How to get Thick Hair

Thinning hair is a natural part of life. From genetics to improper treatment, there are many reasons why hair can become fine and flimsy. But this doesn’t prevent the fact that it can leave you feeling deflated, make styling difficult and have a knock on effect on your self esteem. 

Thankfully, there are plenty of ways that you can create the salon-fresh look, even with a thin texture. Whether you’re looking for ways to bolster your fine locks or restore your tresses to their bouncy state, RMUK has created this guide to help you find the right solution. 

What causes thin hair?

There are many reasons why you might be experiencing thin hair:

1/ Genetics - Hair follicles can be genetically predisposed to thinning. They could be more sensitive to hormones, dense loss or simply thin in strand.

2/ Stress - Stress pushes your hair follicles into a ‘resting’ state, which causes shedding. Within a few months, these hairs will fall out when you perform simple tasks such as brushing, washing or untying your hair.

3/ Vitamin Deficiency - Changes in diet or vitamin consumption can prevent your hair from receiving the nutrients it requires. This can cause significant hair loss which gives the impression of a thin head of hair.

4/ Hormonal Imbalance - Many women will notice that their hair will appear lifeless and shed more around their period. This is because the decrease in the oestrogen hormone causes oily hair, sensitive scalp and a drop in iron levels which leads to hair loss.

5/ Excessive Hair Treatment - Treating your hair too often with bleach-based hair colour, heat products and appliances, and even tying your hair in tight styles can strip your hair of its strength and alter its texture.

6/ Age - As we get older, our hair follicles shrink naturally.

7/ Underlying conditions - Autoimmune diseases, eczema and other skin conditions on your scalp can cause fine hair.

How to make your hair thicker

1/ Adjust your diet

If you’re concerned that a deficiency in your diet is causing hair loss, you should speak to your GP to discover which vitamins and minerals are lacking in your system. Nutritionists can likewise advise you on the best course of action.

You could also try investing in multivitamins that contain keratin, protein, iron and vitamins B12 and D3. These all contribute to overall hair health and thickness.

2/ Take care of your tresses

Try brushing and combing your hair less as well as using gentler hair care products. It could be a good idea to step away from heat styling and colouring your hair to see if it changes its condition.

If styling your hair, use scrunchies rather than hairbands and try looser hairstyles instead of tight ponytails.

If your hair is feeling thin and damaged, RMUK’s Olaplex Strengthening Treatment might be for you. Olaplex’s patented products actively repair broken bonds to revitalise broken strands and restore them to their natural health.

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3/ Try extensions

If your hair is genetically predisposed to thinness, then extensions can be a fantastic way of adding volume and length to your look.

RMUK uses Great Lengths Extensions to enhance the appearance of all hair types. If you’re in need of a thicker, textured or lengthier style, book an appointment with us today.

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4/ Head massage

Scalp massage increases the thickness of your hair by stretching and stimulating hair follicles. It can also lead to healthier hair overall. By dilating blood vessels, head massage encourages blood flow to your hair to generate faster growth.

5/ Consider a cut

Long hair weighs itself down at the root causing a thin texture and loss of fullness on the top of your head. Getting your hair trimmed is an easy way to remedy this.

At RMUK, we pride ourselves on creating hairstyles that match our customers’ hair type and personality. For expert haircutting that leaves you with thick luscious locks, contact our hair salon today.

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6/ Choose less layers

Although it might seem like layering gives the appearance of volume, it actually thins the lower layers of your hair even more. Shoulder length haircuts with textured waves gives hair a fluffier finish.

7/ Blow dry

A professional blow dry is the ultimate option for adding long-lasting fullness to your hair, without the need for excessive daily product application.

At RMUK, we begin all of our blow dry and styling sessions with a cleanse and condition to deeply nourish and restore your hair. This ensures your hair remains healthy.

How to prevent hair from thinning

Thinning hair can be a natural part of ageing, but there are ways you can slow down the rate that your hair grows finer:

• Take care of your hair from a young age
• Avoid using hair treatments with bleach and harsh chemicals 
• Maintain a healthy diet 
• Take multivitamins that include keratin, proteins and iron 
• Avoid smoking and heavy alcohol consumption

Can thinning hair grow back? 

Thinning hair can grow back, but this depends on what caused it in the first place.

If genetics play a part in your hair’s texture then it isn’t likely that you’ll be able to grow thick hair naturally. This is similar to ageing.

However, if your hair is thinning because of stress, vitamin deficiency, pregnancy or poor health, you should be able to restore it’s natural glow with the proper treatment.

Do thickening shampoos work?

Thickening shampoos do work to an extent, but only for the period that you’re using them for. It can take about a week to see full results.

Thickening shampoos are a great short-term solution for thin hair, but they won’t work if thin hair is caused by hair loss or an underlying condition. For long-term thickness and hair health, make sure you make changes to your hair’s treatment, your diet and your physical and mental wellbeing.

When to see a doctor about hair loss

Hair loss is usually nothing to worry about. Most of us lose a few strands every day, but if your hair is coming out in chunks, you find bald patches or the loss is accompanied by itching or burning, you might need to visit the GP.

They’ll be able to advise you on the cause of your hair loss.

RMUK are hair care specialists and we know all of the tips and tricks for creating stunning, full, runway worthy hair that restores confidence. For haircutting, hair treatments and Great Lengths Extensions that are sure to add a new lease of life to finer hair, contact us today or book an appointment at our salon in Leeds City Centre.

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