What to Look for in Hair Volume Products

Choosing the right volumizing products can help you achieve fuller, more lifted hair with lasting results.

1. Hair Type Compatibility

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Select products formulated for your specific hair type—whether fine, thick, straight, or curly—to ensure optimal volume without weighing hair down or causing buildup.

2. Ingredients

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Look for lightweight, nourishing ingredients like proteins, polymers, and botanical extracts that add lift and texture without leaving residue or making hair feel stiff.

3. Product Format

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Volumizers come in many forms, such as mousses, sprays, powders, and shampoos. Consider your styling routine and preferences when choosing a format that fits seamlessly into your regimen.

4. Heat Protection

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If you regularly use blow dryers or hot tools to create volume, choose products that offer thermal protection to prevent damage while boosting body and fullness.

  1. 1
    Exagger Eyes Volume Mascara

    Charlotte Tilbury

    1,021 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    A volumizing, long-wear mascara, with a smudge-proof formula that gives lashes nine times the volume and a double curl effect from root to tip.
  2. 2
    Maximista Thickening Spray
    592 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    Thermal-protective, body-building thickening spray that delivers exaggerated volume and thickness.
  3. 3
    Fulvic Acid Volumizing Dry Shampoo
    576 REVIEWS
    A best-selling, category-leading dry shampoo derived from plant ingredients. Unscented and perfect for those in-between days.
  4. 4
    Flourish Mask for Thinning Hair
    180 REVIEWS
    This thickening, strengthening, volume-boosting treatment gives thinning hair the hydration it needs without weighing it down.
  5. 5
    Pure Volume Shampoo

    Maria Nila

    107 REVIEWS
    Boost fine strands for soft, fuller hair. Adds moisture and long-lasting volume.
  6. 6
    Gel

    Bumble and Bumble

    Gel

    $35
    37 REVIEWS
    Alcohol-free sculpting gel that molds and firms hair for a flexible, shiny finish that never cracks or flakes, even when brushed.
  7. 7
    Ultra Dry Texture Spray
    11 REVIEWS
    Touchable texture, shine and volume.
  8. 8
    High Impact Extreme Volume Mascara
    604 REVIEWS
    Over-the-top brush wraps your lashes in instant, jaw-dropping drama.
  9. 9
    SinglePass Curl 0.5in Professional Curling Iron
    228 REVIEWS
    The SinglePass Curl ½” enhances natural curls or adds tight, bouncy curls to wavy or straight hair in one pass.
  10. 10
    High Volume Tubular Mascara

    Trish McEvoy

    54 REVIEWS
    Featuring Trish’s iconic tubular formula, this smudge-resistant, volume-building mascara dramatically lengthens and lifts lashes for a natural volume look that is easy on the eyes.

What to Look for in Hair Volume Products

Choosing the right volumizing products can help you achieve fuller, more lifted hair with lasting results.

1. Hair Type Compatibility

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Select products formulated for your specific hair type—whether fine, thick, straight, or curly—to ensure optimal volume without weighing hair down or causing buildup.

2. Ingredients

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Look for lightweight, nourishing ingredients like proteins, polymers, and botanical extracts that add lift and texture without leaving residue or making hair feel stiff.

3. Product Format

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Volumizers come in many forms, such as mousses, sprays, powders, and shampoos. Consider your styling routine and preferences when choosing a format that fits seamlessly into your regimen.

4. Heat Protection

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If you regularly use blow dryers or hot tools to create volume, choose products that offer thermal protection to prevent damage while boosting body and fullness.