Fine hair has a reputation for being hard to style. It goes flat at the roots, gets weighed down by heavy products and loses its shape by lunchtime. The Wella Professionals INVIGO Volume Boost Bodifying Shampoo is a lightweight, gel-based cleanser made to give fine, limp hair more body and bounce.
Here is what it does, who it suits, and how to build a routine around it.
Why Fine Hair Goes Flat
Fine hair strands are thin, so each one has less structure to hold itself up. Natural oil from the scalp also travels down them quickly, which makes roots look greasy and hair look limp. Heavy conditioners, oils and rich masks can make the problem worse by adding weight.
That is why volumizing routines focus on light cleansing, gentle conditioning and styling that lifts at the root.
What Is in Volume Boost?
The Volume Boost shampoo is formulated with rice and hop extract to add fullness and body to fine, flat hair. It is a lightweight, gel-based formula that gently cleanses while boosting volume from the roots, leaving hair looking fuller and bouncier without weighing it down.
How to Use It
Apply the shampoo to wet hair, focus on the roots as you massage it into a lather, and rinse thoroughly. Because the aim is root lift, concentrate the product on the scalp area instead of dragging it through the ends.
Conditioning Without the Weight
You still need conditioner, but the trick is to apply it only to the mid-lengths and ends, and to use a small amount. Keep it away from the roots. Rinse well, since leftover product is the fastest way to lose volume.
- Rice and hop extract for fullness and body
- Lightweight gel-based cleansing formula
- Lifts hair from the roots without weighing it down
- Made for fine, flat or limp hair
Styling Tips for More Volume
Shampoo is the first step, and styling finishes the job. Blow-dry your roots first, lifting them with your fingers or a round brush, and dry the lengths afterwards. A volumizing mousse applied to damp roots gives extra lift, and the Wella EIMI Extra Volume Strong Hold Volumizing Mousse is designed to help turn any blowout into head-turning volume with body, with strong hold to keep it in place.
Refreshing Between Washes
If your roots go flat by day two, a dry shampoo can bring them back. The Wella EIMI Volume Dry Me Dry Shampoo absorbs excess oil and adds volume with a matte finish, which is a handy way to stretch a wash without weighing hair down.
Common Mistakes With Fine Hair
Using too much product is the main one. Fine hair needs far less than you think. Another mistake is applying heavy oils or serums near the scalp. Sleeping with wet hair also flattens roots. Finally, brushing aggressively while wet can stretch and break delicate strands, so use a wide-tooth comb instead.
Hair thickness and density are shaped by genetics and by the follicles that grow each strand. According to general information on hair, the thickness of each strand differs from person to person, which is why fine hair benefits from lightweight products designed to add body rather than heavy formulas.
Who Should Try This Shampoo?
It suits anyone with fine, flat or limp hair who wants more lift at the roots. If your hair is thick or very dry, you may prefer a more nourishing shampoo, but if volume is what you are missing, this is a sensible place to start.
Final Thoughts
Volume is really about balance: clean roots, light conditioning and smart styling. The INVIGO Volume Boost shampoo handles the first part with a lightweight rice and hop extract formula, and a few simple styling habits handle the rest.
Disclaimer
This article is for general informational purposes only. Results vary based on hair type, styling technique and product amount, and are not guaranteed.