How to Make Thin Hair Appear Thicker
Thinning hair is a problem that affects many men and women. Individuals with thin hair are often very self-conscious of their appearance. Hair is composed of a protein called keratin. Many people don't know that hair itself is actually dead tissue, so it is not possible to make your hair grow thicker. While you may not be able to grow thicker hair, you can nourish your hair roots, which are living, and use certain treatments to make your hair appear thicker. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Gentle hair brush or comb
- Multi-vitamins or vitamin B, combined with a healthy diet
- Volumizing shampoo and conditioner
Instructions
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Avoid unnecessary damage to your hair. Frequent trimmings will help prevent split ends. It is wise to avoid processes that involve extreme heat, such as straightening, blow drying and curling.
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Take vitamin B supplements or a multi-vitamin. Vitamin B contains biotin, which is very effective in keeping your hair and nails healthy and strong.
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Use volumizing shampoos and conditioners. Try to avoid using too much hair gel and spray as they will weigh your hair down and make the hair thinness appear worse.
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Mane-N-Tail shampoo and conditioner help your hair grow faster and stronger. It is used on horses, but works great on humans too and is widely available in the hair care section of most supermarkets and stores, such as Target and Wal-Mart.
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Try to avoid brushing your hair too much or too frequently. The average person looses approximately 100 strands of hair per day. This is not noticeable if you have hair to spare, but if your hair is thinning, 100 strands is a sacrifice that you may not be willing to make. Also, use combs and brushes that are not rough and do not tangle in your hair.
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Wearing your hair up often helps to make hair appear less thin. Thinness is also much more apparent in darker hair than it is in medium and light colored hair. Dying or lightening your hair may help to make your thinness less noticeable.
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