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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Customers agree that the curved brush lengthens and volumizes their lashes, while the formula is smudge-, flake-, clump-, and sweat-proof. —Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026 Products in the new collection include a thermal shield mist, volumizing mousse, and strong hold gel. —Caché McClay, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026 For this look, tuck away your heated hair tools and use a volumizing mousse to give your natural texture a fuller finish. —Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026 Wash with volumizing products and finish your style with texturing spray for some lift. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for volumize
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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026 Products in the new collection include a thermal shield mist, volumizing mousse, and strong hold gel. —Caché McClay, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026 For this look, tuck away your heated hair tools and use a volumizing mousse to give your natural texture a fuller finish. —Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026 Wash with volumizing products and finish your style with texturing spray for some lift. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for volumize
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“Volumize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/volumize. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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