What can be done about thinning hair? Lots, actually.
In addition to visiting a dermatologist and uncovering the cause of your thinning hair (and discussing appropriate treatments, whether that’s Minoxidil or supplements), you don’t have to be satisfied styling thin hair day after day. Just because your hair is thin doesn’t mean it has to lie flat at all times. There are plenty of ways to add bulk, weight, and movement to your hair, even if you have fine or thin hair. Don’t get frustrated — get some tried-and-true tips that can make a big difference.
These seven hacks can create volume at the roots and make the ends look thicker and healthier.
Get a Haircut With Blunt Ends
If you are trying to style a haircut that’s all wrong for your hair type, you aren’t going to make the most of what you have. Some of the best haircuts for thin hair include those with blunt ends, which can make your hair appear fuller. This doesn’t mean your hair should be all one layer — well-placed layers throughout can really increase the movement in your hair and create more volume. But keeping the ends on the blunt side, you can automatically make your hair look thicker and more luxurious.
Go Shorter
If long hair has always been your thing, the thought of going super short can be terrifying. It’s okay to go slow, but starting with at least a decent cut or trim to clean up thinning ends can make a difference. If you have a little more courage, a lob, bob, or even a chic bixie or pixie can feel downright freeing. And for thinning hair, these shorter cuts can make your hair look and feel healthier.
Add Curls and Waves
Not only can a blunter, shorter cut give your hair texture a boost, but adding curls and waves will up the ante even more. If you have natural curls that you’ve been blow drying straight, try using a diffuser instead and scrunching hair so that it settles into your natural wave or curl pattern. If you have straight hair you can always add hot rollers for a glam new style, but you can also cut heat out of the equation completely and use heatless satin curlers.
Tease Your Roots
Take a page out of the book of all of those fabulous ladies in the 1960s who regularly teased their hair at the roots to achieve an obscene amount of volume. All you need is a teasing comb, a can of hairspray, and a little practice. Play with teasing your crown and then putting your hair half up, half down.
Use a Volumizing Shampoo
Think all shampoos are the same and that marketing them for certain hair types is merely a suggestion? Not true. In fact, volumizing shampoos for thin and fine hair can often contain lightweight ingredients that don’t weigh your hair down, as well as amino acids to boost your hair’s strength. Don’t sleep on the benefits of choosing shampoos for your hair type and need.
Apply Mousse To Hair
If you want thicker-looking hair, there’s no better decade to look to than the 1980s, when it seemed everyone knew how to make their mane look magnificent AND everyone used mousse. Mousse is back in a big way, mainly because the styling foam helps shape and secure styles, especially curls and waves. Apply mouse to damp hair and then use a diffuser or blow dryer to create bounce, texture, and shine.
Use a Root Lifting Spray
Not a fan of mousse? No problem — there are plenty of other options out there that give hair lift, including root-lifting sprays. These sprays are applied to the roots of your hair when damp and are then activated by heat, which creates a beautiful lift. Don’t forget to apply a heat protectant spray before blow drying or diffusing your hair.
These seven tips don’t cost a fortune and can take thin hair to a whole new level.
