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10 Tips for Adding Volume to Thin Hair
Updated on September 22, 2026 | 3 min read
Jaclyn LaBadia, Davines Writer
For those of us with finer-than-fine strands, a thick head of hair is at the top of our wish list. The good news? You don't have to be born with tons of hair to rock a full, bouncy mane. If you've got limp, lackluster strands but crave the look of fuller hair, we have hair styling products and tips for fine hair to help you fake it in minutes.
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Key Takeaways
- Fine hair can look fuller with the right products, techniques, and styling habits.
- Simple switches like reversing your shampoo and conditioner order or flipping your part make an immediate difference for thin or fine hair.
- Protecting and caring for your hair and scalp over time leads to naturally healthier, fuller-looking strands.
1. Condition Before You Shampoo
Conditioning before you shampoo is great for adding nourishment to thin hair without weighing it down. It also promotes a longer-lasting blowout and primes the hair before cleansing, allowing shampoo to distribute more easily and evenly.
Condition first with the Replumping Conditioner, rinse thoroughly, and follow up with the Energizing Shampoo. Both are part of the Naturaltech line, a complete program that targets hair and scalp concerns while bridging sustainable beauty with cutting-edge technology.
2. Use Dry Shampoo
Dry shampoo doubles as a great texturizing spray, adding grip and volume to your hair. Spray This is an Invisible Dry Shampoo on your roots to absorb grease (which can make fine hair look even thinner) and uplift your look. And our dry shampoo isn't just for waking up second and third-day strands—it's also the quickest way to create a fuller appearance at your crown without any residue. Spray some directly on exposed parts and thin hairlines.
3. Use Volumizing Products
The products you reach for at the start of your routine set the tone for the rest of the day. Look for volumizing shampoos and conditioners specifically formulated for fine or limp hair, like the VOLU Shampoo and VOLU Hair Mist from the Essential Haircare line.
VOLU Shampoo’s lightweight formula cleanses and refreshes with a boost of body, while the VOLU Hair Mist adds a finishing touch of volume and softness to roots that lasts throughout the day. Check out our full range of VOLU products.
4. Tease Your Tresses
Back-combing (also known as teasing) is a classic way to boost volume at your crown. You can complete the look in three easy steps:
- Lift a section of hair just behind the very top of your head and lightly apply a texture spray to add grip and help the volume hold.
- With a teasing brush, push in three to five smooth, even strokes from the middle of the hair to the base. This creates a cushion.
- Take the section of hair just in front of the cushion and flip it back and over. This will hide the teased portion, leaving you with smooth height and instant fullness.
Teasing has been popular over the years for good reason, and nothing is stopping you from embracing its benefits. Your volumized hair will thank you!
5. Add Some Waves
Fine hair tends to lie flat against your head. For instant body and a tousled, beachy look, try styling your hair with This is a Sea Salt Spray. This product brings out your natural waves, doubling the density of fine hair. If you already have wavy hair, embrace and enhance your natural bends with products from the LOVE CURL line.
6. Use a Heat Protectant
Heat styling tools can be a fine-haired girl's best friend for volume, but only with proper heat protection. Repeated heat styling without protection leads to breakage and thinning over time, which works against everything you're trying to achieve. Before reaching for your blow dryer or curling iron, apply a heat protectant spray or serum to shield your strands. This quick and easy step keeps your hair strong, healthy, and better able to hold volume long-term.
7. Blow Dry Your Hair Upside Down
This one is simple, but wildly effective. Flip your head upside down before you start blow-drying and work the dryer through your roots in that position. Gravity does the heavy lifting, carrying your roots away from your scalp and creating natural volume that’s otherwise hard to achieve. Once your hair is about 80% dry, flip back upright and finish with a round brush to smooth and set the shape.
Remember not to blow-dry without defense. Our Voluminous Blowout Set prepares your hair with hydration and heat protection so you can focus on style.
8. Switch Your Part
Changing your parting styles is one of the easiest ways to get the look of thicker hair—and an instant update on your look. After years of parting to the same side, your hair essentially becomes trained to lie limp. Flipping your part creates volume and fullness because you're taking the hair out of its natural fall. Try switching things up, and you'll be amazed at the instant lift!
9. Brighten Your Hue
When your hair color looks dull, your hair appears thinner. Adding dimension to your shade gives the illusion of depth and fullness. The Alchemic System is a color-enhancing line of shampoos and conditioners that brightens blonde, brunette, and red strands in just one application, no salon visit required.
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10. Care for Your Scalp
Healthy hair starts at the root, and a neglected scalp can lead to buildup, weakened follicles, and hair that looks and feels thinner over time. Incorporate a product formulated for scalp health into your routine to boost circulation and keep hair follicles clear. The Naturaltech Energizing line is specifically formulated to target hair thinning and loss, transforming your hair and scalp to support stronger, thicker-looking strands. Even a few minutes of scalp massage with a clarifying shampoo can make a meaningful difference in how your hair grows in and how much volume it holds.
The Key Is in the Routine
Add these tips to your daily hair routine and give your limp strands the volume they've been yearning for. The results build over time, so the sooner you start, the better your hair will look.
For more insider tips on caring for thin or fine hair, check out our Step-by-Step Guide to Volume.
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