8 Best Volumising Shampoos for Fine Hair to Increase Fullness
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These are the tried-and-tested shampoos that are guaranteed to banish grease and leave your hair looking fuller – without weighing it down.
Finding the holy grail of shampoo for fine hair can be an arduous task. A shampoo has to feature a formula that helps remove build-up from the hair, gently cleansing away dirt and grime from a sweaty commute, but doesn’t strip moisture or leave your precious strands feeling straw-like. Plus, it should help improve the overall volume and fullness, creating the appearance of softer, thicker hair – without any dreaded added weight. It’s a fine balance.
Luckily, there’s a solution: a hard-working shampoo that’s formulated to cater to fine hair types, so you can get all the volume and hydration without any heaviness or pesky greasiness. We know, it almost sounds too good to be true.
From the shampoo rich in hyaluronic acid to the bond-repair formula, we’ve rounded up eight of the best shampoos for fine hair that go beyond the brief – thoroughly cleansing, improving hair health and adding lasting volume.
The brainchild of celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin, Ouai is known for aesthetic packaging, high-performing products and a sensory fragrance experience. The Fine Hair Shampoo is infused with hydrolysed keratin and biotin to strengthen fine and thin hair without any added frizz. Hemp seed extract and chia seed oil help to hydrate, too.
If every shampoo seems to leave your fine strands greasy from day one, this is the formula for you. This shampoo gently cleanses while supporting the scalp’s microbiome, making it ideal for those prone to sensitivity. Once dry, you’re left with that enviable 90s tousled texture.
For fine hair that becomes oily or greasy quickly, this shampoo cleans and thickens limp strands, giving the appearance of fuller, more voluminous hair. It’s also safe for colour-treated hair and provides some much-needed bounce.
Gentle enough for daily use (if that’s how often you like to wash your hair), this shampoo has a gel-like consistency that helps cleanse, restore volume and uses an acid pH formula to prevent pigment loss and keep your colour vibrant for longer.
If you struggle with lifeless hair, listen in. This formula is enriched with hyaluronic acid and ceramides to improve the strength, texture and health of the hair, without weighing it down. Not only will strands look shinier after the first wash, but they’ll also feel plumper.
The Olaplex system works by repairing broken structural bonds in the hair shaft, increasing the strength of the hair, restoring movement and improving the overall health. Suitable for hair damaged by colour and heat, the No.4 Maintenance Shampoo won’t weigh down fine or thin hair.
A celebrity favourite, the Oribe Magnificent Volume shampoo works by plumping and fortifying the hair from within. Suitable for colour and keratin-treated hair, it’ll detangle, strengthen, cleanse and protect. Thanks to moringa and amber seed extracts, this will also help strengthen your strands from root to tip.