Hair Style for Thin Hair
Finding a hair style for thin hair can be extremely challenging. This effect is even doubled when you look at celebrities and see luscious thick strands most often created by extensions and wigs! Don't despair though, there are some things you can do on a daily basis to enjoy your thin hair including styles, products, and other tips and tricks.
Description of Thin Hair
Thin hair can be the result of a number of different things including:
- Genetics - You may have just been born with thin hair. Some people have thick hair and some people have thin hair. Typically this stays the same throughout life.
- Health - Various health reasons can cause thinning hair. For women, it can typically be a result of a thyroid problem. If you've recently noticed your hair getting thinner, make sure you have a thyroid test.
- Trauma - As a result of wearing too tight braids or too tight extensions can cause thinning. This happens sometimes with African American women who wear braids too tightly near their hairline. Continuing to do this over and over will eventually lead to thinning that is non-reversible. If you want to learn more abou this, here's an article on black hair thinning.
- Hair Loss - As you age, it can be hereditary for your hair to thin either earlier or later in life.
Thin is also is referred to as fine hair. Although fine hair is actually different than thin hair.
Thin hair actually describes the number of hairs on your head while fine hair describes the diameter of each of those strands. While it is possible to have thin coarse hair, it's more common to see thin, fine hair. Here's an article on hair texture and hair density to explain this further.
Hair Style for Thin Hair
What is a good hair style for thin hair that is realistic and easy to do on a daily basis? Here are a couple of ideas:
- If you wear your hair longer, have a layered cut to give the idea of volume.
- Keep your hair short. Having your hair short will give the appearance of thicker hair.
- A blunt cut looks especially nice with thin hair - a short chin-length bob with bangs is the ultimate hair style for thin hair.
- Wear your hair in updos like french rolls and buns. Accessorize with pretty hair sticks, hair pins, and barrettes.
Products for Thin Hair
If you have thin hair, you should avoid using harse detergents on your hair. Read this article on choosing the best shampoo for your hair.
Choose volumizing shampoos and conditioners as well as styling aids. Root lifters are also excellent in helping to provide volume to thinning hair. Use mousses and styling sprays instead of heavy gels as styling products. Don't use any styling products that get hard. Choose natural hair sprays like the Witch Hazel Spray from Aveda. Instead of using heavy conditioner, use a leave-in conditioner. Heavy conditioners can weigh down hair instead of giving it volume.
Tips and Tricks for Thin Hair
Here are a couple of things to pay attention to when creating your hair style for thin hair:
- Never ever tease your hair! This can lead to breakage and further thinning of your hair. Even though this seems like the perfect solution, it is VERY damaging.
- Don't use too much heat on your hair. Since your hair is most likely fine as well as thin, it is much too easy to be burned and be damaged by heated styling tools like too hot blowdryers and flat irons. Avoid the flat iron all together and blow dry your hair on warm.
- Roller sets are a wonderful way to add volume to your hair without the harming effects of heat. Here is an article on roller setting to get you started.
- You can also try a curly perm but make sure to see a professional to avoid damaging your tresses.
- Style your hair with a round brush starting at the roots. This will bring your hair up and out and give the appearance of thicker hair.
Conclusion
As you can see, finding a hair style for thin hair can be challenging but not impossible. The information I've provided on styling and styling products as well as a few tips and tricks should get you started in creating a beautiful hair style no matter the thickness.
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