MITCH Calibrate Thickening Cream — 2.5 fl oz | Medium Hold, Low Shine for Fine & All Hair Types

MITCH Calibrate Thickening Cream is a lightweight styling cream that instantly adds noticeable volume and thickness to hair while providing medium hold and low shine.

This styling cream from MITCH by Paul Mitchell is formulated to bulk up fine or thinning hair without leaving a heavy residue. It works on all hair types and textures, spreading easily through damp or dry hair and drying quickly for a fuller look that lasts throughout the day. The scent blends fresh lemon and aloe for a clean, subtle fragrance, and the product packaging is moving toward post-consumer recycled materials as part of the brand’s sustainability efforts.

How does this product build volume without weighing hair down?

Calibrate uses a light, non-greasy base designed to coat hair strands so they appear thicker while still remaining flexible. The formula provides medium hold to lock in shape but avoids stiff, crunchy results, giving hair body and lift without added bulk.

• Lightweight cream base that disperses evenly through hair
• Medium hold keeps styles in place without stiffness
• Low-shine finish maintains a natural look
• Fast drying for quick styling and long-lasting fullness

Can I use it on fine, thinning, or textured hair?

Yes—Calibrate is formulated to be versatile across hair types and textures, but it’s especially effective for fine or thinning hair where added body is desired. It helps create the appearance of density by thickening individual strands and boosting overall lift at the roots.

• Suitable for fine, medium and coarse hair
• Works on straight, wavy, curly and coiled textures
• Ideal for hair needing extra volume or targeted root lift
• Use sparingly on heavier hair to avoid buildup

What’s the best way to apply Calibrate for consistent results?

Apply a small amount to towel-dried hair to boost volume during blow-drying, or work a pea-sized amount into dry hair to refresh shape and texture. Concentrate at the roots for lift and distribute through mid-lengths to ends for thicker-looking strands.

• Start with a dime- to pea-sized amount and increase as needed
• Apply to damp hair before blow-drying for maximum lift
• Use on dry hair for quick touch-ups and added texture
• Comb or rake with fingers for natural separation and volume

Is the packaging eco-friendly and how might it differ from images?

Paul Mitchell is transitioning MITCH packaging to include post-consumer recycled (PCR) content: jars will be 100% PCR, bottles 50% PCR, and tubes/tube caps 25% PCR. Some closures are still made from virgin materials, and packaging you receive may not match older or current photos as the update rolls out.

• Jars: 100% PCR content planned
• Bottles: 50% PCR content planned
• Tubes/tube caps: 25% PCR content planned
• Caps, pumps, closures may remain virgin plastic

Who is this for? If you want fuller-looking hair without heavy residue—especially those with fine or thinning strands—MITCH Calibrate Thickening Cream is made to add body, manageability, and a natural low-shine finish. It’s also a good choice for anyone seeking a quick, lightweight styling step that works with all hair textures and supports everyday looks, from lift at the roots to thicker-feeling mid-lengths and ends.

Features:

• Adds volume and thickness to any hair type or texture
• Creates fuller, long-lasting styles without the weight
• Ideal for bulking up fine or thinning hair

Ingredients

Aqua (Water, Eau), Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Polyquaternium-37, Cetyl Esters, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Phyllostachys Bambusoides Extract, Pisum Sativum Peptide, Punica Granatum Sterols, Behentrimonium Chloride, Bentonite, C11-15 Alketh-7, C12-16 Alketh-9, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceteareth-20, Glycerin, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Isopentyldiol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Polyimide-1, Polyquaternium-11, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Trideceth-12, Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum (Fragrance), Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool