How to Blow-Dry Straight Hair for Body, Bounce, and Shine

Apply Your Mousse

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Mousse is a great way to give your hair body and movement. “Mousse is a copolymer foam, which creates the appearance of density, shine, smoothness, and movement in the hair,” says Kim. “The combination of unique ingredients makes the hair appear voluminous.”

When you apply it is up to you and your styling goals. “Mousse application can be done on towel-dried hair or when the moisture has been blown out of the hair,” Kim says. “At what stage mousse can be applied depends on the desired end result, length of hair, current quality/health of the hair, and the look you’re going for.”

In terms of product recs, Maclay is “a huge fan of the René Furterer Style Sculpting Mousse.” He prefers to apply it “to damp hair before beginning the blowout.”  

And you aren’t beholden to mousse, says Kim. “Salt spray, hair spray, dry shampoo, or volume powders are always a great idea,” she notes. “When the hair is damp to dry is the best time to apply these products. The texture that’s produced will create an airy result that will give the hair more body and movement.”