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

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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 See all Example Sentences for volumize