Fine Hair Fixes: How to Add Volume with the Right Hair Tools

Despite any perceived flaws, fine hair can be one of the most versatile hair types to style, with the right tools and techniques. The secret to adding volume isn’t a magic shampoo or an overnight hack. It’s in your toolkit: brushes, dryers, and irons designed to lift at the root, smooth without flattening, and lock in shape while minimizing heat damage. 

Whether you’re trying to create a blowout that lasts more than 15 minutes or you want beachy waves that don’t fall flat by lunch, we’ve got you. This guide covers the best volumizing hair tools for fine hair, how to use them, and what real users are saying about the results.

Why fine hair falls flat—and how tools can help

Fine hair often means each individual strand has a smaller diameter. While that makes it naturally silky, it also means it’s more prone to lying flat, absorbing oil quickly, and struggling to hold shape. Traditional hot tools can sometimes make things worse, pressing hair too flat, adding static, or causing damage with high heat that makes hair even harder to style.

Certain tools, on the other hand, are designed to help create volume and work with the texture of fine hair, not against it. They use gentler heat, better airflow, and smart design features (like rounded barrels or ionic technology) to lift from the root, hold shape, and keep hair looking full and healthy.

The right brush makes all the difference

Let’s start with one of the most underestimated tools for fine hair: your brush. The right brush isn’t just about detangling, it sets the foundation for how much volume you can actually build.

The BlueWave™ NanoIonic™ Conditioning Brush isn’t your average round brush. It’s engineered to lift at the root, smooth the mid-lengths, and help create a frizz-free finish without flattening your strands. The square barrel provides lift like a round brush but gives you more control at the root.

“My stylist recommended this brush when I went from long hair to medium length hair. This brush is amazing and really gives amazing results. Gives a great blow out with lift and volume at the roots.” – Verified reviewer

Use the BlueWave brush with your blow dryer for max impact. And speaking of blow dryers...

Blow dryers that boost volume—not frizz

If your blowout routine feels more like a battle than a style session, it’s probably your dryer. Look for one that’s powerful enough to lift at the root and dry fast—but also gentle enough to preserve moisture.

The 10X™ UltraLight Speed Dryer checks every box. It’s fast, ergonomic, and uses Bio Ionic’s Ion Generating Mineral Complex that emits negative ions that help lock in moisture and smooth the cuticle, paired with Moisturizing Heat™ to help preserve hair’s natural moisture while drying. That’s the combo you want for adding volume without frizz.

“I have thin and fine hair, and as I’ve aged it’s gotten harder to manage. Hands down, this hair dryer gives my hair more manageable volume and looks so much healthier.”  – Verified reviewer

“I LOVE my new blow dryer! My hair feels healthier and has more body than with my old dryer. Being able to choose heat and airflow makes all the difference.”  – Verified reviewer

Pro tip: Use a concentrator nozzle to direct airflow at your roots while using a round brush. Flip your head upside down for even more lift as you dry.

For more guidance, check out How to Blow Out Your Hair with a Round Brush.

Curling irons that hold while minimizing heat damage

Flat irons and curling irons can often leave fine hair looking—well, too flat. But with the right tool and technique, you can create volume that holds.

The Long Barrel Curling Iron (especially in the 1.5” size) is ideal for loose waves, bouncy curls, and root lift that doesn’t fall flat. The longer barrel makes it easier to wrap more hair at once, and the temperature control lets you style at a lower heat for healthier results.

“This iron is perfect for long hair!! It’s easy to use and is great for giving the right amount of volume!”– Verified reviewer

“Smooth, bouncy curls and works on longer hair for volume. I will not use another curling iron ever again.”– Verified reviewer

Keep your heat under 375°F and focus on lifting sections at the root before curling mid-shaft to ends. That “lift first, curl second” method helps you build volume that lasts.

Smart styling techniques for maximum lift

Having the right tools is step one. But how you use them matters just as much. Here are a few key techniques to lock in volume:

• Always blow dry upward at the roots. This trains the hair to lift away from the scalp instead of lying flat.

• Let hair cool in the shape you want. After curling, clip each curl up while it cools to help set the volume.

• Alternate curl directions. This prevents waves from stacking on top of each other and collapsing.

• Use volumizing spray or mousse before styling. Product creates the texture needed to hold shape.

• Finish with a cold shot. This seals the cuticle and helps lock in your lift.

Your fine-hair volume toolkit

When it comes to volumizing hair tools, your go-to set should include:

• BlueWave™ Brush: for lift and smoothness at the root

• 10X™ UltraLight Speed Dryer: for fast, frizz-free drying that sets the foundation

• Long Barrel Curling Iron (1.5”): for loose, lifted waves and easy styling

Pair smart tools with healthy technique, and you’ve got a formula that helps make flat hair a thing of the past.

Turn up the volume—your way

When it comes to fine hair, the right tool doesn’t just help you style, it changes your whole approach. Whether you’re smoothing out roots, chasing that perfect bouncy blowout, or curling for more fullness, volume starts with tools that work with your texture, not against it. With options like the BlueWave™ Brush, the Long Barrel Curling Iron, and the 10X™ Dryer, you don’t have to settle for limp, flat hair or overcomplicated routines. Just the lift you’ve been looking for—done right, and done fast.