How to Blow Dry Men's Hair for Volume: 2 Looks to Try (2025)

1

Dry the sides.

Starting at a side section, begin brushing hair while focusing airflow. Do this all in one direction.

2

Blow-dry.

Blow-dry the crown by simultaneously drying hair upwards and backward for more volume.

3

Style!

Set your style with Bed Head by TIGI Manipulator Matte Cream, massaging the product in from the back of the head, then to the front.

4

Done!

Now you’ve got the perfect blow-dry technique and lots of volume. If you want to make sure your style stays the same throughout the whole day, use a hair spray like, TRESemmé Total Volume Hair Spray.

1

Start with clean, freshly washed hair.

The first step always begins in the shower, as oil and leftover product can cause your hair to fall limp no matter how much product you use. Remove any grease and buildup first and foremost, with a shampoo system.

2

Use a pomade over a gel.

Pomades usually work better whenshaping fuller hairstyles, so savethat extreme-hold gel for another day. Usually a finger-swipe or dime-sized amount of a classic, non-greasy kind, like Dove Men+Care Defining Pomade, ruffled through the top of your head, is enough for most short to medium lengths.

3

Wiggle close to the scalp.

Using a vented brush to help style your hair at an angle (this brush usually has a rectangular head and has slats in it for efficient airflow), run a blow-dryer on the medium setting as close to the roots as possible without feeling hot on your scalp. Remember: Using a tiny wiggling motion, point the nozzle backward and upwards while giving your strands a slight upward tug, for more lift but without the burn.

Start with your hairline, then move backward. To finish off your look, rub a tiny finger-swipe of pomade between your palms and smooth down your back and sides.

4

Done!

For an extra dose of sheen, blast your hair for a few seconds with some cool air via the cool-shot button on your blowdryer (it’s near your trigger finger). The cold airhelps seal down your hair cuticles so they all face one direction, making hair shiner if that’s the look you’re going for. Otherwise, you’re all set!