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How can I thicken my thin hair?

How can I thicken my thin hair?

In general, you are born with thin or thick hair, so it is mainly in your genes. External factors do determine the quality and thickness of your hair. Avoid stress and make sure you get enough vitamins and iron. Wash your hair no more than twice a week, and use a shampoo without sulphates. To make your hair look fuller, use a volume mousse for styling.

What is thin hair?

There are many methods to thicken thin hair, but what exactly is thin hair? And how exactly is thin hair created? Thin hair and fine hair are often mixed up. Thin hair refers to the number of hairs per diameter on the scalp, or the hair density of the scalp. When we discuss fine hair, it is about the hair itself being thin; the diameter of the hair shaft is narrow.

Cause of thin hair

Generally, you are born with thin or thick hair, so it is mainly in your genes. There are also cases where your hair becomes thinner, an example of this is stress. If you have a lot of stress, the hormone cortisol is produced, and this hormone negatively affects the building blocks of hair. This causes more hair loss. You can also get thin hair from wet hair combing, diet, diseases or a lack of certain nutrients. For example, iron deficiency can cause a lot of hair loss, resulting in thinner hair. Iron is mainly found in meat, nuts, vegetables and whole-grain cereals. There is no harm in taking iron tablets, only it is wise to adjust your diet first. The more vitamins for your hair, the better.

Tips to thicken thin hair

Washing your hair with an aggressive shampoo can cause hair loss. So, it is important to use a mild shampoo without SLS and rather not wash your hair more than twice a week. Dark Bamboo is also a fine product that will make your thin hair look fuller. Another tip to thicken your hair and create more volume is to use a conditioning Volume Mousse. It is important to look at the ingredients, though, the more natural the better. The ingredient SLS is not recommended because, apart from sebum and dirt, it also dissolves natural skin oils. This can result in dry, flaky, dehydrated skin. This is obviously not conducive to hair growth. Finally, you can take nutritional supplements with vitamins and minerals that strengthen your hair, such as vitamin C, iron, protein and biotin. Whatever supplement you choose, keep in mind that it takes time and regular intake is crucial.

Quickly create a fuller head of hair

Making thin hair thicker takes time and patience. Want to see quick results? These tricks will make your thinner hair look thicker in no time:

  • Tousling your hair and half sticking it up. Teasing is basically combing the hair against it to add volume and strength to the hair.
  • Playing with your parting can also make your hair look fuller. If you have an obvious parting on your head, try a different parting. Around your parting, your hair is quite flat, by changing your parting sometimes, you automatically create extra volume.
  • Another tip is to get highlights or cut your hair in layers. Layers give you volume at the bottom of your hair, making it look thicker. Highlights are done with hydrogen peroxide, which bleaches your hair and leaves your cuticles open. This makes your hair look thicker. Do use a professional, mild bleaching agent. Also, different colours add depth to your hair, making it look fuller.

Thinning hair takes time

Whether you have thin or thick hair is largely in your genes. However, there are some tips and tricks to make thin hair look thicker. Furthermore, the right nutrients can already do a lot, only this needs a lot of patience and time. In the short term, you can opt for a firming mousse or a haircut where you get a haircut with layers. This way, you can optically thicken thin hair.

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