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 a super ally for fine hair. Look for one that’s not sticky, like Garnier Fructis Root Amp Root Lifting Spray Mousse that lifts the hair at the root. These light airy foams build body and are the perfect prep for a blow-out or air-dry.
Mousse is a super ally for fine hair. Look for one that’s not sticky, like Garnier Fructis Root Amp Root Lifting Spray Mousse that lifts the hair at the root. These light airy foams build body and are the perfect prep for a blow-out or air-dry.
03
Tease Your Roots
Gently teasing at the base is an easy way to turn up the volume in fine hair. Hold up small sections and comb towards the scalp a few times. The fluffy look it creates makes your mane seem bigger.
Gently teasing at the base is an easy way to turn up the volume in fine hair. Hold up small sections and comb towards the scalp a few times. The fluffy look it creates makes your mane seem bigger.
04
Blow Dry Your Hair Upside Down
Blow-drying is a fast way to give hair extra volume. Be sure to begin with a heat protector like Sleek & Shine 10-in-1 Leave-in Spray. Turn your head upside down and tussle hair with your fingers as you blow it about 90% dry on low heat, and then stand back up and carefully brush. Now that’s how to get volume in your hair!
Blow-drying is a fast way to give hair extra volume. Be sure to begin with a heat protector like Sleek & Shine 10-in-1 Leave-in Spray. Turn your head upside down and tussle hair with your fingers as you blow it about 90% dry on low heat, and then stand back up and carefully brush. Now that’s how to get volume in your hair!
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
If you’re low on time or jetting around, thin and fine hair will be harder to keep clean. Our dry shampoos are refreshing and super-handy options for the in-between days – plus they work wonders in seconds!
If you’re low on time or jetting around, thin and fine hair will be harder to keep clean. Our dry shampoos are refreshing and super-handy options for the in-between days – plus they work wonders in seconds!
07
Try a Trim
When you have fine hair, longer lengths aren’t always as flattering as some short and shaggy cuts. See how to give hair volume in a few snips with creative hairstyles for thin hair. For longer dos, try dabbing on a little Volume Mousse at the mid-lengths or use a curling iron to alternately angle hair away from and toward the face.
When you have fine hair, longer lengths aren’t always as flattering as some short and shaggy cuts. See how to give hair volume in a few snips with creative hairstyles for thin hair. For longer dos, try dabbing on a little Volume Mousse at the mid-lengths or use a curling iron to alternately angle hair away from and toward the face.
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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