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10 Ways to Add Volume to Limp or Fine Hair

Over half the women in the U.S. think their hair is fine, limp or lacks body. No wonder there’s a new slew of hair thickeners and growth-enhancers popping up on retail shelves. But using the right products for adding volume is just one of the ways you can fatten up limp or fine hair . Try these top ten suggestions, and see what happens!

1. Get a great haircut from a specialist ~~ When fine or thin hair is shorter and blunter, it looks a lot fuller. But that’s not the only thing to consider when getting a haircut. Start by looking for a fine-hair specialist. Not all hairstyle salons have them, but chances are, older hair stylists or those who have fine hair themselves will be better at handling your hair, If your hair is super-fine, avoid hair stylists who have a lush head of curls, unless they tell you they specialize. Call hair styling salons and ask who is best at cutting fine hair. Or, ask fine or thin-haired friends with a well-shaped haircut where they go. Salons that sell products especially formulated for fine or thinning hair, such as Nioxin or a version of Rogaine, are also a good place to start.

Once you locate a good hair stylist, talk to him or her about how to get more volume. You should be willing to keep hairstyles above the shoulders for maximum impact. A few, long layers add movement and life, but fine or thin hair can’t take too many. Don’t try to cut your own hair or have a friend do it; fine or thin hair has special needs and can look great with the right haircut.

2. Get regular trims ~~ The hallmark of a great haircut is how long it holds its shape, falls into place while styling and suits your facial shape and lifestyle. Usually, a haircut can last six to eight weeks, but if your hair is fine or thin, expect six weeks to be the high side, unless your hair grows slowly. If ends are feathered a bit, you can go a little longer—as long as you style your hair daily, flipping ends up or turning them under.

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