Fine or thin hair? It doesn’t have to be challenge. With the right products and hair care routine, you can have hair you’ll love. Learn how to style fine hair with success using our tips below.
BUILD VOLUME
Gravity is the enemy of fine hair. Fine, thin strands don’t stand a chance in maintaining a voluminous style on their own. A body-building set of hair care can help though. To keep hair from going limp, start with a shampoo and conditioner that will add density, like L’Oreal’s VOLUMETRY series. (This is a great line of hair care that we use at the salon which cleanses and nourishes hair without weighing it down.)After shampooing, apply a lightweight mousse or a product like VOLUMETRY Anti-Gravity Root Lift Spray to the roots of your hair, focusing on one area at a time. Work it in with your fingers or wide tooth comb, and then style with a blow dryer and round brush to create lift at the scalp area. Salon perfect hair every time!
Another excellent option for adding volume to fine hair is to apply a thickening primer like L’Oreal Tecni Art Densite before styling. Just mist Densite onto damp hair from roots to ends, and use a wide tooth comb to work it through before you start styling. Use a blow dryer with a concentrator attachment to power dry hair one section at a time. As you’re drying each section, hold it upward away from your scalp to begin creating lift.
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PROTECT AGAINST DAMAGE
Fine hair is more susceptible to damage than most other hair types. Those delicate strands are so easily fried by flat irons, scorched by the sun, or dehydrated by frequent blow drying. What follows is usually broken or split ends and dry, brittle texture. A little protection will go a long way toward keeping your hair healthy and strong.As often as you can, opt for heat-free styling and air drying. On days when you need to blow dry, curl, or flat iron, apply a heat protectant to create a barrier between your hair and the surface of hot tools. At the salon, we love Mythic Oil Seve Protectrice. It coats your hair with a nourishing and protective veil for heat protection up to 446 degrees. For best results, apply while your hair is wet, distribute with a wide-toothed comb, and give the product 10 minutes to soak into your strands before drying and styling.
When outdoors, give your hair a layer of protection, too. Reach for a hat to safeguard your locks against damaging UV rays from the sun or mist your hair with a UV protection spray. Before diving into the pool or ocean, coat your hair with a layer of moisturizing conditioner to keep chemicals and salt from being absorbed.
ADOPT A NEW ROUTINE
Change your hair care routine to shampooing just a few times a week instead of daily. Washing and drying fine hair every day strips away the natural oils that keep it protected against moisture loss. Over cleansing and blow drying can also cause your hair’s outer cuticle layer to become rough and damaged.
On the days when you skip washing, use a dry shampoo like L’Oreal Fresh Dust to keep your scalp and style refreshed. Just spray a small amount of the product at the roots to absorb oil and give your hair a fragrant scent.
Need more tips for fine hair? Stop by the salon any time and consult with one of our stylists. We’re always happy to share professional styling secrets that will give you hair that you love!
