It was hair wash day, so I revisited the “brush up & shake” technique to see if it could finally give me that extra volume I’m always chasing as a fine-haired girly. I learned this method from Bounce Curl (I think? lol), and the idea is simple: you brush each section up as high as you can, then give it a shake at the ends to encourage separation and lift. I worked in sections (and honestly, my sections weren’t perfect on purpose—less perfect can actually help with volume), then went in with gel and scrunched in all directions. After I diffused, my hair was in a light cast and already looked pretty bouncy, but I always wait until I scrunch it out to judge properly. I used the Tréluxe serum to break the cast, and the finished result was definitely more voluminous than usual—especially through the mid-lengths and ends—while still looking natural with nice definition. My roots were still a bit stubborn (they get super soft and my hair is very fine), and I didn’t want to overload my scalp with product because I’ve been dealing with some itchiness/dandruff lately. Overall: the brush up & shake was worth revisiting if you want extra body without totally changing your routine.