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Dyson
Airwrap i.d. Multi-Styler and Dryer
8.2Great
Dyson's Bluetooth-connected Airwrap automates the wrap, curl and cool-shot timing; the most effortless air curler, at a steep price.
Device5$650
Hair & Scalp · Shape & Shine
Volume
7 products we review are built for volume — 43% of them hot tools. The ingredients doing most of the work: keratin & proteins, panthenol and glycerin. Most are made for straight hair, wavy hair and curly hair.
Repair, shape, shine and scalp care for straight, wavy, curly and coily hair.
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The volume podium.
The ingredients behind it
Key actives in the products that deliver volume — tap one for what it does and how strong the evidence is.
Often paired with
Benefits that tend to come along for the ride.
7 products
Every volume pick.
7 products
Best value
Shark
FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System
8.1Great
A twist-to-convert dryer and Coanda multi-styler that does most of what an Airwrap does for about half the price; curls fade sooner.
Device5$350
Best value
Revlon
One-Step Volumizer PLUS 2.0 Hair Dryer and Hot Air Brush
8.0Great
The updated cult drugstore dryer brush: a smaller 2.4-inch oval head, four heat settings and a detachable handle for big, quick blowouts.
Device5$65.99
Best value
The Ordinary
Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density
7.8Good
An affordable leave-on peptide and caffeine scalp serum for fuller-looking hair; reviewers see modest results with consistent nightly use.
Scalp serum6$24.00
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Batiste
Dry Shampoo Original
7.7Good
The classic aerosol dry shampoo: rice starch soaks up oil fast for very little money, with a soapy citrus scent and possible residue.
Dry shampoo4$12.99
OUAI
Detox Clarifying Hair Shampoo
7.5Good
A heavily fragranced weekly clarifier with apple cider vinegar that strips buildup well but costs more than most rivals.
Shampoo5$34.00
OUAI
Wave Spray
7.2Good
A salt-free texture spray for soft, undone beach waves without crunch; easy to use, but pricey for a light-hold mist.
Texture spray5$30.00