Hair volumizing conditioners plump your locks for optimal fullness, volume, and density. They can also soften the texture and remove tangles. This makes them a great alternative to mainstream volumizing sprays and powders that can be gummy, gritty, and heavy.
A good volumizing conditioner will wash away clean and leave no residue behind, unlike hydrating conditioners that can weigh down your flat locks. This is especially important if you have fine or thin hair.
Lightweight
A lightweight volumizing conditioner is a great choice for fine hair. These conditioners detangle the hair and boost volume with clean ingredients that are safe for your scalp and color-treated hair. They also protect your hair from fading and strengthen the strands.
They contain tapioca starch that helps absorb excess oil. This is helpful if you have sensitive skin or hair that overproduces oil. You can use this lightweight hair conditioner as a co-wash in between your regular shampooing routine.
The formula in this volumizing conditioner is free from sulfates, parabens, and synthetic colors. It also includes organic sweet almond oil that hydrates the hair without making it greasy or flat. This conditioner is also vegan and cruelty-free. It is an excellent choice for those who are concerned about the ethics of their beauty products and want to avoid harmful chemicals.
Aloe vera
Aloe vera plant, best known for its soothing skin properties, may also aid hair growth by its proteolytic enzyme that “wakes up” your follicles to promote new hair growth by eliminating dead cells from them.
Tonya Lane of Curly Chemistry on YouTube notes that this ingredient is an effective humectant, which helps prevent moisture loss by drawing water from the atmosphere and into your scalp and hair.
To use fresh aloe vera on your locks, cut an outer leaf of the plant and peel away its spiny exterior before extracting its clear gel interior. Refrigerate or freeze to ensure maximum freshness; alternatively you can purchase products such as Honeydew Natural Aloe Shampoo to make use of this ingredient more convenient.
Cetearyl alcohol
Cetearyl alcohol is an emulsifying agent that allows cream products to remain consistent, thick, and creamy. In addition, cetearyl alcohol has detangling, conditioning and hydrating properties which make it useful in many hair care products. Due to these unique advantages it can be found in various forms of hair products.
Cetostearyl alcohol is a long-chain alcohol derived from natural oils like coconut, palm and corn kernel oils or manufactured synthetically in laboratories. It acts as an emulsifier (an ingredient which keeps oil and water mixed together to prevent separation) in products and is typically listed on labels as either cetostearyl alcohol or cetyl alcohol.
Although alcohol has an unpleasant name, it does not dry or damage colored hair. Furthermore, it serves as an effective natural moisturizer that works in tandem with keratin to give smooth and soft strands without flattening.
Beeswax
Beeswax was traditionally used for candle making, furniture polishing, and even embalming the dead; today however, its uses extend into natural beauty products like lip balm and hand cream. Beeswax is an all-natural resin which adds hydration, shine and volume without feeling heavy on hair.
Honeybees secrete a substance called beeswax from glands in their abdomens that contains various fatty compounds with unique properties. It’s malleable, chemically soluble and water insoluble, making it perfect for use in various products like candles or ornaments, gels and ointments, coatings to resist moisture loss and coatings for protection against it all. You can easily create your own beeswax products at home – fill a metal can with water then add beeswax shavings into it then heat on top of stove until fully melted!
Clean beauty
If you’re concerned about ethics and clean beauty, look for a volumizing conditioner that is free of inflammatory ingredients. Some conditioners use sulfates, parabens, and artificial colors and fragrances, which damage your hair and scalp. Look for clean, natural products that are vegan and gluten-free.
A volumizing conditioner will keep your hair strands sealed and prevent them from becoming flat. It will also reduce the need for frequent shampooing, which can cause your hair to overproduce oil and become flat and limp.
Kavella’s volumizing conditioner uses natural hydrating oils to strengthen and detangle your hair without making it dry or dull. The formula is lightweight and has a nourishing aroma with a blend of petitgrain and jasmine. It also contains tapioca starch, which absorbs excess oil and helps your hair to look lifted.
