volumize
verb
vol·u·mize
ˈväl-yə-ˌmīz 
-(ˌ)yü-
variants
also British volumise
volumized; volumizing; volumizes
: 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
Redbook
volumizer
ˈväl-yə-ˌmī-zər
noun
-(ˌ)yü-
… one of the new liquid volumizers that enhance your hair's natural texture …
—Cosmopolitan
Cosmopolitan
Examples of volumize in a Sentence
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Rice quat's main benefit, however, is its ability to strengthen and volumize hair.
—Holistapet, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
What’s important to keep in mind is that this is technically a lash tint, designed to coat and define lashes rather than volumize and lengthen like your typical mascara.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2024
Finer hair types can take their looks to new levels with the volumizing Boldify Thicken Volume Conditioner.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 20 Mar. 2024
Light layers and volumizing products helped bring this look to another level.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2024
The mascara, Lash Slick, has a lengthening and volumizing effect.
—Rich Scherr, Parents, 9 Jan. 2024
Panorama Mascara Since its debut in December, this volumizing mascara has already been worn by a slew of stars, including L’Oréal Paris spokesperson Kendall Jenner (to the Academy Museum Gala in December) and Janelle Monáe (to the Grammy Awards in February).
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024
The formula is very volumizing — minimalists may find it too va-va-voom for everyday wear.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 7 Jan. 2024
The volumizing formula is enhanced with hydrating hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, and keratin to boost shine and lash thickness while replenishing brittle lashes.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 7 Jan. 2024
Holistapet, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
What’s important to keep in mind is that this is technically a lash tint, designed to coat and define lashes rather than volumize and lengthen like your typical mascara.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2024
Finer hair types can take their looks to new levels with the volumizing Boldify Thicken Volume Conditioner.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 20 Mar. 2024
Light layers and volumizing products helped bring this look to another level.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2024
The mascara, Lash Slick, has a lengthening and volumizing effect.
—Rich Scherr, Parents, 9 Jan. 2024
Panorama Mascara Since its debut in December, this volumizing mascara has already been worn by a slew of stars, including L’Oréal Paris spokesperson Kendall Jenner (to the Academy Museum Gala in December) and Janelle Monáe (to the Grammy Awards in February).
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024
The formula is very volumizing — minimalists may find it too va-va-voom for everyday wear.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 7 Jan. 2024
The volumizing formula is enhanced with hydrating hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, and keratin to boost shine and lash thickness while replenishing brittle lashes.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 7 Jan. 2024
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“Volumize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volumize. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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