Compared to thick hair, fine hair has strands with a smaller diameter, making lack of volume a common problem for this hair type. Luckily, there are natural ways to restore volume to fine hair. Read on to find out more.
Volumize fine hair: don’t go overboard with shampoos and hair care products
With the right amount of hydration, fine hair can keep its shape and natural volume. Choose shampoos and hair care products with gentle formulas to ensure you are hydrating your hair without damaging it. Be careful not to overuse hair products like shampoos, conditioners, masks, etc. Using too much of these products or using them too frequently can weaken fine hair and leave it looking limp and greasy. It’s also best to avoid highly nourishing formulas intended for dry hair. These formulations can weigh down fine hair and give it a flat appearance.
Volumize fine hair: rinse with cold water
If you’re not too sensitive to water temperature, try rinsing your hair with cold water after your shampoo. This helps seal your hair cuticles – the outer layer of your hair – while locking in moisture, giving your hair better hold, volume and shine while reducing frizzy static.
Volumize fine hair: dry it right
Air dry your hair for a natural volume boost
It is important to properly dry fine hair before brushing it. After washing, start by pre-drying with a towel, making sure to focus on your roots. Then, turn your hair upside down to gently squeeze excess water off your locks.
After this, let your hair air dry naturally. Hair dryers are not the best option for drying fine hair because exposure to strong heat can weaken the hair fiber and flatten out its natural volume.
Use hair dryers sparingly…
If you must blow dry your hair, we recommend using low heat and drying your hair upside down. Use your fingers to lift your roots from the scalp as you run the dryer. Still, we recommend avoiding the dryer as much as possible.
…or opt for the diffuser instead?
We all know that diffusers are great for curly or wavy hair, because they help tame and define unruly strands while delicately maintaining the natural curl pattern. But did you know that a diffuser can be a good ally to boost volume for fine hair as well? Both straight and supple types of fine hair can benefit from the use of a diffuser. This is because its smart design distributes air evenly across the hair, delivering gentler heat compared to the regular nozzle, which blows out hot air in a more concentrated way. In addition, the specially designed prongs on a diffuser add volume near the roots while delicately lifting and separating hair strands. This can give texture and body to your hairstyle and avoid a limp, flat finish.
Volumize fine hair: use a boar bristle brush for a fuller, bouncier look
A hairbrush is an indispensable tool for detangling, styling and caring for your hair, but the benefits of this basic, everyday act are often underestimated. In fact, using a boar bristle hair brush on fine hair offers many surprising advantages. The natural fibers used to make these brushes gently smooth out the hair without causing damage and help to evenly distribute natural scalp oils from the root to the tip. But these brushes can also be used to add volume to your style simply, quickly and effectively, without the need for any additional products.
The Repair & Shine boar bristle brush for fine hair
This brush is ideal for your hair type, because it goes beyond just styling and offers real conditioning benefits that make your hair more beautiful over time. The magic begins within seconds of the boar bristle fibers coming into contact with your scalp. A deep yet gentle massage is activated, stimulating blood flow at the roots, making hair stronger and enhancing its volume. The real secret however lies in the special and careful brush placement unique to the brush-making know-how and techniques perfected by Altesse over the years. The result is a boar bristle brush that conditions and volumizes your fine hair with each successive use.