Sea salt spray: Spray 1-3 spritzes onto damp hair to lightly mist it and blow dry. [3] X Research source Texturizing spray: Hold 6–8 in (15–20 cm) away from your hair and spritz every layer in a circular motion. [4] X Research source

To use mousse, squeeze a dollop of mousse about the size of a golf ball onto your hand and massage it into your roots. If you have long layers, then use an amount of mousse that’s about the size of a tennis ball. [7] X Research source Add a dime-sized amount of styling cream onto your palm and rub them together. Run your hands from the back of your hair to the front of it to evenly distribute all the styling cream. [8] X Research source If you have very fine hair or just want even more volume—no matter what your hair type is—tousle your hair with your hands, then run a round brush through it. The bigger the brush you use, the more volume you’ll get. [9] X Research source

If you’re drying curly hair, make sure your blow dryer is set to medium heat and medium speed. [12] X Research source Hold your blow dryer so it’s pointing up toward the ceiling and scoop your hair into the diffuser for a faster dry time and greater volume. [13] X Research source If you have curls or waves, it’s best to scrunch them so you maintain their shape. However, it’s also great to scrunch straight hair because this method gives your tresses definition. If you have straight hair and swear by using your hair dryer or just don’t have a lot of time, make sure to use the lowest heat setting possible.

Use hair clips to separate your tresses into 3-5 sections, depending on how much hair you have. Each section should be about 1–2 in (2. 5–5. 1 cm) wide so you can add dimension to your shag haircut with thick waves. [15] X Research source Position each section of hair on either side of your head—instead of behind it—so it’s easier to style.

To add the finishing touch to your curtain bangs, take a round brush and run it through each of your bangs—twist them in opposite directions. When styling curtain bangs, use a curling iron with a 1. 25 in (3. 2 cm) barrel. To safely handle a curling iron, hold it horizontally and make sure the barrel doesn’t touch your forehead.

A shag bob with bangs or a shaggy pixie cut with side swept bangs is great for a heart-shaped face—both draw attention away from your forehead and accentuate your cheekbones. A shag haircut with curtain bangs is ideal for a square face shape since its symmetrical bangs draw attention to your eyes. A long shag haircut is a good call for a rectangle face shape since it won’t elongate your features. You can also try a curly shag with bangs, which softens your jawline.