6 Volumizing Hair Products That Really Work

Whip fine frizz into smooth submission. This feather-light mousse has special polymers that help define strands without weighing them down.

To buy: $6, ulta.com.

Featured December 2014

Suds your way to lush locks with body building ingredients like panthenol and ginseng root extract.

To buy: $13.50, target.com.

Clean hair is essential for volume, but squeaky-clean can lead to dryness—and dry hair is prone to frizz. Trump this cruel caveat by coating strands with this conditioning rinse. It has plumping proteins and smoothing stylers that leave hair fuller and softer.

To buy: $19, kiehls.com.

Like a sponge for greasy roots, this ultra-fine powder is made with highly absorbent starches and nettle (a natural oil regulator) that cuts through excess oil—fast.

To buy: $18.50, amazon.com.

Backstage at fashion week, you’re likely to run into a thick cloud of this hairspray. Stylists rely on the silk powder- and protein-spiked formula to create instant fullness sans tacky residue.

To buy: $29, bumbleandbumble.com.

This innovative gel makes you rethink everything you’ve ever thought about the stuff. For starters, it’s extremely lightweight and not the slightest bit sticky. Then, there are the hair-raising results: When applied to roots and blown dry, it takes flat hair to new heights.

To buy: $31, drugstore.com.

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