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If you’re the type of guy who’s plagued with jealously every time you spot a full-maned male taming his locks in the bathroom mirror, we’re sorry; you can’t have his hair. But you can help your hair look thicker and fuller than it ever has before. Whether you’ve been dealing with limp locks since birth or you’re just starting to loose precious strands, celeb coiffeur Johnny Hernandez knows how to help. The talented stylist has done camouflage work for some pretty well-known dudes and is now bringing his five tips for fuller looking hair to guys everywhere:

1. Keep it tight. Go for a shorter cut so that hair springs out instead of separating (like it does with longer locks) and skip the hard side part. Allowing your tuft up top to be slightly longer than the sides gives the illusion of a fuller crown.

2. Wash with a volumizing shampoo. Grease causes hair to flatten down, so keep yours clean and use a thickening shampoo (like Redken for Men Full Impact Bodifying and Thickening Shampoo) to plump up hair shafts.

3. Lift the roots. Prep damp locks with a lightweight volumizing spray or mousse (like Kevin Murphy’s Anti-Gravity Spray) that’ll cling to hair to for more texture and height.

4. Add some air. You’ve probably seen your girlfriend blow dry her hair upside down for volume—you can get the same effect by staying upright, just use a comb or brush to lift hair up and away from its natural direction as you blow. (Here’s a masculine looking dryer from Conair —order it online and avoid the beauty aisle).

5. Avoid greasy products. Steer clear of slick gels or pomades and set the style with a matte paste or putty. If hair falls flat throughout the day, spritzing in dry shampoo (try TRESemme FreshStart Dry Shampoo) and raking your fingers through will instantly lift it back up.

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