Did the va-va-voom hair god not bless you with luscious, thick locks? While having fine, thin hair is no curse, it certainly does put a damper on your day when your hair is flat by noon.
Fine hair can have its benefits, and most curly-head women will tell you that you’re lucky to be able to even brush your hair. While the grass does seem greener on both sides of the fence, learning how to thicken and maintain your fine hair can help you get a taste of the grass on the other side.
Learn how to thicken and maintain fine hair with these home remedies!
1. The Right Shampoo
Sometimes fine and limp hair really boils down to the kind of shampoo you’re using. Chances are, you are shampooing too often with the wrong type of shampoo.
Overusing the wrong shampoo strips away the minerals and natural luster of your hair. Once we do that, our hair often because fine and limp, and we think it’s because we have “naturally oily hair” or we didn’t dry it right. Wrong.
Instead, use a natural-based volumizing shampoo every 2-3 days. Just with this easy step, you’ll already notice a big difference in your hair.
2. Thicken with Castor Oil
Once your hair has gained back some of its natural healthiness, you can start to treat and nourish your hair with oils such as castor oil. Castor oil is known for its thickening and lengthening magic and this is thanks to its richness in ricinoleic acid, omega fatty acids, vitamins and minerals.
Castor oil coats the hair from root to tip, penetrating deep into the follicle to promote hair growth. It nourishes both the scalp and hair strands, removing bacteria, dirt and grime and protecting hair from further damage. After time, you will start to notice thicker, fuller hair.
For best results, apply and let soak overnight. Make sure to wrap hair in a towel as castor oil is highly viscous and can stain your sheets.
3. Maintain with Hair Masks
How are the castor oil treatments coming along? Once you have established a healthy hair routine using less shampoo and nourishing with castor oil, you should start weekly hair masks. Hair masks are a great way to add moisture back to your hair which helps give hair texture and volume. Hair masks that contain ingredients like natural oils, egg yolks, avocado and honey, are the best for protecting and rejuvenating your hair. Apply a hair mask at least once a week to give your hair a routine pick-me-up.
4. Styling
The key to thickening and maintaining fine hair lies in the styling. If you follow through with the home remedies but then fry your hair using too much heat, it just won’t work. In order to thicken and maintain fine hair, you must continue with treating your hair with care.
You can naturally style your hair by teasing and lifting at the roots. Use a natural-based spray (like sea salt spray) to give hair a volumized, tousled look instead of opting for the curling iron. Essentially, avoid using heat at all cost as this will benefit your hair long-term and will result in lovely thick hair.
The secret to how to thicken and maintain fine hair lies in not just one of these steps, but all of them. In order to have thick, healthy hair, it’s essential to steer clear of heat and harsh chemicals. With these helpful tips, you are already one step closer to thickening and maintaining fine hair!