I can't do this like the hairdresser does but here goes. First I comb or brush my hair the way I want it but its still wet at this stage. then I blow dry it, drying only the outer layer, then I put my head down almost between my legs and I brush it from the back to the front and blow dry in front under my hair. Then I straiten up and blow dry every which way under,on top, this gives it volume, when my hair is dry, I brush it the way I want to wear it. This works for me, My hair is not that long. It is just below my ears. I hope I was clear enough, Maria.