Yahoo Lifestyle The 15 Best Thickening Shampoos That Add Instant Fullness and Volume
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The 15 Best Thickening Shampoos That Add Instant Fullness and Volume
If you’ve ever lusted for fuller hair, you’re not alone. Stylists and experts are inundated with questions about how to get thicker hair, especially with the increase in hair loss since the pandemic (22 percent of women reported hair loss after having COVID). While hair growth can be a lengthy process, it really starts in the shower with the best hair products.
“Thickening shampoos give instant gratification by making the hair appear feel thicker and fuller,” says Bumble and Bumble stylist Blake Novick. “To give instantaneous results, these formulas use ingredients that swell the hair shaft for a short-term, voluminous look.”
Bringing limp, flat hair back to life is all in the ingredients of the shampoos. “Keratin, which is the protein in hair, is something fine hair lacks and desperately needs to look fuller,” says hairstylist and Nexxus ambassador Clariss Rubenstein. “It also prevents breakage which is much more common in fine and thin hair.” Similarly, treating the hair with biotin will help with shine and fullness–plus, it contributes to hair growth. And just like you use collagen to help with elasticity of the skin, the ingredient works the same in haircare to help with the strengthen and minimize breakage.
While one shampoo won’t give you fuller hair in the long run, these 15 thickening shampoos will give the illusion of thick, voluptuous hair right away.
Brands - Hearst Owned - 2/17
1) BB. Thickening Volume Shampoo
Bumble and bumble
sephora.com
$28.00
Oil tends to weigh down hair, so Novick suggests staying away from shampoos with oil listed high on the ingredient list in order to to achieve volume and thickness. Bumble and Bumble's Thickening Volume Shampoo is lightweight enough to use daily but adds mega shine and hydration courtesy of vitamin B.
Customer Review:
"My must have. I save this shampoo and conditioner for special occasions because it does amazing things for my hair. It always feels so incredibly clean and has tons of volume. And I actually enjoy the scent." – SilkyFluffsephora.com - 3/17
2) Volumea Volumizing Shampoo
Rene Furterer
renefurtererusa.com
$32.00
For clean and bouncy hair, try this volumizing shampoo, which features carob extract to cleanse, detangle, and thicken hair.
Customer Review:
"I use this one regularly. Does add volume. Hair stays nice for longer period." – Norma
renefurtererusa.com - 4/17
3) Unbreakable Care for Fine & Thin Hair Thickening Shampoo
Nexxus
target.com
$15.99
Biotin, keratin, and collagen go to work in this lightweight formula to reduce hair fall by up to 97 percent.
Customer Review:
"After using the shampoo by Nexxus hair care, I found that it didn't leave my hair feeling dried out which is important to me seeing as I have fine hair. I also, really enjoyed the smell of the product as well." -Snaponqueen
target.com - 5/17
4) Dallas Biotin Thickening Shampoo
R+Co
randco.com
$34.00
A combination of biotin, vitamin B5, saw palmetto berry extract, and loquat fruit extract add body and a light sheen to hair. Not only does the fullness last all day, but the warm scent, featuring cardamom, lavender, and tangerine, perfumes the hair for hours.
Customer Review:
"It works wonderfully on my curly-wavy, medium- fine hair. My hair feels soft to the touch and looks full and very happy. Thank you for creating this gem!" – Katayoon Z.
randco.com - 6/17
5) Destined for Density Caffeine and Biotin Peptide Density Shampoo for Fine and Thinning Hair 8 fl. oz
Briogeo
dermstore.com
$32.00
Caffeine does wonders for boosting circulation in the scalp and at the root to encourage thicker, fuller hair. Briogeo's Destined for Density Shampoo doubles down on voluptuous hair by mixing caffeine with biotin and peptides to get three times more volume, according to users.
dermstore.com - 7/17
6) Thick & Full + Biotin & Collagen Shampoo
OGX
ulta.com
$10.69
To really plump fine strands, this OGX shampoo infuses hair with biotin, collagen, and vitamin B7. Plus, you can't beat the price.
ulta.com - 8/17
7) Bain Densité Shampoo
Kérastase
kerastase-usa.com
$20.00
Just like hyaluronic acid plumps the skin, the powerhouse ingredient works overtime to add density and thickness to hair in this Kérastase shampoo. Plus, ceramides help to retain moisture and add shine.
Customer Review:
"Love this shampoo! A little goes a long way when mixed with a little water. Does a great job thickening my fine, thin hair. Can’t live without!" – Kathleenhelen
kerastase-usa.com - 9/17
8) Embody Daily Volumizing Shampoo
JVN
sephora.com
$21.00
Even flat hair can be dehydrated. JVN's Embody Daily Volumizing Shampoo contains squalane and hemi-squalane to moisturize hair from the inside-out, while aloe leaf juice soothes the scalp.
Customer Review:
"This product is gorgeous! Really nice if you have fine hair and/or hair loss because it removes dirt and residue without stripping and gives beautiful body. Definitely gives beautiful shine and manageability and has a lovely scent." – Prairiee
sephora.com - 10/17
9) Full Shampoo
Virtue
virtuelabs.com
$40.00
Virtue's proprietary Alpha Keratin 60ku is a key ingredient in a majority of its products, but it's especially beneficial in this volumizing shampoo to rebuild the natural proteins of the hair for added body.
Customer Review:
"I can't believe the change in my hair when i use this shampoo! i have very fine, thin, straight hair, and this shampoo makes my hair look and feel so much thicker! it really does seem to "fluff up" the strands of hair so that my hair looks more filled in, without thin-looking spots." Kathleenvirtuelabs.com - 11/17
10) 3D Volume and Thickening Shampoo
amika
sephora.com
$26.00
For volume straight out of the shower, try Amika's 3D Volume and Thickening Shampoo, which plumps strands with vegetable and rice proteins (the latter protein helps with shine too).
Customer Review:
"Love this shampoo. Makes my hair shine. Do not use with the matching conditioner though. Have to use with a moisturizing one." – Tinyauthor
sephora.com - 12/17
11) Pure Volume Shampoo
Pureology
pureology.com
$11.00
This shampoo utilizes multi-weight wheat protein to add volume without weighing down hair, plus eucalyptus leaf extract to help with hair growth (and to add a sensorial experience in the shower).
Customer Review:
"I have a sensitivity to shampoos but Pureology never causes problems. The shampoo and conditioner are very rich and a little goes a long way. My hair is noticeably more manageable and the natural soft curls have been restored."
pureology.com - 13/17
12) Fine Hair Shampoo
Ouai
net-a-porter.com
$30.00
Come for the volume, stay for the addicting scent of this Ouai shampoo. Not only does this formula plump up limp hair with keratin and biotin (two of Rubenstein's favorite ingredients for fine strands), but it boasts the brand's iconic Mercer Street scent, a blend of Italian lemon, Turkish rose, and white musk.
net-a-porter.com - 14/17
13) Extra Volume Shampoo
Moroccanoil
sephora.com
$24.00
While volume starts at the root, it's important to nourish strands from top to bottom. This Moroccanoil shampoo has a trifecta of argan oil, glycerin, and a coconut oil derivative to moisturize, plump, and smooth hair for a sleek, yet thick result.
Customer Review:
"Ok I was hesitant to buy this seeing the mixed reviews. This shampoo has surprised me! It cleans my scalp very well and gives my hair good volume. My hair usually starts to feel a bit itchy and greasy the second day but with this one, none of that!! I love it!!!" – GracieYuan
sephora.com - 15/17
14) Shampoo
Nutrafol
nutrafol.com
$44.00
Nutrafol is a gold-standard for hair growth solutions and for good reason: The derm-beloved products, like this shampoo, focus on scalp health and balancing the scalp microbiome for voluminous, stronger, and more hydrated hair.
nutrafol.com - 16/17
15) Full Shampoo
Living Proof
sephora.com
$12.00
If you notice a lack of bounce throughout your whole head, this Living Proof shampoo is an add-to-cart. It contains a proprietary amino cleansing complex that removes buildup and peptides to plump hair fibers.
Customer Review:
"Love this shampoo and confirm duo! I don’t have first hair but wanted to try a volume formula. I like that this shampoo doesn’t weigh my hair down its very lightweight. my hair feels clean but not stripped" – Emboschisephora.com - 17/17
16) All Products
Better Not Younger
Wake Up Call Volumizing Shampoo
$29.00
Not only does this shampoo add fullness from root to tip courtesy of bamboo and hops, but sage and caffeine energize and nourish the scalp for thicker-looking hair
Customer Review:
"Nice lather with small amount of product - 3 small pumps. Along with conditioner my hair is significantly fuller, softer, less frizz." – Barbara M.Wake Up Call Volumizing Shampoo
