Tips and styles to get Thick Hair

A head full of thick youthful-looking and glossy hair is the ideal appearance for hair in both males and females. It is common to be afflicted by factors that cause balding or hair thinning which result to a lack of self appreciation as one may feel like they look much older. Knowing the causes of hair thinning is important in order to establish healthy routines that can stop the occurrence such as using best hair care products. These causes can include:

• A poor hair care routine: This can deprive the hair of moisture and nourishment

• Use of bad hair care products: Such can do more damage to the hair than they fix

• Emotional and physical stress

• Taking nutrient deficient diets

• Hormonal imbalance

• Heredity

Having pointed out the causes for hair thinning let's now focus on the tips and styles you can employ to achieve thick voluminous hair. 

Home Made Remedies

A lot of people can swear by these traditional non chemical methods. While the results might show up a bit later into the practice, the traditional home made recipes are completely safe to use especially for people who are allergic to the store bought variety. These remedies are, but not restricted to using eggs to rinse hair thereby providing proteins essential for the hair, using olive oil with honey to soften and strengthen the strands, sulfate-free shampoo using vitamin E loaded castor oil and applying mashed avocado to your scalp to enhance the much needed natural oils.

Avoid Stressors

Another simple solution is to avoid being stressed out. While this is easier said than done, it is important to try and achieve and maintain inner peace. Hair thinning and balding is accelerated in persons with high emotional and physical stress. 

Scalp Massage

 This is a wholesome approach to wellness. A massage on any part of the body causes the release of feel good hormones throughout the body helping you fight off daily stresses. It is a double edged sword in the fight against shedding of hair as gently massaging the scalp redistributes natural oils which moisten the hair preventing brittleness. This gentle massage also promotes blood circulation to the roots of the hair providing much needed nourishment. Massage gently using warm coconut oil then gently wrap in a hot towel for fifteen minutes so that the oil seeps deep into the hair root making it stronger therefore preventing hair loss.

Healthy Diet

One of the major causes of hair shedding is taking diets that are not balanced. Trichologists advise that for lustrous thick hair, meals should be loaded with good quality protein and rich natural oils from fruits and vegetables as well as omega 3 fats from fish. Getting all the key nutrients will ensure beautifully textured, strong and voluminous hair. 

Using The Right Hair Care Products  
When we use the best hair care products, the hair keeps its natural moisture balance as well as oils. Harsh shampoos containing baking soda or chemicals such as Sulfur, silicone and parabens strip the hair and impair its optimum ph balance. Use a Sulfate free shampoo to prevent your hair from looking dull and thinned out. Good hair care products should contain natural oils, extracts from aloe Vera, almonds and apples.

Taking a Multivitamin Supplement 

   

While taking balanced meals may support healthy hair, scientific studies have come up with a multivitamin supplement that goes straight into making your hair thicker. The supplement contains essential vitamins, fatty acids and minerals that strengthen the hair from its roots for improved follicle growth and function. Some supplements contain manufactured keratin which improves hair growth thus preventing thinning.

Avoid Using Heat Tools

Styling hair using heat tools is a popular and easy method to get your hair to relax and easier to comb. However, prolonged use causes hair to get damaged and break off. For healthier hair, use a moisture conditioner that increases your hair's hydration before subjecting it to heat treatment. It is also advisable to use heat protectant sprays. Invest also heating tool whose temperature can be regulated in order to use the minimum amount of heat to straighten or curl your hair.

Correct Hair Washing And Styling Methods 

   

 

When it comes to keeping your hair and scalp clean, it is recommended not to wash your hair more than three times a week to avoid striping it of natural oils. Make sure you use warm or cold water as hot water makes hair dry and brittle. When drying your hair, gently tap with a towel to remove excess water then let the hair dry naturally under a fan or while exposed to the sun for a period of time. After it dries, apply a deep conditioning product as well as hair cream or serum to prevent your hair from becoming dry and frizzy. Avoid combing your hair when it's still wet.

Did you know that the right brush makes all the difference in good hair care routines? The comb should not be metallic or plastic and should be wide toothed. This ensures that you detangle the hair gently. Brush your hair often, but not more than twice a day. This helps to spread out the natural hair oils. Most important is to use the best hair care products.