Thin hair: more volume for your hair

Why do I have thin hair?

How thick our hair grows back is mainly due to that genetics controlled. Thin hair is about 0.04 millimeters thick and therefore half the diameter of normal hair. This brings with it some challenges in terms of care and styling. Fine hair tends to look straggly and flat. Also, thin hair breaks off faster because it's not as robust as thick hair.

In addition to genes, other factors also influence our hair density. For example the hormones: By a hormonal imbalance in the body it can temporarily increase Hair loss come – a result of stress, menopause or taking the pill. Sometimes it is also chronic hair loss, which makes the hair thinner and thinner. It is best to talk to the doc you trust if the hair loss does not stop. In this case, certain medications or scalp tinctures can help.

A unbalanced diet can also be the reason for hair thinning. If we do not eat nutritious food, the body lacks the right building blocks to allow strong hair to grow back.

Also Wrong care products can lead to thin hair. Weighty products cause the hair to stick to the head and not have a grip.

From hair loss to diet: the causes of thin hair are varied. Whatever your reasons, the following tips will help you make your hair look thicker.

The right shampoo

The wrong shampoo can rob your hair of body and grip. If you use a product that is too rich, the Weighted and flattened approach. A mild and light volume shampoo is the best choice for thin hair. It slightly roughens the hair fiber, which makes the hair feel fuller. You can still add care afterwards to prevent hair breakage and split ends.

tip: Use a silicone-free shampoo to keep your hair healthy. Silicones are chemical film formers that settle on the hair like a thick coat. This removes any volume from the hair and dries out the hair fiber over time. Real care ingredients can then no longer penetrate through the plastic film, which makes the hair more sensitive. Best to a natural one Natural cosmetic shampoo grab that does not contain any harmful ingredients.

The perfect care

Also needs thin hair maintenance. Unfortunately, the hair fiber is weighed down particularly quickly due to the small area. hair conditioner and Hair treatments therefore often cause the hair to look limp and lifeless.

A small change in the care routine can help here. Swap the standard conditioner for one Spray care that you spray on after washing. It stays in the hair and is no longer washed out. These care products are particularly well suited for fine hair as they remove the hair fiber do not complain. It is best to only spray in lengths so that the approach is not weighed down.

A easyHair treatment a week is enough to repair deeper damage in the hair. You can also opt for a DIY solution and mix up a hair mask made from home remedies. Here we tell you how you can make a hair treatment yourself.

Drying thin hair

Allowing the hair to air-dry is gentle on the hair structure and minimizes hair damage. However, it is difficult to get a lot of body into your hair without heat. So if you want a very voluminous mane, you should go for the hairdryer to grab.

Important: the right angles determines how voluminous your hair looks after drying. It's best to blow dry your hair upside downto get a lot of stand on the approach.

You can create even more fullness at the base with one rotating hot air brush. These devices combine the technology of a hair dryer with the procedure of a classic round brush. Individual strands are wound up on the hot air brush, dried and then unwound again. The tension on the hair creates more volume at the roots. The hair then looks like blown by the hairdresser. But be careful: Do not use on soaking wet hair, otherwise it will take too long to dry.

Style thin hair

Wavy or curly hair always look more voluminous than when completely straight hair. Curls add movement to the lengths, making them look thicker. Not in the mood for ringlets? No problem: just reach for one Large diameter curling iron (from 38 millimeters). In this way you can conjure up very subtle waves in your hair, which provide more fullness.

Also for damaged, thin hair XXL curlers in question, which lay the hair in waves more gently. Here the heat development is a little less than with the classic curling iron. This means that the hair does not dry out as much. The only downside: hair curlers require something more time and effort. It takes half an hour for the curlers to heat up, fasten in the hair, cool down and remove them. But the hair stays healthier.

You can't get on yours Straighteners dispense? If you prefer straight hair, a simple trick will help no flat spaghetti hair to get. From the roots, pull the straightening iron upwards briefly and then downwards towards the tips. In the lengths you can also twist the device slightly inwards to give the hair a slight curl.

Please do not miss out on a good heat protection spray with all the tools presented. This buffers high temperatures and protects the hair during styling.

Dye fine hair

First the good news: Colorations or Bleaching will make thin hair look thicker. Because the hair is slightly roughened by the chemical coloring process and then feels fuller. For you that means: You can get into things hair colour let off steam! How about, for example, a few strands in the trendy balayage look?

But there is also a disadvantage: Thin hair is more sensitive and tends to break off due to the small diameter. Dyeing hair can cause hair damage, which can be particularly severe with fine hair. If you like to change the hair color, you should definitely choose a good one afterwards maintenance put. Then the hair treatment can be applied twice a week.

tip: Many hairdressers offer so-called for bleaching Olaplex additives which should protect the hair when dyeing. Damaged, thin hair, which is less dried out by Olaplex, benefits from this.

Thin hair: hairstyle update

Also the right one hairstyle determines how full your hair looks. The following looks are particularly recommended:

Blunt cut

Lots of tiers make your lengths look thinner than they actually are. Opt for the trendy "blunt cut". Thereby the hair cut off on one lengthmaking the tips appear fuller.

bob

Ever shorter the cutthe easier it is to add volume to your hair. Bobs of all lengths and shape therefore suit you particularly well. Whether baby bob (extra short) or long bob (extra long) – these shorter cuts make your hair look more voluminous than any long hairstyle.

Pixie cut

Can it be a little shorter? Compared to the bob, the Pixie cut the hair cut very short at the nape and sides. The hair stays a little longer on the top of the head. A modern cut for self-confident women!

Curtain bangs

Be careful with ponies with thin hair – they can rob your mane of full length. But there is a variant that really suits every woman with fine hair: the so-called curtain bangs! "Curtain" is the English word for curtain and describes the special shape of this type of pony. The hair falls right and left loosely on the forehead, whereby the face is optimally framed.

Calligraphy Cut

The calligraphy cut does not designate a hairstyle, but a specific one Cutting technique. The hairdresser does not cut the hair with scissors, but with a so-called calligraph. It's a kind of knife with a beveled blade. This allows you to create very different looks – everything is possible from bob to tiered cuts.

The special thing about it: The Calligraph cuts the hair at a slight angle. This makes the hair fall more lively and look more voluminous. This is particularly interesting for fine hair.

The trend technique is something expensivethan a regular cut. Find out from your favorite hairdresser whether he offers this method and recommends it for your hair.

change nourishment

Make sure that you absorbs all nutrientsthat are necessary for healthy hair growth. These primarily include protein, zinc, biotin and iron. B vitamins promote hair growth and shouldn't be neglected either. In these Food you can find the hair boosters:

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