How To Get Thicker Hair

Thick, lustrous hair. Go to any magazine cover and it’s one of the things that you admire most about the fashion model. Not their lips, not their slim thighs, but it’s their mane of hair.

And although genetics plays a big factor is whether you have naturally thin hair follicles, that doesn’t mean you are doomed to look like you have thin hair. There are plenty of volumizers to make your hair look thicker. And there are other ways to increase hair density.

Be sure you don’t have a medical problem

First, it’s important to realize that while most people think that actual loss of hair as a strictly male problem, around 1 out of every three women are affected with thinning hair. They may not go bald as men do, but you can certainly see the scalp coming through as a woman turns her head.

We’ll get back to losing thinning hair through genetics in a moment but realize that that are many medical reasons that women can go through spurts of temporary hair loss.

Pregnancy as well as taking certain medications may trigger hair loss, as will certain stressful conditions such as undergoing a major surgery.

On the other hand, it could be skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, or frontal
alopecia.

So seeing a doctor makes sense. There are often ameliorating alternatives such as changing medications, or if necessary, a prescription for rogaine.

But assuming you are healthy, there are methods to make your hair have more volume than it does.

Methods to volumize hair

One of the best methods to encourage healthy hair is a regular scalp massage. You can do it on your dry hair but most women prefer to do it in the shower.

There are even shower massage creams available that will help exfoliate your scalp.

Keep it cool

Another method is to keep your hairdryer on cool. Yes, you will need heat, but if you apply too much, you will make your hair both flat and make your hair brittle.

So bend your head down and blow away, but when your hair is almost dry stop.

Watch your diet

Your hair is one of the first places you notice the health of your body.

Eating a ton of white sugar is a sure way to weaken your body and your hair, as is drinking diet drinks.

Diet drinks and diet food contain aspartame which has definitely been known to be attributable to hair loss. Also, avoid foods with mercury. This means limiting tuna to no more than 2 cans per week and avoiding fish such as Swordfish.

Eat your fruits and veggies

Eating your fruits and veggies makes sense for many reasons, but if you have thinning hair, it’s essential.

Use the right shampoo and conditioner

Look for products that tend to volumize your hair. At the same time, don’t wash your hair every day. You need the body’s natural oils to make your hair look its best.

Brush your hair

Brushing your hair distributes the natural oils in the body. Most hair care experts recommend brushing your hair twice per day. Don’t go overboard though, twice is enough

Consider a hair supplement

Although the government emphasizes that most people get enough nutrition from a healthy diet, the government doesn’t have thinning hair. There are supplements out there that people swear by for thick, lustrous hair. It wouldn’t hurt as long as you don’t overdo it.

Consider a good stylist

Professional Stylists deal with thinning hair all of the time. One thing your stylist may suggest is to cut your hair. If your hair is thinning, the more you have of it the worse you may look. By having your hair cut to shoulder length it will give the illusion of having more body.

Consider masks

Many people swear by hair masks, made either of eggs, bananas, olive oil, or aloe vera. These may be much more effective than commercial masks for the hair, and are a heck of a lot cheaper too.

Consult a pro

If you have ruled out health issues, consider seeing a dermatologist that specializes in hair issues. In fact, this may be your best alternative overall.