If your lengths inevitably fall flat, don’t overlook the best thickening sprays. With so many styling products on the market, it’s easy to assume they overlap—but each serves a specific purpose. “Think of a thickening spray as a little lift-in-a-bottle,” pro hairstylist Sky Kim tells Vogue. “It coats each strand with lightweight polymers and/or volumizing ingredients that gently swell the hair shaft, making it look and feel fuller.”
Vogue’s Favorite Thickening Sprays
Plus, thickening sprays aren’t exclusively for those with thin hair types. Kim, and fellow pro-stylist Laura Rugetti agree that all hair types can benefit from added root volume. (Think: 90’s supermodel era blowouts.) Below, shop the 9 best thickening sprays, cosigned by experts for hair that reaches new heights.
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Best for Fine Hair: Rōz Hair Air Thickening Spray
- Why We Love It: Flat hair doesn’t stand a chance against Roz’s thickening spray. Rugetti recommends this pick for those with fine-to-medium hair that lacks overall fullness. “This formula’s main ingredients are rice protein and rice water, which help to smooth, strengthen, and add shine,” Rugetti tells Vogue. “They add mushroom root extract for hair & scalp health too.” Kim agrees, noting that while this spray bolsters body for the appearance of fuller hair, it somehow manages to still feel totally weightless.
- Editor’s Note: “This is my go-to spritz post-shower to keep my bob full and bouncy (90’s era Christy Turlington is my forever inspo!). My favorite part of this spray is that it’s entirely non-sticky and never crunchy,” —Conçetta Ciarlo, beauty shopping writer
- Key Ingredients: Glycerin, mushroom extract, rice seed protein, rice seed water, sandalwood extract
- Best For: Fine to medium hair types
- Size: 5 fl oz
Best for Bangs: Oribe Maximista Thickening Spray
- Why We Love It: Sometimes your hairstyle needs both hold and height—especially for those dedicated to styling their curtain bangs every day. In that case, Oribe’s thickening spray is a reliable go-to for keeping fringe bouncy, while also offering heat protection. “This formula uses thickening copolymers for instant volume and hold, amino acids to moisturize and strengthen, and the brand’s signature antioxidant blend to protect hair from UV and heat damage,” says Rugetti, noting that this pick is an excellent multitasker.
- Editor’s Note: “During my Pamela Anderson-bangs era, my hairstylist pointed me to this spray to keep my fringe lifted. Wispy ’90s bangs are notoriously finicky—they’re so lightweight that the slightest brush against your forehead can leave them greasy and flat. This Oribe spray kept mine bouncy, rounded, and full of movement, without that dreaded stickiness.” —Conçetta Ciarlo, beauty shopping writer
- Key Ingredients: Thickening copolymers, amino acids, glycerin, Oribe antioxidant complex (watermelon, lychee and edelweiss flower extract).
- Best For: A polished finish, medium-to-thick hair, bangs
- Size: 6.8 oz
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