Have your hair looking fuller than ever and give it the boost it deserves with the following weekly hair care guide for fine hair.

Fine hair can be the most difficult hair type to manage. Because this hair type screams for volume, excessive use of volumising products can damage the hair, especially if the wrong products are used and in the wrong consistency, not to mention the incorrect use of hair styling tools! The last thing you want to do is weigh the hair down making it look more limp than it already is. Have your hair looking fuller than ever and give it the boost it deserves with the following weekly hair care guide for fine hair:

Monday:
Washing fine hair incorrectly can leave your hair looking thin and flat, difficult to style and full of knots. Fine hair can be highly problematic as is. Breaking and damaging your hair follicles would only add to the problem, and that’s something you really don’t want to do! You should wash your fine hair with specific products and in a specific way to make it more manageable.

Adding volume and reducing tangles should be priority with this hair type. Therefore, using a lightweight shampoo and conditioner for fine hair is essential. Ensure that you use hair care products that will fill your hair out instead of weighing it down.

Volumising and thickening shampoos are great for your fine hair. These types of shampoos strengthen the hair, boost body, add shine and hydrate the hair cuticle. To reduce tangles that may occur from washing your hair, wash your hair in the shower instead of in the bath. Use a generous amount of shampoo according to your hair length and massage the product into your hair. Begin at the roots and work down to the tips. Allow the shampoo to settle in your hair for a few minutes, then rinse thoroughly.

Fine hair gets weighed down very easily, so using conditioner isn’t a must. If you do, however, decide to apply conditioner to your hair, apply it generously to the ends of your hair and let it work for a few minutes. Avoid putting it on the roots and ensure that you rinse it out thoroughly. If you use conditioner incorrectly, your hair will appear flat and greasy. With fine hair, you can also skip leave-in conditioners completely. Opt for light foaming products such as mousse or volumising spray to add volume to your fine hair when you style it. Just be careful not to overdo these products. Using too much product can leave your looking dull, lank and overdone.

Blow-dry your fine hair. Your hair will need the volume from a blow-dryer that it can get. Blow-dry your hair without the nozzle. The nozzle smoothes and flattens the hair which is not what you want for your fine hair. Add volume to your fine hair is by turning your head upside down and drying your hair freely. Another way to add volume to your roots is lifting the hair from the roots as you dry with a round or paddle brush. Use hairspray as you blow dry your hair for volume and hold. Use small amounts and avoid strong-hold hairsprays or anything that will weigh your hair down. Always read product labels before you purchase anything! The same goes with finishing products. Avoid serums or greasy products. They will only flatten and make your hair look greasy. Use a matifying product to add even more volume and texture to your fine hair.  

Tuesday:
Fine hair can get dirty really quickly. You may find yourself wanting to wash it again the next day. Because fine hair can break easily, it should not be washed every day. To keep your hair clean and healthy, you should be washing your hair no more than two or three times a week. No matter how tempted you are to wash your hair again, don’t. Use a root booster or a dry shampoo instead. Your hair will feel and look refreshed. If you don’t have these products at hand, sprinkle a bit of baby powder on your scalp and comb it through. Make sure there’s no white residue. Once you have refreshed your hair and scalp, you can style your hair as desired. Preferably, wear your hair wavy and texturised. It will give the illusion of more body.

Wednesday:
Fine hair can be brittle, so the less time you spend with the blow-dryer, the better. Wash your hair as per normal, pat it dry and comb in your root booster or volumising spray. Then let your hair dry. You should air dry your hair as much as possible. Air drying your fine hair can add as much volume to your hair as blow-drying. Tease your hair up at the crown or scrunch it with your hands to give it a natural wave.

 If you absolutely cannot go without a blow-dryer, make sure to use a heat protector to prevent hair damage. Rough dry your hair instead of drying it out. If your hair is overdone with a blow-dryer, you will be left with flyaway and static hair. Not only is too much heat bad for your fine hair, but too much product use is too. Opt for rollers or curlers to give your hair lush fullness instead of using volumising products all the time.   

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Thursday:
Too much heat and product use can damage your fine hair. To replenish your hair and keep it looking healthy and shiny, a hair mask or deep conditioning treatment is vital at least once a month. Get a light hair treatment that’s made for fine hair. Avoid treatments with chemical components. Try to stick with natural ingredients such as jojoba, coconut oil or keratin. Water-based products are also recommended as they won’t weigh your hair down. You need to be cautious of what’s in the products you use on your fine hair. Using the wrong hair care products can damage your hair further.

Once you have decided which product you want to use, apply it to clean hair and let it work through your hair overnight. Never comb your fine hair when it is wet. It could easily break and cause split ends because fine hair is prone to tangles. Make sure the mask covers all your hair. Then cover your hair and let it work as you sleep.

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Friday:
Rinse the hair treatment out of your hair thoroughly, and style as usual. Go for an updo. It will give the illusion that you have a lot more hair. Up-swept styles never fail to add fullness and texture. Add a hair accessory. Pairing your fine hair with a scarf, for example, will not only add pizzazz to your hairstyle but it will also protect your fine hair from damage and breakage. Avoid using elastic bands excessively. This will also damage and break your fine hair strands.

So yes, there are ways to pump up the volume on lack-lustre locks without having to resort to hair extensions! Follow this weekly hair care guide for fine hair and show them what “volume” means!