Paul Mitchell Extra-Body Shampoo for Fine Hair, 33.8 fl oz — Volumizing, Lightweight Lift

Paul Mitchell Extra-Body Shampoo is a volumizing cleanser formulated to lift fine hair, improve manageability, and impart fuller-looking body without weighing strands down.

If your hair tends to lie flat or lose shape quickly, this salon-grade shampoo is designed to create a lightweight foundation of volume. The formula combines panthenol to help build body with wheat-derived ingredients that smooth and protect the strand surface. It comes in a large 33.8 fl oz size ideal for at-home use, and the bottle uses post-consumer recycled materials to reduce environmental impact.

How does Extra-Body Shampoo add lift to fine hair?

The shampoo gently cleanses while depositing film-forming and strengthening ingredients that help hair hold more structure. Panthenol (a provitamin) thickens individual fibers and improves manageability so styles stay buoyant longer. Repeated use with the matching conditioner produces noticeably more body compared to untreated hair in independent testing.

• Panthenol boosts strand thickness and resilience
• Wheat-derived ingredients smooth and help protect cuticles
• Lightweight surfactants cleanse without heavy residue

Will it make hair feel different after washing?

Expect a cleaner, fuller sensation rather than weight or buildup. The wheat-derived components promote a silky finish, so hair feels soft to the touch while appearing thicker. The formula also leaves a crisp apple fragrance for a refreshed scent profile.

• Silky-smooth finish without stiffness
• Fresh, vibrant apple scent on the hair
• No heavy residue that flattens styles

Is this shampoo suitable for chemically treated or damaged fine hair?

The peptide-like benefits of panthenol help with damaged strands by temporarily improving body and flexibility, making hair easier to style. While it’s formulated for fine hair types, it can be paired with professional treatments or a dedicated repair conditioner for more intensive damage care. It supports manageability rather than replacing targeted reconstruction products.

• Panthenol supports improved strand strength and elasticity
• Works well with conditioners or salon repair treatments
• Gentle cleansing reduces additional stress on fragile hair

How does the packaging reflect environmental responsibility?

Paul Mitchell updated retail packaging to include post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials and simplified caps and labels for better recyclability where accepted. Bottles and jars will contain 30–50% PCR and tubes 25% PCR by 2026 for retail sizes. Note that some components such as pumps and aerosols may still use virgin materials.

• Bottles/jars planned with 30–50% PCR content
• Tubes planned with 25% PCR content by 2026
• Low-profile caps and streamlined labels to aid recycling

Who is this for: Paul Mitchell Extra-Body Shampoo is aimed at people with fine, limp, or flat hair who want salon-level lift and easier styling at home. It’s appropriate for users seeking a lightweight volumizing routine, those who enjoy a crisp apple fragrance, and anyone preferring products packaged with increasing recycled content. For best results, use alongside the matching Extra-Body Conditioner or other volume-boosting styling products.

Ingredients

Aqua (Water, Eau), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Hedychium Coronarium (White Ginger) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Panthenol, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Algae Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Cocamide MIPA, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Tetrasodium EDTA, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Polyquaternium-44, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl PG-Propyl Dimethicone, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Magnesium Chloride, Magnesium Nitrate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Parfum (Fragrance), Benzyl Benzoate