Best Products For Fine Hair
The 15 Best Products For Fine Hair That Will Add Major Volume
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Having fine hair can sometimes be quite a struggle, which is why stocking up on the best products is essential. No matter what your hair density, this texture can require some serious patience and help.
When it comes to shampoos and conditioners for fine hair, skip the formulas with too hydrating of ingredients, which can weigh it down. Speaking of conditioners, you'll want to skip the silicones (they can create buildup, which weighs down your hair) and apply the formula just to your ends to ensure the driest parts get moisture without sacrificing volume elsewhere. You should also invest in some body-boosting styling products that lift hair from the root and a mousse that can build volume and lock the style in place.
Ahead, you'll find the best products for fine hair that will give you the volume and body you crave.
Best Shampoo For Fine Hair
The Bumble and Bumble Thickening Volume Shampoo ($26) creates fullness in your hair by moisturising your dry ends without weighing down your roots. It's also safe to use on colour-treated hair so you can extend your time between salon visits and is cruelty-free.
Living Proof Full Shampoo
The Living Proof Full Shampoo ($27) thoroughly cleanses your hair to keep any buildup from weighing it down, transforming all hair types into fuller, thicker versions.
John Frieda Luxurious Volume Touchably Full Shampoo
The drugstore has plenty of amazing options for fine hair, including the John Frieda Luxurious Volume Touchably Full Shampoo ($9). It cleanses your hair without stripping it of moisture to create maximum body when you blow-dry.
Amika 3D Volume and Thickening Shampoo
The Amika 3D Volume and Thickening Shampoo ($20) increases the thickness and volume of your hair, thanks to the included Redensyl. The patented blend of ingredients stimulates the the hair follicles and increases hair growth.
Herbal Essences Bio:Renew White Grapefruit & Mosa Mint Naked Volume Shampoo
You need to try the affordable Herbal Essences Bio:Renew White Grapefruit and Mosa Mint Naked Volume Shampoo ($6). Not only does it smell like a tropical, ice-cold fruity drink, but it also contains a blend of aloe, sea kelp, and antioxidants that help to rid the hair of buildup that may be contributing to your limp hair.
Best Conditioners For Fine Hair
The Verb Volume Conditioner ($16) will soften without the inclusion of heavy oils, which means the hair at your roots won't just lie limp on your head.
Ouai Volume Conditioner
Jen Atkin created the Ouai Volume Conditioner ($26) to help those with flat hair achieve new heights. It keeps your hair moisturised, fills it with body, and smells like an Italian garden thanks to the blend of bergamot, lemon, rose de mai, violet, and white musk.
Alterna Caviar Anti-Ageing Multiplying Volume Conditioner
The Alterna Caviar Anti-Ageing Multiplying Volume Conditioner ($34) will leave your hair silky soft and build up its strength and thickness thanks to the omega-3s in the formula.
Pantene Pro-V Sheer Volume Conditioner
Pantene is a drugstore favourite because it rarely lets you down. The Sheer Volume Conditioner ($5) gives you the deep hydration you've come to expect from the brand, while being completely weightless.
Ouidad PlayCurl Curl Amplifying Conditioner
Curls need hydration to stay frizz-free, and the Ouidad PlayCurl Curl Amplifying Conditioner ($20) will also ensure they stay bouncy. It's not overly heavy, so it won't make your hair droopy.
Best Styling Products For Fine Hair
Add texture to your lengths with the Bumble and Bumble Thickening Dryspun Volume Texture Spray ($31). The polymers in the spray boost the thickness of your hair, making it the perfect finishing touch for all of your styles that need some extra "oomph."
IGK Call Time Styling Primer
Before you blow-dry, use the IGK Call Time Styling Primer ($19, originally $27) to protect your breakage-prone hair from heat. It contains both coconut water and coconut oil to smooth your style and keep moisture within.
Kérastase Densifique Bodifying Mousse
Work a pump of the Kérastase Densifique Bodifying Mousse ($37) before you blow-dry to instantly thicken up your hair. The mousse will help you on your Ariana Grande-level ponytail journey.
Rossano Ferretti Parma Grandioso 02 Volumising Spray
The leave-in Rossano Ferretti Parma Grandioso 02 Volumising Spray ($42) is both hydrating and heat-protecting. It gives natural-looking volume for anyone who needs a little help perking up their hair.
Got2b Fat-tastic Instant Collagen Infusion Mousse
For an extreme change, try the Got2b Fat-tastic Instant Collagen Infusion Mousse ($6), which loads up your hair with extra thickness. Those with curly hair will notice lifted roots and defined ringlets.
