Last Updated on February 25, 2024
Body Building Range from Philip Kingsley and new Repair Daily Nourishing Cream from Grow Gorgeous.
Having fine hair can be both a blessing and a challenge. While it’s often easy to style and manage, fine hair is also prone to breakage, making it challenging to achieve the voluminous and healthy-looking locks that many desire. I have very fine hair which has got progressively thinner over the years and with the added stress of colouring I have also experienced some breakage.
However, with the right techniques and hair care routine, there are ways to effectively manage fine hair and minimise breakage. Below are some tips I’ve picked up along the way. Plus, I have been trying out some new products which I can highly recommend.
Gentle handling:
Fine hair is delicate and requires gentle handling to prevent breakage. It’s best to avoid rough towel drying, combing or brushing aggressively, and using excessive heat styling tools. Pat your hair dry with a soft towel and detangle it with a wide-toothed comb or a brush specifically designed for fine hair.
Regular Trimming:
Regular hair trims are essential for managing fine hair and preventing split ends. Aim to visit your hairstylist every 6-8 weeks to remove damaged ends and keep your hair looking healthy. Trimming helps maintain the overall appearance of your hair and prevents breakage from travelling up the hair shaft. Avoid Overwashing: Fine hair tends to get oily quickly, leading many people to overwash it, something I am guilty of. However, excessive washing can strip the hair of its natural oils, causing it to become dry and brittle. Ideally aim to wash your hair every other day or every two days, depending on your hair’s oiliness, dry shampoos can help you manage the days in between washes or use a texturizing spray to refresh your hair and add volume.
Heat Styling Precautions:
Heat styling tools can be damaging to any hair type, but it’s especially important to take precautions when using them on fine hair. Always use a heat protectant spray before blow-drying, straightening, or curling your hair to minimize damage. Set your styling tools to a lower heat setting and limit the frequency of heat styling to reduce the risk of breakage. Diet and
Lifestyle:
Maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle can significantly impact the health of your hair. Ensure you’re consuming a balanced diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and proteins to promote hair strength and growth. There are a variety of vitamins on the market which target healthy hair. It’s important to stay hydrated and manage stress levels, as these factors can also affect the health of your hair.
Choosing the Right Hair Care Products:
Using the right hair care products specifically formulated for fine hair can make a significant difference in managing its health and preventing breakage. Look for lightweight shampoos and conditioners that add volume without weighing the hair down. Avoid heavy, oil-based products that can make your hair appear greasy and prone to breakage. Fine hair still requires proper hydration and conditioning. Use a lightweight, volumising conditioner and apply it mainly to the ends of your hair, avoiding the roots. Over-conditioning the roots can weigh down your hair and make it appear flat. Additionally, use a deep conditioning treatment once a week to provide extra moisture and nourishment to your fine hair.
I have been trying out the volumising Body Building Range from Philip Kingsley which is recommended for fuller, thicker-looking hair. I can confidently attest that it has completely transformed my fine hair, delivering exactly the promised results of increased thickness, fullness, and a more vibrant appearance, I am a convert!
Body Building Weightless Shampoo. Priced at £19.50 for a 250ml bottle, this shampoo is specially formulated to cater to the needs of fine hair, providing great results. It effectively adds volume from root to tip, transforming limp locks into fuller, more vibrant strands.
Body Building Weightless Conditioner. Priced at £19.50 for a 200ml bottle, this conditioner is designed to provide hydration and volume to shorter, fine, flat, and flyaway hair. It offers a delicate balance of moisture and volume, ensuring your hair feels nourished without weighing it down. I enjoyed using this product as it has a lovely consistency and I have noticed has that my hair feels softer and more manageable.
Maximizer Root Boosting Spray. Priced at £25 for a 250ml bottle, is a must-have product! I definitely won’t be drying my hair without it in future, this heat-activated spray adds instant lift and control, delivering immediate results, which has really helped me achieve the hairstyle I want. It’s easy to apply, just spray on the roots and it provides body and fullness to your hair. It also aids in frizz control and tames flyaways, leaving you with smooth and manageable locks.
Maximizer Strand Plumping Cream. Priced at £21 for a 75ml tube, this plumping cream is a game-changer for fine and flat hair and another product I am adding to my regular hair care routine. This lightweight cream is specially formulated to smooth frizz and instantly plump up your strands, giving your hair a fuller and more voluminous appearance.
Seeing my once healthy and lustrous locks become weak, brittle, and prone to snapping has been a constant source of distress, so I have been on the lookout for products which can repair and prevent further breakage.
For the past few weeks, I have been using a brand-new Repair Daily Nourishing Cream from Grow Gorgeous. Priced at £25.00. This leave-in cream is scientifically proven to help reduce damage and breakage by up to 50% (Based on a user trial of 150 participants), leaving hair feeling stronger after just 1 use. Grow Gorgeous products are all vegan-friendly, cruelty-free, gluten-free, and expertly formulated without parabens, sulphates, silicones, phthalates, or mineral oil. It delivers moisture, smoothness and shine. It is specifically designed to strengthen weak, brittle, and damaged hair. Simply apply it daily to the mid-lengths and ends of freshly washed hair or even in-between washes. I really like this product, just a few pumps of this cream have left my hair feeling strong, soft and non-sticky, I need to give it a little time to see the long-term results but it’s very promising.
If you have fine hair and dream of achieving volume, body, and overall healthier-looking locks, these products are here to rescue you.
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