I have fine hair, but these 13 volumizing sprays provided me with blowout-level volume.
Achieving the desired volume can be challenging, whether you have fine, limp hair or thick, heavy locks. I often add inspiring images of Victoria’s Secret Angel blowouts and bouncy, ‘70s-inspired curls to my mood board, but my hair needs a bit of help to achieve that voluminous look. My go-to solution? Volumizing sprays—lots of them.
“A good volumizing spray lifts hair from the roots while providing a smooth blow-dry with maximum lift,” explains Owen Gould, celebrity hairstylist and Moroccanoil Global Ambassador. “They essentially expand your existing hair to create a fuller appearance,” adds Marissa Marino, celebrity hairstylist and member of the Kristin Ess Hair Artistry Team. “The best ones provide flexible hold, ensuring hair remains movable and soft.” I, along with several editors from Who What Wear, tried out the top volumizing sprays available so you don’t have to. Below are the 13 sprays that delivered beautiful volume, movement akin to romantic comedy levels, and enough hold to garner compliments throughout the day.
### The Best Volumizing Sprays, At a Glance
- **Best Overall:** BondiBoost Hair Thickening Therapy Spray
- **Best Drugstore:** Kristin Ess Hair Instant Lift Thickening Spray
- **Best for Fine Hair:** David Mallett No.2 Le Volume Spray
- **Best for Thinning Hair:** Bumble and Bumble Thickening Dryspun Volume Texture Spray
- **Best with Heat Protection:** Olaplex Volumizing Blow Dry Mist
#### Best Overall: BondiBoost Hair Thickening Therapy Spray
**BondiBoost Hair Thickening Therapy Volumizing Leave-In Styling Spray**
Pros: Long-lasting volume, enriched with restorative ingredients, suitable for all hair types.
Cons: None.
Size: 4.23 oz. | Key Ingredients: Biotin, vitamin B3, amaranth extract | Hair Type: All
This volumizing spray from BondiBoost is hard to fault. It works effectively on all hair types and nourishes your hair with its leave-in formula, making it a standout choice. "The Hair Thickening Therapy Spray is essential for anyone seeking thicker, fuller, and healthier-looking hair quickly," stated associate beauty editor Maya Thomas in her review, highlighting its lightweight nature which thickens, expands each strand, and offers protection against future damage.
Customer review: “This really works! It's amazing—though you could overuse it and make your hair hard to brush. I have fine hair that has thinned significantly after menopause. I'm a customer for life! It’s wonderful when a product truly works!”
#### Best Drugstore: Kristin Ess Hair Instant Lift Thickening Spray
**Kristin Ess Hair Instant Lift Thickening Spray**
Pros: Affordable, enhances shine, increases fullness in fine hair.
Cons: Could improve in frizz control.
Size: 8.45 oz. | Key Ingredients: Litchi extract, chia seed oil, hydrolyzed keratin | Hair Type: All
We appreciate budget-friendly options, and this spray from Kristin Ess stands out not only for its volumizing effects but also for its touchable texture and shiny finish. “I love using Kristin Ess Instant Lift Thickening Spray on damp hair," Marino states. "It provides lift and volume without leaving residue or weighing hair down.” It even doubles as a pleasant hair fragrance with its lovely floral sandalwood scent, and it's currently priced at just $9.
Customer review: “This spray makes my hair shiny and appears thicker! It’s easier to apply than mousse, and it smells fantastic! It’s lightweight enough for my fine hair while holding the style well.”
#### Best for Fine Hair: David Mallett No.2 Le Volume Spray
**David Mallett No.2 Le Volume Spray**
Pros: Light texture, softens hair, avoids adding weight.
Cons: Priced on the higher side.
Size: 5.07 oz. | Key Ingredients: Nori, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin C | Hair Type: Fine
Renowned Australian-French hairstylist David Mallett's products often deliver exceptional results, and his Le Volume Spray is no exception. This spray fortifies hair strands with a unique blend of vitamins and Japanese red algae, revitalizing fine hair while enhancing volume. As an individual with medium-to-thick hair but fine strands, achieving volume can be tricky, but a few spritzes of this on damp hair before blow-drying guarantees noticeable lift.
#### Best for Thick Hair: Moroccanoil Volumizing Mist
**Moroccanoil Volumizing Mist**
Pros: Provides long-lasting volume, boosts fullness without extra weight, controls frizz.
Cons: None.
Size: 5.4 oz. | Key Ingredients: Argan oil, Dead Sea salt | Hair Type: Fine
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