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

Brook actually recommends skipping volumizing sprays—which can make dense hair feel bulky—and instead smoothing a lightweight oil like Biolage All-In-One Multi-Benefit Oil through the lengths for shine and frizz control. — Marci Robin, Allure, 6 Aug. 2026

To get the same shiny look as Addison Rae, Hawkins recommends prepping the hair with plenty of volumizing mousse before styling to lock in the body and bounce. — Ariana Yaptangco, InStyle, 28 July 2026

The device comes with six attachments, which smooth, curl, and volumize hair. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026

Products in the new collection include a thermal shield mist, volumizing mousse, and strong hold gel. — Caché McClay, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for volumize

• advertise
• aggrandize
• alibis
• alkalies
• alkalis
• amortize
• amplifies
• analyse
• analyze
• anywise
• authorize
• butterflies