What to Look for in Long Hair Volume Products

Choosing the right volumizing products can help long hair look fuller, bouncier, and more vibrant.

1. Lightweight Formulas

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Long hair can easily get weighed down, so opt for volumizers that are lightweight and won’t leave residue or buildup. Mousses, sprays, and foams designed specifically for fine or long hair are great options.

2. Root-Lifting Capabilities

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Look for products that target the roots to create lift and body where you need it most. Root-lifting sprays and powders can help boost volume at the scalp without making lengths heavy.

3. Nourishing Ingredients

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Since long hair is prone to dryness and breakage, seek out volumizing products that also contain hydrating or strengthening ingredients like panthenol, keratin, or natural oils to keep hair healthy.

4. Heat Protection

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Many volumizing styles involve blow drying or heat styling. Choose products with built-in heat protection to prevent damage while achieving maximum volume.

  1. 1
    Volumizing Hair Heat Protective Weightless Blowout Mist
    290 REVIEWS
    It is a reparative blow-dry mist for lasting body and bounce.
  2. 2
    Thickening Plumping Mask

    Bumble and Bumble

    468 REVIEWS
    Infused with Emblica Technology, this strand-plumping, in-shower hair mask gives instant, all-day volume in two mintues flat.
  3. 3
    Maximista Thickening Spray
    586 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    Thermal-protective, body-building thickening spray that delivers exaggerated volume and thickness.
  4. 4
    Thickening Spray

    Bumble and Bumble

    591 REVIEWS
    The secret weapon to big blow-outs.
  5. 5
    Cold Processed Hair Cleanse Shampoo
    385 REVIEWS
    A plant-derived hair cleanser that gently removes residue and balances the natural moisture of the scalp without irritation.
  6. 6
    Thickening Volume Shampoo

    Bumble and Bumble

    279 REVIEWS
    Volumizing shampoo for easy body-building.
  7. 7
    Brownish Hair Powder

    Bumble and Bumble

    139 REVIEWS
    Dry shampoo with a bit o’ tint, for dark hair.
  8. 8
    Destined for Density MegaStrength+ Caffeine and Biotin Peptide Density Serum
    70 REVIEWS
    Increase hair density with this concentrated leave-on daily serum. 
  9. 9
    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.
  10. 10
    Revitalizing Fortifying Serum for the Scalp
    37 REVIEWS
    Soothes the scalp and energizes the hair for a more beautiful look.

What to Look for in Long Hair Volume Products

Choosing the right volumizing products can help long hair look fuller, bouncier, and more vibrant.

1. Lightweight Formulas

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Long hair can easily get weighed down, so opt for volumizers that are lightweight and won’t leave residue or buildup. Mousses, sprays, and foams designed specifically for fine or long hair are great options.

2. Root-Lifting Capabilities

Citrus catapult arrow

Look for products that target the roots to create lift and body where you need it most. Root-lifting sprays and powders can help boost volume at the scalp without making lengths heavy.

3. Nourishing Ingredients

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Since long hair is prone to dryness and breakage, seek out volumizing products that also contain hydrating or strengthening ingredients like panthenol, keratin, or natural oils to keep hair healthy.

4. Heat Protection

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Many volumizing styles involve blow drying or heat styling. Choose products with built-in heat protection to prevent damage while achieving maximum volume.