How To Create Volume For Fine Hair

If you have fine hair, you already know… it can look good when you leave the house and then fall flat not long after. We see this all the time behind the chair, and honestly, it’s not about having more hair, it’s about knowing how to work with what you’ve got.

It always starts in the shower. If you’re using anything too heavy, you’re already fighting an uphill battle. We love using lightweight products like Milbon Volume Shampoo because they give you softness without weighing everything down. And we always tell our clients to keep conditioner off your roots. Just mid-shaft to ends.

When you get out, this is where most people miss it. You can’t skip product and expect volume. A root lift like Milbon Thickening Mist or light foam Milbon Froth at the base is what gives your hair something to actually hold onto. Then when you blow dry, don’t just dry it flat. Get in there at the root, lift it up, flip your head over or whatever you need to do to get movement.

Your haircut matters more than people think too. If your hair is all one length and super heavy, it’s going to lay flat. Adding some softness and movement can completely change how your hair sits day to day.

One of our favorite tricks is Milbon Dry Shampoo, even on clean hair, or the Milbon Texture Spray. A little at the root gives instant lift and texture without teasing everything to death.

And if you’ve tried all of this and still feel like your hair just won’t hold volume, that’s where hair extensions come in. Not for length—just for fullness. We do this for so many of our fine-haired clients and it makes the biggest difference in how their hair lays and holds style.

At the end of the day, fine hair isn’t the problem……….you just need the right approach. Once you figure that out, everything changes! 😘 

All products mentioned in this blog you can purchase in our salon!