Adding volume to your hair requires striking a balance between using some products and avoiding others. For instance, mousse and clarifying shampoo will add volume, while gels and hairspray will weigh hair down. Shampooing every day will strip individual strands of some natural oils, but going too long between shampooing will allow oils and residue to accumulate too much and weigh hair down.
Coloring
According to the Beauty Brains, a website created by cosmetic scientists, hair coloring is the best volumizing product for your hair. Interestingly, what makes it so good at adding volume also damages hair. "The coloring process damages the hair shaft and causes it to swell."
Clarifying Shampoo
Clarifying shampoo gives hair lift by stripping residue from gels, mousse and other products from the hair shaft. Conditioner and styling treatments don't thicken hair as much as they weigh it down---making it easier to style for people with very thin or fine hair. Clarifying shampoo can help improve the appearance of hair and make it more manageable by removing buildup.
Mousse
When you work mousse through your damp hair, it coats the hair shaft with polymers and other agents. The film left on each hair adds volume by adding stiffness to your tresses. When the coating on the hair dries, the shafts push up against one another and look larger. Different brands of mousse are formulated to give your hair various textures. While one product may make your hair feel more conditioned, others may leave your hair feeling stiff and crunchy.
No-Foam Shampoo
Also known as dry shampoo, these are products you spray or apply to your dry hair and don't wash out. They contain surfactants, which are detergents that absorb oils and leave your hair smelling fresh. They're similar to conditioners, which also contain surfactants. Your hair will not feel as clean, but it will have a bit more volume. You can use a dry shampoo on days you're taking a break from regular shampoo.
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