HAIR STYLIST'S GUIDE FOR ROOT VOLUME ON CURLY HAIR (products, techniques & tools)

[@ManesByMell]

There is a spam account replying to messages, please do not reply or DM any accounts claiming to be me!! My only IG is @manesbymell . Stay safe friend love u ♥️

[@lianouata]

Oh what

[@m0cababy1]

MA'AM who gave you the ✨ audacity ✨ to look this good? Daaaang those curls are POPPIN!

[@ManesByMell]

THANKS LOVELY

[@sara.m88]

Yes !! This is the video I needed so badly because my roots are so flat. I never seem to know how to get volume in that area. Thank you so much Mell!!!! I'm sure it'll be so helpful as usual!! ❤❤❤

[@jesspavlichenko5745]

"Confuse your roots" is something that will stick in my head forever. I feel it.

[@deannaramirez6940]

"The bigger the hair, the harder they stare." When I ask my husband what feature of mine is his favorite, he says my big hair. 🥰

[@amyhanna5513]

I would love to see you do some of these techniques on someone who has extremly low density, very fine hair because all of my hair would fit in one of those small claw clips, I probably have less than a quarter of the amount of hair you do. I struggle with volume, and find it very hard to create it using those brushes as there is just so little of it, sectioning the hair is very difficult. I must say many of your tips have helped me and it is way better than it ever has been, so thank you so much for all your wonderful videos!

[@samanthacornell8316]

I second this.

[@raleighbowker1116]

I am one of those lucky souls, whom the Spirits of the Big Hair have blessed REPEATEDLY with naturally BIG BOUFFY HAIR...and a LOT of it. I am going to try some of these, just to see how big I can truly get my hair... Bringing back the 80's but without the crunch! LOL!

[@pinkcupcake4717]

The fact I actually turned up the volume because I thought KZbin was broken, you got me!!!

[@sctc7102]

Thank you. I’ve never had this amount of volume until I put in place your video. I just need to focus on getting some gel cast on top of head without putting too much product that my hair is weighed down.

[@permanentlyjaime9965]

After being at a funeral all day I came home and realized it was actually Texture Tuesday. What a great video to brighten up my sad day. Thank you Seesters for another "uplifting" video! xoxo

[@sabbymg]

Thirty two years of living with super curly hair and I JUST learned that a foam and a moose are different. 🤦‍♀️ You’re so knowledgeable. Thanks for sharing!!

[@katherinejones2216]

Mell has my absolute dream hair. 😭

[@MsLMBowman]

You're adorable! I'm a 70 yo curly girl (pic is from covid when I cut it all off) and your tips are what I've needed all my curly life! Finally! Thank you so much!

[@alizahbhx6164]

Ok but can we see how pretty she is and her hair omg 👌🤭

[@borimichels8828]

Many times I think you can’t come up with an other topic which is relevant to my hair, because you taught me a lot and you talked about many many topics, but you still can! 😍 Thanks for the creative content! ❤️

[@maditesfaye6641]

your name literally sounds perfect for a hair care line!!!!😭

[@SabbigalAS]

Oh I love the new caramel brown color, Mel! Your curls are everything 😍 Thank you. I've learned so much from your channel. My curls have never looked better.

[@ManesByMell]

Please ignore the previous reply to your comment, there’s a scammer on the loose spreading spam! Do not DM anyone claiming to me if it’s not from my personal account @manesbymell And thank you for the love ♥️

[@voicedbird]

I have thin fine curls and this is the video I’ve been waiting for, thank you so much!!

[@findingnormal959]

Love you!! Your new color is stunning. It is a very complimentalry, natural-looking, texture showing color. Excellent choice.

[@sophiaaloeristok]

I always appreciate the volume tips 😍

[@sam_lynch]

Favorite day of the week because of Mel!

[@10aridg]

Love it Mell! Can you guys make a video about styling and prepping hair for a pool day? My whole life I’ve always had to accept that if I want to swim, I’m gonna look AWFUL. Do you have tips for this?

[@Daniela-2208]

I've had flat roots no matter what I tried and the claw clip is a game changer! thanks for the tips!

[@thaislocatelli4022]

Girl, this color... You look gorgeous 🥰

[@konstantinasakka2429]

Fine, low density, loose curls. What volume? Volume dust, volume sprays, dry shampoos just make my hair feel durty. And the clips on wet hair just make the hair clump more And if it dries that way you can see the scalp. But at last! I saw how to style with the denman on the top which for me is too flat And i have sooooo large "parts". I will save the video to try on the next wash day. Thank you.

[@IamMrsMega]

You're a curls genius! I needed this video so much, I've been struggling with my hair lately. Thanks!

[@lsmilek]

Love this!! I was needing some volumizing tips ❤️❤️ At our house we would love a vid about cutting and styling men’s and boys’ hair. My teenage boys are growing out their curly hair and using my products :-)

[@rolandgonzales3343]

This is literally the best video I've seen so far thanks

[@Chris-hr3fc]

Hi Mell, Could you show how to get your haircut? It’s so cute!

[@ManesByMell]

I have! See my CURLY HAIR CUTS playlist, this is the #UniverseHaircut all grown out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5CVo62co6mHY5o

[@ladyjessica23]

I love grittiness especially at my roots. That's what keeps the volume in place and not have my fine, wavy hair fall flat!

[@jessthealchemist369]

girl!! you have really taken those survey answers to heart... i see you! thank you thank you thank you for always providing tips for all hair types and for all the updo / long hair content. you da best don't forget to rest 😘🖤

[@vikkiannabryce6710]

Love the color you look amazing

[@lesliedelvalle8939]

Dear Mel, I have curly hair and was on my own ( styling and caring for it) for 63 years until I found you! My sisters, mother and all other relatives have fine straight hair. Anyway, I’m so thankful for your blog: better late than never!!❤

[@strawberrybabyy]

Thank you Mel for this video! I am actually going to get a curly cut this Thursday, so I can add more layers to my wavy hair and give them more definition. Since my hair is wavy/curly it tends to grow flat at the roots. I am looking forward to using the claw clips to give them that extra volume :)

[@ManesByMell]

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[@dianaestrada9721]

Thanks Mel!! I struggle with finding ways to make my flat ass roots get some volume!! Going to try all these tips!

[@anitaclue9868]

😂

[@gabygabygabys]

Please show us when you cut your hair with more layers in the back!! I can relate!

[@anetaczerniak8895]

it was washday today so I tried this... I have to say I was very sceptical as my hair looked horrible in a cast until I scrunched it out and it turned out AMAZING!!!! I haven't even diffused, i let it air dry as we are having a pretty hot day here in the UK. My hair looks the best it has done in a while!!! thank you

[@sock_account]

Too much amazing information in this video! All the tips and tricks work so well and there are so many options and ways to customize the methods for your own hair needs and tools you have on hand. Thank you so much for this video, I'll be referring to it for a long time.

[@lisaf3314]

I love you Mel! I have learned so much about curly hair from watching your videos. I need to try your styling technique with the front of the hair. Always a challenge for me. I feel like every wash day is an experiment in styling!!

[@deanna5671]

Happy Texture Tuesday!!! So excited for this video I need all the tips for root volume!! Much love and happiness!! Xoxo 😘

[@nicolebenavides926]

You don’t understand how much I needed this 🥺 I’ll be going tomorrow for my 2nd curly cut for more layers! And I just struggle with volume!!

[@randomness8819]

Stop cutting your hair

[@danielar]

Using the wide tooth comb to separate curls for volume when wet lives on!!! woot, woot! Your hair is looking fantastic!

[@ManesByMell]

YAS Daniela!!! We appreciate you ♥️♥️♥️

[@danielar]

@@ManesByMell another trick of mine for volume is on day 1, I leave my bangs out in front and then on day 2 or even 3 I move the bangs over with a side part and just like that, immediate volume!

[@maradiaz8961]

Will be watching this over and over and over !!

[@superninjuhful]

I’m so grateful for you! This is an understatement. I have learned SO much in such little time and you make it so worth watching. Thank you!❤️ my hair is thriving because of YOU. You are amazing.

[@ManesByMell]

Omg Mary Elena thank you for your kind words!!! I’m so happy I could help AND bring you entertainment 💜💜

[@LuzmarieSaavedra]

I used the diagonal styling and it was amazing. I have wavy hair and my waves don’t always start at the base, but I noticed that by doing this it helped with that. Also on day 5 and still looks good. Saw Amanda doing this on Insta a couple days ago.

[@nataliedean7551]

What is diagonal styling? Sounds interesting. It might be something I would like to try.

[@MsShellectable]

Mel, this is so helpful. As a wavy/curly with wee bit of frizz, this vid gives me some great ideas for lift at the roots. I enjoy your vids, and if nobody has told you recently, you are a really luscious beauty, starting with your glorious mane! Thanks for the tips!

[@undercovermaria1]

you look so good with brown hair

[@guissepinabuttigieg5119]

I love watching your videos.. I put a hair comb in my hair every night... I've being do this for years... Its comfortable when you go to sleep... Also l have been doing the claw clips for years to.. I get alot of volume in the roots of my hair.... I love to watch you . You make me laugh... From Australia down under... Ciao

[@dncprncss]

Man o man the demonstrated brushing technique for curl definition, movement and volume rocks!

[@staceyshaffer4984]

You and Amanda are the perfect curly hair models.... I love all of these tips thanks... I am struggling to keep my curls in place due to the thickness of my hair and I have not heat styled my hair in 5 months because I am trying to get my hair healthier.... I am at loss of how to keep my curls curly until the next wash day..... I use Girls with curls Damage repair leave in conditioner A hair dryer with a diffuser I buy different shampoo and conditioner to try on my hair I use my denman brush I have to brush my hair a lot because it tangles very easy My hair is soft the next day after washing and conditioning it I love my curls and want to bring them back

[@irmaradinson2320]

I use two hair clip for my crown, it does wonders for my fine curls. Thanks for all the info u share!♥️

[@mvazquez367]

Your hair looks so beautiful and healthy.

[@heatherlowrance5290]

Mell, could you do more videos on wavy hair? My hair is 1c/ loose 2a waves but I see potential in it. I have a few pieces that are a tighter wave and I think when I find the right products I can get better hair that makes it past 1 day before going straight. I love watching your videos though!

[@4workoutsidethecube]

By FAR THE BEST video I’ve come across for curly/wavy hair ❤️❤️❤️

[@lngislgirl]

You and your hair looks amazing. Love this video and great techniques to try out. I stink at sectioning my hair when defining. I'm determined to get it right.

[@rafaelpalma5727]

Hi Mell! I love your videos, they have helped me so much in my curly hair journey❤️Love from Portugal 🇵🇹 to you and of course Amanda❤️

[@rachellep2581]

💗 Thank you Mell and Amanda. So creative with the content 👌🏽. Thank you for your knowledge and Happy texture Tuesday!!

[@mercades917]

happiest texture tuesday! 😀

[@sneakerteacher89]

This hair color was made for you.

[@ManesByMell]

Omg thank you ♥️

[@itsamandapasceri]

Happy textured Tuesday❤️

[@ManesByMell]

hi ma'am

[@joannehutt7120]

Love Texture Tuesday so freakin much!!! Great informational video as always!! 💕 Love the brown color on you as well!! It brightens your face even more!! Ciao Bella! 😀

[@sophiarose2143]

Thank you for this, I always had the mind set that mousse was a light weight and I’d add a lot of it. And I’ve always had volume problems so this is perfect thank youuuu 💜

[@ManesByMell]

Please ignore the previous reply to your comment, there’s a scammer on the loose spreading spam! Do not DM anyone claiming to me if it’s not from my personal account @manesbymell

[@blissmore00]

That hair color is gorgeous on you

[@tmaffeo]

Thank you so much I just learned a bunch of “ stuff” your hair is unbelievable just gorgeous you inspired me to cut some of the bottom off . I don’t want to , but it’s stringy and not curly like the rest of my hair . God only knows when the last time I got a trim I was afraid that if I cut it it would look like an Afro . I can’t wait to try the claw clips And the oil I def need oil in my hair I think it’s really damaged .

[@Rain-cs3wp]

i’d just like to add, try washing and brushing your hair upside down! it helps me shampoo my scalp more effectively especially at the top of my head, therefore removing more oil and buildup from my scalp. and when i style my hair, brushing and combing upside down helps lift up my roots a lot. combine this with mell’s tips and im pretty sure your hair will just end up defying gravity lmao

[@suziediva]

Love love love you💕💕💕 great tips & tricks delivered w a great sense of humor👌

[@cheevere1157]

Your hair and color rn i chefs kiss!

[@Rapunzelmedia]

@manesbyMell your hair looks STUNNING!!

[@IKKclauKR]

I.....I thought it was my computer You really had me there!!

[@ManesByMell]

🤣🤣🤣🗣

[@lextsings2715]

Do you have any tips for hair that tends to fall flat or become softer and looser around day 3?

[@alexiacerwinskipierce8114]

You talk alot about hair getting weighted down when it comes to fine hair. Would love to hear more about thick/coarse/long hair that gets weighted down. It's an issue iv been struggling with for years. My hair is extremely long, thick, dense and pretty coarse. But my curls aren't tight like yours. So the weight of my hair (especially when wet or with product in it) it gets weighted down killing all the volume at the root and pulling my curls straight. It sucks.

[@Whoismelany]

Sameeee

[@honey1530]

if you have longer hair it could been the sheer weight of it all. not too sure though, i just know thats what it was for me

[@alishamuhidin3604]

The biggest solution to that would be getting layers or cutting hair shorter. I feel like the issue is the actual weight of ur hair.

[@curlsbysaraortiz]

I am loving your new hair color. You look stunning with darker hair

[@missg6716]

This hair color is SO great on you!!!

[@Decoy_Barbie]

I would love to see if you still think these are the best tips or if an updated video and best volumizing foams etc

[@Haley-hz9gj]

WOOP!! I love Tuesdays now. Thanks for the tips Mell! I'm always after that big hair look. You know like the lady at the movies you get mad at bc you can't see the screen?? Yep, that's me! Umm, I do like that colorful towel you had on. Hmmm, new Perfect Hair towel maybe??? 😍

[@heatherthreadgill5095]

Yay! Another Mell video ❤️

[@ManesByMell]

ALWAYS!! Every texture Tuesday

[@vivianmourad3438]

just started watching, can't wait to see what i can use on my fine/medium wavy hair!!

[@valleyval7]

Your hair looks amazing as always! Can’t wait to try some of these tips.

[@kathysahori]

You mentioned that if the hair feels silky and already falls then to not use oil to scrunch the cast - but does this only apply for the volume routine or do you mean always never use an oil then ? 🥰🥰🥰🥰the bigger the hair🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@sara.m88]

I think she means to not apply a oil that will make your hair more smooth and flat if you are looking for volume.

[@jasmined4973]

Can we please have a Scientify Mel video on random ingredients that some of the curl community dislikes?! Like Aloe Vera, Coconut Oil, Glycerin, Rice Water, She’s butter etc?! That would be super helpful to know why from a scientific perspective ❤️🙂 love you!

[@DanteVelasquez]

Jam packed with excellent advice!

[@ManesByMell]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for watching

[@DanteVelasquez]

@@ManesByMell I usually use the brush but I've never tried the vertical method so I'm excited to trey it 🙂

[@SaharaMaz88]

WOW so many useful tips - I learned a LOT - and your hair is gorgeous too! Thank you

[@jessg.829]

I just got my hair cut and I'm LOVING the volume! Thanks for the great tips!! I would like to see a video about semi permanent hair color options that are safe for curly hair!

[@tiffanybartholomew6568]

Love love love texture Tuesday! I liked the tips and I’ve been parting my sections horizontally lately and it better for volume. The best thing I’ve done for volume is a loose pineapple under my bonnet.

[@nikkishafer3987]

We need to see another week in the life of curls, vlog style!! Those are so helpful & entertaining! 🤗

[@ManesByMell]

well then stay tuned for next week! I think it's just what you're hoping to see & more! see you then xoxo

[@alphawoman5520]

Ilove this definition just by the brushing technique

[@lydia9878]

Could you do a video for men to follow? My brother has crazy curly hair like me but doesn't take care of it real well. No matter what I say. Lol.

[@nanita6310]

Omg I totally needed this video! I have absolutely no volume on my hair and didn't know what 2 do! Your hair looks so healthy! 😍 thanks for this video!

[@ManesByMell]

i got you! thanks for watching!!

[@sandramedina2415]

Have you tried rizos curls products ? I would love to see a product review by my mane girl Mel. I tried the conditioner and think It was a bit too oily for my hair.

[@fayeberman9218]

Happy Texture Tuesday! This video is super helpful, thank you. Do I spy a new design for a perfect hair care collab?

[@tinaaguilar4669]

Thank you so much, I like your videos specially this one, I have curly hair and prefer air dry it, love it :)

[@annejosephine8082]

So excited to watch!! Love all of your vids, literally look forward to your vids every week

[@erinlilsquishy7457]

Love this cause my roots lay flat so much and it gives the appearance that one side of my head is super curly and the other side of my head is kinda wavy, curls are slowly coming back to the wavy side but still looks crazy for now till it decides to fully curl back up

[@kate7557]

Just wondering, do you part your hair on the side? Because I have noticed this in my own hair since I switched to a deeper side part. The 'thin' side will not ever curl as much as the thicker side. After my hair got used to the change it's starting to cooperate a little bit more. The thin side is definitely still wavy but the ends are more flippy curly than when I first switched my part.

[@erinlilsquishy7457]

@@kate7557 yes i part on the temple and the thinner side is not wanting to curl as much (which is the opposite of what i thought was going to happen) im trying to finger coil more to help it along but its taking awhile for it to curl compared to the thicc side that just curls up on its own

[@arijay1747]

My biggest struggle area = volume. Thanks @manes by Mell! Hi btw to you and Amanda 💕😊

[@infinitigirl29]

Beautiful video, lots of helpful tips.

[@madelinefranklin782]

I have wavy hair on the finer side but also have a lot of it so I struggle to get the volume I want… I recently tried It’s a 10 miracle volumizing shine treatment and it’s done wonders! The Aveda tonic is also a must have in my routine after I tried it per Mell’a recommendation on the channel :)

[@nataliedean7551]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for these tips!! I can't wait to try some of these. I hope they work for me. 🤞As always, Mel, your hair looks MAGNIFICENT!

[@sunflower2036]

Hi Mell! My hair looks so dull, even if i apply oil, it just looks dull the next day. Can u pls teach me about hair glaze and is it safe?

[@michelletalavera845]

Love the new hair color! 💕

[@MDFI59]

Mel, thank you so much for these great ideas to add volume. I have been using the large clips and love what it does for my hair! ♥️