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From contoured Nineties supermodel layers to sky-high ponytails, these are just some of the hair trends we’re seeing right now that show body (and bounce) is officially back. After years of sleek looks dominating, #hairvolume has been viewed millions of times on TikTok. But creating volume in most styles needs a little help, especially for those whose locks are on the fine, thin or flat side. Enter: the best hair volumising products.
Designed to be used as part of your styling routine, today’s volumising products are far removed from the crunchy, sticky hair mousses of the past. Now, next-generation foams come in lighter formulations, blowing up strands with soft-to-the-touch hold.
You’re spoilt for choice, too, with volumising creams, mists and sprays being just some of the other products that can amplify your look.
Don’t forget about getting the foundations right, either – sticking to a targeted volumising shampoo will make sure you get a gentle cleanse, while a lightweight conditioner is vital when it comes to keeping your strands smooth without weighing them down.
It’s also important to look for the right formulation for your hair’s specific needs. Often used interchangeably, there’s a difference between fine and thin hair. Fine hair refers to the diameter of your strands or the thickness, while thin or thinning hair refers to the density or lack of hair growing.
How we tested the best volumising hair products
Our tester, an experienced beauty editor, lives by one hair philosophy: the bigger the hair, the better. She may have lots of hair, but the strands are fine, so she loves to put the latest volumising hair products to the test.
To make it into this winning line-up, each product was tested for a minimum of seven days, and not only helped create a more full-bodied effect but one that lasted, too.
The best volumising hair products for 2024 are:
- Best volumising hair product overall – JVN embody volumizing foam: £25, Spacenk.com
- Best budget volumising hair product – Schwarzkopf full hair 5 hair spray: £3.80, Superdrug.com
- Best for dry and damaged strands – Olaplex volumizing blow dry mist: £22.40, Amazon.co.uk
- Best for root lift – MoroccanOil root boost: £18.75, Amazon.co.uk
