The Best Volumizing Products for Your Hair Type in 2026
Expert guidance from Ārdeō Color Studio | Austin, Texas
If you read our recent guide on why hair can feel flat and thought, “That sounds exactly like me,” you’re not alone. This is one of the most common conversations we have with guests in our chairs. So many people ask the same honest question: “What products should I actually be using to get real, lasting volume?”
The truth is, there isn’t one magic product that works for everyone. Hair behaves differently depending on your texture, density, scalp health, and even your lifestyle. Real volume comes from using the right combination of products that support the hair, manage moisture properly, and work well with heat and styling, not against it. When products are chosen thoughtfully and layered the right way, hair starts to feel lighter, fuller, and easier to style.
At Ārdeō Color Studio, we don’t think of volumizing products as just styling aids. We see them as tools that help strengthen the hair, support lift at the roots, and enhance natural movement without making hair feel stiff or forced. As we move into 2026, these are the volumizing products and systems we trust most from Aveda and Oribe.
For fine or pin-straight hair, volume often disappears quickly because the hair naturally lies close to the scalp and gets weighed down easily. What this hair type needs most is lift that feels soft and natural, not crunchy or heavy. Aveda’s Abundant Blowout line is especially helpful here. It’s designed to activate with heat, so when you blow-dry your hair, it helps lift the hair at the new growth while also making each strand feel slightly thicker and more supported.The hair still feels flexible and touchable, but it holds shape much better throughout the day.
For guests who prefer a spray format or want an additional option for thickening through the lengths, Oribe’s Maximalist™ Thickening Spray is a comparable alternative. It focuses on enhancing the appearance of density by helping hair look and feel fuller, while also supporting the longevity of the style. Some guests love Abundant Blowout for everyday lift and flexibility, while others gravitate toward Maximalist when they want extra fullness or longer-lasting body, both are excellent choices depending on hair type and styling preference.
Wavy Hair: Lift Without Disrupting Natural Movement
Wavy hair needs a slightly different approach. Waves look best when moisture and support are balanced. Too much moisture on its own can stretch waves out and make them fall flat, while too little can leave them frizzy. Aveda’s Phomollient™ Styling Foam is a favorite because it adds lift and light hold without stiffness. It helps waves keep their bounce while still feeling soft and natural.
Because Austin’s humidity can undo a style quickly, Oribe’s Impermeable Anti-Humidity Spray is a great finishing step. It helps protect the hair from moisture in the air, so waves stay lifted and defined longer without feeling sticky or heavy.
Curly Hair: Defined, Lifted, and Full of Life
Curly hair has beautiful natural shape, but volume can disappear when products sit too close to the scalp or when formulas are too heavy. Aveda’s Be Curly™ Curl Enhancer helps curls keep their shape while reducing frizz and maintaining softness. It encourages curls to spring up instead of stretching down.
To support lift at the roots, Oribe’s Serene Scalp Densifying Treatment Spray works at the scalp level. Rather than just adding surface volume, it helps create a healthier environment at the scalp so hair can feel fuller over time. When curls are supported at the root, they naturally look more lifted and defined.
Thick Hair: Volume That is Pairede with Density
Thick hair can feel full yet still fall flat, especially at the crown, because the weight of the hair pulls itself down. Aveda’s Volumizing Essence™ Bodifying Tonic helps add texture and lift at the roots without making the hair feel heavier through the lengths. When paired with Oribe’s Royal Blowout Heat Styling Spray, which smooths and strengthens hair while you blow-dry, thick hair feels polished but still light and full of movement.
No matter your hair type, long-lasting volume always starts at the scalp. Aveda’s Pramāsana™ Scalp Revitalizer helps keep the scalp balanced and comfortable, which allows hair to grow and lift more freely. A healthy scalp makes a noticeable difference in how hair moves and holds volume.
How products are layered matters just as much as which ones you use. Scalp and root products should always go on first, followed by styling products through the lengths. When everything is applied in the right order, hair gains lift without feeling weighed down.
True volume is built. In 2026, luxury hair care is about paying attention to what your hair needs and using products that work with your natural texture instead of fighting it. At Ārdeō Color Studio, we help our guests find routines that feel easy, personalized, and sustainable.
If your hair has been feeling flatter than it should, whether it’s straight, wavy, curly, or thick, the right products paired with the right technique can truly change everything. We’d love to help you create a volumizing routine that supports both your hair and your lifestyle.