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How to Add Volume to Fine Hair: Expert Tips for Lasting Lift

1. Adopt a Tailored Haircare Routine

With countless shampoos formulated for fine hair, you have excellent options. Enhance results by alternating with a shampoo suited to your hair type—every other wash, for instance.

Caution: Skip straightening shampoos, as they weigh down delicate strands.

L’Oréal Paris Elseve Fibralogy shampoo, €3.90 (recommended retail price).

2. Rinse Thoroughly

Shampoo application basics: Focus on roots along the hairline and crown. Let lengths benefit lightly. Massage gently, then rinse extensively until your scalp squeaks clean. Residue dulls hair and speeds flattening.

3. Apply a Volumizing Treatment

On towel-dried hair, flip your head down and mist volumizing lotion at the roots. Upright, apply strand by strand—sparingly to prevent greasiness.

John Frieda Luxurious Volume Brushing Lotion, €10.50 (recommended retail price).

4. Dry Upside Down

Dry upside down to lift roots—a diffuser works wonders. Once upright, tousle with fingers.

Babyliss D261E Expert+ hair dryer, €24.90 at Darty.

Hairstylist Olivier Lebrun's pro tip: For long hair, clip the top section. Crimp lower roots, then release for amplified volume.

Lock it in with volumizing hairspray.

Garnier Fructis Hold & Flex Volume Hairspray, €5 (recommended retail price).