No. 1: Paul Mitchell Thicken Up, $18.39, 14 Volumizers for Sexy Hair

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14 Volumizers for Sexy Hair

Need a solution for your always-limp hair? Try one (or more!) of these top volumizing products for the seriously sexy hair

October 29, 2012 | 28 COMMENTS

No. 1: Paul Mitchell Thicken Up, $18.39

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.7*
Why: Unlike other volumizing products that leave hair "stiff," "dull," or "flaky," this Paul Mitchell product delivers "completely controllable volume that doesn't fall flat by the end of the day." Readers agree this is an "awesome product that not only adds va-va-volume but also leaves just the right amount of shine." Another reviewer says with the body she gets from this product, she "feels like a rock star that's ready to strut the catwalk."

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products mentioned

Aussie Aussome Volume Hair Spray (Non-Aerosol)

8.5

Pantene Pro-V Fine Hair Solutions Volume Shampoo

8.5

Redken Thickening Lotion 06 Body Builder

8.9

Pureology Pure Volume Shampoo

8.9

Sexy Hair Root Pump Plus Humidity Resistant...

9.1

Redken Guts 10 Volume Spray Foam

9.1

NeXXus Diametress Luscious Volumizing Shampoo

9.3

John Frieda Luxurious Volume Extra Hold Hairspray

9.3

Aussie Aussome Volume 2 in 1 Shampoo

9.1

Pureology Pure Volume Condition

9.2

Pantene Pro-V Fine Hair Solutions Weightless Body...

9.3

TIGI Catwalk Root Boost

9.4

Kenra Volme Spray 25

9.3

Paul Mitchell Thicken Up

9.7

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by LittleBunny Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 10:26AM Report as inappropriate

Nice info

by EricaF123 Friday, December 28, 2012 at 11:34AM Report as inappropriate

I was pleased to see several less expensive drugstore products on this \"Best\" list. I usually style my hair with hot rollers, and the Aussie products are great for that. I spray each section with Aussie spray, then roll it. This creates body and holds my curls for three or more days!

by BengalsGal Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 04:14AM Report as inappropriate

Some of these definitely seem worth a try.

by skinpro Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 07:33PM Report as inappropriate

try Biolage by Matrix firm hold gel...works wonderful!!!

by Colleenie Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 06:53PM Report as inappropriate

awesome

by Nicole2814 Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at 09:35PM Report as inappropriate

As a thin-haired gal, I love hearing about volumizing products! I'm especially interested in trying some of the hairsprays featured here. Thanks for the ideas.

by HeathRene Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at 03:35PM Report as inappropriate

want to try a bunch of these!

by Chris213 Monday, October 29, 2012 at 06:45PM Report as inappropriate

Definitely need to share this one with my mom!

by schien Sunday, September 30, 2012 at 11:19PM Report as inappropriate

I am not sure if you have Syoss products in the US but they are wonderful!

by selma Monday, July 9, 2012 at 12:16PM Report as inappropriate

As with all shampoos the trick is to rinse very well. Use Shielo's Volume Shampoo because it does lift for volume. Your hair should squeak. It does seem to dry out your hair but that is what removes oils that creates flatness. If you have dry hair to begin with, this might not be for you unless you use conditioner(which defeats the purpose of fullness). For me with fine oily hair it is a dream. It is also easy to style while blow-drying.

by melissa_locks Thursday, July 5, 2012 at 06:35PM Report as inappropriate

Using a diffuser on a hair dryer is also good for volume, and also using a thin curling iron for those tight springy curls that give a great volumizing effect on thin hair. Personally, I use Pro naturals moroccan argan oil on my hair a few times a week and it's been great. My hair is stronger and it's falling out a lot less than before, it's only been a few weeks. I swear by this argan oil, more people should try it!

by laura_wolfhart Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 06:57PM Report as inappropriate