By now, all of us have seen extra magnificence hacks on TikTok than we are able to even rely. Now, that is to not say that each TikTok magnificence pattern has legs—there are a lot which have passed by the wayside—however there appears to be a brand new one popping up practically weekly. Simply off the highest of my head, now we have the every thing bathe, latte make-up, sundown blush, Vaseline for eyelashes, slugging, and so many extra. Although a lot of them have change into a part of our on a regular basis magnificence vocabulary because of TikTok, lots of the developments are “rebrands” of magnificence methods some consultants, magnificence lovers, and insiders have sworn by for many years and even generations.

The TikTok magnificence hack taste of the week proper now could be an excellent fast, tremendous simple hairspray hack so as to add quantity to your hair by spritzing your roots whereas holding your hair away out of your head. However does this pattern have what it takes to go the space? Effectively, to find out that, we put it to the check and tried it for ourselves. Plus, to get some knowledgeable perception on this, we chatted with two hairstylists to study all concerning the hack, if it really works, and how you can attempt it for your self at house. Learn on for every thing it is advisable to know concerning the viral TikTok hairspray hack for quantity.

The Hack

The TikTok hairspray quantity hack is just about simply what it seems like. The primary viral video got here from influencer and make-up artist Bretman Rock, which exhibits him including instantaneous quantity to hair post-blowout. He is the one chargeable for making the method go mainstream these days, however “the ‘viral’ hack is definitely a basic editorial trick I’ve been utilizing on set for practically twenty years,” says Marcos Diaz, a celeb hairstylist primarily based in New York Metropolis.

Within the video, Bretman does not say if his hair is freshly blown out, day two hair, or simply air-dried, the shine, smoothness, and softness has me guessing he is attempting this hack instantly after blowing out his hair. He runs a wide-tooth comb via the entrance of his hair that frames his face, holds the hair out with the comb about six inches from his head, and sprays the roots with texturizing spray (particularly, the Coloration Wow Fashion on Steroids Coloration-Protected Texturizing Spray). Then, he takes the comb out of his strands and also you see instantaneous quantity.

This pattern’s magnificence is in its simplicity—that is usually what helps make a TikTok magnificence pattern stick. It is accessible, simple to comply with, and does not require a ton of additional merchandise to buy. “It’s quick, dramatic, and appears like salon-level quantity without having a ton of talent or instruments—which is TikTok gold,” says Diaz. “Plus, individuals love something that guarantees instantaneous gratification with on a regular basis merchandise they already personal.”

Does It Work?

Once I noticed this pattern, I robotically knew it could be for me. It is a type of simple, sub-30-second hacks that transforms your hair and not using a ton of effort—aka, a dream come true for me. However I needed to attempt it for myself to verify it actually works. Excellent news: It does. All in all, it labored nicely, and although I did not get fairly the identical quantity of quantity as Bretman did, I might see and really feel a definite distinction in my hair earlier than and after.

Within the spirit of the pattern’s ease of use, I used what I had at house: a bottle of Amika Rising Star Volumizing Ending Spray and a comb. After blowing out and smoothing my hair with my Airwrap, I channeled my interior Bretman Rock and acquired to it. Combing via my strands round my face, I pulled the comb about 4 to 6 inches from my face, sprayed, and held my hair taut for a couple of seconds, earlier than letting it fall. The largest be aware I’ve is that the best way I held my hair did make a distinction. Once I did not hold the hair taut for 3 to 5 seconds after spraying my hair, I acquired a lot much less dramatic outcomes. So letting the feel spray settle actually is crucial for max quantity.

The volumizing spray I used has a bit little bit of grit to it, which helped give my hair one thing to seize on to, however it did not depart my strands feeling crunchy, weighed down, or stiff (love!). The grit is useful because it “fluffs up the hair, giving it extra quantity or raise,” says Ashley Ruiz, superstar hairstylist at Flore Los Angeles.

One factor to notice: Once I first pulled the comb via my hair after spritzing it, my strands appeared a lot messier than Bretman’s did. However I simply ran my fingers via my hair to tousle and clean, and every thing appeared so as. Whilst somebody who does not do her hair a lot, this trick was extremely simple for me to choose up on the primary attempt.

How lengthy did the amount final? I did not contact up my hair all through the day so I might see how lengthy it could final, and my hair did lose some (however not all) of its quantity by nighttime. However the excellent news is that after I did reapply on the finish of the day, the total quantity got here proper again. So, in the event you’re a hair whiz, you may need higher success and never must do any touch-ups, however in the event you do must re-up the amount, it’s going to be a fast and straightforward repair.

How To Attempt It

To attempt the beginner-friendly hack for your self, all you want is a comb and a bottle of texture spray.

Although lots of the creators on the app use the Coloration Wow spray, Ruiz says any texture spray will work, however she recommends utilizing a formulation on the drier facet. Most customers on-line additionally use a wide-tooth comb, and whereas technically any comb or brush will do, Ruiz does say choosing the wide-tooth comb would be the best, so it is definitely worth the buy if you do not have one already. “It’s extra user-friendly to maneuver out and in of the hair and fewer possible for any bristles or enamel of the comb to get caught or snag the hair,” she explains.

After getting your comb and spray (remember to shake the bottle for greatest use, Ruiz advises), Diaz says to start out with clear, dry hair. “Raise small sections on the crown and frivolously spray hairspray on the roots, retaining the can about eight to 10 inches away,” he says. “Work in mild layers, not heavy sprays.” You do not need to spray your hair too near the foundation: By retaining it a couple of inches away out of your face, you get “a extra even and subtle spray,” provides Ruiz.

The bottom line is holding the hair out for a couple of seconds: “Let the feel spray accept a couple of seconds earlier than eradicating the comb to permit for higher quantity,” says Ruiz. Doing so locks that quantity in place and offers the additional bouncy end result.

One other professional tip: To lock in further raise, you may comply with with a blow dryer and spherical brush as nicely, Diaz says. “The spray units the muse, whereas the warmth and stress construct raise on the scalp, leading to easy, long-lasting quantity,” he explains.

When you’re accomplished, you may end off your type with hairspray: Although it will not assist with creating the amount, “you may add a ending hairspray to seal within the search for longer-lasting type,” says Ruiz. Simply be certain to make use of a versatile maintain hairspray as a substitute of a agency one so the hair doesn’t go stiff, provides Diaz.