FRIDAY! An Unbeweavable day, if I do say so myself over here at my little place o’ the internets. Sorry for the delay…but without further adieu…how I get my hair SO BIG!!! Please note-I’ve been reading some comments-I don’t do this everyday, but when I do it takes under an hour.
(I’m keeping my own face off le blog for a lil due to recent events which sucks for this post, sorry loves. But I found some big badass hair for you anyway!)
What I Use…
#1 and #2- Pureology Pure Volume Shampoo and Conditioner. Since I have extensions, I have to use Pureology, which I love but the price blows. Herbal Essences makes a great one I used before I got my weave did, yo. What I do love about Pureology is that while some other volumizing products rough up the cuticle to add volume and that can result in frizz-Pureology is still uber moisturizing and pumps up the cuticle with all natural, vegan ingredients.
#3 Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray. I know, right? I put this on my wet hair and kind of scrunch it in gently. Gently, because I want BIG but not FRO, you dig?
#4 Frederic Fekkai All Day Hair Plump Ok…I love this. I originally got a sample from Sephora and was hooked. The price tag kind of sucks-but mix it with the Surf Spray on wet hair and VA-VA-VOOM! Again, it’s super conditioning so your big hair will be soft! I use this OR the fantabulous Moroccanoil that I’ve blogged about here.
#5 Ok…products in. Now it’s time to blowdry. I use a big round brush and work in the OPPOSITE direction my hair lies, kind of stretching my hair against my head as I go. In addition to the opposite direction thing, I turn my head upside down and go to town until it’s still damp, and then smooth with a paddle brush. GOAL-to look like you got electrocuted at this point.
#5 Ok…products in. Now it’s time to blowdry. I use a big round brush and work in the OPPOSITE direction my hair lies, kind of stretching my hair against my head as I go. In addition to the opposite direction thing, I turn my head upside down and go to town until it’s still damp, and then smooth with a paddle brush. GOAL-to look like you got electrocuted at this point.
#6 and #7 I will curl my hair with my flat iron as seen here when I want smooth on top but pretty princess curls at the bottom, however when I want BIG HAIR, I use velcro rollers and bobby pins. (I use pins because I have so much hair that the rollers tend to fall.) OR I make my own curls and pin minus the rollers. I spray each section of hair HEAVILY before I pin it. I’m used to sleeping on them which really works the best. If you can’t, finish blow drying on low and spray like crazy.
#8,9,10…John Freida Frizz-Ease Moisture Barrier Firm Hold Hairspray . Because I still LOVE it. Big hair requires lots of hairspray. So find one that you love. I love the price on this and it is NEVER crunchy, ew hate that, right?
So…wake up/stop blow drying and let each curl out. This is the IMPORTANT PART. Turn your head upside down and gently comb through at the roots with your fingers. Do NOT brush. Shake it, tousle it, but if you brush it=frizz it. And then….a little shine serum of your choice to detangle…spray again, and toss around all day.
Whewww…I hope that was helpful!!
What’s the coolest accessory to add to your big badass hair? The Mandizzle Ropey. The WINNER of a Ropey of their very own is D at Dooder City!! Have to say-I’m pretty stoked-she’s been one of my blog friends from the beginning of TIME. Or my blog whatever. YAY!! I’ll be in touch D! This giveaway was a HIT, thank you so much for playing along…and remember you can get your own Mandizzle creation here! Stay tuned, I have more fun stuff up my sleeve for you!!
Happy Weekend dolls! XOXO, Liz (P.S. Date tonight. I’m NERVOUS.)
(All images via vi.sualize.us)
(All images via vi.sualize.us)
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you know i love this post, right??
i love huge hair, after all, the higher the hair, the closer to god!! haha, so american!
Well that sure does answer the "how'd you get your hair so big?" question. That is a ton of work but it looks fantastic.
Me. I'm more of the sexy just got out of bed look. My friends call me sex hair. Funny when it's just us but when parents and strangers are around it can get a bit…weird.
I love ya mucho you big hair girly!!
Muah!
I am learning so many good things from you chickie!
For moi, Wash & Go is pretty much my M.O. but –
Care to be my hair-guru…Pretty Please?
kisses sweetness
good job explaining hair. I wonder if I could convince myself to sleep with the rollers in. I think I would take them out in my sleep..hmm
Maybe I'll do a practice run before school starts.
Large and in charge! (Your hair, that is) Great tut and pics
Oh my, too bad I don't have the length for it. I have a short hair, which I keep that way for easy (and cheaper) maintenance. Haha.
Hey, let's do THRILLER! We'll totally rock it! You do my makeup! I don't think I need too much, though. I look like a zombie as is. Hahaha..
And DVF huh? It was because of her that I fell in love with wrap-dresses. She's just superb, her works are fabulous!
BIG hair the better right? I need to get me some of these velcro rollers you speak of. Shampoo & conditioner is a B**** to find. I use K-Pak…Love it ♥ Now shake…poof & spray!!!
L O V E I T !!!!!!!!!!!!
LOVE this post! I am going to print it out and use all of these tips/ products!!!
And congrats to your winner! Love ya girl! Have a great weekend
XOXO
damn i'm far too lazy to do these fab tips? can i just spritz with some bumble and bumble and leave to dry naturally or is that just not going to do it? just to let you know i've been showing you some blog lovage…feel free to drop by and pick up your awards if you so fancy
Finally this post!!you know i was waiting in anticipation right! love it
yayy i'm gonna try it one of these days. have a fun date and a great weekend my lovely
xxx
Terrific post! Thanks for the info. I'll have to see if I can source those voluminizing products you refer to (I have my doubts about the shampoo, but considering France created Sephora, they better have the rest). Oh, and read your comment on Kellie's blog… congrats on the SATC gig! I'm relying on you for behind-the-scene deets and gossip
Oh my photoshoot thing isn't really that interesting. It's stick thin models sitting in a cafe pretending to be besties. But I'll take that over an office job any day!
Have a fab weekend and an awesome date! I'm sure it will go well
aww i love big hair do haha
i like how Herbal Essences smells like, but it made my hair freeze. so maybe not for me.
aww i love big hair do haha
i like how Herbal Essences smells like, but it made my hair freeze. so maybe not for me.
I need to fwd this post to my sist, she luvs big-big hair…I think she doesn't need a pillow to sleep, her big hair is it! Happy friday doll, I smell weekend already…weeeh*
I LOVE your hair!
I miss my long, full hair sometimes! I cant believe you sleep in rollers. I would be so grumpy in the morning 
this post is great! i love big hair and can't wait until mine is long enough (haven't tried extensions yet but maybe someday).
Also, i LOVE my Moroccan Oil. it really is heaven scent!
Great post! Thank U!
Oh and congratulations to Miss Deana!
X♥X♥
Since my curly hair is usually BIG all on its own, I must say…dang you go through a lot to look so damn good! Seriously though. What time do you wake up?!? Haha.
Good luck on your date tonight!
Ooooh! Thanks for the tips! My baby fine hair does not understand the whole getting-big-staying-big concept, although the pureology definitely helps.
I'll have to pick up the fekaai. His smoothing cream is fab, too.
And how often do you spend 6 hours doing your hair?! *sigh* I love it, but I'm just not going for the 6 hour routine. I'll have to figure out a short cut.
P.S. Good luck with the date!
Great post! I have the velcro rollers (just have been too lazy to use them) so I'm going to try this out tonight before going out. Fabulous tips, as always, Liz! Happy Friday! Whatcha doin' tonight?
I caught with the last few posts. Seem like life is going well for you and you are feeling better. I hope you have a great weekend.
Thanks for reminding me about my velcro rollers, I busted them out today and I'm not going to lie my hair looks fan-freakin-tastic!!! Thanks love!
Great stuff! I love it! I'm not sure how it'll work on my super curly/frizzy hair but it's worth a shot!
i don't know what i love more…you or your BIG HAIR!!! of course you silly…but your hair is a close friggen second as i am obsessed with big lovelylocks!
um…seriously why does it seem like two a.m. is the best time for us to connect? haha…i am SO SLEEPY TODAY!!! thank goodness it is friday lady!
loving the post girl!
i'll have to improvise! ha!
thanks for sharing!! i don't think i can afford those spendy products
thanks for sharing your big hair secrets!!
good luck with your date tonight!! hope you have a WonderfuL time!!
Don't be nervous! With hair like yours what can go wrong?!?! Ha!
That is awesome, thanks for sharing – must grow my hair, must grow my hair….
And oh man, your arms must be crazy toned from all that!
Have a great date night, don't be nervous – I'm sure he is, so you can just take it easy
Happy weekend!
Oh my goodness this post made my day because my hair can never be big enough!! I love Bumble and Bumble surf spray but haven't been able to find it lately grr! Keep working that weave girly:0)
Thanks for the info! My thin straight hair is gonna look hawt, yo
Oh, since I can't afford Pureology, 'specially if I indulge in the Fekkai stuff, which Herbal Essences shamp/cond do you recommend instead?
Hey! just letting you know I used one of your pictures [not claiming it's me lol] to link back to your blog on how to get big hair
I hope that's ok…
I have hot rollers and curling irons, and my hair always looks off when I try to do this big haired look. I need help! Am gonna try to follow this step by step at home.
Fab post darling! I am definitely going to try using rollers for my hair. I don't know if I could sleep with them in but it might be worth a shot to see if I could get some pretty waves in addition to volume!
I love this post!!!! I'm gonna go out w the girls tonight so I'll have to try some of your tips. I have the rollers and bobby pins, I have Big Sexy Hair spray and volume stuff…I'll tyr and work with what I got. Holla!
have a awesome weekend chick!
Ok, I love your hair, you know I do, but that is a lot of work! How do you find the time to do all that!?!? I'd have to get up like 2 hours earlier just to do it. So I'm saving it for this weekend as a trial.
Wish me luck. We'll see how it goes! 
xoxo
i admire you for having the skill AND patience for hair that awesome! mine is just three steps, wash, brush, and blowdry. hahaha! booooring.
this would have been so helpful when i had a head full of hair!?!!!
Hope all is well E.Marie!!!
I love how you write, it's like you're talking straight to us! Gotta love it.
Thanks for the great advice (as always!) and great pictures!
i use velcro rollers sometimes but it takes AWHILE for me to roll up my entire head. i'm prolly not as skilled as you to get it everything done in an hour. but i agree that the results are worth it.
i love huge hair, but oh seems so much work cuz i got long hair… hmmm perhaps I just have to practice some more to get more efficient!
Awww shia is dirty?! that sucks to hear cuz hes hot… how come all hot guys never wanna settle/ are men whores?!
have a great weekend!
Love this post, darling! Have an amazing date tonight!
xoxox,
CC
Thankfully, I've been blessed with big hair – no product necessary thank you very much. When people ask me how I get my hair so big I say, "I wake up."
Throwing my arms up in the air and totally screaming! I can't even believe it! I am the luckiest girl in the world..to win and have a friend like you.
XOXOXOXOX
what are you up to this weekend?
D
thanks for the tips! this was a great post!
yo biggie hair girl!!! the bigger the better, no?
i have a lotta hair, but it isn't that big. but i now know what to do when i want some VAVOOM upstairs!!!
hope you have a fab weekend!!!!
and people are using PICTURES OF YOU?!?!? how weird is THAT?!?! fucking freaks.
Awesome of course! I have the surf spray and didn't know what to do with it. Happy friday lovely!
P.S totally agree with you on Kelly Clarkson! She needs to STFU or else when she gets older she's going to turn into Rosie ODonnel haha!
Wow, woman. How LONG does this all take??? I get out of the shower, towel dry, scrunch in some moose, and go…
But then, that's why YOU'RE the fabulous one, right?
Ok, i did get some big rollers and some heavy duty hair spray. i am totally going to rock Liz inspired hair for Saturday night. yes i will take pictures just for you!!
what would my life be with out you? ummm nothing!!
have fun. and you must call me with all the dirty little details. that is an order!! have fun!!!
It's almost 7pm here and even so, this post completely makes me want to go do my hair like, now!
Thanks for the tips!!
Loving the photo of the woman who is putting her hands on her face with the drawn face on her hands! Genius!
xo,
Jessica
p.s let me know if you'd be interested in exchanging links
Yet another wonderful post, I have to say I also love pureology and Bumble and Bumble, but like you, wish it wasn't so expensive. But…I do think it is worth the price to keep your hair in fab condition like yours! I really want to try the Surf spray, I think that would be perfect for my hair. Also need to get some rollers because usually I just curl my hair.
Hope your date night goes well! Don't be nervous, just be beautiful and gorgeous you! Oh, and you should make the hair big and beautiful like this post! Yay!
I NEED to get velcro rollers!! I keep hearing that's the way to go with ridiculously thin hair like mine.
firstly, i want to say that i love the borders around each post! =)
secondly!!! awesome post on big hair!
and thirdly… i miss you too!!! i'm great… wisdom tooth infected but all good. it's on the way to recovery. i'm on two different anti biotics which are working together to kill the bacteria woohoo
how r u lovely?
mwa
x
Ahh, thank you for these tips. I'll need them when I get my extensions, muahahahaha!
ps
Come enter the le giveaway on my blog
Hey Liz. Great post as usual. I hope you have a wonderful time at your date. Enjoy yourself. Cheers!
I had no idea what it took. I would love to try it… but would need every single one of those hair products first
great post!! I?ve recently discovered the surf spray and I can't live without now:)) there's something for you on my blog
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I wish I had my very own Liz to give me big hair… I am so lazy when it comes to styling my mop!
I've always wanted to have big hair, but as an asian my hair is straight and sleek… and heavy! I don't think any product will help! gah…
*loves*
this post woulda been so useful before i left for vegas. ah well. i can do big hair anytime of the week now thanks to you. i love that you use surf spray. it's the best! hope the date went well…xoxo.
I'm crazy about bb surf spray…and i'm crazy about you! …and I miss you horribly.
I love this post. I'm gonna try out some of your tips ASAP. Love BIG hair. I'll take all the height I can get.
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