Root-lifting shampoo that builds body and density into fine, flat hair without a trace of weight  / 8.5 oz full size or 1.7 oz travel size

If you have fine, flat, or thinning hair that seems to go limp by lunchtime, you’ll want to pay attention to this one. Coelho's Le Shampoing Soin Volume is the first step in Adrien Coelho's Hair Volume ritual, and like everything else from this marvelous Parisian brand, it takes a refreshingly different approach to a remarkably familiar problem.

Most volumizing shampoos work by coating the hair from the outside: the strands might look thicker for a few hours, but they feel stiff, and it all collapses by the end of the day. This gel transforms to a fine, airy foam that works at the root, on the scalp, and on the strands themselves so the volume you get is light, soft, and feels like your own. We love both its immediate effect (roots feel airy, hair gains lightness) and progressive benefits (density): the more consistently you use it, the more consistent and long-lasting the volume becomes. 

Its formula features a cool combination of a biomimetic peptide (acetyl tetrapeptide-3) and red clover extract to tone the scalp and help preserve hair density over time. Hydrolyzed sweet almond protein gives strands body without heaviness, inulin acts as a natural prebiotic to keep the scalp balanced, and watercress and nasturtium extracts support scalp vitality. The cherry on top is Coelho’s signature Hair Volume scent: floral, hesperidic, resinous, and fresh, with notes of bergamot, geranium, and frankincense that linger softly after rinsing.

Gentle enough for daily use (it cleanses thoroughly without stripping, so it won't disrupt the scalp's balance or dry out the fiber), Le Shampoing Soin Volume is ideal for hair that's flat from the root, has thinned over time, or has been sensitized by color, heat, or stress. For the full Coelho effect, follow it with Le Plumping Spray on towel-dried hair before blow-drying, and finish with La Brume Mémoire for a controlled, tousled texture. If your lengths are dry, a very small amount of Le Masque Intense on the ends will add nourishment without flattening it all.

In Adrien's words:

"Most volume products work on the hair from the outside: they coat it, they wrap it, they create an illusion that stiffens the material and suffocates it. The hair looks thicker, but it can no longer breathe. I wanted to approach the problem the other way around. Volume doesn't sit on top of the hair, it's born underneath: at the root, in the scalp, in the quality of the fiber itself."

— Adrien Coelho, Paris-based celebrity hairstylist and founder of Coelho Beauty

Adrien's pro tip:

"Massage the scalp for one to two minutes to stimulate the roots — that's where the volume starts, so don't just apply it to the lengths. If hair is very laden with sebum or styling products, shampoo twice. And don't stop after a few uses; the benefits are seen with regular use."

Wondering how to choose between Le Shampoing Soin Volume and Nettoyant Micellaire? As Adrien told us, “Nettoyant Micellaire is clarifying and really helps purify the hair and scalp. Shampoing Soin Volume is about bringing density and volume back, in an effective and natural style — very French allure — with more body for the hair.”

(Adrien, you had us at “very French allure.”)