Step 3: Give It a Hand

After removing the pins, he broke up the curls by gently finger-combing. Because gravity took care of the longer pieces and ends of the hair, he used his hands to style waves in place around the face.

Step 4: Seal the Deal

To lock out humidity and lock in style, Hooker misted the entire head with a Farouk's Biosilk finishing spray. A light-hold formula that still allows for movement, it contains silk particles for a soft, natural-looking shine.

Of course, the techniques that work magic on Natalie Glebova's thick, straight hair might spell doom for the fine-locked blonde in the neighboring chair. Here, broken down by hair type and texture, is a sampling of some of the ingenious tricks we noticed backstage.

Fine Hair

Look at the upside. To make small hair bigger, blow-dry halfway, then flip the head over and finish the job while misting hair closest to the scalp with volumizing spray to lock in some root lift.

Be a tease: A little backcombing around the crown and nape of the neck adds fullness and body.