Your hair says so much about you. It is as much, if not more important to your “look” than the clothes you wear. Hair plays a major role in how we look and how we feel. So what happens to those of us not blessed with thick flowing locks? Let’s not kid ourselves; thinning hair is hard to work with. It can be embarrassing and uncomfortable. But it doesn’t have to be. Below are some simple styling solutions to turn flat, thin hair into voluminous tresses.
So Fresh and So Clean
We’ve all heard the rumors that styling with heat products can damage your hair. But for women’s thinning hair it really can be a godsend. Start your hair care regime in the shower. Investing in a good volume boosting shampoo is key. Also, many people are drawn to volumizing conditioners, but 9 times out of 10 these products can actually weigh thin hair down. Instead, look for a conditioner that is light and heat responsive. This way, it’ll activate when you blow dry.
Heat It Up
The best strategy to add volume quickly is blow drying. Once you’re done with your shower, towel dry those tresses until they are just damp. Next, you’ll want to use a volumizing moose. Remember a little dab will do ya. Start at the root and work the moose down to the tips. It’s vital to use it sparingly; with thin hair it’s easy to overuse products which weigh your hair down.
Next, flip your hair upside down and blow dry, again working from the roots out to the tips.
Curly Sue
Curling your hair is an excellent way to create the illusion of volume. Curls by nature take flat hair and round it out, making your hair appear shorter. This is an excellent tactic to give the impression of fuller hair and always serves well for special occasions. Start with the same process described above but after applying your moose, you’ll need to use a heat protectant spray (nothing ruins a hot look like frizz…).
Curling irons work as a great tool to add curl to your ‘do. They come in a huge variety of styles, allowing you a lot of versatility to your look. Thicker curling irons work well with longer hair, but don’t give as dense a curl. Thinner irons are great for hair that is already short and make tight ringlets with ease. Start at the tip of the hair and roll to the root. Hold it for a good 10 seconds, adding a fine mist of hair spray will help the curl keep. Then release. In no time you’ll have a sassy, voluminous look that’ll give them something to talk about.
For a more permanent solution, you can try a perm, but use caution! Perms use chemicals which can further damage thin and fine hair. Do your research before pursuing this as an option.
What’s Up Short Stuff?
Hair styles come and go. Let’s face it, trends in hair evolve just as quickly as trends in fashion (and thank God for that, or we all may still be rocking mullets). But like the little black dress, the pumps, and the fitted jeans, some hair styles are timeless classics.
Short styles work for people with thin or fine hair. Which styles can vary drastically, depending on your face shape and hair color, but a good rule of them is to keep thin hair no longer than shoulder length.
With these styling solutions in your thinning hair care arsenal, your thin hair will be a thing of the past. Now your biggest problem is going to be which shoes match that top.
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