Very fine hair: how to care and add volume?

Thin strands are a very common problem that spares neither ordinary girls nor stars. However, if you are not lucky by nature with a shock of hair, you do not need to despair. There are many effective ways that can visually and practically solve the existing problem of rare and thin strands.

Hair is evaluated according to different characteristics, the two most important of which are thickness and density. Very thin hair on the head is thin, not strong enough and sparse. It is important to remember that only a small percentage of the population naturally has this type of strand, in other cases, the hair has become thin as a result of improper nutrition, illiterate care, various pathologies. Of course, a lot depends on genetics, race, natural pigment. For example, blondes have less hair than brown-haired women.

The following processes spoil the strands:

• frequent washing with hot water;
• thermal packing;
• aggressive staining;
• long-term curling;
• exposure to ultraviolet radiation.

Also, unbalanced nutrition, lack of vitamins, stress, hormonal changes can negatively affect the condition of the hair.

Thin hair has a smaller diameter and is more sensitive to any external influences, fragile. This type has its pros and cons. Among the advantages are:

• softness;
• lightness, airiness;
• they are silky to the touch;
• easy to paint;
• plastic in styling.

If you provide these strands with sufficient care, they can look just as good as thick ones. Among the disadvantages should be highlighted:

• in combination with the problem of thinning hair, it really looks unaesthetic;
• lack of volume;
• strongly electrified, very brittle;
• look bad in the long version.

Liquid and sparse strands can be masked with proper styling. First of all, you need to abandon styling products that make the strands heavier. We need lightweight formulations with moisture, thermal protection. The main way to visually increase the amount of hair on your head is to add volume to it. That's why it is necessary to choose haircuts and hairstyles that allow you to do this without much difficulty.

The comb increases the number of strands well, but you need to be more careful with it, otherwise the already fragile hair will break badly. Refuse the direct parting, which emphasizes the modest density of the hair. The best option is a side parting with styling on the side opposite to natural growth. Thus, the root zone rises and grows. You can completely do without parting if you have bangs. Bangs are a great solution that allows you to visually create the effect of density.

The desire for volume should not be excessive, for example, tall hairstyles are a bad idea. It is better to create light waves, curls, graceful curls - their texture looks very beautiful, and the volume naturally increases. After shampooing, dry the strands by tilting your head down, you can first apply a little volume product.

Do not avoid dyeing in an effort to preserve the strands, in some cases this is a great way to visually increase the volume. But you need to choose the means for this procedure with the utmost care so that they do not harm the lokans. In addition, colored hair requires more careful and delicate care.

When planning staining, you need to consider the following nuances.

• The composition of the dye must be of a gentle type and absolutely safe, free of ammonia and other aggressive components. Do not use oxygen more than 6%. It is good if the composition contains caring components, oils.
• Manufacturerb. Do not trust your hair to little-known brands, high-quality professional-grade cosmetics are safer.
• Colour. Do not rely on a dark color if your goal is to add volume to your hair. Dark pigments optically align the strands, making them smooth, and growing back, an unattractive bald patch forms on the head. Black, chestnut, chocolate is a bad idea. The optimal choice is light warm pastel, the reddish scale looks good on thin strands. But unnatural pigments - pink, purple, blue, green - are a bad idea.
• Technique. Although the monochrome method is considered classic, it will not add volume to the hair, especially since the paint in this case is applied from roots to ends. Sophisticated modern techniques allow you to preserve the roots and give the strands iridescence and volume. Combine several tones of the same scale, close to the base color. Highlighting, coloring, shatush, balayazh, ayrtach are perfect. They will add depth, originality to the hairstyle, and smooth overflows and transitions visually create the effect of density.

If the hair has become thin, and new ones grow poorly, this is a serious problem, which certainly has a cause. Functional reasons require more global changes in lifestyle, dietary adjustments, treatment, giving up bad habits, taking sedatives. The simplest solution that should be included in any set of measures is the replacement of care products, the introduction of new procedures. To restore a healthy look to the strands, it is necessary to act in different directions and use a variety of means to restore:

• ready-made cosmetics for strands that increase volume;
• home masks, rinses, ointments, balms and solutions, herbal medicine;
• taking vitamins, dietary supplements;
• drugs for external and internal use.

The last point requires consultations with a trichologist, sometimes serious hormonal drugs are prescribed, which are very dangerous to drink without control. Be sure to review the care products you've used before.

Home treatment does not always work. Therefore, if the hair is brittle, sparse and thin, it is necessary to visit a specialist who will prescribe the necessary procedures. The most popular among them:

• pyrophoresis - thermal effect on the strands treated by the professional staff and massage;
• cold masks - vessels first narrow, then expand, stimulating blood circulation;
• mineral injections - a concentrated composition with herbal ingredients, minerals, vitamins, oils is introduced;
• ozone therapy - oxygen mask that stimulates metabolic processes;
• laser therapy - hardware method, in which the laser acts on the roots;
• transplantation - a radical hair transplant method.

In addition to these methods, there are many cosmetic treatments: masks, massage. In addition, the hairdresser can always choose a haircut that visually increases the volume of the hair.

Soft, but sparse hair requires careful attention. What recommendations of specialists should you pay attention to:

• avoid using coconut oil, it adds shine, but makes the strands heavier, even light and fluffy;
• do not purchase products that contain lauryl sulfates, ammonia, polymers, alcohol;
• do not overdry the strands;
• do not often dye, let alone lighten the strands;
• cut split ends more often, opt for medium length or short hairstyles;
• mousse adds thickness;
• choose haircuts in layers;
• dry spray works well for texture.

You can find out about ten rules for caring for thin hair below.