volume & shine

Fine, thin and thinning hair can be difficult to style. To help boost the natural volume, fullness and beauty of your hair, try these tips:

top tips

• Gently shampoo your hair, and give yourself a light scalp massage each time you shampoo for about 30 seconds. Massaging will help promote scalp circulation and improve the overall health of your hair. Apply a light conditioner to the ends of your hair after showering. Too much conditioner can weigh down hair and make it look greasy.
• Choose lightweight styling products that won't weigh hair down. And pay attention to the ingredients: botanical or natural styling aides may be better for the overall health and life of your hair.
• Apply a little extra styling product to roots for added volume, such as a gel or mousse.  When styling your hair for body, Add a small amount of product (about the size of a small egg) into the palm of your hand, rub your hands together, gently squeeze and scrunch the product into the hair.
• Apply a root lifter.  Especially developed to build body and thickness where hair needs it most-the roots. Choose a weightless, humidity-resistant formula.

style

• When blow drying, towel dry your hair a little first, and don't use highest heat setting. Try a Hot Air Brush Iron to create tons of volume while drying your hair.
  We Love:  Helen of Troy Tangle Free Hot Air Brush Iron
• Use a natural, round brush for more volume. 
  We Love: Spornette Use 955L for long hair, 855 medium-long, 856 short hair
• If you wear a ponytail, try not to pull it back too tight; and avoid using rubber bands, which tend to break the hair.
  We Love:  Kate Ponytail Holder
• Back comb your hair for volume: comb up and back from the front of your head towards the crown to lift the hair and create the illusion of fullness.

hair care products

There are a host of products on the market that aim to help your fine, thin or thinning hair look fuller and thicker. When buying styling aides look for:

• Shampoos with "dimethicone" and "dimethicone copolyol", which are silicone derivatives that can build hair volume.
  We Love: Bain de Terre Lemongrass Volumizing Shampoo & MOP Lemongrass Shampoo
• Light-weight, rinse-out conditioners
• Styling products with herbs such as jasmine, angelica, willow or mint balm
  We Love:  Bain de Terre Rise 'n Shine
• Root lifters with resins and plant extracts to lift without stiffness
• Volumizers which plump up the hair cuticle for fuller-looking hair. Look for products with keratin or collagen.
• Hairspray formulated to protect your hair from becoming dry and brittle yet producing volume and texture. We recommend a humidity-resistant formula.
  

hair cuts, color & texture

• Try an above-the-shoulder, layered cut to add fullness and body, or a short blunt cut, depending on your face shape.
• Color your hair a shade lighter than usual to reduce contrast, or try highlights to make hair look full.
• Play with your part! if you always parted it on the right, try the left, or even a slant or squiggle.
• Curl your hair to make it look fuller.
• Hair color is a great tool to help make fine hair look thicker and fuller.
• When your hair is colored, your hair cuticles plump up, creating a thicker look and feel.
• Lightening your hair color can help camouflage a fair scalp. Highlights give the appearance of greater volume.
• Perms give hair more body and increase perceived volume. They can immediately help fine and thin hair look fuller and thicker.