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Thinning hair can be very frustrating. Men find it annoying enough. But for women it is a disaster. After all, while most men would prefer a full head of hair, they CAN just shave. It looks manly, and in fact, a bald head can look very sexy on a man.
That is not the case for women. I feel pretty safe in generalizing here that most women wouldn’t feel comfortable shaving everything off. That’s a tough decision even for women undergoing chemotherapy, although it seems like the best thing to do, up to a point. But it is quite unacceptable for women otherwise. Remember the press Britney Spears got when she shaved it all off!
So what is to be done? In another article, I suggested some tricks that I have found useful. Since that article has proven to be my most popular ezine article of all time to date, here’s another one on the subject, with additional tips. And for maximum value, I decided to ask my hairstylist John for advice. In addition to some of the tips I already wrote about last time (hair color and thickening shampoo in particular), he made the following suggestions:
1. Use foam
It will make your hair appear thicker. Experiment with different brands until you find the one that works best for you.
2. Dry your hair inside out
Get down low and start by blow-drying the hair underneath first for maximum body.
Bail:
Be smooth when dry. Do not abuse this technique. And don’t use too much heat. Elsewhere I have read that air drying is much easier on your hair and will help you keep it longer. Therefore, you may want to consider saving the turbo dryer for special occasions.
3. Consider getting a perm
I asked John if perms were safe for thinning hair and he said yes, absolutely, they were perfectly safe and would help a lot. He was a little worried about the harsh chemicals, but he said there are softer perms these days and, well, there’s a perm literally designed for the purpose of making your hair look like there’s more to it than you actually have. : The body perm!
My personal note on this one: Keep a careful record of the effect perms have on your hair. If you find no ill effects, enjoy. If perms seem to cause more thinning, minimize the number of perms you get, or at least insist on the most natural, smooth perm you can find.
4. Get the right kind of haircut
Avoid both that are too long, especially if your hair is straight. The weight will drag it down and make it look even less full. A chin-length bob, especially if layered, will allow your hair to fluff up to its full potential.
On the other hand, be sure to avoid cutting your hair too short, especially on top. It can make thinning hair look even thinner.