Big Hair

• The saying of the '80s concerning hair was, "the bigger the better." You can add volume to your hair to make it bigger, thicker and fuller, even if it is thin and lifeless, by using a few styling techniques. Shampoo and condition hair as usual, or use a volumizing shampoo and conditioner to help pump up hair. Towel dry hair and then toss it upside down and blow dry to add volume. When hair is dry, style it by tossing hair upside down again and misting with hairspray. Flip hair back upright and then spray with hairspray again to hold your lift.
  
  

Curly Hair

• Curly hair was also very popular in the '80s. Moreover, curly hair is the foundation of Gothic hairstyles, which are based on Victorian styles that are sensual and artistic. Victorian styles are primarily crafted with curly hair. Therefore, '80s-style Gothic hair was big and curly. Spiral perms are best for achieving this look. Wear the curls long and flowing or gathered atop your head in an elegant up do with a few wispy, romantic curls framing your face and neck. Make curls even bigger by backcombing and teasing them to make them stand higher above your head. Tease your hair by lifting up a section of hair and brushing the underside of it gently, administering the brushstrokes towards the scalp. Do this for the hair you would like to tease, lay the hair gently back on the head, scrunch the hair for additional volume, and then spray it with hairspray.