A wig that looks flat and lifeless doesn't look natural — real hair has volume, movement, and dimension. The good news is that adding natural-looking volume to a wig is achievable with the right techniques. Here are the most effective wig styling tricks for natural volume.
Why Wigs Can Look Flat
- Product buildup weighing the hair down.
- Incorrect storage compressing the hair.
- Over-conditioning making the hair limp.
- Wearing the wig in the same style repeatedly without refreshing.
- Low-density wig that doesn't have enough hair for natural volume.
Volume Trick 1: Tease the Roots (Most Effective)
Teasing creates instant, dramatic volume at the roots:
- Take a 1-inch section at the crown.
- Hold straight up.
- Use a fine-tooth comb to backcomb toward the roots in short strokes.
- Smooth the top layer over the teased section.
- Apply light-hold hairspray to set.
Focus teasing at the crown and top sections — these create the most visible volume.
Volume Trick 2: Blow Dry Upside Down
p>Blow drying the wig upside down on a wig stand creates root lift that lasts all day:- Apply volumizing mousse to the roots while damp.
- Flip the wig upside down on the stand.
- Blow dry on medium heat, lifting the roots with a round brush.
- Flip right-side up and style as desired.
Volume Trick 3: Velcro Rollers
Velcro rollers create lasting volume without heat:
- Apply volumizing mousse to damp hair.
- Roll sections at the crown and top onto large velcro rollers.
- Allow to air dry completely or sit under a hooded dryer.
- Remove rollers and shake out for voluminous, bouncy results.
Volume Trick 4: Clarifying Wash
If the wig looks flat due to product buildup, a clarifying wash removes all accumulated residue and immediately restores volume. This is the fastest fix for a flat, limp wig.
Volume Trick 5: Diffuser for Curly Wigs
For curly and wavy wigs, a diffuser creates volume while enhancing the curl pattern:
- Apply curl-enhancing cream to damp hair.
- Scrunch upward to encourage curl formation.
- Diffuse on low heat, scrunching upward as you dry.
- Scrunch out the crunch when completely dry.
Volume Trick 6: Strategic Parting
Changing the part creates instant volume at the roots:
- A side part creates more volume than a center part.
- Changing the part direction lifts roots that have been flattened by the previous part.
- A zigzag part creates the most volume and looks the most natural.
Our Most Voluminous Wigs
- YIROO Pre Everything Wig – Honey Blonde Body Wave 26 Inch — Body wave texture with natural volume and movement built in.
- Glueless Drawstring Wig – Water Wave Jerry Curly 20 Inch — Curly texture with maximum natural volume.
- YIROO EasiContour V Part Wig – Ombre Brown Curly 18 Inch — Curly texture that diffuses beautifully for voluminous results.
Final Thoughts
Natural wig volume is achieved through root teasing, upside-down blow drying with volumizing mousse, velcro rollers, clarifying washes for buildup removal, diffusing for curly wigs, and strategic parting. The fastest fix for a flat wig is a clarifying wash followed by upside-down blow drying — this combination restores volume immediately and lasts all day.
