Why it's great: This "must-have secret weapon against flat hair" isn't just for gals with superfine hair. Our readers with short, coarse, curly, frizzy and heavy hair rave about this multitasking product. While it "adds significant lift" to tired strands, it's also amazing at "taming frizz," "boosting softness and shine" and "enhancing natural curls."
Why it's great: Women who are loyal to this Pureology volumizing product call it "the world's best conditioner." One TotalBeauty.com reader writes, "This conditioner has spoiled me with its intoxicating smell and amazing formula." Reviewers say this "light" conditioner imparts just "the right amount of moisture ... for beautiful volume." To "put the fluff back into your mane," users recommend first washing with Pureology Pure Volume Shampoo, $28, which also made our list of best hair-thickening products.
Why it's great: Unlike other volumizing products that leave hair "stiff," "dull" or "flaky," this Paul Mitchell product delivers "completely controllable volume that doesn't fall flat by the end of the day." Readers agree that this is an awesome product that not only adds "va-va-volume," but also leaves just the right amount of "glossy, healthy shine."
Why it's great: Our readers with "baby-fine hair" swear by this thickening, volumizing hairspray. Not only does it "have the best hold without that heavy feeling," it also "leaves you with a manageable, flawless style" that can "last through the toughest humidity."
Best Volumizing Product No. 1: Joico JoiWhip, $17.99
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.8*
Why it's great: Users give this volumizing mousse top ratings because it "holds hair in place" but also "gives volume," all while "kill[ing] frizz and creat[ing] shine." One reviewer trusted this product to build top-notch volume on her wedding day, and reports that the effect lasted "all day and even into [her] honeymoon."
Raise your hand if you've ever experienced sad, lifeless hair. Now, raise your other hand if you've ever tried to fight said limp hair with volumizers that promise full, sexy hair, only to end up with a sticky, goopy mess. OK, you can put your hands down now.
There are loads of volumizing hair products out there that claim to be the path to big, gorgeous, sexy hair. So, you go out and buy these supposed miracle products, only to realize most of 'em do zero to resuscitate your lifeless hair. The whole process is exhausting.
Luckily, we've done the homework for you and tested hundreds of volumizers and hair thickeners on our own lifeless hair. So instead of buying a zillion products until you find the one that works, just reference this handy cheat sheet.
From shampoo to mousse and every hair thickener in between, here are the 14 best volumizing products for sexy, thick hair.
