One of the things people with fine hair are constantly worried about is styling their fine hair. This can be incredibly difficult as it’s a struggle to keep hair from looking limp and lifeless, and it’s tricky to avoid flyways. Thankfully, there are some good hairstyles that will make your hair looking great.
Here are some tips that will help you make the most of your thin hair.
For starters, you’ll want to make sure you lose as little hair as possible. When your hair is fine, every strand counts. One of the best ways to avoid hair loss is to carefully detangle your hair before you get into the shower knowing that hair is much stronger dry than it is wet, so it’s important you get it in good shape before you wash it.
Start by lightly spraying a detangler into your dry hair. Next, carefully brush your hair starting at the ends and work your way up. If you come across a tangle, don’t use force! Gently work the tangle out. While many people use combs when detangling their hair, a brush can actually be better when working with dry hair locks. If you come across a tangle you can’t work out, apply some leave in conditioner. After a while, your hair should be easier to detangle.
Avoiding tangles
In addition to avoiding tangles, you’ll want to do all you can to protect your hair. Invest in quality shampoos, conditioners and hair dryers. Did you know there are hair dryers manufactured to suit fine hair?They help strengthen the hair and give it more body. At night, put your hair in a loose braid so that it won’t get matted. If you want to do even more to protect your hair, try switching to a satin pillowcase.
Supplements
There are also a number of supplements that can help give you fuller and healthier hair. In this regard, Biotin is very popular, but if you can’t afford it, you could take prenatal vitamins instead. The folic acid they contain can do wonders for hair growth. Supplements won’t cause miracles, but they’re definitely good for your hair.
Once the health of your hair improves, you’ll find it easier to wear a variety of styles which some of them are particularly flattering. Finding the right cut is crucial. If you plan to go with a short or medium length cut, make sure you have layers. Layers can create the illusion of thicker, fuller hair, especially if they’re styled well.
However, if you’re opting for a long cut, you may be better off going layer free. While layers can add body, they can also give you less hair to play with. If your hair is very fine, you may not be able to wear as many styles when you have long layered hair. Thus, avoiding layers will give you more options.
If you’re frequently exasperated by your hair, you may also want to try wearing a pixie cut. Because your hair will be cropped so short, you won’t have to worry about it being thin. Pixie cuts require a lot of confidence, and if you think you can pull one off, it’s a great choice. They make fine hair much easier to deal with.
Ultimately, no one cut is right for everyone with fine hair. Have a conversation with your stylist about the kind of cut you’d like as well as the type of styles you’d like to wear. They’ll be able to help you figure out whether or not layers are a good option.
Styling
Once you’ve got healthy hair and a great cut, you’ll need to work on styling! One of the easiest ways to add body is to blow-dry your hair upside down. You’ll want to work on lifting your roots as your hair dries. You can do this with either a teasing comb or a round brush. Add your favorite volumizing product and work on your roots until you’re satisfied with your hair. You’ll be amazed at how much thicker this can make your hair look
If your hair starts to get limp or oily later in the day, try using some dry shampoo. Place some dry shampoo on the tips of your fingers, and then lower your head until your hair is flipped. Rub the dry shampoo into your scalp piece by piece until it’s evenly spread throughout your hair. It only takes a minute, and it’ll leave your hair looking much fuller.
While curls can make hair look much fuller, thin hair doesn’toften hold curls well. It’s a conundrum. Thankfully, there’s an easy fix for this too. Just use some texturizing spray on your hair before you blow-dry it. Curl your hair immediately afterwards. You should find that your hair holds the curl much better this way.
Cute hairstyles for fine hair
There are a number of cute hairstyles for fine hair that will go a long way towards giving you more body. For example, you can create an adorable full bun using a sock! Pull your hair back into a ponytail and wrap it around an old sock. Pin your hair over it until the sock is covered. The sock will make it look like you have much more hair than you actually do!
If you have issues with bare spots, you may want to try wearing a one-sided French braid. This will bring all your hair to the same side of your head, and will leave bald spots covered. It can take time to pull off French braids at first, but with a little practice, braiding your hair will be a breeze. If you think braiding is too time-consuming, try rocking a low rolled up-do instead.
Another excellent option is pairing a scarf with a simple updo. For example, you could put your hair up in a French twist, then add a beautiful scarf around your hairline. The scarf will help distract from the thinner portions of your hair.
Fine hair isn’t always easy to live with. Sometimes, you may wish you could just get extensions. However, if you take advantage of these tips, you should be able to make your thin hair look much fuller. With a little effort, youcan have greathairdos.
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