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13 Shampoos That Breathe New Life Into Fine Hair

A fuller head of hair is just a lather, rinse and repeat away. Here are our readers' favorite volumizing shampoos for fine hair
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Best Shampoo for Fine Hair No. 5: Head & Shoulders Extra Volume Shampoo, $5.99
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.1*
Why it's great: "I have been using this for more than six years now ... It leaves hair feeling clean and voluminous," writes one long-time fan of this dandruff-controlling shampoo. Another writes, "My husband has thinning hair, and this keeps it from looking oily by the end of the day. I use it occasionally and love the way it perks up my 'do."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Head & Shoulders Extra Volume Shampoo here.

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Best Shampoo for Fine Hair No. 4: Philip B. Peppermint and Avocado Volumizing & Clarifying Shampoo, $32
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.1*
Why it's great: Could a shampoo deliver "all the feels?" According to reviewers, maybe: "This will make your scalp tingle and feel totally awesome," writes one reader. "It doesn't weigh your hair down, nor does it leave any static. I have fine, limp hair, and this made me feel like my hair had a lot more body." Other readers agree, adding, "Although the price is a bit steep, it is well worth it."

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Best Shampoo for Fine Hair No. 3: Finesse Volumizing Shampoo, $4.29
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.1*
Why it's great: One TotalBeauty.com reviewer reports that when she uses this shampoo, "people comment on [her] healthy, thick and shiny hair." Other users say it gives hair volume without build-up. "It's the best bargain ever, and I love it," another reader gushes.

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Finesse Volumizing Shampoo here.

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Best Shampoo for Fine Hair No. 2: Nexxus Diametress Luscious Volumizing Shampoo, $13.99
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.3*
Why it's great: Need a (hair) lift? This is your shampoo, according to readers. "I cannot believe how much body [my hair] had [after] using this," says one reviewer. "This makes your hair feel so thick and healthy," writes another. Other readers agree, adding, "This stuff gives you great body and lift at the roots."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Nexxus Diametress Luscious Volumizing Shampoo here.

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Best Shampoo for Fine Hair No. 1: Kiehl's Rice & Wheat Volumizing Shampoo, $18

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.5*

Why it's great: "This is one of the better volumizing shampoos out there," says one user. "Most that I have tried don't do much to lift my thin hair while keeping it light and bouncy." She notes that the "fresh, light"-scented shampoo helps add "bounce and softness" to her hair, also adding that it doesn't leave any residue and helps soothe her sensitive scalp.

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Kiehl's Rice & Wheat Volumizing Shampoo here.

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Show me a girl who says she doesn't want the full-bodied hair of a Victoria's Secret model, and I'll show you a liar. This is where volumizing shampoo comes in. There's something about a voluminous blowout that really boosts your confidence (and your formerly flat strands). Readers say these 14 volumizing shampoos for fine hair add weightless volume and thickness instantly. Try these and you'll be one step closer to the Gisele Büdchen hair of your dreams.
BY MARISSA DESANTIS, ROSIE NARASAKI | JUL 30, 2018 | SHARES
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