Straight hair can be easy to take care of, but it can also look limp. Fortunately, there are a few extra steps you can take to give it some boost. This section will show you how to blow dry straight hair; it will also give you some tips on how to give it a little volume. Here's what you'll need:  Hairdryer Nozzle attachment Round hairbrush Hair clip and hair tie Mousse for thickness (optional) Cream to smooth and soften dry, damaged hair (optional) Hair spray to add volume and set style (optional) Squeeze your hair with the towel. This will help soak up any excess moisture, and help your hair dry faster. Use mousse if you want to add volume to your hair. Use a smoothing hair cream to tame dryness and repair damage. If your hair dryer had a speed setting, use the high one. Dry your hair until it is about 80% dry, then turn off the hairdryer. Be sure to aim the nozzle downwards while blow drying your hair. The nozzle will help direct the air flow, and keep your hair a safe distance from the hairdryer's heat. Gather the upper layers of your hair, just like doing a half-up, half-down ponytail, and secure them with a hair clip. Point the nozzle downward, and run the round brush through your hair while you are blow drying it. You can pull it back into a low ponytail if you want to keep it straight. You can also twist it into a loose bun if you want it to have a slight wave to it. Run the brush through your hair while you are drying it, and point the nozzle downward. If you want to give your hair some extra volume, the point the nozzle upward when you start at the roots. Then, move the brush up and out in a c-shape motion. You can brush it back and let it part naturally. You can also set your own part using the handle of a rattail comb. If you want to have flipped ends, run the round brush through the underside of your hair, and stop when you get to the ends. Blow dry your hair using a medium heat setting first, then dry it using a cold setting to set the style. Here are some tips on how to style your hair:  To give the ends of your hair a slight curl, run the round hairbrush through the underside of your hair. Twirl it until the ends of your hair are wrapped around it. Blow dry the ends with a medium setting first, and then a cold setting. The cold air will help set the curl. To make the ends of your hair straight, brush them downwards while blow drying them. Be sure to aim the nozzle downward as well. If your hair tends to get a lot of static or flyways, tame it with some styling cream or mist.

Summary: Gather your supplies. Start by towel-drying your hair. Apply some mousse or styling cream. Put on the nozzle attachment and start blow drying your hair on a medium heat setting. Clip the outer layers of your hair out of the way. Blow dry the bottom layers of your hair. Pull the bottom layer of your hair out of the way once it is dry. Remove the hair clip and blow dry the top layer of your hair. Take out the low ponytail or bun and part your hair. Style your hair, if necessary.


Instead of rubbing your hair to dry it after you take a shower, wrap it in in towel for several minutes to dry. This can prevent you from getting split ends. It won't take much longer for the cotton to absorb all the moisture than it would take for you to use a blow dryer. Take the time to remove all the tangles from your hair before going to sleep at night. The process will prevent natural oils from collecting to much near your scalp. By combing your hair, you will spread the oils more evenly over the hair.  Put long hair in a loose bun. Be sure to tuck the tips to prevent getting split ends. Use a hair tie to keep it in place over night. Silk pillowcases can also help give your hair a better night of rest. The smooth fabric will be gentler on your hair. Your hair craves fatty acids. They can help moisturize a dry scalp by increasing the natural oils produced by your body.  Eat a healthy amount of salmon, avocados and olive oil in your diet to get plenty of healthy fats that will help keep your hair healthy. Avoid diets that will drastically reduce the amount of healthy fats you consume as it will have negative affects on your hair health. Use lower temperatures when styling your hair, and give your hair a break from heat styling from time to time. Consider using a heat styling cream. If you use a heat source, such as a curling iron, when styling your hair, consider getting a heat styling cream. Just apply the cream while the hair is damp, before you begin to style it. It will help to reduce the damage that heat can cause to your hair. Avoid styling products, shampoos and conditioners that have a lot of harsh chemicals. Many products use chemicals to create a fragrance or color, or very strong cleaning agents that can irritate your scalp and strip your hair of healthy natural oils. Look for products that are packed with natural ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, and aloe vera. Getting a trim every 6-8 weeks can help revitalize your hair by taking off the damaged tips. If you find you need to repair damaged hair more often, you can try dusting your hair at home in between salon appointments. Dusting your hair is the process of trimming off the split ends of your hair while retaining as much of the length as possible. Take a small segment of hair and split it into two strands. Twist the strands and snip any frayed pieces of hair off the tips. Although it can be tedious, dusting your hair regularly can help eliminate split ends and won't require losing more than a 1/4 inch of hair length.

Summary: Wrap your hair after showers. Brush your hair before bed. Eat lots of healthy fats. Protect your hair from high temperatures. Use natural products. Trim your hair to eliminate split ends.


Climbing stairs is a great way to work your entire lower body, including your glutes. Plus, it increases your heart rate, so it's a good cardio exercise. Use a stair climber machine or walk up and down flights of stairs. Keep moving for the entire duration of your workout. For instance, if your goal is to do 30 minutes of cardio each day, then you'd climb the stairs continuously for 30 minutes. Walking and jogging both work your rear on their own, but you'll see more noticeable results if you're working on an incline. When you're walking on an elevation, your glutes are more engaged. Raise the incline on your machine as high as you can while still maintaining proper form. Don't raise the platform so high that you have to hold on. It's best to pump your arms as you walk or jog to increase the workout. When you walk up a hill, you're going up an elevated surface. This works your glutes, which can help improve the look of your butt. Bring your cardio workout outdoors to an area with natural hills or man-made inclines. Then, do a brisk walk or jog to raise your heart rate while also working your glutes.  Wear a weighted vest to increase the intensity of your workout. Walk or jog for 20-30 minutes. Many sports include movements that naturally enhance your rear. Additionally, sports are a great way to meet your cardio goals. Pick a butt-boosting sport that you enjoy playing to get results while having fun. Here are some great options:  Running Cycling Swimming Gymnastics Skiing Volleyball Soccer Field Hockey Cheerleading Your body needs regular exercise to maintain good health. Do at least 30 minutes of cardio activity 5 days per week to meet your weekly exercise goals. You can do all of your exercise in a single time block, or you can break it up into 10-15 minute segments spread throughout your day.  Examples of moderate cardio activity include a brisk walk, low impact aerobics, and swimming. For instance, you might take a brisk 15-minute walk during your lunch break and again after dinner.
Summary: Climb stairs to build your butt while increasing your heart rate. Set your treadmill on an incline. Take a brisk walk or jog around a hilly area. Play a recreational sport that builds your leg and buttocks muscles. Do at least 150 minutes of moderate cardio activity weekly for general health.