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Fine Hair Shampoo in New Zealand
Fine hair has a lot going for it: it is soft, it shines easily and it dries fast. The catch is that it goes flat quickly, gets oily at the roots and collapses under heavy products. A good fine hair shampoo cleans the scalp properly, leaves nothing behind that weighs the strands down and gives the roots something to lift from. This collection brings together around 270 shampoos made with that job in mind.
Zilion is an official NZ stockist of every brand on this page, from Wella Professionals, Redken and Nioxin to Pureology, Kevin Murphy, Davines and Nak Hair. You will find everyday 250 to 350ml bottles, 1000ml salon sizes and travel minis, all shipped from within New Zealand.
About Our Fine Hair Shampoos
Fine describes the width of each strand, not how much hair you have. You can have a lot of fine hair or very little of it, and the two need slightly different care. Plenty of fine hair usually wants volume and an oil-balancing wash. Hair that is fine and also thinning, or that has become sparse with age, often benefits from a scalp-focused thickening system such as Nioxin or Alfaparf Milano Semi Di Lino Density.
Most of the shampoos here share a few traits: lighter conditioning agents, little or no heavy oil, and ingredients such as proteins, amino acids or plant extracts that help each strand feel fuller. Several, including Pureology Pure Volume and Redken Volume Injection, are also gentle enough for coloured hair.
Fine Hair Shampoo by Need
Volume and lift. For hair that lies flat by mid-morning, look at Volumising Shampoo and Flat Hair Shampoo. Redken Volume Injection, Milk Shake Volume Solution and Wella Invigo Volume Boost are popular picks.
Thicker-looking hair. Thickening shampoos coat each strand lightly so it feels plumper. Davines Volu, Kevin Murphy Plumping Wash and Bokka Botanika Thikk Volume sit here, alongside the wider Hair Thickening range.
Thinning-looking hair and scalp care. Nioxin Systems and L'Oreal Professionnel Serioxyl focus on the scalp as well as the lengths. Browse Hair Loss Shampoo and Hair Loss & Thinning Care for more.
Oily roots. Fine hair has more strands per square centimetre of scalp, so it often looks oily sooner. Pair a volumising wash with a balancing shampoo from Oily Hair Shampoo if you need to wash daily.
Fine, coloured hair. Pureology Pure Volume and Olaplex No.4 Fine Bond Maintenance are made for fine hair that has been coloured or lightened.
Between washes. A Dry Shampoo soaks up oil at the roots and adds grip, which fine hair needs more than most.
Brands in This Category
These are the brands with the most fine hair shampoos at Zilion. Each link opens the brand's full range:
- Wella Professionals
- Nioxin Professional
- Joico
- REF Stockholm Sweden
- Pureology
- Nak Hair
- DesignMe
- Echosline
- Milk Shake
- Angel En Provence
- Natural Look
- Alfaparf Milano
Top 10 Fine Hair Shampoos
- Nioxin Scalp + Hair Thickening System 2 Shampoo 300ml: for natural, untreated hair with progressed thinning; it deep-cleans the scalp and removes excess sebum.
- Pureology Pure Volume Shampoo 266ml: wheat protein, eucalyptus leaf extract and AntiFade Complex for fine hair that is coloured.
- Olaplex No.4 Fine Bond Maintenance Shampoo 250ml: an ultra-light volumising version of No.4 that removes build-up so roots can lift.
- REF Stockholm Sweden Weightless Volume Shampoo 285ml: cleanses and adds body without stripping natural moisture, made for fine or flat hair.
- Davines Volu Shampoo 250ml: a light, foamy volumising shampoo for fine or limp hair with natural active ingredients.
- Kevin Murphy Plumping Wash 250ml: a thickening shampoo with ginger root and nettle extracts for fine hair.
- Alfaparf Milano Semi Di Lino Density Thickening Low Shampoo 250ml: a sulfate-free thickening wash for fine, thinning or maturing hair.
- L'Oreal Professionnel Serioxyl Advanced Densifying Shampoo 300ml: a lightweight gel shampoo with magnesium that purifies the scalp and makes hair feel fuller.
- Milk Shake Volume Solution Shampoo 300ml: milk proteins and aloe vera for body and shine in fine, limp hair.
- Wella Professionals Invigo Volume Boost Bodifying Shampoo 250ml: cotton extract and Spring Force Blend for light, everyday volume.
Best Sellers at Zilion
- Wella Professionals Premium Care Fusion Intense Repair Shampoo 1000ml ($70.00)
- Wella Professionals Premium Care Elements Renewing Shampoo 1000ml ($69.00)
- Redken Volume Injection Shampoo 1000ml ($96.00)
- Wella Professionals Invigo Nutri-Enrich Deep Nourishing Shampoo 1000ml ($60.00)
- Wella Professionals Invigo Nutri-Enrich Deep Nourishing Shampoo 250ml ($30.00)
- Wella Professionals Fusion Duo Gift Set ($64.50)
- Pureology Hydrate Sheer Shampoo 1000ml ($104.00)
- Eleven Australia I Want Body Volume Shampoo 300ml ($35.10)
- Wella Professionals Premium Care Nutricurls Shampoo Waves 1000ml ($68.99)
- Wella Professionals Premium Care Oil Reflections Luminous Reveal Shampoo 1000ml ($80.00)
Benefits of Using a Fine Hair Shampoo
- Roots that lift. Lightweight formulas leave less residue at the scalp, so a blow-dry has more to work with.
- Fuller-feeling strands. Thickening shampoos with proteins or plant extracts help each strand feel plumper.
- Longer between washes. A thorough, balancing cleanse slows the oily look that fine hair is prone to.
- Styles that hold. Clean, residue-free hair takes mousse, root spray and texture products better.
- A healthier scalp. Scalp-focused systems such as Nioxin and Serioxyl clear away excess sebum and impurities.
- Colour-friendly options. Several volume shampoos are designed for coloured hair, so you do not have to choose between body and colour care.
Fine Hair Shampoo Buying Guide
Decide what you want more of. If you want lift at the root, start with a volumising shampoo. If you want each strand to feel thicker, go for a thickening or plumping formula. If your hair is becoming sparse, a scalp-care system is the better starting point.
Check your scalp. Oily scalps do well with a clear, lightweight shampoo used daily or every second day. A dry or sensitive scalp needs something gentler, and you may prefer a sulfate-free option such as Alfaparf Milano Density.
Factor in colour. Coloured fine hair can be fragile. Pureology Pure Volume or Olaplex No.4 Fine help protect colour and strength while keeping weight down.
Use the matching conditioner, lightly. Fine hair still needs conditioner on the ends. Choose a lightweight one from Fine Hair Conditioner or Volumising Conditioner and keep it off the roots.
Clarify now and then. Styling products and hard water build up fast on fine hair. A weekly wash with a Clarifying Shampoo resets it.
Finish with the right styling. A little mousse or root lift spray from Texture & Volume Styling Products goes further than a heavy cream.
How to Wash Fine Hair
Wet your hair thoroughly with lukewarm water, then work a small amount of shampoo into the scalp with your fingertips, not your nails. Let the lather run through the lengths as you rinse rather than scrubbing the ends. If you wear a lot of product or your roots are oily, shampoo twice: the first wash lifts residue and the second cleans the scalp. Use conditioner only from the mid-lengths down and rinse well. Blow-drying roots in the opposite direction to how they fall adds lift.
Why Shop Fine Hair Shampoo at Zilion
- Official NZ stockist. Every fine hair shampoo we sell is genuine stock from brands we are authorised to supply.
- Free shipping over $85. Orders under $85 ship for a flat $7.99 to metro and rural addresses.
- Afterpay and Zip. Spread the cost of a bigger order over interest-free instalments.
- Same-day dispatch. In-stock orders placed before 9am leave our warehouse the same business day.
- Salon sizes and sets. Stock up with Litres or save on matching shampoo and conditioner in Duos.
- Try before you commit. Travel sizes from Davines, Eleven Australia, Nak Hair and Aluram are handy for testing a formula.
- Help when you need it. Email care@zilion.co.nz with your hair type and goals, and we will suggest a shampoo that suits.
Delivery Across New Zealand
We deliver fine hair shampoo right across the country, to Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Queenstown, and to rural addresses in every region. Metro orders usually arrive in 1 to 4 business days and rural orders in 3 to 7. Aerosol dry shampoos can take a little longer, as they travel as dangerous goods.
Fine Hair Shampoo FAQs
What is fine hair?
Fine hair describes strands with a small diameter. It is about the width of each hair, not how much hair you have, so you can have thick, fine hair or sparse, fine hair.
How do I know if my hair is fine?
Roll a single strand between your fingers. If you can barely feel it, it is fine. Fine hair also tends to go flat quickly and look oily sooner.
What is the best shampoo for fine hair?
Choose a lightweight volumising or thickening shampoo. Redken Volume Injection, Pureology Pure Volume, Davines Volu and Kevin Murphy Plumping Wash are good examples.
What is the difference between volumising and thickening shampoo?
Volumising shampoos focus on lift at the root, while thickening shampoos aim to make each strand feel fuller. Many fine hair routines use one or the other, depending on the goal.
Is fine hair the same as thinning hair?
No. Fine refers to the strand width; thinning refers to fewer hairs on the scalp. They often occur together, which is why scalp-care systems such as Nioxin sit in this collection.
What is Nioxin System 2?
Nioxin System 2 is for natural, untreated hair with progressed thinning. The shampoo cleanses the scalp and removes excess sebum while strengthening the hair.
How do I choose the right Nioxin System?
Nioxin numbers its systems by hair type: natural or chemically treated, and light or progressed thinning. Check each product page to match the system to your hair.
Can shampoo stop hair loss?
No shampoo can treat medical hair loss. Scalp-care shampoos can help hair look and feel thicker, but see your GP if you notice sudden or patchy shedding.
Is Olaplex No.4 Fine different from regular No.4?
Yes. Olaplex describes No.4 Fine as an ultra-light volumising version for fine hair that removes build-up to help lift roots.
Which fine hair shampoos are good for coloured hair?
Pureology Pure Volume uses AntiFade Complex, and Olaplex No.4 Fine is designed for coloured and lightened hair as well as untreated hair.
What is in Kevin Murphy Plumping Wash?
Kevin Murphy describes it as a thickening shampoo with ginger root and nettle extracts, made for fine hair.
Is Alfaparf Milano Semi Di Lino Density sulfate-free?
Yes. The Density Thickening Low Shampoo is a sulfate-free cleanser for fine, thinning or maturing hair.
What is L'Oreal Professionnel Serioxyl Advanced?
It is a densifying shampoo in a lightweight gel enriched with magnesium. The brand recommends using it with the Serioxyl Advanced Denser Hair serum.
Should people with fine hair avoid conditioner?
No. Fine hair still needs conditioner on the ends to prevent tangles and breakage. Use a lightweight one and keep it off the roots.
Which conditioner should I use with a fine hair shampoo?
Use the matching conditioner from the same range, or choose from our Fine Hair Conditioner and Volumising Conditioner collections.
How often should I wash fine hair?
Many people with fine hair wash daily or every second day because it looks oily sooner. A gentle, lightweight shampoo makes frequent washing easier on the hair.
Should I shampoo twice?
If you use styling products or have an oily scalp, a double wash helps: the first lifts residue and the second cleans the scalp.
Does sulfate-free shampoo suit fine hair?
It can, especially if your hair is coloured or your scalp is sensitive. If fine hair feels coated, wash twice or add a clarifying shampoo weekly.
Do silicones weigh fine hair down?
Heavy silicones and oils can make fine hair limp. Most volumising shampoos use lighter conditioning agents for that reason.
Can I use a clarifying shampoo on fine hair?
Yes. Fine hair shows build-up quickly, so a weekly clarifying wash often helps it bounce back. Use it less often if your hair is coloured.
What is the best way to add volume to fine hair?
Start with a volumising shampoo, use a light conditioner on the ends only, apply mousse or root spray to damp roots, and blow-dry the roots upside down or against their natural fall.
Does dry shampoo help fine hair?
Yes. Dry shampoo soaks up oil and adds grip at the roots, which gives fine hair more volume between washes.
Which dry shampoos suit fine hair?
Popular options include Nioxin Volumizing Dry Shampoo, REF Stockholm Sweden Dry Shampoo and Joico Weekend Hair Dry Shampoo.
Are there men's shampoos for fine hair?
Yes. Baxter of California Fortifying Shampoo and Muk Hair Fat Volumising Shampoo are two options men often choose.
Can fine hair use a curl shampoo?
Yes, if it is curly or wavy. Choose a light curl shampoo such as Wella Nutricurls Shampoo for Waves, which is also one of our best sellers.
Why does my fine hair look greasy so quickly?
Fine hair has more strands per square centimetre, so oil spreads along them easily. A balancing shampoo and less conditioner at the roots usually help.
Is hot water bad for fine hair?
Very hot water can stimulate oil and leave hair frizzy. Lukewarm water is kinder, and a cool final rinse adds shine.
Should I brush fine hair when it is wet?
Fine hair is fragile when wet. Use a wide-tooth comb or a detangling brush, starting at the ends and working up.
What size should I buy?
Try a 250 to 350ml bottle first. Once you know a shampoo works for you, a 1000ml salon size usually costs less per wash.
Are travel sizes available?
Yes. Minis include Davines Volu Shampoo 75ml, Eleven Australia I Want Body 50ml, Nak Hair Signature Volume 80ml and Aluram Volume 60ml.
Can fine hair use a repair shampoo?
Yes, if it is damaged. Wella Fusion Intense Repair Shampoo is one of our best sellers here, and fine hair usually does best with a light conditioner after it.
Will thickening shampoo make my hair look thicker straight away?
Most people notice more body after the first wash. Results depend on your hair, so pairing the shampoo with the right styling product makes a big difference.
Do fine hair shampoos work on thick hair?
They will clean it, but thick or coarse hair usually needs more moisture than a volumising shampoo provides.
Is Redken Volume Injection good for fine hair?
Yes. It is one of our best-selling shampoos for fine hair, and the 1000ml salon size suits households that wash often.
What is Pureology Hydrate Sheer?
It is the lighter version of Pureology Hydrate, made for fine, dry, colour-treated hair that needs moisture without weight.
Are there vegan fine hair shampoos?
Some brands describe their formulas as vegan. Check each product page for ingredient and certification details before you buy.
Can I use the same shampoo every day?
Yes, as long as it suits your scalp. Some people alternate a volumising shampoo with a gentler hydrating one when the ends feel dry.
Does diet or stress affect fine hair?
Many things can affect hair, including stress, hormones and diet. If you are worried about changes, speak to your GP.
Can I buy a fine hair shampoo and conditioner together?
Yes. Many brands offer duos and bundles, including REF Weightless Volume, Vitaman Volumising and Joico Hydra Splash.
Which fine hair shampoos are sold in litre bottles?
Litre options include Redken Volume Injection, Pureology Pure Volume, Milk Shake Volume Solution, Nak Hair Signature Volume and Natural Look Expand.
Is Zilion an official stockist of these shampoo brands?
Yes. Zilion is an official NZ stockist of every brand in this collection, from Wella Professionals, Redken and Nioxin to Pureology and Nak Hair.
Are the shampoos you sell genuine?
Yes. As an official stockist we only sell genuine products.
How much does shipping cost?
Shipping is free on NZ orders over $85. Orders under $85 cost a flat $7.99 to metro and rural addresses.
How long does delivery take?
In-stock orders placed before 9am are dispatched the same business day. Metro deliveries take 1 to 4 business days and rural deliveries 3 to 7.
Can I pay with Afterpay or Zip?
Yes. Afterpay and Zip are both available at checkout.
Can I return a product I have opened?
No. For hygiene reasons, opened or used products cannot be returned unless they are faulty.
What is your returns policy for unopened items?
Unopened, unused items in original packaging can be returned within 30 days for a change of mind. Return postage and a restocking fee of $10 or 10% (whichever is less) apply.
What if my order arrives leaking or damaged?
Email care@zilion.co.nz within 5 days of delivery with your order number and photos. We will arrange a replacement or refund.
Do you deliver to PO Boxes or overseas?
No. Our couriers do not deliver cosmetics to PO Boxes, and we ship within New Zealand only.
Who can I ask for fine hair advice?
Email care@zilion.co.nz with your hair type, scalp and what you want to change, and our team will recommend a shampoo.
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