Owners of thin and sparse hair are often interested in whether it is possible to make them thicker. Yes you can. Today, manufacturers of cosmetics offer a lot of hair thickening products that are available to most women. Let us consider in more detail some of them, the principle of operation of these products, a list of the main products included in the composition, as well as user reviews.
Why hair becomes thin
Before you think about what means for thickening thin hair should be chosen, you need to understand what caused their current condition. Specialists in the field of beauty reveal the main factors, the presence of which entails a weakening of the hair. These include various disorders in the body, poor nutrition, lack of vitamins, stress, as well as psychological disorders.
The fight against thin hair should be started only after the main cause of the problem has been eliminated - specialists in the field of beauty and cosmetology assure that only in the absence of negative factors will all the means for thickening the hair give the desired result.
The principle of action of cosmetics
How do thinning thickeners work? It should be noted that the diameter of the hair can be increased by two methods: by creating an additional layer, as well as by destroying the cuticle - one of the natural structural elements of the hair.
Considering the first option, you should pay attention to the fact that its main principle of action is to create a film around the hair, which, enveloping it, makes the diameter wider. Hairdressers note that a significant drawback of this technique is that air does not pass through the formed layer and water does not penetrate, which subsequently negatively affects the general health of the hair. It should be noted that a large number of manufacturers of cosmetics today create products not based on polymeric substances, but on oils, which makes this film less impermeable.
Speaking about the second method of thickening the hair, it should be noted that it involves the disclosure of hair scales, due to which there is a visual increase in the thickness of the hair. However, it should be noted that the violation of the structure of the cuticle entails a lot of problems associated not only with the appearance of the hair, but also with its general health. Due to the insecurity of this technique, it is very rarely used.
Homemade mask with cognac
An excellent folk remedy for thickening hair is a mask made on the basis of cognac, oil and honey. To prepare it, you should combine in one small container a quarter cup of brandy, the same amount of olive oil and liquid honey. A chicken egg should be added to these ingredients and then mix all the ingredients. The resulting homogeneous mass must be applied to previously wetted hair and left on them for a couple of hours, wrapping your head in polyethylene and a towel. After the specified period, you need to wash the composition from the hair, using warm water for this, and then rinse the curls with air conditioning and clean water.
The reviews about such a tool say that after the correct and regular use of this tool, the hair really becomes thicker, it acquires a natural healthy shine, as well as silkiness and elasticity. positive results from the use of this tool can be seen after a couple of months.
Mask with henna
Many reviews of home remedies that provide volume and thickness of hair say that a mask made on the basis of natural henna gives the desired effect, which remains for a long time.
To prepare the product, you should take 4-5 tablespoons of a colorless product, add to it a spoonful of cognac and vegetable oil, as well as egg yolk. After this, the mass must be thoroughly mixed and insisted for 10-15 minutes. After the allotted time, the resulting mass should be applied to the scalp, as well as to the hair strands and evenly distribute it. Then the head should be wrapped in polyethylene and a towel. To withstand the mask should be no more than 35-40 minutes. At the end of the procedure, the mask should be washed off with warm water.
The feedback on the effect of this procedure says that after using the mask, the hair becomes not only much thicker in appearance, but also more lively, silky and elastic.
Vitamin Complexes
Many cosmetologists and beauty experts believe that the best means for thickening hair are the right vitamins. It should be noted that modern pharmaceutical companies produce excellent complexes, the action of which is aimed at giving the hair strength, elasticity, as well as a healthy look. In reviews of vitamins it is often said that the best of them are the complexes "Revalid", "Fitoval" and "Merz". Each of them includes a large number of active substances, the action of which is aimed at strengthening curls from the inside. The composition also contains biotins, keratin and cystine. Speaking specifically about "Revalid", it should be noted the presence of yeast and wheat germ in the complex - these elements not only activate hair growth, but also prevent hair loss.
The average cost of quality vitamin complexes for hair produced abroad is from 450 to 800 rubles.
About cosmetics
Special attention should be paid to professional means of thickening hair, which are available on the shelves of cosmetic stores. As a rule, all of them are presented in the form of balms, shampoos, masks, sprays and lotions having certain components in their compositions. As a rule, their structure includes vitamin and protein complexes, the action of which is aimed at strengthening the structure of the hair, due to which its natural increase occurs.
Hairdressers and other specialists in the field of beauty strongly do not recommend using this type of remedy for too long and, especially, on an ongoing basis. Their long-term use often causes a sensation of heaviness of the hair, as well as the effect of oversaturation, which is also not good. Practice shows that with improper or too frequent use of cosmetics to thicken hair, dandruff and dry scalp can form. As for the optimal period of use of the funds of the group in question, it is no more than a month. After that, a certain pause should be made during the procedures, during which the use of home remedies from natural ingredients is allowed.
Next, consider some of the best tools for thickening thin hair, which have the most positive reviews in their address, and are also regularly recommended by hairdressers.
Salon Feel Hair Dresser
The manufacturer of this tool is the world famous cosmetic company Moltobene.
Salon Feel Hair Dresser is presented in the form of a professional shampoo, the composition of which is based on elements such as keratin, as well as minerals and vitamins useful for strengthening the hair structure. In reviews of the tool for thickening thin hair Salon Feel Hair Dresser, it is said that even after a short-term use of it, the hair shaft significantly increases in volume, and the curls become smoother, silky and healthier in appearance.
This product is used as an ordinary shampoo: it must be applied to pre-moistened hair, foam thoroughly, and then rinse under running water. In the process of washing, the active components fill with themselves various irregularities and voids present in the hairs, and in the process of drying with a hairdryer, the acquired elements turn into a durable film. It should be noted that for the effectiveness of the product it is imperative to dry your hair with hot air.
The cost of Salon Feel Hair Dresser is about 1,500 rubles.
Materialiste all-over
This product, manufactured by Kerastase, also has a lot of positive feedback from users. This tool is presented in the form of a spray, which should be used immediately after thorough washing of the head. When the strands dry, you can easily notice a significant thickening of the hairs. This effect is achieved due to the fact that the elements of the considered means for thickening hair firmly settle on the frame in the form of curls. The hair wrapped in such a composition becomes noticeably thicker.
Many reviews of Materialiste All-Over hair thickener say that this product can be used in parallel with shampoo from the same series manufactured by Kerastase. In this case, the effect is more vivid and lasts much longer.
The cost of Materialiste All-Over is about 1650 rubles, and you can buy this tool only from official suppliers or in stores of professional hair cosmetics.
Bonacure volume boost
An excellent professional tool for thickening thin hair is Bonacure Volume Boost, presented in the form of shampoo, which includes components that are very useful for hair. The structure of the complex consists of a number of vitamins (mainly group B), minerals, as well as extracts useful for hair growth, as well as strengthening their structure (lily, bamboo).
The procedure for using this professional product is quite simple - it is applied as an ordinary shampoo, foams, and then washed off. In reviews of Bonacure Volume Boost, left by users, it is said that regular use of the product not only leads to thickening of the hair, but also to give them a healthy appearance, as well as strengthen the structure.
The pricing policy of Bonacure Volume Boost is at the average level - the cost of a standard bottle of funds is about 500-550 rubles, which is quite acceptable for most residents of Russia.
Amplify Total Results
Matrix's Amplify Total Results is a panthenol and protein-rich product. In addition, it contains minerals and vitamins that bring great benefit to the hair, strengthening their structure. The tool belongs to the group of professional, so you can buy it only from official suppliers.
Using Amplify Total Results is performed as in the case of ordinary shampoo. In reviews of this tool, it is often recommended to use several products of the professional Amplify Total Results line at the same time - so the resulting effect will be the most vivid and long-lasting. Practice shows that shampoo of the specified series goes well with the conditioner of the same name, as well as a hair spray.
Shampoo from Yves Rocher
If you want to choose a good tool for thickening and tightening hair, you can pay attention to the shampoo offered by Yves Rocher, which includes mallow extract. This product is in an affordable price category - its cost is about 300 rubles.
In the reviews about the shampoo of this series, it is indicated that immediately after its first applications, the hair becomes more healthy in appearance, as well as elastic. As for the hair thickness itself, it also changes upwards - this indicator can be observed after 3 weeks of using the product in question.
Expert Age Defy
Judging by consumer reviews, Expert Age Defy is the ideal way to thicken thin hair. Its manufacturer is the world famous brand Pantene Pro-V.
The product in question is in the form of a spray lotion. As part of the product, you can observe such hair-beneficial components as vitamin B3, panthenol and caffeine.
The procedure for using the product is quite simple: you should wet your hair and then spray a cosmetic product on them. Flushing Expert Age Defy is not necessary.
The cost of Expert Age Defy is small - it amounts to no more than 200 rubles per 50 ml bottle.