The comeback of 90s voluminous hairstyles

90s trends are back ruling the beauty world, and voluminous hairstyles are among the top fashion highlights. Lush styles with soft waves and defined curls add both ease and glamour to any look, taking us back to the era of supermodels and bold style. Today, this hairstyle has been updated with modern twists but retains the spirit of the era. The beauty editor of ELLE O‘zbekiston has prepared a step-by-step guide to creating a voluminous hairstyle, along with tips to keep the effect lasting.

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Step 1: Preparing the hair

The volume begins with preparation: choose a lightweight volumizing shampoo and a conditioner that won’t weigh down the hair. After washing, lightly towel-dry your hair and apply a texturizing mousse from roots to ends. This step helps to create a strong base for volume and hold.

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Step 2: Blow-drying with head down

To give your hair maximum root volume, blow-dry with your head tilted down. Use a medium-sized round brush, gently lifting sections at the roots and curling the ends. This technique will add light fullness and shape to the hairstyle.

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Step 3: Creating waves and curls

Once the hair is completely dry, start curling. Use a medium-sized curling iron or large rollers for soft, natural waves. Curl sections away from the face for the light, airy effect typical of 90s styles. Hold each section on the curling iron for about 10 seconds, then gently release for soft, slightly undone curls.

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Step 4: Setting and texturizing

To make the hairstyle last longer and look more textured, apply a light texturizing spray or dry shampoo for added volume and a slightly tousled look. Then, gently tease the roots with your fingers and mist the hair with volumizing hairspray from a distance of 20-30 cm. This will keep the shape in place while maintaining a natural finish. 

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Tips for long-lasting volume and adaptation to everyday reality

Choose lightweight products: use volumizing and texturizing products that are light to keep the hairstyle looking natural.

Layered haircut secret: if you have fine hair, a layered cut can help create the desired volume.

Regular care: damaged hair holds volume less effectively, so be sure to use nourishing masks periodically.

Creating a voluminous 90s-inspired hairstyle is an easy way to bring nostalgia into a modern look. With the right products and techniques, you’ll achieve the desired volume that holds its shape all day.