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!

Having a good set of brushes is one of the keys to successfully pulling off an amazing hair style.  But knowing which type of brushes to buy can be confusing, especially when there are so many options on the market.   Our helpful tips will guide you toward selecting the best brushes for your hair type and style!
STEP ONE:  DETERMINE THE STYLE YOU WISH TO CREATE  

•    FOR LONG, SMOOTH & SLEEK STYLES, CHOOSE A PADDLE BRUSH
A paddle brush is usually quite large, flat, and wide.   This type of brush typically has bristles that stem from a cushioned base, allowing you to get a great scalp massage while stimulating the roots of your hair.  
If your goal is to get a smooth and sleek style, then this is your brush!   When used with a blow dryer, it can effectively smooth your hair, section by section, from the roots to the tips.   It will not create a lot of volume, but it will amplify shine and reduce frizz.

•    FOR VOLUME AND CURL, CHOOSE A ROUND BRUSH
A round brush resembles a roller with a handle, with bristles all the way around.  If you want big beautiful curls or an amazing blowout, then a round brush and a good blow dryer are the two essentials you’ll need.   Look for a brush made of ceramic or tourmaline with vents in the center, which will help to speed up drying, reduce static, and protect hair from heat.   
Round brushes come in different sizes, and the larger the barrel size, the bigger the curl you can achieve.   If you're going for volume AND curl, try a round brush with a barrel anywhere from 1 ¾ to 2 ½ inches when blow-drying.  To create a smooth blowout with lots of volume, use a round barrel brush with compact bristles to lift hair and create tension while drying.
When using a round brush for styling, always be sure that your hair is about 80% dry before reaching for the brush.  Then, wrap your damp hair around the barrel, roll towards your scalp, and blow dry with heat.  Before unwinding, give your hair a blast of cool air from the dryer to make the curl set.

•    FOR FLIPPED OUT ENDS, CHOOSE A HALF ROUND BRUSH
If you like wearing your hair flipped out or flipped under, a half round brush will do the trick.  This type of brush is flat on the back with curved bristles on the front.  If you have thick hair and you are looking for a nice wave without too much volume, this brush is a great option.  

•    FOR PARTS & SMOOTHING, CHOOSE A COMB NOT A BRUSH
Reach for a rat tail comb if you’re trying to create the perfect center or side part.  The pointed end lets you create a precise part every time!


STEP TWO:  CONSIDER YOUR HAIR TYPE

•    FOR THICK OR COARSE HAIR
Brushes with sturdy, wide-spaced nylon bristles are great for hair that is extremely thick or coarse.  Make sure that the bristles have balls or rounded tips on the ends to assure they’ll be gentle on your hair and scalp.  

•    OILY HAIR
Boar bristle brushes are very soft, extremely gentle, and effective for almost every hair type, especially oily hair.  The natural bristles help to distribute oil from the scalp to the ends as you brush.  The only type of hair that does not work well with a boar bristle brush is hair that is naturally very thick.  The natural bristles are simply too soft to penetrate very coarse or super thick hair.  If you fall into the thick hair category, it’s a good idea to look for a brush that has a combination of both nylon and natural bristles.  Then you’ll get the benefit of luxuriously shiny hair and oil distribution along with great detangling.

•    FINE, THIN HAIR or SENSITIVE SCALP
If your hair is fine and thin or if your scalp is sensitive, look for a brush that has a cushioned rubber base and widely spaced bristles.  A cushioned base allows the bristles to have more flexibility, and this makes a difference when smoothing, shaping and styling.  It can also reduce the static electricity generated during brushing, a common problem when trying to style fine and delicate hair.

•    FOR CURLY HAIR
Choose a wide tooth comb or your fingers instead of a brush if your hair is curly.   Fingers and wide tooth combs will detangle and style without disrupting the structure of your curls or causing static build-up.

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Once you’ve found the perfect set of brushes, take time to keep them in top notch condition.   Wash them regularly in warm water with a little shampoo to remove build-up, and then let them air dry.   With proper care, they should last for years!