Thinning Hair? Here are 8 Ways to Make It Fuller and Shinier – Self

Posted: December 17, 2019 at 1:46 am

Once you know what youre up against, there are some easy ways to help manage thinning hair at home or with the help of an expert. Here are the top tips we learned from dermatologists and hair stylists on how to protect your hair and restore some of its fullness and shine.

1. Wash and condition regularly, but not too frequently.

You likely dont need to wash your hair every day. In fact, Samantha DelaFuente, a stylist at Marie Robinson Salons in New York and Miami, tells SELF that she recommends washing only two or three times a week. Dont be afraid of dirty hair, she says.

And dermatologists agree: Washing too often strips your hair of necessary oils, and washing infrequently can leave hair dull and limp, especially if you overuse dry shampoo, Dr. Bridges says. If you have natural hair, which tends to be drier and more prone to breakage, clean it even less frequently, Dr. Khetarpal says.

Moisturizing shampoos formulated without sulfateschemicals in shampoos that help clean but can also be drying on sensitive or dry scalpsare a safe bet for everyone. In particular, celebrity stylist Tym Wallace tells SELF he recommends Oribe Gold Lust Repair & Restore Shampoo ($154, Bloomingdales or Moroccanoil Moisture Repair Shampoo ($24, Nordstrom).

2. Always follow shampoo with conditioner.

Conditioner gives your hair shine and reduces static electricity, the AAD explains, which is why it improves the look and feel of dull or damaged hair. Apply to the ends of the hair and work your way up, DelaFuente says. A little goes a long way; the more conditioner you use, the flatter your hair will be.

Remove tangles with a wide-tooth comb and rinse with cool water, which closes the cuticle and makes the hair shiny, Dr. Bridges explains.

If youre looking for conditioners that can specifically help dull or thinning hair, Eric Leonardos, stylist at Ted Gibson, tells SELF he recommends Klorane Gel Conditioner with Peony ($20, Ulta), which contains soothing and hydrating ingredients, or Shu Uemura Muroto Volume Conditioner ($58, Shu Uemura), which has a lightweight formula that wont weigh down hair.

3. Finish with a leave-in conditioner or detangler.

After shampooing and conditioning, try using a leave-in product, like a conditioner or detangler, which will boost moisture and provide heat protection before styling.

Wallace recommends the moisturizing and protecting Its a Ten Miracle Leave-In Conditioner Spray Product ($38, Ulta) as well as the truly multitasking Form Multitask 3-in-1 Leave-in Lotion ($32, Form Beauty).

4. Use a conditioning mask to boost your hairs shine.

Once a week, apply a deep conditioning mask for extra moisturizing powers, and leave on for 1520 minutes, Dr. Bridges says. Finish by rinsing with cool water.

Leonardos recommends LOreal Elvive Total Repair 5 Damage-Erasing Balm, which he says lends shine and smooths the hair cuticle ($8, Amazon), and Shu Uemura Ultimate Reset Hair Mask, which he explains imparts a smooth texture and smells divine ($68, Sephora).

DelaFuente swears by Milbon Plarmia Hairserum Treatment ($35, Amazon), which comes in formulas for fine-to-medium and coarse hair, and Christophe Robin Regenerating Mask With Prickly Pear Seed Oil ($71, Sephora), a product thats made without parabens and sulfates, which may be irritating to some sensitive scalps.

On his clients, Wallace uses Moroccanoil Restorative Hair Mask ($43, Amazon), made with moisturizing argan oil and shea butter, or Its a Ten Miracle Hair Mask ($32, Ulta), which is designed to nourish color-treated, heat-styled hair.

5. Air-dry your hair or style it gently.

Rub a small amount of serum through your wet hair before styling or air-drying. In addition to adding shine and combating fly-aways, these products help to prevent frizz.

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