, section off the top layer of your hair. This will help us to hide the wavy hair roots.
Step 3: Adjusting the Temperature
As noted in the above explanation, this hair volumizing iron comes with adjustable temperature settings, catering to different hair types. Fine hair may require a lower heat setting, while thicker or coarser hair might benefit from a higher temperature. Experiment to find the temperature that works best for your unique hair type. Starting low and working up to higher heat helps to minimize damage.
Step 4: Using the Iron
Take a small section of hair and place it between the beveled plates of the volumizing flat iron, starting close to the roots. The section itself should be closer to the middle of the head, and you definitely do not want to grab any hairs that frame the face. Again, this helps to hide the textured pieces.
Gently close the volumizing crimper, then immediately release. This tool should NOT be held in place. You should practice clamp and move. Release the clamp and move down the section, repeating the process until you go as far down as you like. I did three clamps.
Step 5: Repeat, Blend, & Style
Continue the process, working through as many under layers as you wish. I did a total of three under layers on each side of my head, as well as the back. The goal is to create overall lift and volume without leaving any noticeable lines or gaps. Feel free to style your hair once finished!
I find that using a hot tool definitely helps my limp hair to get some volume. Perhaps the picture does not do it justice, but it is definitely noticeable to me in real life. The texture stays until I wash my hair! The volumizing hair iron works well, and it is fast and easy to use. I feel safe using it without heat protectant gloves. However, I do not think it will be a daily thing in your routine. I think it is best reserved for special hairstyles, such as an updo. For this tutorial, I used it on my hair that I styled with my heatless curling rod headband.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, a volumizing hair iron is a heated method of getting volume that stays. It may not be the fastest method for your routine. To minimize damage, I recommend using this technique once in a while for special occasions. With my fine, thin hair, I do see a boost in real life that may not translate well in photos. You may be able to get a similar result with a skinny, traditional crimper. A classic teasing brush will also get the job done at a lower cost. Until next time, continue to let your true beauty shine.
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