18 Shampoos That Will Give Your Fine Hair a Major Boost

Hair can look flat and dull due to excess products resting on the shaft. Consider this shampoo a magic eraser for all the gunk and build-build-uping havoc on your hair. Formulated with salicylic acid, activated charcoal, and K18's K18’sted K18PEPTIDE complex, this mixture thoroughly cleanses and imparts a bouncy, weightless finish.

Size: 8.5 fl oz

Sephora rating: 4.6/5 stars

A Sephora reviewer said: “I hav“ an oily scalp with fine, wavy hair. I found that after using this shampoo, my hair and scalp are clean at a level I’ve I’ve been able to achieve before. My curl pattern is a lot more defined since my hair is no longer weighed down by product buildubuild-up shampoo has quickly become a staple for me.”

The Ouai brand is known for adding protein to your strands, but what you didn’t know is that it caters to all hair types and textures. If you’re looking to add body and life to your hair, the Fine Hair Shampoo takes care of your hair straight from the roots by clarifying and volumizing to give you a salon-worthy finish in the comfort of your home.

Size: 10 fl oz

Ouai rating: 4.7/5 stars

An ELLE editor says: “My hair, in its natural state, becomes lank and can trend towards Shrek’s Lord Farquaad very quickly. It also tends to get greasy easily at the roots, so a lot of overly moisturizing shampoos can weigh it down. This is a nice everyday shampoo for fine hair that gives my hair a lot of nice body and lift, even when I just air dry it. Like all Ouai products, it has a Byredo-level of scent, so I feel like I’m walking in a cloud of good hair perfume all day.” —Kathleen Hou, ELLE beauty director

This Pureology pick features wheat protein, which promotes volume, and eucalyptus leaf extract, which nourishes hair follicles and helps your strands grow. Plus, despite its cleansing prowess, the sulfate-free formula protects color-treated hair, allowing your color to stay vibrant for as long as possible.

Size: 8.45 fl oz

Ulta rating: 3.6/5 stars

An ELLE editor says: “My fine hair is also color-treated, and I like my hair colorist, so I can’t use just any old shampoo. To maintain a good relationship with my colorist and my hair, I like this shampoo from Pureology. The whole line is formulated to be color-safe, so I don’t need to worry that it will wash my colorist’s hard work down the drain. It also makes my hair feel extra soft, yet not limp.” —Kathleen Hou

The Amika 3D Volume and Thickening Conditioner gently cleans your hair and creates volume from roots to ends. The nourishing formula provides an instant lift that will make you feel and look your best. This shampoo is made with rice protein that enriches and supports thicker hair growth.

Size: 9.2 fl oz

Amika rating: 4.8/5 stars

Our expert says: “This shampoo has been a part of my shower routine for years, and I love how much my roots are lifted after just one use. I always buy this shampoo in bulk because it’s such a holy grail. Amika 3D Volume and Thickening Shampoo has never failed me!”- Tori Polizzotto, ELLE.com contributor

Here’s a shampoo that’s free of all the bad (sulfates, parabens) and packed with the good (Caprauna turnip extract, which is rich in vitamins). This best-selling shampoo turns up the volume by gently cleansing away build-up to make hair feel lightweight and bouncy.

Size: 8.45 fl oz

Amazon rating: 4.3/5 stars

An Amazon reviewer says: “This shampoo gave my hair nice body and shine. Pleasant smell and effective product!”

R+Co Dallas Biotin Thickening Shampoo is the holy grail of thickening shampoos. Why? All credit goes to the MVPs of the formula: coconut oil, biotin, vitamin B5, and saw palmetto berry extract. Each key ingredient works to strengthen, nourish, and encourage a healthy scalp, which in turn promotes growth.

Size: 8.5 fl oz

R+Co Dallas rating: 4.9/5 stars

A R+Co Dallas reviewer says: “A staple for my thin hair! I find a lot of thickening shampoo and/or conditioners will weigh my hair down, but this isn’t the case with R+Co. Have been buying and will buy again!”

Hårklinikken focuses on scalp health to ensure the quality (and help increase the quantity) of the hair that grows from it. This shampoo removes buildup and excess sebum to prevent thinning while supporting the scalp’s microbiome to encourage thickening.

Size: 9.81 fl oz

Hårklinikken rating: 4.5/5 stars

A Hårklinikken reviewer says: “I like this shampoo. My scalp feels clean without feeling stripped and dry. I have oily scalp, [which] causes hair loss for my fine hair. Losing a lot less hair.”

With the right tools and techniques, any self-care routine can feel special, and this luxurious shampoo is a real treat to use. Not only does the product smell divine, but it also strengthens strands, boosts volume, and smooths pesky flyaways in one fell swoop.

Size: 8.45 fl oz

The Warehouse Salon rating: 5/5 stars

A The Warehouse Salon reviewer says: “Moisturized like no other product!”

Andrew Fitzsimons Body Volume Boosting Shampoo is made with caffeine, which protects hair from environmental damage due to its surplus of antioxidants. By using this shampoo, you will also receive the benefits of having frizz-free, voluminous hair. AF’s goal here is to texturize and thicken your locks, not damage them further.

Size: 8.4 fl oz

Ulta rating: 4.5/5 stars

An Ulta reviewer says: “I fell in love with this shampoo, although didn’t expect much. I have natural frizzy, thin and tangled hair, so this shampoo has brought some difference! The hair feels a lot fuller and look more voluminous, reduced split ends, and smells so good. I love how it looks like now. I feel like it has some glass effect, because my hair is really shiny and silky even when I touch it. I don’t know—maybe caffeine makes such difference. The bottle itself is not huge, but a little goes a long way, and it gets foamy quickly.”

Those of us with fine hair are more prone to heat damage due to our vulnerable strands. The Oribe Gold Lust Repair & Restore Shampoo hydrates your hair without using sulfates and is great for damaged hair that is looking for a reboot.

Size: 33.8 fl oz

Sephora rating: 4.4/5 stars

A Sephora reviewer says: “My hair feels silky and looks shiny when I use this shampoo. I have thick but fine hair, and I’m seven months postpartum, so I am so happy to have found this product.”

If you really want your fine hair to defy gravity, you need a shampoo that puts in the work for you. The Grandioso Extra Volume Shampoo adds the body and bounce your hair craves, which will last all day long. It is made with all-natural ingredients to impart shine to your locks.

Size: 6.8 fl oz

Saks Fifth Avenue rating: 4.5/5 stars

A Grandioso reviewer says: “First and foremost, the volumizing power of this shampoo is simply unmatched. My hair has always been on the flat side, lacking the body and bounce I craved. However, after just a few uses of the Grandioso Extra Volume Shampoo, my hair has undergone a breathtaking transformation. It now boasts an incredible volume that lasts all day long, giving me a newfound confidence and radiance.”

You need a shampoo in your life that will plump your hair to the max. The Bondi Boost Thickening Therapy Shampoo is made with biotin to support healthy hair growth. If you have fine hair and are worried about it breaking, this shampoo contains amaranth extract, which acts as a hair strengthener.

Size: 16.9 fl oz

Sephora rating: 4.7/5 stars

A Sephora reviewer says: “What else to say other than ‘It works!’ I can see the difference, especially when I alternate between ordinary everyday shampoo and this product for every other day. With this, my scalp becomes less visible whether I have it down or up (not balding, but I have fine hair). And I’ve used other volumizing shampoos, but they weighed heavy in my hair. My go-to now.”

Finding a shampoo that hydrates your hair without weighing it down is important if you have fine hair. The Ceremonia Weightless Hydration Shampoo is great for those with a naturally oily scalp, as it gently buffs away build-up.

Size: 8.5 fl oz

Sephora rating: 4.5/5 stars

A Sephora reviewer says: “Absolutely amazing product. Before I used this, my hair was full and so dry it would literally break off in my hands. After I used this product, my hair is so healthy and actually has movement and shine to it!”

Sometimes, our hair tends to remain flat even with nothing added to it. We want our hair to have movement and stand out amongst the crowd, and Virtue’s Full Shampoo is the secret weapon you’ve been missing. This product plumps and thickens each individual strand of hair, giving your locks a fuller look, all while thoroughly cleansing.

Size: 8 fl oz

Ulta rating: 4.6/5 stars

An Ulta reviewer says: “I stumbled across this deal on the pro size bottle of this shampoo that had rave reviews for providing fullness to fine hair, so I thought I’d try it. I am SO glad I did! Not only does it do what it says it will (i.e. provide fullness), it smells fantastic, lathers like crazy, and the pump doesn’t dispense too much product. In fact, I end up using less of this shampoo than I did of the last product I’ve used for years prior.”

Iles Formula is a brand that cares about every consumer, no matter their hair texture. The Haute Performance Shampoo is made to transform fine and brittle hair and give it a new life via antioxidants, resulting in softer, more manageable hair. This award-winning shampoo is also color—and extension-safe.

Size: 33.8 fl oz

Bergdorf Goodman Rating: 4.8/5 stars

An Iles Formula reviewer says: “I am shook by this shampoo. I have silky model hair after just two uses. I didn’t even use conditioner! This is the only shampoo I have ever used where I do not have to use conditioner at all. Makes hair feel like silk and gives tons of shine. I have fine hair with greasy roots and dry ends, but this enables me to keep volume and bounce, cleans my scalp, yet somehow my ends have never looked or felt better.”

Kevin Murphy’s Plumping Wash will redefine how you see yourself in the mirror. This product nourishes and restores your hair, and after just a few uses, you will notice fuller, bouncier, and much healthier strands.

Size: 33.6 fl oz

Amazon rating: 4.6/5 stars

An Amazon reviewer says: “I love the way this product leaves my hair. Just a few days in and I’m already noticing the difference. Bouncy, full and healthy! And I looooove the smell! I was using a different higher cost shampoo/conditioner for thinning hair before switching, and I prefer this brand over anything else I’ve tried.”

Vegamour seriously holds a special place in all our hearts. The GRO Revitalizing Shampoo helps hair grow in thickness straight from the root. It is specifically made for those with fine hair and noticeably reduces signs of shedding. This shampoo is color-safe, vegan, and cruelty-free.

Size: 8 fl oz

Vegamour rating: 4.7/5 stars

A Vegamour reviewer says: “Best product I have ever tried in my entire life. I’ve been using Vegamour, and I can see my hair has grown strong and healthy. Some months ago, I was depressed due to the fact that I lost my hair in a big way—for us women, our hair is one of the things that brings us confidence. My confidence was low, and I didn’t know what to do anymore. That is when I discovered Vegamour’s Instagram. I bought my first kit, and it’s now part of my everyday routine. These products work and are natural! Today I can say my confidence is back, and it’s thanks to Vegamour products!”

The Living Proof Full Shampoo gently cleanses your hair to remove buildup and prevent an oily scalp to encourage fuller hair. This shampoo gives your hair a natural boost without weighing it down. Not only will this shampoo make your hair feel so full and voluminous, but it will leave your locks soft to the touch.

Size: 8 fl oz

Sephora rating: 4.5/5 stars

A Sephora reviewer says: “This is the best shampoo I have ever used. Other shampoos can make my hair greasy again even on the same day. My hair is also very thin and greasy. With this shampoo, I made it to five days before it even looked greasy at all!”