How can I make fine hair appear thicker?

Styling techniques to thicken hair

Invest in a good volumizer spray or mousse this can make such a difference to your hair once styled and will also maintain the style for much longer. If your hair is fine use a shampoo that is clear in colour as the creamy ones tend to weigh down hair and make it appear lank. If you have fine hair, extensions are the perfect way to achieve amazing full hair everday.

Velcro rollers are fab, they really create lift. Place in each section after blowdrying. As there is no extra heat there is no damage. When blowdrying, try to blow dry hair in opposite direction to the way that you wear it so you can create more lift at the roots.

When blow-drying turn your head upside down using minimal heat as this can damage the hair. Also try applying one of the many volumizing products currently on the market prior to blow-drying the hair. When you stand up your hair will appear and be thicker due to lift at the roots.

A good haircut is the most important starting block, ask your stylist to cut your hair in a way to make it look thicker. They should be able to achieve this through various cutting techniques including feathering, layering or using a graduated cut.

Try changing the parting in your hair it makes hair stand away from the scalp and makes the hair look thicker.

Be careful when you brush your hair to minimize breakage also invest in a bristle or boar brush as plastic and metal can tend to cause damage.

Coloring your hair with high-lights or low-lights is a very effective method in creating the illusion of depth and contrast to the appearance of your hair.

Diet and nutrition

Include in your diet the following foods: fish, green vegetables, seeds, eggs and nuts. Also try to supplement vitamins and minerals such as vitamins A, B, C, D, E, Zinc and Iron.

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