Thin hair requires a lot of care and consistency in using the most suitable products, but when it is healthy, it is elegant and gorgeous. Sometimes it is enough just to discover the most correct practices to adopt to have a thick, nourished and regenerated hair. Read our tips to exploit the potential of your fine hair and get a fabulous result!
Make a nourishing compress
Use natural ingredients it can be of great help to nourish hair damaged by atmospheric agents, by the heat of the straightener or that is simply fine and thin.
The plant substances available to take care of your hair are so many and different.
You can create compresses before shampooing, or apply a small amount to the damp hair, immediately after washing them.
3 examples of natural masks to regenerate your thin hair
Clay and apple cider vinegar
Combine one teaspoon of green clay with 100ml of apple cider vinegar and mix everything with 300ml of water. Apply the resulting mixture on your hair and keep it on for 10 minutes. Then rinse with plenty of warm water and wash with your shampoo.
Honey and coconut oil
Combine three tablespoons of coconut oil, one teaspoon of yogurt and one of honey and create a creamy mixture. Leave these super nourishing ingredients on your hair for at least 15 minutes and rinse. Then continue your haircare with the shampoo you usually use and with the style you prefer.
Rosemary essential oil
Did you know that the essential oils are they perfect not only for body care, but also for making hair stronger and shinier? In particular, we recommend that you apply that of rosemary which is excellent for strengthening particularly thin hair. Leave it on for half an hour before shampooing or mix a few drops directly with this product to use in the shower.
Play with color contrasts
To give volume and vitality to your thin hair you can also play with the color, which will make them appear fuller. A winning option may be to create a contrast of dark and light colors than giving greater depth on a contrast of light and dark colors to make the hair appear thicker, creating depth. In some cases, in fact, homogeneous and intense colors (such as black, warm brown or platinum blonde), tend to create an even flatter effect.
Choose the cut suitable for thin hair
Opting for a cut that helps maintain volume in the hair is one of the bases to avoid a flattening of the thin hair. The one that is more suitable for a thin hair is the bob, as it remains full-bodied and straight creating a style voluminous is full. It is also simple but elegant even for those with wavy hair. In fact, this type of hair often tends to lose volume at the roots, especially when they are dry. A helmet can undoubtedly help them stay sturdier.
Use a dry shampoo to restore volume to your thin hair
Dry shampoo it is a godsend for those with thin and above all fat hair. This product is not only useful when you don’t have time to shampoo, but also when you need to give volume to your hair or when you need to do a hairstyle and they are excessively flat. It is present both in loose powder, be in spray. Its action allows to absorb the sebum of the scalp and therefore reduce the fat thanks to the presence of talc and starch.
How to revitalize your thin hair with dry shampoo
Here are the steps to follow to get the best out of dry shampoo:
- comb your hair well, removing any knots;
- if you use powder, apply it on the top of the head, especially on the fringe or on the line, that is the areas that tend to get dirty more easily;
- if you use the spray, place it 15 cm from the head and spray evenly;
- let the shampoo act for 5 to 10 minutes depending on how greasy the hair is;
- remove dust with a comb and turn upside down to remove excess.
The result will amaze you, but remember that the use of the product is recommended no more than twice a week, so do it sparingly!
Apply a good heat protector
A heat protector is always recommended to protect the hair fibers from the heat of the hair dryer, iron and straightener. Even more so if you have thin and weak hair you need to repair it from the high temperatures that could damage them. This product can be used both on wet hair before drying, and on dry hair before styling. Its magical power consists in creating a protective film around your hair, protecting it in its entire length. Clearly, the more constant you are in using it, the more you reduce the damage that could be caused by heat. Plus, when applied correctly before styling, it allows you to make it last longer.
Discover volumizing sprays
Volumizing sprays help not only to make your hair fuller and more robust, but also to keep the style longer lasting. These are extremely useful products for those with fine hair and which tend to flatten easily, however do not overdo the application. To avoid the annoying wet effect that could be unpleasant especially in winter, vaporize at the root and proceed with drying.