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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The volumizing effects last for up to 24 hours, while arginine amino acids leaves lashes soft and flexible.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Use a volumizing mousse like Wella Professionals EIMI Extra Volume Mousse at the roots and blow-dry your hair upside down.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 25 Apr. 2025
The no-liner lip liner trend is another example of this—the Gen Z idea that advocates leaving aside a traditional lip liner from time to time, and opting instead for natural lip contouring, embellishing the organic shape of our mouth while subtly volumizing it.
—María Munsuri, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2025
On top of gently cleansing, this color-safe shampoo from Better Not Younger makes fine, aging hair appear instantly fuller and more voluminous without drying it out in the process—a problem that tends to pop up with volumizing products.
—Victoria Moorhouse, Glamour, 18 Apr. 2025
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Use a volumizing mousse like Wella Professionals EIMI Extra Volume Mousse at the roots and blow-dry your hair upside down.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 25 Apr. 2025
The no-liner lip liner trend is another example of this—the Gen Z idea that advocates leaving aside a traditional lip liner from time to time, and opting instead for natural lip contouring, embellishing the organic shape of our mouth while subtly volumizing it.
—María Munsuri, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2025
On top of gently cleansing, this color-safe shampoo from Better Not Younger makes fine, aging hair appear instantly fuller and more voluminous without drying it out in the process—a problem that tends to pop up with volumizing products.
—Victoria Moorhouse, Glamour, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Volumize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volumize. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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