Get a Boost with the Best Root Lifters for Thick Hair

Angelina Jolie, coarse hair, pulled back, half pony

I have fond memories of ‘ratting’ my hair when I was in high school. After all, there wasn’t a better method to get your hair sky high than a bottle of Aqua Net and a rat-tailed comb. Sure it was bad for our hair, and the split ends were unsightly, but when your bangs were higher than everyone else’s and really accented your Farrah Fawcett wings, well, you were pretty rad. I was lucky, though, because I had thin hair, so it was easy to wreck it into shape with minimal effort, and I had an easier time than my thick-haired counterparts. Even now, I can use my favorite styling foam and get some pretty good volume.

I recently brought up the subject with a friend who was blessed with thick, luscious hair and asked her how she keeps her roots lifted. She named off a variety of products, some of which are found below, but the conversation brought on the idea of an article covering the best root lifters for thick hair. So, here are the best products we found, both through trial and error and as part of a research journey. 

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Best Root Lifters for Thick Hair

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Volume Dry Texture Spray
Volume Dry Texture Spray, $20
RUSK Designer Collection Blofoam Extreme Texture and Root Lifter
RUSK Designer Collection Blofoam Extreme Texture and Root Lifter, $15.68
Generic Value Products Volumizing Root Lifter Compare to Wonder Boost
Generic Value Products Volumizing Root Lifter Compare to Wonder Boost, $14.99
DESIGNME PUFF.ME Volumizing Powder For Hair
DESIGNME PUFF.ME Volumizing Powder For Hair, $24
BOLDIFY Root Boost Spray for Hair
BOLDIFY Root Boost Spray for Hair, $22.95
Muroto Volume Hydro-Texturizing Mist - For Fine Hair
Muroto Volume Hydro-Texturizing Mist – For Fine Hair, $42
FEKKAI Clean Stylers Root Lift
FEKKAI Clean Stylers Root Lift, $14
TIGI Catwalk Root Boost Hair Spray
TIGI Catwalk Root Boost Hair Spray, $17.95
Kristin Ess Instant Lift Thickening Spray
Kristin Ess Instant Lift Thickening Spray, $15
UNITE Hair TEXTURIZA Spray
UNITE Hair TEXTURIZA Spray, $33.25
Grandiose Hair Plumping Mousse
Grandiose Hair Plumping Mousse, $39
Color Wow Raise the Root Thicken + Lift Spray
Color Wow Raise the Root Thicken + Lift Spray, $24
Thicker Fuller Hair
Thicker Fuller Hair, $5
Volume Spray
Volume Spray, $26
Garnier Fructis Root Amp Root Lifting Spray Mousse
Garnier Fructis Root Amp Root Lifting Spray Mousse, $37.25
Brooklyn Bombshell Blowout Volume Spray
Brooklyn Bombshell Blowout Volume Spray, $25
SexyHair Big Root Pump Plus Humidity Resistant Volumizing Spray Mousse
SexyHair Big Root Pump Plus Humidity Resistant Volumizing Spray Mousse, $19.95
Magnifier Thickening Spray
Magnifier Thickening Spray, $56
Shooting Star Texture Meringue
Shooting Star Texture Meringue, $52
DevaCurl SuperMousse Coconut Oil Infused Volumizer
DevaCurl SuperMousse Coconut Oil Infused Volumizer, $28
John Frieda Volume Lift Thickening Spray for Natural Fullness
John Frieda Volume Lift Thickening Spray for Natural Fullness, $7.10
Tresemme One Step 5-in-1 Volume Spray
Tresemme One Step 5-in-1 Volume Spray, $6.99
Tea Tree Scalp Care Anti-Thinning Root Lift Foam
Tea Tree Scalp Care Anti-Thinning Root Lift Foam, $19.98
Thickening Dryspun Texture Spray
Thickening Dryspun Texture Spray, $47
SexyHair Big Powder Play Volumizing & Texturizing Powder
SexyHair Big Powder Play Volumizing & Texturizing Powder, $18
Clean Volume Weightless Mousse
Clean Volume Weightless Mousse, $29
volumizing tonic
volumizing tonic, $29
Living Proof Full Root Lift
Living Proof Full Root Lift, $29
Goldwell Stylesign Double Boost Root Lift Spray
Goldwell Stylesign Double Boost Root Lift Spray, $22.99
Rise Up Powder Spray
Rise Up Powder Spray, $26
MATRIX Total Results High Amplify Wonder Booster Root Lifter Spray
MATRIX Total Results High Amplify Wonder Booster Root Lifter Spray, $27.66

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