Help for folks with fine, thin, limp hair is not impossible.
Start looking at the shampoo that you use. People with fine, thin hair should avoid shampoos that claim to silken, soften, or moisturize the hair. Generally these types of shampoos weigh the hair down, which leaves it with very little chance for body.
Fine hair is helped by frequent trims, good haircuts, and layers that are “undercut,” meaning, the under layers are trimmed slightly shorter. Trimming the under layers slightly shorter leads the outer layers to lay in a curved manner, which looks smooth, with a look and feel of added body.
Blow drying techniques help with fine and limp hair as well. If you hair needs lift, blow dry your hair while holding your head down, upside down if you can.
I have very close and personal experience with fine, thin hair. I tell it straight. All of these tips have worked for me.
My own shampoo bars have also served me well. I will never touch a bottle of shampoo again, at least until I am too old to make my own! I have received good feedback from others as well. A sample of some of the shampoo bars that have been used are the tea tree blend with hemp seed oil, the unscented, and rosemary with goat milk and castor oil.
This post came to life after I began to wonder how and why the shampoo bars were working. The conclusion is that they cleanse without adding any coating to the hair shaft. Once the user begins shampooing on a regular basis with the bars, after the old coatings/waxes (or products that have weighed the hair down) are gone, the hair is left clean and clear. Clean and clear means there isn’t anything left to weigh the hair strands down.
I hope you did find this article useful. We all battle with problem skin and hair. I am overjoyed to have found at least one solution for my own!
You may want to read a prior blog post where I described how to use the shampoo bars (here). The initial shampooing definitely is a process, one that involves removal of old products, which can take a few days to several weeks (as it was for me)! In this case, as it normally is in life, patience pays off.
Enjoy!
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I don’t have fine, limp hair! I have really thick hair though, most of my Mom’s relatives, etc. would love to have my lovely hair.
Amy
Yes, I’ve always thought your hair was lovely too, Amy. Strong and healthy enough to donate your hair to those that need it, which I find admirable.
I have the same problem, Mary.
About once a month I soak my hair in apple cider vinegar to remove all the build up.
I will definitely be checking out those shampoo bottles a little closer. That is until I can order some of your shampoo bars.
Thanks for the tips!!
Becky, I am truly happy that I have solutions to the much-loved hair problem. We’ll always have the type that we have, but we can say it is more manageable.
Have a great weekend!!!!
Mary,
I did donate my hair to Locks of Love once in memory of my Grandpa (my Mom’s Dad), he’s been gone for almost 5 years now from colon cancer and my sister has donated her hair a couple of times to Locks of Love as well but she has fine and silky hair like my Mom’s but if you curl mine, it will stay curled for a couple of days after until I wash it though. Some people think I use a curling iron all the time on my hair and I just say I just take a round brush to it and it’s done for the day! I just got glasses as well though for mainly distances though and my Mom cut my hair as well, even the beauticians I have gone too would love to trade for my hair.
Amy
Ever since I was a little kid I have suffered with fine hair. I really hate it. It is hard for me to hold a curl and mousse does not really make a difference, but a good shampoo can make that difference. I found that with the Volume products from Shielo Haircare.
I initially liked Shielos Volume Shampoo because it smells absolutely wonderful! Then I saw the price and I was sold.
That is when I get the best results. I have tried other shampoos that are comparable to this one and they do not add up. I can honestly tell a difference with this shampoo. It is also great for little kids. Sometimes when I am out of my daughters shampoo I let her use this. Although it is not tear free it is four year old friendly. I will continue to purchase this in the future and would suggest it to others.
Thank you for the hint on the shampoo. There isn’t much these days that seems to keep the hair from going limp, or from coating the hair. Using our own creations helps tremendously.
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