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16 Hair Thickening Products for Beautiful, Voluminous Hair

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When it comes to our hair, we spend some days totally loving and embracing our natural type and texture. But there are times when us straight-haired beauties dream of bouncy curls, and us curly-haired beauties covet pin-straight strands. Luckily, on those days there are oodles of styling products that promise to make our hair dreams come true. And if it’s a little more volume you’re looking for, you’ve come to the right place. For those who just want to give their hair a little extra va-va-voom, we rounded up some of the most-loved thickening creams, mousses, sprays, and more for all hair types. To get all of the volume and none of the frizz, here are 16 of our favorite hair thickening products. Keep reading to learn how to get thicker hair.

1. ORIBE HAIR CARE Dry Texturizing Spray

ORIBE HAIR CARE Dry Texturizing Spray

This stuff is magic in a bottle. It’s not a dry shampoo, but a texturizing formula that soaks up oils that can weigh your hair down to help give you tons of volume. "Spray where you want volume" is what the instructions say, and that's all you have to do for a full-hair look.

2. OUAI HAIR CARE Volume Spray

OUAI HAIR CARE Volume Spray

Want to build up body without the weight? This lightweight formula lifts and volumizes while adding healthy shine. It’s made with hibiscus extract to soften and smooth, and panthenol to condition and protect. Simply spritz and comb through damp hair before styling.

3. SEXY HAIR Root Pump Volumizing Spray Mousse

SEXY HAIR Root Pump Volumizing Spray Mousse
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All the benefits of a mousse in the convenience of a spray, this long-lasting product supports a plethora of hairstyles with its flexible, medium hold. Plus, it’s humidity-resistant (great for frizz-prone hair) and gives lift and fullness that lasts all day.

4. LIVING PROOF Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo

LIVING PROOF Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo

If there were such a thing as a holy trinity of dry shampoos, this bottle would be included. The paraben-free formula is safe for use on color-treated hair, and it helps absorb oils, sweat, and odor for your freshest, bounciest hair ever.

5. GARNIER FRUCTIS STYLE Mega Full Thickening Lotion

GARNIER FRUCTIS STYLE Mega Full Thickening Lotion
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We love a good drugstore find, and this one delivers fullness without breaking the bank. Spritz from mid-shaft to ends of detangled, damp hair. Bonus: It performs as well on air-dried hair as it does on blow-dried hair.

6. R+CO Dallas Thickening Spray

R+CO Dallas Thickening Spray
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Paraben- and sulfate-free, this hair thickening spray has aloe vera leaf extract to smooth and moisturize, plus an amino acid complex to help protect against damage from heat styling tools.

7. COLOR WOW Raise the Root Thicken and Lift Spray

COLOR WOW Raise the Root Thicken and Lift Spray
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The name says it all—this body-boosting spray gives your hair major lift and volume. Concentrate this product formulated with flexible, translucent polymers at your roots for long-lasting lift. Bonus: It also doesn't yellow or darken your color-treated hair.

8. AVEDA Invati Advanced™ Thickening Conditioner

AVEDA Invati Advanced™ Thickening Conditioner
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There's no wondering why Glamour presented a beauty award to this thickening conditioner. More than half of the people surveyed by Aveda claimed that the product reduced hair loss, thanks to active ingredients like naturally derived amino acids that help strengthen strands.

9. BUMBLE AND BUMBLE Thickening Volume Shampoo

BUMBLE AND BUMBLE Thickening Volume Shampoo
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This popular hair thickening shampoo is an OG fave for a reason. It helps add volume, bounce, and moisture without weighing down hair. Plus, it’s free from parabens and phthalates.

10. ALTERNA HAIRCARE Caviar Anti-Aging Miracle Multiplying Volume Mist

ALTERNA HAIRCARE Caviar Anti-Aging Miracle Multiplying Volume Mist

Formulated with keratin, panthenol and biotin, this lightweight mist is stimulating to the scalp and nourishing to the hair shaft.

11. KLORANE Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk

KLORANE Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk

Fine hair girls, rejoice! This award-winning dry shampoo has an ultra-fine mist for all the oil-absorbing power sans any powdery, white residue.

12. BRIOGEO HAIR CARE Blossom & Bloom™ Ginseng + Biotin Volumizing Shampoo

BRIOGEO HAIR CARE Blossom & Bloom™ Ginseng + Biotin Volumizing Shampoo
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There's a reason ginseng and biotin are holy grails when it comes to hair care. Along with ginger, these ingredients assist with follicle support to help strengthen strands for less fallout and breakage. And because it’s free of harsh sulfates, this shampoo doesn't strip your hair while it cleanses.

13. JOSIE MARAN 100% Pure Argan Oil

JOSIE MARAN 100% Pure Argan Oil

OK, hear us out. Although this isn't an instant fix, this iconic multitasking oil can help strengthen your hair follicles over time to help with fallout. Rich in vitamin E and fatty acids, it can also help with breakage and lock in moisture. Use it sparingly for best results—a little goes a long way.

14. VERB Sea Texture Cream

VERB Sea Texture Cream

This leave-in cream is like a trip to the beach minus the sand and sun. It provides just the right amount of texture and beachy hair feel.

15. VEGAMOUR GRO Hair Serum

VEGAMOUR GRO Hair Serum
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From stress to increased DHT, there are many reasons for hair loss. This brand set out to aid hair growth while debunking hair myths. Its plant-based serum, for example, reduces fall out, promotes hair regrowth, and has over 2,000 positive reviews.

16. AIIR PROFESSIONAL Texture AIIR

AIIR PROFESSIONAL Texture AIIR

For fuller hair, apply as a finishing spray to styled, dry hair. Kick it up a notch and blow-dry while spraying. You'll thank us later.

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Gerilyn Manago
Gerilyn Manago
Gerilyn is a freelance writer with more than nine years of editorial and social media experience in lifestyle and beauty. Her background includes Allure, Men’s Health, and PEOPLE. Currently, she oversees content for four Napa Valley wine brands.
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Article Last Updated July 24, 2023 12:00 AM