Fine hair: the remedies to strengthen them and the most suitable cuts
More fragile and sensitive by nature, fine hair is also more difficult to style and less versatile in terms of cuts, folds and hairstyles. Split ends, raised cuticles and broken hair are in fact the order of the day if you don't regularly go to the hairdresser to trim them or if you don't give them the right attention. Taking care of it therefore becomes essential in order not to be discouraged in front of the mirror and depressed in front of those who have thick and full-bodied hair.
Below we show you the causes and remedies for fine and thin hair and the best cuts to enhance it.
The main causes of fine hair
The diameter of the hair depends first of all on genetic factors on which one cannot intervene too much. In addition to these, however, there are other contributing causes that can significantly affect the thickness of the hair and in particular:
- stress and tension;
- some drugs (particularly those for autoimmune diseases);
- aggressive and / or too frequent chemical or mechanical treatments;
- atmospheric agents (sun, wind and humidity) and pollutants that damage the hydro-lipid balance of the skin and damage the cuticle, making the hair fine and dry.
On the latter, you can instead act and try to limit the damage through the use of specific products, a healthy and balanced diet and a series of behaviors to be implemented.
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Fine hair: the remedies, natural and otherwise, to strengthen them
However, there are remedies, natural and otherwise, very effective and simple to use and correct behavioral habits that can help not a little in the case of fine and thin hair. Here is a list of things to do and steps to take to strengthen the hair and prevent it from fraying further.
- use quality shampoos, conditioners, masks - even do-it-yourself, excellent egg and banana based ones - specifically designed to strengthen, restructure, moisturize and volumize
- make a weekly pack based on nutrients such as elastin, collagen and keratin, useful for strengthening hair
- take care of your diet and, in particular, ensure the right variety and quantity of vitamins, minerals and proteins
- add snacks based on walnuts, cashews, peanuts and almonds - all foods rich in zinc - essential for hair nourishment and health
How to strengthen fine hair naturally: the organic clay-based mask!
A great way to strengthen fine, damaged hair is to make a strengthening mask based on white clay and apple cider vinegar on a weekly basis. You can even make it at home! In the following video you will find all the steps to take to prepare a DIY strengthening bio mask for fine and thin hair, in order to make it thicker and healthier.
Fine and sparse hair: what to do?
If in addition to having fine hair you also notice some thinning, it could be useful to resort to laser treatments and biostimulants to disinfect and vascularize the scalp, promoting blood circulation and stimulating hair growth.
Fine hair: the most suitable cuts
The goal for those with fine hair is to give volume, therefore you should choose full bob cuts or medium-short scaled haircuts that give movement to the whole, thus compensating for the lack of volume. Even short cuts - pixie cuts and boyish cuts in the first place - are an excellent option, especially if accompanied by long side tufts or by important symmetries that play with different planes and volumes. The best choice is undoubtedly represented by equal helmets. asymmetrical wob and very thin medium-short cuts, such as the deconstructed bob, one of the pearls of summer 2017 hair fashion. full in the center of the nape. Needless to say, fluffy and fluffy hairstyles or messy-style hairstyles can help not a little: in fact, thanks to the movement and volume they tend to create, they are able to suggest a considerable filling of the hair.
See also: Cuts for fine hair: the ideal hairstyles for hair without volume
Things to avoid in case of fine hair
Here are a series of off-limits things to absolutely avoid in case of fine and thin hair:
- undergo aggressive and stressful treatments such as perms, chemical ironings and extensions
- choose a layered cut or with pointed tips
- brushing too vigorously (can weaken and break the stems)
- exceed with sun exposure
- abolish the conditioner for fear of the plate effect. Just choose light products and rinse thoroughly to prevent product residues from weighing down the hair
- undergo diets lacking in nutrients essential for hair health (omega 3, iron, zinc, magnesium, vitamins E and B in particular)
- use the hair dryer at maximum power and keep it close to the scalp
