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Turn Up The Volume: How To Use Hair Extensions For Volume

By Heather Collier

Sep 5, 2025

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If you swear by the old saying “go big or go home”, then you’re probably no stranger to fierce, unruly hairstyles. No matter your hair type, you can make sure your hair reaches the height and size you want - with the aid of the right products, the right styling techniques, and (obviously) the right type of hair extensions. Let’s find out how to get thicker hair and the voluminous, lioness hair of your dreams!

Volume-Boosting Shampoo: Shampoo for Thicker Hair

Unexpectedly, achieving volume for your natural hair sometimes begins in the shower. Selecting a shampoo designed to add body, like a clarifying or biotin-infused formula, can lift flat roots and give your strands a thicker feel. Look for ingredients like biotin, collagen, and natural extracts like kelp or avocado that nourish and plump up your hair, especially those labelled as best shampoos for volume or shampoo to get thick hair like Redken’s Volume Injection Shampoo. For a more budget option, Pantene also have their own Miracle Lift Volumising Shampoo.

Volumizing shampoos help create a foundation for long-lasting lift and set the perfect stage for extensions to blend seamlessly and perform at their best. However, it’s best to not apply volumizing shampoo directly on to your extensions, as this can strip them of their oils and weigh the hair down. To keep your extensions silky, soft and refreshed, our Deep Moisture Shampoo is the best solution, as its formula has been carefully crafted with extensions and attachments in mind.

The Lighter The Better: Skip Heavy Conditioners

Conditioners can weigh your hair down and flatten any volume that you may already have – especially on fine or thin strands. If you choose to use one, apply a light covering, but only to the mid-lengths and ends, steering clear of the roots, as this can also make your hair appear greasy. Seek out moisturising, aloe-infused conditioners that hydrate without sacrificing lift. This approach helps maintain volume while keeping hair healthy and prepped for styling and extensions.

Add Texture with Hair Volume Powder

Although it’s not as popular on shop shelves, introducing hair volume powder can instantly add texture, root lift, and fullness. Powders may seem like a drying product, but they’re a bit of a hidden gem when it comes to volume. Apply a small amount at your roots or mid-lengths and gently tousle your hair. This will deliver immediate grip and body without weighing hair down.

These powders are perfect for fine hair and pair beautifully with extensions, giving your style a boost in both structure and volume, particularly if you decide to back comb.

Choose the Right Volumizing Haircut for Thin Hair

Compliment your product routine with strategic cutting. Layers and textured ends, especially in a volumizing haircut for thin hair, add movement and the illusion of thickness. Shorter length on top, feathered layers, or a blunt, texturized bob can give fine hair a greater appearance of substance. Pair this with powder and the right extensions for a style that feels and looks full at every angle.

Use Hair Extensions Strategically: Do Hair Extensions Add Volume?

If it wasn’t already obvious, yes! Hair extensions can absolutely add immense amounts of volume to your natural hair with zero strain or damage involved, you just have to be savvy about it and consider your hair type. Whether you opt for clip-in hair extensions for flexibility, or permanent extensions for a seamless, long-lasting lift, they are unmatched when it comes to volume.

Clip In Extensions for Volume

Clip-in options are great if you need quick volume just for the day.

Clip In Seamless Hair Extensions: These clip in hair extensions, discreet and lightweight, blend effortlessly with fine hair. They provide instant fullness and length.

Halo Hair Extensions: For both subtle and dramatic volume transformations, halo extensions are perfect for those with thin and average hair types. With lengths in 12”, 16” and 20”, you have the option for minor and major volume enhancements in a matter of seconds.

Supreme Quad Weft Clip-In Hair Extensions: Ideal for those who already have some thickness – these wefts hide easily and plump up the mid-lengths and ends for a lush look.

Ultra-Volume Clip-In Hair Extensions: Made for those with naturally thicker hair wanting to take volume to the next level, these clip in extensions deliver extreme an extreme lift with very little product required.

Permanent Extensions for Long-Term Volume

If you want long-lasting, consistent fullness, permanent hair extensions are better suited to you. These include tape in extensions, nano rings, weaves, and more – professional hair extensions that last for weeks. Their undetectable application makes them perfect for ongoing volume, especially when styled properly with powders or volumizing roots.

Blow-Dry Techniques to Maximise Volume & Set Extensions

How you dry your hair matters – especially with hair extensions. Start by blow-drying your hair about 70% dry using a round brush, driving air through at the roots (not directly onto the hair). Lift gently for root volume. Once dry, add rollers and leave them in for 10–15 minutes before removing and lightly applying hairspray for hold.

If you're using permanent extensions like tape-ins or nano rings, avoid aggressive brushing or heat directly on the bonds to prevent damage. Blow-drying and curling with care can still yield stunning volume without compromising your extensions.

Style For Volume

Styling is where the magic happens. Popular volume styles include:

Hollywood Waves

Glossy, soft waves that radiate glamorous body.

Retro Blowout

Think ‘70s Farrah Fawcett-style fluff and bounce.

Classic Curly Blowout

Dense curls naturally take up space and deliver instant volume.

These styles look especially luxurious when paired with Remy hair extensions or human hair extensions – which blend and move naturally for that big, high-end finish.

Final Touch: Hairspray, Volumizers & Top-Ups

To finish, lock in your volume with a lightweight hairspray that’s safe for both natural hair and extensions. In terms of brushing and maintenance, we also offer the perfect styling tools and accessories tailored for both natural hair and Remy hair extensions:

Detangling Hair Brush:

For detangling and smoothing out any knots and matting in your locks before styling. Tangled hair can cause major breakage and hair thinning – not something you’ll want if you’re craving more volume.

Pintail Comb:

For backcombing and teasing your roots, as well as adding extra grip for your clip ins. Backcombing is one of the oldest tricks in the book when it comes to giving you hair a much-needed lift.

Conclusion:

You're now equipped to unleash the volume of your dreams – with smart shampoo selections like shampoo for thicker hair, texturizing hair volume powder, strategic volumizing haircuts for thin hair, and transformative clip-in hair extensions and permanent hair extensions. Whether you're styling for a day out or going for a long-term volume upgrade, we have everything to elevate your mane.

Looking for flawless, salon-worthy hair without breaking the bank? At Cliphair, we’ve got you covered with luxurious clip in hair extensions for quick transformations and permanent hair extensions for long-lasting glam. Extensions require special care and maintenance to preserve their quality, which is why we have all the  top-notch hydrating haircare products needed to keep your style on point.

Need the perfect shade? Browse our full range of human hair extensions in over 70 rich, silky shades or check out our FREE Express Colour Match Service to ensure a seamless blend every time. 