8 Tips to Add Volume to Fine Hair
While most of us wish for a thick head of hair, for many of us it’s simply not in the cards. So here are eight tips on how to add volume to hair that’s fine or thin!
01
Use the Right Shampoo and Conditioner
If you have fine hair, the first step in amping up the volume is finding the best products for your type of hair. While super-hydrating products are great for coarser strands, they can weigh down fine hair. Instead, look for a volumizing shampoo and conditioner like Garnier Grow Strong Thickening.
The top products for thin hair are specially formulated to help make your strands look visibly fuller. When conditioning fine hair, only apply it the mid-lengths and tips to prevent weighdown.
If you have fine hair, the first step in amping up the volume is finding the best products for your type of hair. While super-hydrating products are great for coarser strands, they can weigh down fine hair. Instead, look for a volumizing shampoo and conditioner like Garnier Grow Strong Thickening.
The top products for thin hair are specially formulated to help make your strands look visibly fuller. When conditioning fine hair, only apply it the mid-lengths and tips to prevent weighdown.
02
Reach for the Mousse
Mousse is excellent for fine hair. A non-sticky formula, like Garnier Fructis Sky-Hi Volume Mousse, lifts hair at the root, building body and prepping it perfectly for blow-drying or air-drying.
Mousse is excellent for fine hair. A non-sticky formula, like Garnier Fructis Sky-Hi Volume Mousse, lifts hair at the root, building body and prepping it perfectly for blow-drying or air-drying.
03
Tease Your Roots
Boost volume by gently backcombing small sections at the roots. Use a fine-tooth comb and gentle downward strokes. Don't overdo it to prevent breakage.
Boost volume by gently backcombing small sections at the roots. Use a fine-tooth comb and gentle downward strokes. Don't overdo it to prevent breakage.
04
Blow Dry Your Hair Upside Down
Amp up volume with a quick blow-dry. Apply Sleek & Shine 10-in-1 Leave-in Spray for heat protection. Drying upside down creates lift; tousle with your fingers until almost dry. Finish by brushing gently for a smooth, voluminous look.
Amp up volume with a quick blow-dry. Apply Sleek & Shine 10-in-1 Leave-in Spray for heat protection. Drying upside down creates lift; tousle with your fingers until almost dry. Finish by brushing gently for a smooth, voluminous look.
05
Don’t Over Do it
Anyone who knows how to volumize hair understands that less is more, so keep hair care products to a minimum. This is also important for maintaining clean hair. Fine hair should be washed at least every other day because the buildup of natural oils, dirt and products makes it look flat and dull. The same word of caution applies for brushing too much. For more pro tips on fine hair, read our article on How to Take Care of and Style Fine Hair.
Anyone who knows how to volumize hair understands that less is more, so keep hair care products to a minimum. This is also important for maintaining clean hair. Fine hair should be washed at least every other day because the buildup of natural oils, dirt and products makes it look flat and dull. The same word of caution applies for brushing too much. For more pro tips on fine hair, read our article on How to Take Care of and Style Fine Hair.
06
Use Dry Shampoo between Wash Days
Fine hair can quickly look oily, especially when you're busy. Dry shampoo is a quick fix, refreshing and adding volume between washes.
Fine hair can quickly look oily, especially when you're busy. Dry shampoo is a quick fix, refreshing and adding volume between washes.
07
Try a Trim
For fine hair, shorter, layered cuts often create more volume than longer styles. Explore creative short hairstyles designed for thin hair to maximize fullness.
For fine hair, shorter, layered cuts often create more volume than longer styles. Explore creative short hairstyles designed for thin hair to maximize fullness.
08
Switch Up Your Hair Part
Everyone’s hair falls into its own natural part somewhere between the middle and the side. A quick method for adding volume to thin hair is to create a new part that lifts up the roots. This technique is easiest to achieve by combing hair over when it’s damp, blow-drying it in place and/or keeping hair in place with a bobby pin or barrette.
Everyone’s hair falls into its own natural part somewhere between the middle and the side. A quick method for adding volume to thin hair is to create a new part that lifts up the roots. This technique is easiest to achieve by combing hair over when it’s damp, blow-drying it in place and/or keeping hair in place with a bobby pin or barrette.
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