Fine hair — it can still be curly, wavy, or straight and vary between densities, but one of the biggest challenges is always volume. Just like natural texture patterns, the thickness of your hair is determined by genetics. So while you can’t change the size or shape of your follicles, you can upgrade your fine hair care routine to create a thicker, more voluminous style.
Fine hair refers to the thickness of an individual strand. Within this category you can have fine hair that is coily, curly, wavy, or straight as well as hair that is thick or thin in density. While fine hair that is also thin and straight is the hardest to create volume with, other types like coily or thick densities can create volume and thickness with more ease.
It’s a question nearly everyone with fine hair has ever asked — how can I make my fine hair look thicker? While many consider having fine hair an unlucky draw of the cards, with the right products and a few care tips you can harness the power of fine hair to create a truly flawless finish.
Fine hair can enjoy a range of hair lengths and layer styles, it just comes down to your individual type and the style desired. For example, fine hair types with thin or straighter textures thrive with shorter lengths like a one-length bob or even a bixie.
Lack of volume on fine hair types is usually a result of product or environmental buildup. By clarifying the scalp and strands and building volume and thickness from the start, a thick, voluminous style is much easier to create.
ANGEL.WASH + RINSE and MASQUE or PLUMPING.WASH + RINSE are shampoo and conditioner options to begin with.
ANGEL.WASH + ANGEL.RINSE + MASQUE — Ideal for fine, colour-treated hair, this duo restores fragile hair with essential oils, vitamins and proteins without weighing the hair down. Improving the health of your hair while also boosting fine hair with a heavy dose of volume.
PLUMPING.WASH + PLUMPING.RINSE — As a thickening shampoo and conditioner, this is the perfect choice for fine hair that is also thinning. By stimulating the scalp while also nourishing the strands, this shampoo and conditioner improves the hair’s integrity with strength and density. Formulated with amino acids that thicken the diameter of the hair shaft, it leaves you with thicker texture from root to tip.
Fine hair has a smaller diameter than most, meaning that in addition to loss of volume and thickness, it can easily be prone to breakage and damage. Due to this, finding targeted leave-in problems that also improve the health of your hair is ideal for any fine hair care routine. Two of the best leave-ins for fine hair are STAYING.ALIVE and BODY.MASS.
STAYING.ALIVE is a weightless hydrating spray that nourishes damaged hair while also protecting against damage. With a pH level of 3.5 to 4.5, it helps balance the hair and seal the cuticle to reduce frizz and create a smooth finish, making it one of our favourite leave-ins for curly or wavy hair.
BODY.MASS is a leave-in plumping conditioning treatment that uses eyelash thickening and lengthening technology to create a full, thick style that is full of body and bounce. With plenty of benefits for your hairstyle, this styler also prevents hair ageing by strengthening strands with Oleanolic Acid for an immediate impact that only gets better with time.
Once you’ve improved the health of your hair with this fine hair care routine, pair it with the right styling products to enhance your finished look. If you’re not sure where to start, take the Product Matchmaker quiz to point you in the right direction!
Fine hair refers to strand thickness, not density. You can have lots of fine hair. Using ANGEL.WASH or PLUMPING.WASH helps boost volume without heaviness.
Lightweight formulas like ANGEL.WASH + RINSE and BODY.MASS build fullness while keeping hair airy, bouncy and healthy from root to tip.
Yes. Consistent use of strengthening products like PLUMPING.WASH and BODY.MASS improves hair integrity, helping strands look fuller, denser and more resilient.
