Quick answer

Volumizing shampoos can add body to fine hair, but they are not magic. They work best when they remove buildup without stripping, and when you use them as part of a routine that includes lightweight conditioning and strategic styling. The biggest myth is that any volumizing shampoo will transform flat hair overnight; in reality, the right formula and technique matter more than the label.

Myth: Volumizing shampoo works the same for everyone

Verdict: False. Hair type and scalp condition determine whether a volumizing shampoo will help or hurt. For fine to medium hair (types 1-3a), a volumizing shampoo like big hit can instantly boost volume that lasts all day with weightless moisture. But if your hair is heavily coated with product or oil, a volumizing shampoo may not cleanse enough to reveal that body. In that case, a clarifying shampoo like reset is a better first step. It rids hair of oil, dirt, and odor, leaving strands feeling weightless. Once your hair is truly clean, a volumizing shampoo can do its job.

Myth: You should skip conditioner entirely for more volume

Verdict: Not necessary. Skipping conditioner can make fine hair static and prone to breakage, which actually reduces volume over time. The key is to use a lightweight conditioner and apply it only to the mid-lengths and ends, avoiding the roots. Volumizing shampoos like big hit are formulated with weightless moisture, so they won't weigh hair down. Pairing them with a lightweight conditioner keeps hair manageable without sacrificing body.

Myth: More product equals more volume

Verdict: False. Overloading fine hair with product can cause it to collapse under the weight. Start with a small amount of shampoo, emulsify it in your hands, and focus on the scalp. Rinse thoroughly. If you use dry shampoo for a refresh, a lightweight option like perk up can absorb oil and add oomph without buildup. The perk up dry shampoo sample set includes five talc-free dry shampoos that absorb oil and reduce odor with an invisible finish, making it easy to test which one works best for your hair.

Verdicts on common volumizing shampoo myths

  • Volumizing shampoo works for all hair types: Fine to medium hair (1-3a) benefits most from volumizing shampoos. If your hair is heavily coated, clarify first with reset. Match the shampoo to your hair's current state, not just its type.
  • You must skip conditioner for volume: Skipping conditioner can cause breakage and static. Use a lightweight conditioner on ends only. Condition smarter, not less.
  • More product means more volume: Overloading fine hair with shampoo or dry shampoo can weigh it down. Use small amounts and build if needed. Start small; you can always add more.

Product facts

  • big hit | volumizing shampoo: big hit volumizing shampoo instantly boosts volume that lasts all day with weightless moisture. This means fine to medium hair (types 1-3a) can get lasting body without feeling weighed down.
  • reset | clarifying + cleansing gel shampoo: reset clarifying gel shampoo is a lightweight, charcoal-infused shampoo that rids hair of oil, dirt, and odor, leaving strands feeling weightless. Use it before a volumizing shampoo when your hair feels coated, so the volumizing ingredients can actually reach the hair.
  • perk up | dry shampoo sample set: perk up dry shampoo sample set includes five talc-free dry shampoos that absorb oil and reduce odor with an invisible finish. Perfect for refreshing fine hair between washes without adding weight or visible residue.