To achieve maximum volume, choosing the appropriate conditioner is of vital importance. While hydrating formulas tend to offer deep moisture and softness, volumizing conditioners use thickening ingredients (like PVP copolymers ) or grippier polymers like PVP copolymers in their composition that help lift up strands more easily while defying gravity for an extended time period.
Volumizing conditioners are perfect for anyone in search of instant post-wash volume or long-term fuller and bourier locks. Continue scrolling to discover some of the top volumizing conditioners.
Ouai Fine Hair Conditioner
Ouai’s lightweight yet nourishing conditioner was specially crafted for fine strands. Packed with ingredients like kumquat fruit extract, babassu oil, chia seed oil, and keratin to add volume, this Ouai pick hydrates while helping increase volume while simultaneously smoothing, detangling and adding slip – our tester was amazed to notice a noticeable change after using this conditioner over a period of several weeks!
“Fine hair can easily become weighted down, so when choosing products for fine tresses it is best to select ones which are lightweight and hydrating,” advises Rogerio Cavalcante, celebrity hairstylist and founder of Brazil Edition, to ELLE. Ingredients such as flexible polymers or hyaluronic acid will add volume while still leaving your strands lightweight and hydrated; oils or butters could lead to buildup; silicone-free Silicone HairTech technology from Living Proof Full Volumizing Conditioner helps detangle, smooth or add softness without weighting down your strands
Olaplex No5 Fine Bond Maintenance Conditioner
Conditioner provides necessary moisture for healthy locks, while leave-in conditioner can repair damage over time.
Ideal for fine hair, this leave-in conditioner utilizes OLAPLEX Bond Maintenance Technology to relink broken bonds for stronger and healthier-looking and feeling locks. Flexible polymers add volume without adding weight while its Hydra-Balance Matrix moisturizes without overconditioning locks. Achie maximum results when used together with Olaplex No4 System as part of a daily regimen; its results include reversed signs of damage such as frizz, split ends, flyaways etc.