Volumizing Shampoo, Conditioner & Sprays

SureThik volumizing shampoo and conditioner give fine, flat and thinning hair more body from the first wash. The thickening shampoo is sulfate-free and clears buildup without stripping your hair. The lightweight conditioner softens with keratin and plant oils but leaves no film, so roots stay lifted. For the most lift, finish with the XL Volume Boost Blow Dry Spray. Mist it on damp hair and blow dry to set a fuller shape at the root. The shampoo and conditioner keep hair clean and light, the spray builds the height.

Do volumizing shampoos actually work?

Yes, volumizing shampoos can make hair look thicker and fuller. A good volumizing shampoo removes the oil and residue that flatten hair at the root, so strands lift and move more freely.

For more ways to boost fullness, see how to make your hair look thicker.

How do volumizing shampoos add body to hair strands?

They work two ways: cleansing and coating.

• Cleansing: Surfactants wash away excess oil and product buildup that can leave hair clumped together and looking flat.
• Coating and conditioning: Hydrolyzed proteins can deposit on the hair surface and help improve its feel and manageability. Depending on the protein and formula, they may also help give hair more body.

SureThik's shampoo pairs both with caffeine, panthenol and plant extracts like nettle and moringa. Learn more about the benefits of nettle extract for hair.

How to use conditioner for volume without weighing hair down?

To prevent conditioner from weighting hair down, avoid applying it to your roots. Apply it to mid-lengths and ends only, leave it on for 2 to 3 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.

• Use a lightweight, silicone-free formula like SureThik's Thickening Conditioner.
• Use about a nickel-sized amount for fine hair, and add more only for longer lengths.
• Rinse with cooler water to finish.

For more, read what products to avoid if you have fine hair.

Are sulfate-free volumizing shampoos effective for oily scalps?

Yes, sulfate-free shampoos can effectively cleanse oily scalps. Sulfate-free doesn’t mean weak: cleansing ingredients such as cocamidopropyl betaine and decyl glucoside, both used in SureThik’s shampoo, help wash away oil and buildup. How well a shampoo works depends on its overall formula.

If your scalp gets oily quickly, you may benefit from daily washing, particularly if your hair is fine or straight. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends adjusting wash frequency to how oily your hair gets. Gently massage shampoo into your scalp and rinse thoroughly, adjusting your routine if you notice dryness or irritation.

 See why sulfates are bad for your hair and how sebum affects hair loss.

What's a good hair care system for thinning or fine hair?

A good routine cleanses without stripping, conditions without weight, and adds lift with heat styling. SureThik's 3-Step Ultimate Volume System follows that order:

1. Cleanse: Thickening Shampoo. Massage into wet hair and scalp, then rinse.
2. Nourish: Thickening Conditioner. Apply to mid-lengths and ends, then rinse.
3. Volumize: XL Volume Boost Blow Dry Spray. Mist on damp roots and blow dry while lifting with a brush.

If you’re looking to cover visible scalp, add hair thickening fibers after styling. More in our fine hair care guide and thinning hair care routine.

Are SureThik's thickening hair care products good for thinning hair?

Yes. They're made for fine and thinning hair and are safe for color-treated hair. The shampoo is sulfate-free, the conditioner is paraben-free, and both use keratin and caffeine to strengthen strands and reduce breakage.

They make thinning hair look fuller but don't treat the cause of hair loss. If your shedding is new or sudden, read why is my hair falling out and talk to a doctor. Every order is backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee.