Beauty IQ Co-host Tegan Mac Spills Her Go-to Routine for Volume and Bounce
Sadaf Razi is Adore Beauty's Senior Beauty Editor.
She's a former fashion editor (who worked at various glossy mags) and stylist-turned digital beauty and lifestyle writer. She has been in the lifestyle/media industry for over 10 years and her work has also been featured on international covers like Elle France and Vanity Fair Mexico.
Some of her fave Adore Beauty products include Cicaplast B5, CeraVe Cleansing Oil and Lancôme Renergie Triple Serum.
Last week I went into a recording session for our Beauty IQ Expert podcast and was blinded by my co-host Tegan’s bouncy hair.
She had obviously gotten a fresh cut, but her mane was looking more "robust" than usual.
I needed to know HOW she got her locks looking so bouncy, shiny, and voluminous.
In fact, the need-to-know curiosity was so high, I asked her to take a selfie immediately on the spot and send me (WhatsApp me) EX-AC-T-LY every. single. product she used, how she used it, and in what order.
Want some of the best products for fine hair? Then this is the article for you.
Keep scrolling for the tea (you're welcome, friends).
1. K18 Peptide Detox Shampoo.
Says Tegan - "For shampoo I either like to use the Christophe Robin Cleansing Volumising Paste, The K18 Peptide Detox Shampoo or other salon-grade shampoo depending on how much product build up I have.
I’m a big fan of double shampooing as I'm an oily-haired gal!"
Fast facts:
- A gentle shampoo cleanses and clarifies the scalp and hair for a cleaner and healthier base.
- Key ingredients: Activated Charcoal (absorbs and removes impurities and dirt from the scalp), Salicylic Acid (removes sebum and product build-up in really oily hair without stripping natural oils).
- Also contains K18 Peptide - a patented K18 formula that works to strengthen and revive protein loss, for softer, healthier and stronger hair.
Using a clarifying shampoo like this one makes total sense as the first step of a voluminous hair routine.
When your scalp is holding onto layers of product buildup, excess oil, and environmental grime that your everyday shampoo can’t quite shift, your hair can end up feeling dull, heavy, and lifeless.
Enter: the clarifying cleanse. Whether used weekly or as the first step in a double shampoo routine, a deep-cleansing formula or scalp scrub can refresh your roots, boost volume, and give your strands that light, airy feel.
2. L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Molecular Mask.
Says Tegan - "Since bleaching my hair, my hairdresser recommended using a hair mask in lieu of conditioner.
I’ve been using the L’Oréal absolute repair molecular mask and it has TRANSFORMED my hair.
Not only does it leave a long-lasting scent in my hair, it’s so much smoother and more silky without feeling weighed down."
Fast facts:
- A breakthrough formula designed to repair up to 2 years of damage. When hair is severely damaged, its molecular structure, composed of peptides, is compromised, leading to breakage, elasticity issues, and a lack of movement.
- Is scientifically-formulated with Peptides bonder and 5 Amino Acids to re-plump and strengthen hair’s molecular layers, providing intense repair and restoration.
- Leaves hair 85% smoother and 5x more supple.
- Restores Strength and Elasticity.
A deep restorative mask a couple times a week in lieu of a conditioner can make a huge difference on stressed strands - we stan!
3. ColorWOW Xtra Large Bombshell Volumizer.
Fast facts:
- A styling foam to add body and volume to fine hair.
- Delivers day-long texture and body
- Thickens individual strands without using ingredients such as alcohol, salt, or resins.
- Polymer/Bamboo properties hugs strands to create volume all whilst keeping your hair healthy and strong.
Adding a root-lift product whether out of the shower or right before blow-drying helps give finer hair that added oomph. Enter the humble volumising mousse. Yes friends, mousses are having a comeback, they're no longer the crunchy '80s formulas our mum's used to use.
Says Tegan - "To prevent an oily scalp, I blow-dry my hair pretty soon after getting out of the shower. I use the Color Wow Xtra large mousse on my roots and brush it through.
Once my hair is 80% dry, I swap to a hot-air styler to give a blow-wave finish. I’ll set my fringe and hair around the front of my face with rollers to help the waves set."
4. Oribe Dry Texturising Spray.
"To finish off, I’ll spray my hair with the Oribe texturizing spray.
This helps more body and makes my hair more grippy to hold its style." Says Tegan.
Fast facts:
- Adds texture, volume and luxury to locks.
- Offers long-lasting hold.
- Also acts as a dry shampoo, absorbing excess oil and revitalising your hair between washes.
What better way to add a last bit of va va voom to finer hair than this iconic Oribe texturizing spray (its gorgeous luxe scent with notes of bergamot, jasmine, and sandalwood is an added bonus).
"The next product on my wishlist is the K18 Astrolift. Anything to give my flat hair volume, I’m interested!"
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