9 Expert-Approved Ways to Add Volume For Thin Hair
1. Choose the correct shampoo
Choosing the correct shampoo can significantly volumize fine hair. Consider trying Prose Custom Shampoo, a gentle yet thorough cleanser that can transform thin, flat hair into fuller, thicker-looking locks. Removing residue, dirt and oil that can lead to flatness through the correct shampoo, prepares your hair for maximum fullness, making it an essential first step for adding volume to fine hair.
Don’t forget the conditioner. Fine hair is prone to breakage and needs ample moisture. Opt for a lightweight product that nourishes without weighing down your hair. For best results, use a Custom Conditioner specifically formulated for fine hair. Be sure to rinse your hair well to avoid any product residue. With regular use, you’ll start to notice your previously fine, flat hair appearing and feeling thicker.
Choose shampoos, conditioners and masks which are full of active ingredients that naturally add volume and body. If your hair is thinning, pea sprout extract can help revitalize your scalp, preventing further hair loss.
2. Minimize oily roots
Washing your fine hair too often will leave you with flat, greasy roots. That’s because fine hair is smaller in diameter, so you’re likely to have more hairs per square centimeter, and this means more oil-releasing glands.
Every time you wash your hair, these glands release extra sebum, your hair’s natural oil, to try to compensate for what’s been washed away. To help combat this, use a sulfate-free clarifying shampoo and stick to lukewarm water with a cold rinse to finish. This will help remove dirt and product build-up, stop excess sebum production and lock in shine.
3. Give roots a lift with hot rollers
An oldie, but still a goodie, “hot rollers are an effective, efficient way to revive a wilting blow-dry,” says Faith Huffnagle, former Prose Director of Education and veteran stylist. “I’d use them the day after a blow-dry or, if you got a blowout in the morning and have an evening event to attend, toss a few in to refresh before you head out.” Huffnagle says the rollers “reactivate the memory of the blowout,” and the best way to use them is to divide the top half of your hair (from the ears up) into five sections, i.e. two on each side and one at the crown, then roll in five large rollers. Huffnagle says the larger the roller, the more volume you’ll get. Blast them with heat and leave them in for ten minutes (or until they cool), and then unroll and finger-fluff.
4. Change How You Blow dry Your Hair
If you’re an early bird and prefer to wash your hair in the morning, it’s all in how you dry your hair. Once your hair is a little more than halfway dry, flip your head upside down and continue to dry from the roots upwards. To finish off, use a large boar bristle round brush and turn down the heat to medium, lifting at the roots around the crown. A blast of cold air to finish will help set your heat style for the day.
5. Try An Overnight Hairstyle for No-Heat Volume
Hair prone to flatness only becomes more listless overnight as it’s smushed into a pillow. To prevent morning limp locks, Huffnagle suggests scraping the hair into a high ponytail. Pulling the hair up and off the scalp at night will help it stay that way during the day.
For those of you who prefer to wash your hair in the PM, this tip is for you. Lightly dry your hair and pull it up in a single or double top knot, making sure to twist it away from your face. When you wake up and shake it out, you should be left with a lift at the roots. Make sure to either use a satin scrunchie or coiled hair elastic to prevent any unwanted creases.
6. Use volume sprays prior to blow-drying
It sounds obvious, but styling products were invented for a reason: to help make your hair styling more successful and to ensure the result lasts longer. Huffnagle says a good volume spray directed at the roots will make it easier to manipulate the hair there while blow-drying and lifting your strands off the scalp.
But it’s also important to limit your use of finishing products. A lot of finishing sprays and waxes are too heavy for fine hair. Not only will they weigh down strands, making styling difficult, but they can also make roots oily faster.
You can ditch your shine spray by investing in a silk pillowcase. You’ll wake up to shiny hair without the need for products because silk’s natural properties reduce the amount of friction your hair goes through while you’re asleep. Bonus: The fabric also helps to avoid bedhead and split ends.
7. Cheat with texturizing sprays and dry shampoos
These stylers are essentially spray-on powders that coat the hair and make it feel denser—with more guts. Applied at the roots, they will expand the diameter of your strands there, pushing them up and off the scalp, a result that can easily last for hours. Note, that some texturizing sprays may cause buildup and force you to move up your wash day.
Dry shampoo is great for helping to soak up excess oils at roots for second or third-day hair, but it can also be great for adding volume. Just spray onto the roots and massage in with your fingers. Not only will it help soak up excess oiliness, it’ll also help to create that extra ‘lift’ you’re after.
8. Pin the hair in place
One way to make a good blow-dry last is to utilize the heating-pinning-cooling method, suggests Huffnagle. “One common reason a blow-dry eventually falls flat is that we start touching and tousling our hair before our roots have totally cooled. All that tugging can drag the roots down before they’ve set,” she explains. A more effective plan: Once your hair is dry, use your round brush once more to pull the roots up and off the scalp, loop the hair over, like you are wrapping it around a big roller—and pin it to the scalp. Repeat this in five to six sections at the roots all over your head. Then allow the hair to completely cool, unwrap and gently tousle.
9. Get Regular Trims
A fresh haircut can work wonders for fine hair, giving extra fullness and getting rid of split ends. It’s recommended that people with fine hair should visit the salon every 8 to 10 weeks for a trim.
Ask your stylist for very light layers to add bounce without thinning out hair or try an on-trend blunt cut. Shorter, more playful styles are best for fine hair as the longer your hair is, the more it’ll be weighed down and lie flat to your head.
Enhancing the volume of fine hair is achievable with the right strategies and techniques. Experiment with various methods to find what best suits your unique hair type.
Try new products and styles, as they can open up numerous possibilities for adding volume. With patience and persistence, you’ll soon see that it’s possible to transform the appearance of your fine hair, giving it the body and bounce you’ve always wanted.
Creating a custom routine will also help you make the most of your mane. Get started today with Prose hair consultation.
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