How to Add Volume to Fine Hair

Fine hair isn't the same as thin hair. Fine hair refers to the diameter of each strand, meaning it can often feel flat, soft and prone to losing volume quickly. The good news is that with the right salon quality products and styling techniques, you can create fuller, bouncier hair without weighing it down.

 

Why does fine hair fall flat?

Fine hair has less natural structure than medium or coarse hair, so it can easily become weighed down by heavy conditioners, oils and styling products.

Common causes of flat hair include:

• Heavy haircare products
• Product build-up
• Oily roots
• Over-conditioning
• Blow drying without lift at the roots

The secret isn't using more products, it's using the right lightweight ones.

 

Step 1: Choose a volumising shampoo

Start with a shampoo designed specifically for fine hair. Lightweight formulas remove excess oil and build-up while helping hair feel clean, airy and full of movement.

Avoid overly rich shampoos if your roots tend to become greasy quickly.

 

Step 2: Condition strategically

Fine hair still needs conditioner, it just needs less of it.

Apply conditioner only through the mid-lengths and ends, keeping it away from the roots to avoid weighing hair down.

 

Step 3: Use a lightweight volumising styler

Mousse, root lift sprays and lightweight blow-dry lotions can all help create body without making hair feel sticky.

Apply styling products to towel-dried hair, concentrating on the roots for maximum lift.

 

Step 4: Blow dry for lift

How you dry your hair makes a huge difference

Your volume routine:

• Dry your roots first.
• Lift sections away from the scalp with a round brush.
• Direct airflow upwards at the roots before smoothing the lengths.
• Finish with a cool shot to lock in volume.

 

The right routine

Fine hair doesn't need heavier products, it needs lightweight care and clever styling. With the right routine, you can enjoy fuller-looking hair with natural movement and long-lasting volume.

Shop our Fine Hair collection to discover volumising shampoos, conditioners and styling products.