How to Color Hair for Hair Thickness
There are several styling techniques that can improve the appearance of thinning hair, including layered haircuts, volumizing shampoos, conditioners and styling products, and curling or perming hair to create a thicker look. Another alternative is to color hair in such a way as to make hair look thicker and as if there is more overall volume. Coloring hair can be done at home or at your local beauty salon. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Lowlighting kit
- Comb
- Petroleum jelly
- Old towel(s)
- Gentle shampoo
- Conditioner
Instructions
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Purchase a lowlight kit at your local grocery store, drugstore or beauty-supply store to create lowlights, sections of hair that are darker than your base color. Alternatively, ask your hair stylist to give you lowlights.
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Pick a lowlighting shade that is within two shades of your natural color to create the most natural look while providing a thicker appearance to hair.
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Protect your clothes and the floor with old towels that you do not mind staining.
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Place a thin layer of petroleum jelly along the hairline, on the tops of ears and on the back of the neck to protect the skin from the hair color.
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Use a comb to create small sections of hair that are spaced about two fingers apart and are about 1/2 inch in width.
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Color each section of hair with the lowlighting kit and allow the color to sit for approximately 20 minutes. Rinse well and wash with a gentle shampoo and intensive conditioner.
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