Aesop Volumizing Shampoo for Fine Hair — 16.9 oz / 500 mL, Lightweight Lift & Shine

Aesop Volumizing Shampoo is a lightweight, lifting cleanser formulated to add body, separation and shine to thin or fine hair using polyquaternium technology and botanical oils.

This shampoo is designed to lift hair at the roots and enhance individual strand separation without weighing hair down. The formulation combines a polymer that encourages shaft separation with botanical extracts — including fennel seed, peppermint leaf and rosemary leaf — to impart freshness, manageability and surface lustre. Bottled in high-recycled-plastic containers, the product aligns with Aesop’s vegan and cruelty-free standards.

How does this shampoo create lift and body for thin hair?

The formula contains Polyquaternium-67, a conditioning polymer that helps hair shafts separate and avoid clumping, producing visible volume and texture. Cleansing agents are balanced so they remove build-up while leaving a lightweight film that improves manageability.

• Polyquaternium-67 promotes strand separation for fuller appearance.
• Lightweight surfactants cleanse without adding residue.
• Botanical oils add controlled slip and sheen, preventing brittle feel.

Will it add shine without making hair greasy?

Yes — botanical oils in the formula are selected to soften and reflect light without overwhelming fine hair. The product rinses cleanly when used as directed, leaving hair with a natural, non-greasy sheen.

• Fennel seed extract brightens hair surface for reflective shine.
• Peppermint leaf provides a refreshing aroma and a clean finish.
• Balanced oil content avoids heavy residue on thin strands.

How should I use it for best results on limp or fine hair?

Begin by brushing dry hair to remove tangles and loosen surface dirt. Apply to thoroughly wet hair, work a small amount into the scalp with gentle massaging motions, then rinse completely; repeat if needed for heavier product build-up.

• Brush hair before wetting to help even distribution.
• Massage gently at the roots to encourage lift and circulation.
• Rinse well and follow with a lightweight conditioner if desired.

What sensory and sustainability details should I expect?

The scent profile is herbaceous with cool mint top notes, offering a brisk, clarifying scent during use. Aesop packages this shampoo in bottles composed of at least 97% recycled plastic and adheres to vegan, paraben-free and cruelty-free principles.

• Herbaceous, peppermint-forward aroma for a fresh wash experience.
• Bottle material: minimum 97% recycled plastics.
• Formulation: vegan, paraben-free and cruelty-free.

Who is this for: Aesop Volumizing Shampoo is targeted at people with thin, fine or limp hair who want noticeable lift and separation without heavy conditioning. It suits those who prefer botanical scents and brands that prioritise recycled packaging and vegan formulations. If you typically avoid heavy creams and oils but still want softer, more luminous hair with added bounce, this shampoo is an appropriate daily or regular-use cleanser.

Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Propylene Glycol, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Polyquaternium-67, Mentha Citrata Leaf Extract, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Citric Acid, Cedrus Atlantica (Cedarwood) Bark Oil, Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Laureth-2, Ammonium Chloride, Ammonium Sulfate, Sodium Benzoate, Limonene, Linalool.