The nostalgic echoes of the 90s have returned with a modern twist in the fashion and beauty industries, and one of the most explosive revivals is the iconic Texas Hair. This voluminous style made a spectacular appearance on Beyoncé during her Super Bowl performance, igniting a trend that embraces the bountiful and buoyant hairstyles reminiscent of the 70s to the 90s. Known for its dramatic height and density, Texas Hair epitomizes the mantra that "more is more" when it comes to fabulous locks.
What is Texas Hair?
Texas Hair, characterized by its sheer volume and towering curls, is a tribute to the larger-than-life hairstyles sported by celebrities like Dolly Parton and the fashionable cast of the 1980s television show, Dallas. The look is all about audacity and glamour, creating a halo of hair that frames the face and extends outward with impressive fullness. It’s a style that catches the eye and encapsulates the boldness of its wearers.
The Return of 90s Glam
In 2024, as the fashion world dives deep into the revival of 90s aesthetics, Texas Hair has found its perfect moment to shine once again. This resurgence is not just about replicating past trends; it's about bringing them back with an energy that matches the current era's love for bold self-expression and individuality. Beyoncé's choice to showcase this look at a high-visibility event underscores its potential to dominate beauty trends throughout the year.
Getting the Look: Extensions and Wigs
While achieving the quintessential Texas Hair may seem daunting, it's quite accessible with the right tools-namely, hair extensions and wigs. Natural hair might not always have the necessary length or volume, but that shouldn't limit your style ambitions. Clip-in hair extensions are an excellent choice for adding thickness and volume to your existing hair. For a complete transformation, consider our lace wigs that provide impeccable coverage and allow for extensive styling without compromising the health of your natural hair.
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Detailed Styling Tips for Texas Hair
To master the Texas Hair look, start with a strong foundation by applying a volumizing product at the roots. Blow-drying your hair upside down can help lift the roots and add an extra boost of volume. Using a large round brush as you dry will help smooth the hair while maintaining its loft. For those dramatic curls, rely on hot rollers or a large barrel curling iron to curl the hair in sections, ensuring each wave is pronounced and lush. Seal the style with a flexible, yet firm-hold hairspray to keep your voluminous curls bouncy and in place all day long.
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Perfect Locks Products to Elevate Your Style
To truly embody the spirit of Texas Hair, your choice of extensions and wigs needs to reflect the highest quality. At Perfect Locks, our clip-in hair extensions offer the versatility and density required to achieve this look effortlessly. For those seeking a more comprehensive solution, our luxury wigs provide unparalleled volume and length, available in a variety of textures to seamlessly blend with your natural hair or offer a completely new aesthetic.
Embracing the Boldness of Texas Hair
As Texas Hair makes its triumphant return in 2024, it’s more than just a style; it’s a celebration of confidence and exuberance. This year, let your hair do the talking
How to Get Big Texas Hair at Home
The Beyoncé Texas hair moment resonated because it looked genuinely achievable - massive volume, but not stiff or overdone. Here's how to recreate it.
"Big Texas hair is essentially the art of making volume look effortless. The secret is building structure in layers underneath while keeping the surface smooth and natural. Extensions are the foundation that makes the whole look possible - you simply can't get that level of volume from fine or medium natural hair alone."
- Priyanka Swamy, Founder of Perfect Locks
What You Need for Big Texas Hair
Volume-building clip-in extensions: This is non-negotiable for the Texas hair look. Clip-in extensions placed strategically throughout the mid-lengths add the body and mass needed to build genuine volume. Without them, you're working against physics - fine hair simply can't achieve this level of fullness regardless of how much product you use.
A teasing comb or brush: Backcombing is the structural technique behind big hair. A rat-tail comb for sectioning and a teasing comb for backcombing are both essential.
Firm-hold hairspray: The volume needs to hold. A firm-hold spray applied throughout the building process and again at the finish locks in the structure.
A round brush and blow dryer: The foundation of the style is a voluminous blowout. A large round brush combined with a blow dryer creates the initial lift that backcombing then amplifies.
Step-by-Step: Building Big Texas Hair
Start with a voluminous blowout
Apply a volumizing mousse or spray to damp hair before blow drying. Use a large round brush, directing airflow upward and away from the scalp as you dry each section. Flip your head upside down for the final minute of drying to maximize root lift. Your hair should be completely dry with significant natural volume before you reach for any other tool.
Install clip-in extensions at the mid-lengths
Section your hair horizontally and clip in your extensions layer by layer from the nape upward. For Texas hair volume, use a fuller set and focus the wider wefts at the back and sides of the head. The extensions add the mass that gives the style its dramatic silhouette.
Backcomb in sections
Take sections throughout the hair - starting at the roots and working toward the crown - and backcomb each one firmly. Spray each section lightly with firm-hold spray before backcombing for longer-lasting hold. Work from underneath sections so the backcombed structure is hidden beneath the smooth surface layer.
Smooth the surface
Using a paddle brush or your hands, gently smooth the top layer of hair over the backcombed structure beneath. The goal is a polished, smooth surface that conceals the teasing while the volume remains. Don't press down - skim the brush lightly over the surface only.
Set and finish
Apply firm-hold hairspray from about 12 inches away in a sweeping motion over the entire style. Curl or wave sections for additional texture if desired. Finish with a light shine spray on the surface only - not the roots, where it would weigh down the volume you've built.
Making Big Texas Hair Last All Day
The biggest challenge with volume-heavy styles is longevity. A few things that help:
Use hairspray throughout the building process, not just at the end. Spray each backcombed section before moving on. Sleep with hair in a loose bun and wrapped in a silk scarf if you're doing this the night before an event. Avoid touching your hair - the oils from your hands flatten volume faster than anything else. Carry a travel-size firm-hold spray for afternoon touch-ups.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is big Texas hair?
Big Texas hair refers to the voluminous, full, high-energy hairstyle associated with Texas culture - characterized by dramatic volume at the crown and throughout, often achieved through backcombing, volumizing products, and extensions. Beyoncé's Super Bowl performance brought this style back into mainstream attention with a modern, polished take on the classic look.
How do you get Beyoncé's big hair look?
Start with a voluminous blowout on freshly washed hair. Add clip-in extensions for mass and density. Backcomb sections throughout for structure, spraying each section with firm-hold hairspray. Smooth the surface layer over the backcombed structure. Set with a final spray of firm-hold hairspray. The combination of extensions for volume and backcombing for structure is what creates the Beyoncé Texas hair silhouette.
Do you need extensions for Texas hair?
For the full dramatic effect, yes. Hair extensions - particularly clip-ins - provide the mass and density needed to create the voluminous silhouette of true Texas hair. Without extensions, most natural hair types lack the thickness to achieve and maintain this level of volume. Clip-ins are ideal because they provide immediate dramatic volume and can be removed after the event.
Is backcombing bad for hair extensions?
Light backcombing on extension hair is fine when done correctly - use a proper teasing comb, backcomb gently, and smooth thoroughly before removing extensions. Aggressive backcombing or leaving the teased structure to tangle can cause matting in extension hair. Always detangle extension hair gently after wearing a backcombed style before washing.
Author and Founder of Perfect Locks LLC
Priyanka Swamy, the visionary founder of Perfect Locks LLC, is a passionate advocate for empowering women and promoting cultural diversity. With an unwavering commitment to ethical sourcing and quality craftsmanship, she redefined the hair extension market and created a supportive community that celebrates individuality.
Priyanka's dedication to sustainability and social responsibility continues to inspire positive change within the industry. Her journey with Perfect Locks remains an inspiration, unlocking the true potential and confidence of countless individuals worldwide.
