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11 Hair Hacks to Make Thin Hair Look Thicker

Updated on September 8, 2025 | 4 min read

Jaclyn LaBadia, Davines Writer

A big head of voluminous, thick hair is the beauty dream. But depending on your hair's natural texture, adding volume can be a struggle. If you have thin hair, the key to pumping up the volume and boosting fullness is to create the illusion of thicker hair. With the right tips, hacks and hairstyles every hair type can look more voluminous than it is. If you have thin or thinning hair and want big volume pay attention. We’re breaking down the best advice for making hair look thicker ahead.

Key Takeaways

Having thin hair usually means it’s more difficult for it to look voluminous.
There are hairstyles and cuts you can get to make your thin hair look fuller and thicker, so it doesn’t weigh down your hair.
Certain products, like dry shampoo, can help add the illusion of thickness to your hair.
You can take supplements and eat certain foods to help thicken your hair over time."

Use the right shampoo

Big hair starts in the shower with a volumizing shampoo. Wash your hair every other day with our VOLU Shampoo for lasting body and volume.

Swap in a clarifying shampoo

If you have thinner hair, a build of product residue can weigh your strands down even more. Clarifying shampoos are deep cleansers that aim to remove residue and buildup. If you use styling products, a monthly detox treatment with a clarifying shampoowill help restore your hair’s volume and shine.

Avoid the wrong conditioner and apply only to the ends

Avoid conditioners with deep conditioning benefits — these will make your thin hair feel flatter. Use a lightweight conditioner and only apply it to the ends of your hair; steer clear of your roots or it’ll weigh down the entire strand. Our DEDE Conditioner is designed to soften strands without weighing them down.

Use hair rollers to add volume

You can use hair rollers in place of a blowout for creating big volume on thin hair. They’re easy to use and healthier for your strands than constantly hot tools. Rolling the front pieces is enough to create the illusion of thicker hair all over. See our previous post for step by step directions on how to use hair rollers.

Style your hair with mousse

When it comes to styling products, you can’t beat mousse for making thin hair look thicker. For extra volume start with damp hair. Spray a golf ball-size amount of volume-boosting mousseinto your palm. Take a comb and run it over the mousse to get product on the bristles. Comb through from the mid-lengths to the ends and style.

Use dry texturizing spray

A dry texturizing spray for fine hairis the answer to all your thin hair woes. It gives you an instant full-bodied and tousled look. Lift small sections of your hair and spritz product into each section at the root. Continue this all the way around your head and use your fingers to smooth and style into place

Incorporate dry shampoo

Not only does dry shampoo refresh your thin hair, it also adds volume. After shaking well, spray dry shampoo directly into your roots in small amounts. Let it sit for about a minute, then massage it in with your fingers. To increase volume, use a cold shot of air from a blow dryer. Seal your ends with one of the many benefits of hair oil if damage or breakage is a concern.

Tease your hair at the crown

Teasing, also known as backcombing, is an age-old technique for creating the illusion of thicker roots. Divide the crown of your hair into strips of around 1-2 inches in width. Hold each section taut and backcomb the underside down in three short strokes.

Blow dry upwards

When you blow dry your hair, ensure you direct the airflow underneath the root and upwards, rather than blowing down on top of the head

Only use a round brush at the end of styling

Round brushes are the best for creating volume with a blowout. After using a paddle brush to blow dry your wet hair to about 80 percent, flip your head over, and switch to a round brush. Use a diffuser on the end of your dryer to separate and lift strands as you style.

Style your hair with mousse

The first step to faking extra volume starts with the right haircut. The right cut and style can transform thin hair into a seemingly thick, voluminous mane. These are the best options for thin hair, spanning a number of lengths.These haircuts are strategically designed to help thin hair look thicker.

Pixie cut

Pixie cuts can actually make your thin hair appear thicker than it really is. Try one with choppy layers to add volume, and work in a texturizing serum to give your cut definition without weighing it down.

More layers

Whether it’s grown-out bangs or a face frame, incorporating more layers can help make thin hair look thicker.They’re also a great way to deal with hair damage or breakage. If you’ve got thin strands and you’re wondering how to repair damaged hair, adding more layers can help.

Angled bob

An angled bob looks best on thin, straight hair. That’s because this hair type shows off straight lines really well, emphasizing this cut’s geometry. The bob is a classic hairstyle that’s easy to style, maintain, and grow out.

Shag

If you’ve got thin curly or wavy hairwavy hair, the shag is the best haircut for faking volume. The long layers and bangs help create the illusion of fuller hair. Plus it couldn’t be easier to great perfectly tousled beachy waves with a shag make this the ideal low-maintenance cut for making thin hair look thicker.

Chin-length bob

A blunt, chin-length bob looks flattering on all hair types, and thin strands are no exception. Any haircut with a blunt perimeter creates the illusion of thicker hair. An all one length blunt bob that sits at the chin is a great option for thin hair and can be worn straight and sleek as well as wavy and tousled.

Daily Care Travel Set

A combination of DEDE Shampoo and Conditioner, plus This is an Invisible Serum in travel sizes make up this daily care travel set, perfect for fine or short hair in humid conditions.

Oi Travel Set

This nourishing travel set is the ultimate product combo for nourishing and softening all hair types on the go. This set includes travel size products of OI Shampoo, OI Conditioner and OI All in One Milk.

Colored Hair Travel Set

Traveling with colored hair? This color-safe travel set comes with MINU Shampoo and Conditioner to protect your color and The Wake-Up Circle mask for volumized strands and a hydrated scalp.

Blonde Care Travel Set

A blonde hair travel set featuring Heart Of Glass Shampoo, Conditioner and The Wake-Up Circle mask designed for shaded, natural or treated blond hair. Perfect for balancing, reviving and brightening blonde shades on vacation.

Dry Hair Travel Set

This dry hair travel set contains a combination of travel size hair products that nourish and soften strands. Including three bestsellers, MOMO Shampoo and Conditioner and The Renaissance Circle mask for shiny, fragrant vacation hair.

Common Questions About Thin Hair

Can I make my hair thicker?

Little can be done to permanently change the diameter of individual hair strands. But keeping your scalp and hair follicles healthy and open helps to create the illusion of a thicker strand of hair. To keep your follicles as healthy as possible, regular cleansing and exfoliating your scalp with a scalp scrub is a must. Our SOLU Sea Salt Scrub Cleanser refreshes the scalp and removes impurities, product residues and polluting particles. It gives texture to the hair and keeps it clean and light for longer. This helps to promote healthy hair growth and make your thin hair look thicker.

What's the best diet to make hair thicker?

Eating a balanced diet with the right nutrients can help promote hair growth, especially if you’re experiencing thinning hair. The best diet is one including healthy fats; antioxidants to strengthen hair follicles; iron-rich foods to boost red blood cells; and protein-rich foods. Include the following foods into your diet to make your thin hair look thicker:

Eggs
Berries
Spinach
Fatty Fish
Sweet Potatoes
Avocados
Nuts
Seeds
Sweet Peppers
Oysters
Shrimp
Beans
Soybeans
Meat

Feeling confident about your hair

Depending on your hair's natural texture, adding volume can be a struggle. If you have thin hair, these tips, hacks and hairstyles can make your hair look thicker. Incorporate them and only the highest quality products into your routine for bigger looking hair. All Davines formulas are free of harmful toxins, use natural ingredients, and are made with renewable energy and packaging that minimizes the environmental impact. And one percent of every purchase on our website is donated to 1% for the Planet, a charity for the betterment of our planet and communities. Our hair care isn’t just good for your hair, it’s good for the planet.

FAQs

What hair products can I travel with?

You can travel with most hair products, being mindful that liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes must be in containers of 3.4 ounces or less. This includes shampoo, conditioner, hairspray, mousse, curl cream, serum and styling gel. Shampoo bars and powders like dry shampoo are generally allowed without restrictions.

How to keep hair nice when traveling?

Keep your hair looking its best when traveling by focusing on hydration, seasonal protection and strategic styling. Deep condition before your trip, and use leave-in conditioner or hair oil during to combat dryness. Use dry shampoo for touchups on the go and wear protective styles to minimize frizz, tangles and breakage. Protect your hair from sun and heat with hats and UV protection sprays and stock up on the travel size versions of all your favorite hair care essentials.

How long do travel size hair products last?

Travel-size hair products typically last a week or longer, depending on the length of your hair, product type and frequency of use. For example, a TSA approved, 3.4 ounce bottle of shampoo should last a week with daily washing, but much longer if you wash less frequently. Things like hair length, hair type and washing/styling frequency will significantly impact how long a travel size hair product lasts.

How big can hair products be on a plane?

TSA requires anyone traveling by plane to ensure liquids, gels, and aerosols are no more than 3.4 ounces each in your carry-on. However, there are no restrictions on the size of hair products packed in checked luggage.

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Range Peltonen

November 29, 2023

Hair products too expensive.

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11 Hair Hacks to Make Thin Hair Look Thicker

Key Takeaways

In This Article

Use the right shampoo

Swap in a clarifying shampoo

Avoid the wrong conditioner and apply only to the ends

Use hair rollers to add volume

Style your hair with mousse

Use dry texturizing spray

Incorporate dry shampoo

Tease your hair at the crown

Blow dry upwards

Only use a round brush at the end of styling

Style your hair with mousse

Pixie cut

More layers

Angled bob

Shag

Chin-length bob

Daily Care Travel Set

Oi Travel Set

Colored Hair Travel Set

Blonde Care Travel Set

Dry Hair Travel Set

Common Questions About Thin Hair

Can I make my hair thicker?

What's the best diet to make hair thicker?

Feeling confident about your hair

FAQs

What hair products can I travel with?

How to keep hair nice when traveling?

How long do travel size hair products last?

How big can hair products be on a plane?

Post-Travel Reset

1 Response

Range Peltonen

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