volumize

verb

vol·​u·​mize ˈväl-yə-ˌmīz 

-(ˌ)yü-

variants also British volumise

volumized; volumizing; volumizes

transitive + intransitive

: 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

volumizer

ˈväl-yə-ˌmī-zər 

-(ˌ)yü-

noun

… one of the new liquid volumizers that enhance your hair's natural texture …

—Cosmopolitan

volumizing

ˈväl-yə-ˌmī-ziŋ 

-(ˌ)yü-

adjective

a volumizing shampoo

Examples of volumize in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

L’Oréal’s Panorama formula is one to watch—lengthening and volumizing each lash with a multi-level bristle brush wand. —Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024

The volumizing mascara comes in three colors, though one is currently sold out. —Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024

This volumizing dry shampoo rids your hair of odors with Vegamour’s signature Bergamot scent formulated entirely 100% from essential oils. —Maria Conti, Southern Living, 26 July 2024

Try spritzing on a volumizing spray, such as the RŌZ Root Lift Spray or Oribe’s Maximista Thickening Spray, for extra hold instead of hairspray. —Devon Abelman, Allure, 1 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above