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Whether your hair refuses to hold a curl, your roots fall limp by midday or you just want that full-bodied, salon-blowout look—volume struggles are real. The good news? A few easy tweaks to your routine can add serious lift. From shampoo tricks to styling hacks, we’re breaking down exactly how to get volume in hair and keep it all day long.
How to get volume in hair: 10 tips + tricks to get voluminous hair
From shampoo tricks to styling hacks, we’re breaking down exactly how to get volume in hair and keep it all day long.
1. Start in the shower, the right shampoo is critical
Volume starts at the root and many shampoos can have chemicals that strip the hair which will cause it to fall flat. It's important to use a cleansing shampoo like Volume Shampoo that cleanses hair and adds volume without weighing it down.
2. Try not to directly condition the roots
Conditioning the roots can cause your hair to produce oil faster. If your strands NEED all the hydration they can get then use something like our Volume Conditioner that helps soften hair while remaining weightless.
Stylist tip: Reverse washing might be best for your hair type and can help improve volume! If you're unsure about the technique read more about our reverse hair washing experiment here.
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3. Switch up your blow-dry routine
Blow-drying your hair upside down is a surefire way of lifting your strands. This can give you some real volume at the roots (where it all begins). The best way to extend volume is to dry hair about 70% and then re-wet strands with a volume spray extender. Volume Spray works with copolymers to expand each hair strand so apply very liberally from roots to end. Finish your blow-dry and viola! See more on how to use it:
Stylist tip: For maximum results, combine Volume Spray with our Volume Dry Texture Spray throughout dry hair to add some extra texture
4. Use a round brush to style hair
During your at-home blowout, use a round brush to better achieve those iconic lifted roots Simple as that.
5. Tease at the root
You don't have to go all giant Texas "does she have a Bumpit under there?" hair, but slightly back teasing at the root does work. We recommend designating a new toothbrush as your teasing comb, works great to slightly tease the 1/2 inch of hair closest to the... you guessed it... root.
6. Flip + spritz, works every time
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Yes, we did say that, like "bend and snap" from Legally Blonde. The newly coined "flip and spritz" is when you finish styling your hair, flip your head over and spritz with a lightweight hairspray at the roots. Let the hairspray dry (about 15 to 20 seconds) before going upright and on with your day.
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Post styling to keep up the volume…
You’ve put in the work to get that big, bouncy voluminous hair—now let’s make sure it lasts. The secret? A few easy post-styling tricks to maintain lift, fight flatness and keep your hair looking fresh for longer. From the right haircut to dry shampoo hacks, here’s how to keep your voluminous hair going strong all day.
7. The right haircut can go a long way
Your haircut plays a huge role in how much natural volume your hair has. Let your stylist know that you are looking for a cut to help you maintain volume. Some advice:
- If your strands tend to fall flat, ask your stylist for layers or textured ends—these help create movement and make your hair look fuller.
- Shorter styles, like a long bob or shag cut, can also add instant lift.
- On the other hand, blunt cuts may make fine hair appear heavier.
8. Use a dry shampoo to add volume
There's a fine (hair) line between washing too much and loving dry shampoo too much. Make sure to try and use dry shampoo for at least the first day you notice your hair becoming a bit limp. Our original Dry Shampoo Powder works to absorb excess oil from your hair. To use, massage powder into your roots with fingertips to create light volume (aka. bring life back into your style).
If you're not a powdered dry shampoo person, we have some color-specific dry shampoo sprays that are the absolute bomb (if we do say so ourselves). Check out our dry shampoos to find the one for you.
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9. Switch up your part
This one may seem like basic knowledge, but it's also easy to forget so here it is. When your hair is starting to fall flat go for a deeper side part, or if you're feeling c-r-a-z-y, maybe even reverse your natural part to the other side. This should get you at least one more day of volume before having to wash/style again.
10. Treat yo self #healthyhair
Make sure that you're keeping your hair as healthy as can be, because healthy hair is happy hair and people with happy hair just don't kill their husbands (yes, another Legally Blonde reference).
Bonus to feel good + get volume: Give yourself weekly scalp massages. It's said to help stimulate hair growth and clears pores of follicle-blocking oil.
Double bonus: Get someone else to give you that scalp massage (and pat yourself on the back for your excellent negotiation skills). Must-have volumizing hair products for body and bounce
When it comes to how to add volume to hair, the right products make all the difference. You want lightweight formulas that lift, add fullness and keep hair bouncy. Not products with heavy oils, silicones, or ultra-hydrating ingredients that can make fine hair feel limp
That’s exactly why we updated our Volume Collection. With improved formulas, a fresh new look and a black currant + sweet floral scent, our Volume Collection delivers our biggest volume yet—clinically proven to increase volume by up to 3x after just one use*.
Here are some more details about the products used in the routine:
- Volume Shampoo: Gently cleanses while adding lightweight lift at the roots.
- Volume Conditioner: Softens, detangles and enhances fullness without weighing hair down.
- Volume Spray: a lightweight volumizing spray that amplifies hair for a full-bodied, all-over lift.
- Volume Dry Texture Spray: Instantly doubles hair volume and delivers fullness that lasts for up to 72 hours**.
*proven results in a third-party testing lab when using Volume Shampoo, Volume Conditioner and Volume Spray.
**proven results in a third-party testing lab
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