How to Style Thin Hair
Limp. Flat. Lifeless. Thin hair can be frustrating to deal with, for both men and women. At times, it can seem that no matter how much care and work you put into styling your hair, it looks just as it did when you started. Thin hair can be caused by genetics or over-processing or styling. Regardless of the cause, there are easy tricks to make your hair look fuller. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Start with a good haircut. Go to a stylist and ask for a cut that will make your thin hair look thicker. For men, this usually means a very short haircut. For women, a haircut that is shoulder length or shorter with layers throughout can add much-needed volume to your look.
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Rinse your hair with apple cider vinegar once a week if you use a lot of styling products. Mix 1 tbsp. of vinegar with 1 cup water and leave on your hair for five to 10 minutes. Rinse out. Too much product can weigh thin hair down, making it look thinner.
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Shampoo and condition using products with volumizing properties. If you use other hair products, look for those that advertise volumizing. Stay away from heavy gels and pomades.
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Blow dry hair upside down. Using a brush, pull hair away from the scalp while drying.
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Squirt a small amount of mousse in dry hair. Using a comb, tease hair at the roots to make it look thicker and puffier. You can also curl the ends of your hair upward for more lift. Spray a small amount of hairspray all over to hold the look.
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Tips & Warnings
For men with thinning hair, sometimes it is best to shave it all off. Talk to your stylist and partner about hair ideas as well.
For women, adding different dimensions of color with low- and high-lights can make hair look fuller. Adding a daily dose of prenatal vitamins can speed up hair and nail growth.
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