How to Add Volume to Curly Hair with Extensions | Bebonia Guide
Whether you're struggling with fine, flat hair or just want to pump up the volume, we're breaking down tips and tricks to maximize your curly hair volume with the help of Bebonia Curly Hair extensions.
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Step 2: Prep your natural hair
Wash and condition with a lightweight, volumising formula. Avoid heavy butters near the root — they weigh curls down before you start.
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Step 3: Section strategically
Work in horizontal rows from nape to crown. Tease each section slightly before clipping wefts — this backcombing creates a base for the extension to grip and lift from.
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Step 4: Place wefts close to the root
The higher the placement, the more volume sits at the crown. Avoid pressing the weft flat — let it sit with a small arch so curls have room to fall forward.
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Step 5: Layer
Use thin wefts at the top and fuller ones lower down. This prevents a heavy look at the crown and gives a more natural pyramid of volume.
How to Apply Bebonia Curly Extensions for Maximum Volume
- Prep with a volumising wash Use a lightweight, sulphate-free shampoo and conditioner. Avoid heavy butters at the root — they weigh curls down from the start.
- Backcomb each section Lightly tease at the root before each weft — this creates a base for the extension to grip and lifts the clip point off the scalp.
- Place wefts high and arched Higher placement = more crown volume. Let the weft sit with a slight arch rather than pressing flat — curls need space to fall forward.
- Separate once dry Use a pick or fingers only — from ends upward. Never brush dry curls. Separating curl clumps after drying is what creates that full, wide shape.
Styling curls for volume
The diffuser is your best friend. After blending your extensions with your natural hair, use a diffuser on medium heat and low airflow. Scrunch upward in sections — this coaxes the curl pattern to lift at the root rather than stretch out flat.
- Flip your head upside down while diffusing. Gravity works in your favour here — roots lift while curls set.
- Once dry, resist touching your curls. Hands break curl clumps and create frizz that flattens volume over time.
- Use a pick or wide-tooth comb only at the root — never through the curl — to lift without disturbing the pattern.
- Refresh next-day volume with a light mist of water and scrunch. Let air dry or use the diffuser briefly on cool setting.
- For extra lift, separate large curl clumps once fully dry by pulling apart gently from the ends upward.
Products that help
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Mousse
Applied to damp hair before diffusing — holds the curl shape and adds lift without crunch
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Lightweight curl cream
Defines without weighing down; use sparingly, mid-length to ends only
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Dry volume spray
Spritz at the roots on dry hair and scrunch in for an instant fullness boost
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Anti-humidity spray
Seals the style so curls don't soften and fall flat in moisture-heavy air
What to avoid
- Heavy oils on roots. Argan, coconut, and castor oil are great for the ends of extensions but pull roots flat instantly.
- Brushing dry curls. Brushing breaks the curl pattern into frizz and collapses volume — always use fingers or a pick.
- Sleeping without protection. Flattened overnight curls are hard to revive. Use a satin bonnet or pineapple your hair loosely at the crown.
- Overloading with product. With extensions, less is more — buildup weighs the hair down and makes curls limp within hours.
Curly Hair Extension Volume — FAQs
Why do my Bebonia curly extensions go flat?
Curly extensions go flat due to heavy products, improper drying, and flat weft placement. Applying oils or thick creams near the root weighs curls down, while air-drying without diffusing stretches the curl pattern. Pressing wefts flush against the scalp also prevents the natural lift curly hair needs.
How do you blend curly extensions with natural hair for more volume?
Blend curly extensions by backcombing the natural hair before each weft, then diffusing both together upside-down.This merges the curl patterns while building root lift. Use a pick to gently unite the two textures once fully dry.
Can you use a diffuser on Bebonia hair extensions?
Yes — a diffuser is the recommended drying method for Bebonia curly extensions.Use medium heat and low airflow. Avoid high heat, which can loosen the curl pattern over time and shorten the life of the extensions.
How many wefts do I need for full, voluminous curly hair?
Most people need 5–7 wefts for full, voluminous curly hair with extensions.Curly hair appears thicker than straight hair of the same weight, so fewer wefts can still deliver a dramatic result. Use thinner wefts at the crown and fuller ones lower down.