volumize
verb
vol·u·mize
ˈväl-yə-ˌmīz 
-(ˌ)yü-
variants
also British volumise
volumized; volumizing; volumizes
: to add fullness or volume to (something)
especially
: to make (hair) thicker or fuller in appearance
To rumple and volumize hair: While you're blow-drying, use your (other) hand and pull your hair up gently from the crown. —
Redbook
Redbook
volumizer
ˈväl-yə-ˌmī-zər
noun
-(ˌ)yü-
… one of the new liquid volumizers that enhance your hair's natural texture …
—Cosmopolitan
Cosmopolitan
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One such deal is the volumizing mascara from Lancôme.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 7 July 2025
Then use a volumizing product like a mousse or spray to get that extra oomph in your blowout.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2025
The Dyson Airwrap Origin, a more streamlined version of the viral favorite Dyson Complete, uses the same Coanda airflow (without extreme heat) to curl, smooth, and volumize with just a few attachments.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 9 July 2025
Available in Straight and Wavy or Curly and Coily configurations, this all-in-one hair styling tool equips you to dry, curl, straighten, smooth, and volumize with an easy switch of six interchangeable attachments.
—Olivia Cigliano, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
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Izzy Baskette, People.com, 7 July 2025
Then use a volumizing product like a mousse or spray to get that extra oomph in your blowout.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2025
The Dyson Airwrap Origin, a more streamlined version of the viral favorite Dyson Complete, uses the same Coanda airflow (without extreme heat) to curl, smooth, and volumize with just a few attachments.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 9 July 2025
Available in Straight and Wavy or Curly and Coily configurations, this all-in-one hair styling tool equips you to dry, curl, straighten, smooth, and volumize with an easy switch of six interchangeable attachments.
—Olivia Cigliano, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
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“Volumize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volumize. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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