Thick, voluminous hair is a dream for many, but reality can often be quite different. So if you have thin, weak hair, you’ll need to look for lightweight products that strengthen without weighing it down.
But what if your hair constantly clings to the scalp, loses its volume, vitality, and doesn’t enhance your look at all?
The first secret – proper hair drying
Use hair mousse
Hair volume is best revealed when the hair is lifted from the roots. The simplest way to achieve this is by using hair mousse. Apply a small amount of mousse to the roots of damp hair. Then, use a blow dryer and a ceramic brush, preferably a round one.
Blow-drying this way naturally lifts the hair from the roots and helps set the volume. Why choose a ceramic brush? It distributes heat more evenly, allowing hair to dry faster and helping the hairstyle last longer.
Use large hair rollers
A tried-and-true method to lift hair from the roots is using large hair rollers.
First, blow-dry your hair until it’s about 80% dry (leaving around 20% moisture). Then, use 3–5 large rollers to roll up the hair at the crown area – or all of your hair if you have time and the tools.
Finish by spraying your hair with hairspray to help maintain volume and secure the lifted roots.
You can see how to do it in this video tutorial.
Blow-dry your hair upside down
If you’re in a hurry and don’t have time to dry each strand separately, simply flip your head upside down and blow-dry your hair this way. Let gravity do the work for you.
You can lift your hair from the roots in just 5 minutes using this method. After drying, brush your hair thoroughly and don’t forget to finish with hairspray for long-lasting volume.
Carefully choose hair care products: always check the ingredients first
Hair care products with a creamy texture, rich in moisturizing ingredients or oily formulas, may not be suitable for thin hair – especially if you’re aiming for voluminous, fuller-looking strands.
To choose the right volumizing products, always read the list of ingredients. Look for these key components that help lift hair from the roots and thicken strands:
- Filloxane penetrates deep into the hair, working on each strand individually to create a fuller appearance, making hair thicker and stronger over time.
- Wheat proteins – boost root lift, adding volume and density.
- Sunflower oil nourishes the scalp, promotes regeneration, and has conditioning properties.
- Peppermint essential oil restores scalp pH balance, improves blood circulation, stimulates hair growth, hydrates, and tones the scalp.
Don’t forget to strengthen your hair from within.
If you have thin hair, don’t forget to nourish your hair from within. Include plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, quality fish, lean meat, poultry, and healthy fats in your diet.
Hair vitamins and specially formulated supplements can also help strengthen your hair. Unfortunately, many people only start taking better care of their health once hair loss becomes noticeable. You can find tips on how to stop hair loss in this article.
If you feel your diet is lacking, you’re under stress, or your hair isn’t getting the nutrients it needs, try the “Hair” ritual.
Its formula (recently updated with the help of a PhD in biochemistry) supplies the body with keratin – the main building block of hair – combined with L-glycine and L-glutamine, which help absorb active ingredients more effectively.
Bamboo and pomegranate extracts, along with quercetin from Japanese pagoda tree flowers, naturally nourish hair. The formula is also enriched with zinc, copper, biotin, and selenium – all essential minerals for healthy hair.
Proper haircuts and coloring
When hair is thin and prone to flattening at the roots, choosing the right haircut and coloring technique is crucial.
Thin hair should be cut in layers – this helps hair fall more naturally and adds volume. There are many ways to visually increase hair volume – all you need is advice from a professional and experienced hairdresser.
A great option for thin hair is highlighting with fine strands, which visually boosts hair volume. This technique prevents hair from sticking to the roots and also helps reduce greasiness – a common issue for those with thin hair. In general, hair coloring gives hair more texture and body.
Before bed, twist your hair into a bun at the top of your head
All girls and women know how their hair will look in the morning if they go to bed without brushing, tying it up, or properly drying it after washing.
That’s why hairstylists often recommend never going to sleep with wet hair. The second tip? Tie your hair into a bun on the crown of your head.
This prevents hair from sticking to the roots and adds natural waves by morning. Another important secret—use thick fabric hair ties, preferably silk scrunchies, or even a soft fabric ribbon if you don’t have one. Avoid thin, tight elastics, as they can leave marks and weaken the hair over time.
With just a little effort, you can wake up with voluminous, effortlessly styled hair, just like a model from a magazine cover.
