8 Things You Have Been Doing Wrong To Your Thin Hair

Written by Samiksha Panda  • 

All types, lengths, and textures of hair come with their own sets of pros and cons. It is easier to manage fine hair but becomes a nightmare with the slightest hint of humidity in the air. Women with thin hair would identify the problem of their mane falling flat and oily at the end of the day. It is true that the narrow texture makes the hair strand fragile, but with proper care, you can get salon-styled hair at home. You just need to distinguish between the right and wrong course of your hair care practices. If you have heard that your fine hair requires more product to make it look healthy, that’s entirely untrue. It won’t take much to destroy thin hair stereotypes, just a little extra care. The following article will guide you towards some mistakes you are probably making that are blocking the path to smooth and healthy hair.

1. Trying To Pull A Rapunzel

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Since thin hair carries less volume, trying to grow it out till your waist or longer would not be a good look. It will end up breaking or cause an unwelcome number of split ends. Trim every 2-3 months to avoid the lifeless and stringy look. The best spot for thin hair is probably shoulder-length hair. But if you are confident about pulling off long hair, make sure to trim the ends of your tresses regularly.

2. Relying Heavily On Hair Products

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There is nothing wrong with experimenting with hair products, it branches into a problem only after you start overusing it, causing your thin hair to become duller. Hair gels, hair sprays, conditioner, or serums, these products are secretly causing a lot of damage to your roots (1). This also applies to your hair oil massages. If you excessively rely on hair oil, your hair will end up appearing flat and stuck. It also means the excessive usage of more shampoo which can then take a heavy toll on your tresses.

3. Underestimating Frizziness For Thin Hair

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It is a common misconception that only thick-haired women struggle with frizziness. Frizz is very common, especially after you’ve washed your hair or you simply live in a place that has soaring levels of humidity. Even if your hair is damp, the unpleasant texture automatically creeps in. Make sure your hair is completely dry to the ends before braving the outdoors. On days when it’s worse than usual, rely on your hair serum or a 5-minute blowout with your hair dryer.

4. Ignoring The Health Of Your Scalp

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The solution to your ‘root’ of the problem is actually very simple– keep it clean. Women with fine hair should make sure to shampoo at least twice a week to keep all the pollution, smoke, roadside dust and dead skin cells at bay. The key is to keep your scalp dandruff-free which in turn, will make your hair look fluffy and bouncy. You can also use natural ingredients like aloe vera gel, yoghurt, tea tree oil, etc. as a hair mask to cleanse your scalp thoroughly.

5. Sticking To Your Straight Hair Cut

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You just need to shake off the thought that a fab layered haircut is not for you. It’s time to stop envying your friends with fluffy and thick hair because we have a pleasant surprise for you. If you were under the impression that layers on your fine hair would simply fall flat, it’s exactly the opposite. Layers will add the much-needed volume that your hair needs. Instruct your hairdresser to give you soft, minimal layers to give the illusion of heavy tresses.

6. Avoiding Hair Colouring Products

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We understand your apprehension. Hair colors are quite infamous for damaging hair follicles, especially for thin hair which is more vulnerable. But, as they say, looks and comfort go hand in hand. Coloring a few strands with an illusion of dark to light can make your hair look more voluminous and lively. You can go for highlights to make your hair look fuller. Use shampoo and conditioners exclusively meant for taking care of dyed hair. You don’t have to push for a full dye if you are not comfortable with it.

7. Tying Your Vulnerable Wet Thin Strands

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It must be tempting to get the damp hair off your neck and use your hair tie to secure it, but it is pretty harmful. It literally pulls your hair out of the roots of your scalp after it dries. The bad effects are multiplied two-fold if you have fine and thin hair. As your hair is more stretchy when it’s wet, the chances of breakage are more. Hold your hair and gently squeeze the droplets out and leave it to dry on its own. Since you have thin hair, it will dry more quickly.

8. Using Way Too Many Hair Extensions

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Let’s be honest, we girls love a hair flip moment, especially if you are stepping out for a special, ultra-glam occasion. To amp up the drama to your thin tresses, hair extensions do come in handy to make you look like the queen that you are. But unfortunately, its long-term usage will definitely accelerate strand breakage and hair fall. Professional extensions like hand-tied or taped-in ones cause the most damage if resorted to regularly. If you really love it, we suggest purchasing clip-in extensions that you can voluntarily attach and remove without any potential damage.

The positive part about the haircare industry is that it has evolved even more after the world came to a standstill for the past two years. You will have a variety of product options to choose from and experts to consult. It will help you grasp the right direction for your light and floaty hair type. There is no need to be intimidated by the range of options out there, just let yourself slowly experiment. Though we have no control over factors like hormonal changes, environmental factors, genes, or diseases, some hair care routines and lifestyle changes should be more than enough to take care of your fine hair. Here’s some food for comfort – the good news is that thin hair is a tad bit more manageable than heavy locks.

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  1. Torsional method for evaluating hair damage and performance of hair care ingredients
    https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1467-2494.2005.00257_7.x
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