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Why should I use conditioners, treatments or hair oils? They just make my hair flatter.
The modern, almost weightless conditioners care for example with protein-rich hops extract – without sagging (e.g. “Aussome Volume Conditioner” from Aussie, 250 ml approx. 6 euros). Also new are “smart” care masks that strengthen the hair fiber from the inside and at the same time strengthen brittle areas with a hair-like, ultra-light keratin film (e.g. “Pro Keratin Refill corrective care mask” from L’Oréal Professionnel, 250 ml approx. 21 euros) . And even hair oils are now ultra-light thanks to the finest non-greasy micro-oils (e.g. “SP Luxe Oil” from Wella*, 100 ml approx. 29 euros). Important: All of these care products do not belong on the hairline, but in the lengths and tips.
What tricks can I use to get more volume in my hair when blow-drying?
Pre-dry your hair well before beginning the build-up work. For this you need a rectangular brush that glides particularly gently through damp hair – a “paddle brush”. So that the hair is blow-dried across the head in the opposite direction of growth, this gives a stand at the base of any hair length. If you have longer hair, wrap a strand of hair that is not too thick relatively tightly over the round brush, blow-dry it warm and let it cool down for about a minute before unrolling the strand from the brush.
Is it true that volume products like mousses take the shine out of the hair?
Depends on. “Ultra strong hold” products usually contain a larger amount of alcohol. This can dry out the hair and lead to a loss of shine. New are gentle mousses with an anti-aging effect, which give the hair hold and care and even repair brittle areas (e.g. “Wellaflex Anti-Aging Limited Edition Mousse”, 200 ml approx. 2.30 euros). A common mistake in the foam battle: putting the fixative in the lengths. He should be on the approach. Then your hair will shine too!
More volume for the hair
Do I have to do without hair straighteners and curling brushes with fine hair?
Not if you use the hot styling tools properly. Before straightening your hair, be sure to spray a heat protection spray into your hair, only use the hair straightener on dry hair and not every day. Curling brushes are comparable to a hair dryer plus a round brush and are therefore less taxing on the hair. A volume styler with a keratin-ceramic coating on the brush is new, which also protects the hair (e.g. “Keratin Therapy Pro Volume Volume Styler” from Remington, approx. 35 euros). Also innovative: a hair straightener for sensitive hair, which gives off ions to the hair via two nozzles when straightening. This is supposed to help against electrical charging of the hair and at the same time keep the moisture inside (e.g. “Satin Hair 7 hair straightener” from Braun, approx. 80 euros).
How do styling sprays that are supposed to thicken hair actually work?
Volume sprays, root boosters or styling sprays mostly work with so-called styling polymers. These are branched chains of molecules that envelop each individual hair like a very fine net. In this way, they increase the hair circumference and cause each hair to distance itself somewhat from its neighbors. Spray products into damp hair and style as usual. Volume styling sprays are best sprayed under the top hair after blow-drying (e.g. “Volume Sensation Styling Spray” from Nivea, 250 ml approx. 6 euros; “Luxurious Volume Beginning Booster Blow Dry Lotion” from John Frieda, 125 ml approx. 10 euros). The result: more volume, thicker-looking hair.
Quite possible. Natural cosmetic hair care usually works with different surfactants than conventional cosmetics and does not use silicone (e.g. “Millet Care Shampoo” from Weleda, 190 ml approx. 9 euros). These make the hair easy to comb and style, but non -water-soluble silicones in particular can lead to a “build-up effect” in the long run: they accumulate on the hair and weigh it down. Especially when switching from conventional to natural cosmetics, the hair often appears fuller, sometimes a bit more stubborn. Practical: a cleansing shampoo that frees the hair from silicone build-up and allows the scalp to “breathe” again (e.g. “Tiefenreinigung Shampoo” from Swiss o Par, 250 ml approx. 2 euros).
Color and highlights are said to bring more volume. Correct?
That’s correct. Blonde highlights in particular have a certain push-up effect because they roughen up the hair structure. As a result, it tends to “pile up” and feign more fullness. Also clever for fine hair are new colorations that apply iridescent tones instead of one dimensional color: This makes the hair look more plastic and apparently more voluminous (e.g. “Illumina Color” from Wella; “Inoa Suprême” from L’Oréal Professionnel).
The right hair care
Why do volume powders always make my hair so sticky?
The slight stickiness, caused by special resins, is part of the active principle: This means that the hair does not fall flat at the roots, but has more grip and
stand. Only use the new fullness experts in minimal quantities and only on the hair roots: dust on and lightly with it massage in with your fingers (e.g. “Volume Powder” from La Biosthetique, 14 g approx. 20 euros).
Hair serums and special care series are intended to stimulate the offspring. Does it work?
The new special care series against thinning hair focus on thorough cleaning of the scalp in addition to the usual care with shampoo and conditioner. As a result, the hair should grow healthily from the root (e.g. “Nioxin” from Wella, set of 3 with shampoo, conditioner and scalp serum for 43 euros). Hair serums often contain active ingredients that stimulate circulation, such as arginine, aminexil or its big brother minoxidil. They are intended to improve the microcirculation at the hair root and thus the supply of nutrients (e.g. “Arginin Resist care spray” from L’Oréal Paris, 200 ml approx. 8 euros). Good conditions for new hair to sprout. Numerous studies have shown that this works.
Can extensions make less hair more full?
Yes, with extensions, the hair can not only be lengthened, but also thickened. Who likes to pay the hairy prices: A comprehensive hair thickening costs 600 to 1000 euros, follow-up treatments less, because the hair used once is used several times. (By the way: Extensions need at least as much care as your own hair.) A cheaper alternative for very fine hair, especially at the roots, are so-called stray hairs, available in many different hair colors. These micro hair fibers are dusted onto the hairline from a shaker, distributed with your fingers and fixed with a special spray until the next hair wash (e.g. “Super Million Hair Test Set”, 10 g scatter hair and 60 ml spray approx. 29 euros, by SuperMillionHair).
Haircuts for more fullness
Carine Bartholomé, top stylist in Düsseldorf and expert for the care of thin and thinning hair, advises:
“For fine hair, look for a cut with smooth and compact contours and avoid frayed, feathery cuts. Otherwise, the hair looks even thinner than it already is.”
As ideal hairstyles, she names a chin-length bob and a short pixie cut, which is currently back in fashion with a longer fringe variant, like that of Oscar winner Anne Hathaway. “I think layers are okay with long hair. But not too extreme, otherwise the tips will thin out too much.”
It’s often in the genes
dr Stefan Duve, dermatologist in Munich, about a build-up injection for thin hair.
Tolfioow: Why do some people have thinner hair than others?
Stefan Duve: There is usually a genetic predisposition behind it, but hormonal fluctuations, such as those caused by pregnancy or menopause, often affect the condition of the hair.
Can I influence hair growth from within through my diet?
This only works if the cause is a lack ofTolfioow substances such as vitamins, minerals or trace elements. Many women lack iron, sometimes taking zinc, magnesium or omega-3 and -6 fatty acids also helps.
Can a doctor fix fine hair?
Yes. Mesotherapy, in which a mixture of substances that stimulate growth and circulation are injected into the scalp, is amazingly effective. The first results are usually visible after six to eight weeks.
