Hair Help

[sugarcoatedlies]

So I just went to get my hair cut, and the lady that cut my hair was all "You have REALLY thin hair." and she looked at me like I was a hopeless case. I asked her for help and she was like Try washing it every day and get rid of the grease because that's making the hair look thinner than it is too." I wash it every other day cause a friend said washing it every day is bad. I got some new shampoos that say they're deep cleaning and remove residue so maybe that will help. Anyone have any tips to help me make my hair not so thin?

[DannySniper]

My hair is really thin.

I just cut it myself.

[Yellow]

Washing your hair every day can be unhealthy.

When you wash your hair too often, it takes away the natural oils your hair needs to stay healthy. Now, that doesn't mean you can't shower every day. Just put your hair up or skip the shampoo and condition.

Do you use any heat on on your hair, such as a flat iron or curling iron? If so, that may be the cause to your thin hair. Next time you use any heat on your hair, make sure to use a hair serum that protects your hair from heat. But remember, it may cause your hair to look more oily than it is so use it in moderation and make sure to use less on the days when you don't shampoo your hair.

Now, on to your main question. If you want to make your hair less thin, try using a volumizing shampoo and conditioner. I'm not sure if they'll work, but it's worth a try.

Just be sure to keep your hair as healthy as possible.

[sugarcoatedlies]

When you wash your hair too often, it takes away the natural oils your hair needs to stay healthy. Now, that doesn't mean you can't shower every day. Just put your hair up or skip the shampoo and condition.

Do you use any heat on on your hair, such as a flat iron or curling iron? If so, that may be the cause to your thin hair.

Now, on to your main question. If you want to make your hair less thin, try using a volumizing shampoo and conditioner. I'm not sure if they'll work, but it's worth a try.

Just be sure to keep your hair as healthy as possible.

Yeah I need to get rid of all the oils because it's making so much that it's making it greasy!

Nope I never straighten or anything. I do use warm water when i shower though. Could that be the problem?

Any brands you reccommend? I was using Garnier body and volume one but it didn't seem to work that good.

[nonamesleft]

Mullet

[remedyeli]

I wash + condition my hair everyday
and straighten it everyday.

I was always told that I had thick hair, so is it really damaging my hair?

[m_rue]

Yeah I need to get rid of all the oils because it's making so much that it's making it greasy!

Nope I never straighten or anything. I do use warm water when i shower though. Could that be the problem?

Any brands you reccommend? I was using Garnier body and volume one but it didn't seem to work that good.

Yeah, Garnier is not good, especially for oily types. I recommend a salon quality brand. It's extra $ but so worth it. (My hair tends to be oily too).

[_jonas]

Cut it short, shave that beard, & kill yourself with the razor

[xkAyrAzyx]

Cut it short, shave that beard, & kill yourself with the razor
O.O
in my opinion that was a bit much.

[takeiteasy_]

I wash + condition my hair everyday
and straighten it everyday.

I was always told that I had thick hair, so is it really damaging my hair?


Yes. I used to do this as well, and the second day I didn't straighten my hair, it felt a million times softer/healthier.

[Yellow]

Yeah I need to get rid of all the oils because it's making so much that it's making it greasy!

Nope I never straighten or anything. I do use warm water when i shower though. Could that be the problem?

Any brands you reccommend? I was using Garnier body and volume one but it didn't seem to work that good.

Your hair may be producing so much oil because it's making up for what you have been washing away. It might be best to wash it less often so it doesn't produce so much oil.

It's hard for me to recommend a shampoo and conditioner for you because everyone's hair is different and I've used millions of shampos and conditioners and they've all worked the same for me.

Right now, I'm using Biolage. It's expensive but I bought it while it was on sale. I like it although I didn't really notice a change in my hair other than it made it smell really good.

Sometimes it is good to invest in an expensive shampoo and conditioner cause they can really do the trick although you can find a product that has the same effect for less money at a drug store.

One thing that I would recommend is a conditioner that is nice and thick (like Biolage) because whenever I used a conditioner that seemed watered down, it made my hair dry.

Also, you may want to try a leave in conditioner at night. This might help with the greasiness and you can probably find one that is volumizing.

Keep in mind that your diet can also effect the health of your hair.

[Yellow]

I wash + condition my hair everyday
and straighten it everyday.

I was always told that I had thick hair, so is it really damaging my hair?

Yes.

Whenever you use heat on your hair, you are most likely damaging it. That is why it is good to invest in a hair serum that protects your hair against heat and a ceramic flat iron.

Ceramic flat irons are good because the heat spreads evenly throught the plates and they stay smooth longer.

[nonamesleft]

Cut it short, shave that beard, & kill yourself with the razor

Been there, done that, got the tshirt.

[caress me down]

i would go with layers ? and some blowdrying to make it look fuller

[go go gadget!]

Yeah, I'd definitely go with layers and use a volumizing shampoo and conditioner. Or one for fine hair, for some added thickness. I've heard from some friends Dove Volumizing shampoos work well because they're pretty gentle. I would try and aim for not washing your hair everyday because it will damage it, but since it's gets oily, that's good to do it every other day. Good luck! :)

[4N6 science]

paul mitchell is god.

[_jonas]

Kevin Shields is god

[argg_xo]

jonathan antin is god.

[4N6 science]

jonathan antin is god.

that's my pseudonym.

[argg_xo]

that's my pseudonym.
you wish!

[pinkluv13]

Yeah, I'd definitely go with layers and use a volumizing shampoo and conditioner. Or one for fine hair, for some added thickness. I've heard from some friends Dove Volumizing shampoos work well because they're pretty gentle. I would try and aim for not washing your hair everyday because it will damage it, but since it's gets oily, that's good to do it every other day. Good luck! :)

Treseme or however you spell it works really well. the volumizing shampoo and conditioner dont weigh the hair down. also, try garnier volumizing spray. it works the best for making hair look alot fuller.

[_jonas]

oooh la la

[4N6 science]

you wish!

For real. You've spoken with the Jonathan.

[argg_xo]

For real. You've spoken with the Jonathan.
not possible. i watched his show on BRAVO and i know what he sounds like, you don't sound douchey like him.

[4N6 science]

not possible. i watched his show on BRAVO and i know what he sounds like, you don't sound douchey like him.

I guess I will take that as a complement? :shrug:

[argg_xo]

I guess I will take that as a complement? :shrug:
take it and run with it. for real, youtube "blowout" with jonathan antin and listen to him.

[lovely864md]

Get that Herbal Essences volumizing shampoo and conditioner. I use the curly hair stuff and it works great. My mom's hair is thinning and she uses the volumizing (orange bottle) stuff.

[4N6 science]

take it and run with it. for real, youtube "blowout" with jonathan antin and listen to him.

no way.. I'm not watching it. I don't want someone to tarnish the great name of Jonathan.

[argg_xo]

no way.. I'm not watching it. I don't want someone to tarnish the great name of Jonathan.
fine, be a party pooper like when you called me the other night.

[4N6 science]

fine, be a party pooper like when you called me the other night.

how was I a party pooper?

[#WhiteFender#]

flip your head upside down when you blowdry.

oh, but before that, after towel drying, shake your head like a dog.

[argg_xo]

how was I a party pooper?
you were like, "hey i wanna *incoherent babbling* i think i'm gonna puke. bye" and then hung up. i'm just trying to give you a hard time. no worries

[4N6 science]

you were like, "hey i wanna *incoherent babbling* i think i'm gonna puke. bye" and then hung up. i'm just trying to give you a hard time. no worries


haha man.. I don't remember that at all... I've left you two good drunk dials.. where are mine?!?!?!?!?!
good night chelsea.

[argg_xo]

haha man.. I don't remember that at all... I've left you two good drunk dials.. where are mine?!?!?!?!?!
good night chelsea.
in due time darling, you'll get yours.

[sugarcoatedlies]

Mullet

i had one in november and i grew it out in april

Yeah, Garnier is not good, especially for oily types. I recommend a salon quality brand. It's extra $ but so worth it. (My hair tends to be oily too).

i will look into that thanks :)

Cut it short, shave that beard, & kill yourself with the razor

Royal Tennenbaums is a great movie

Get that Herbal Essences volumizing shampoo and conditioner. I use the curly hair stuff and it works great. My mom's hair is thinning and she uses the volumizing (orange bottle) stuff.

Herbal Essences really works then?



Also, you may want to try a leave in conditioner at night. This might help with the greasiness and you can probably find one that is volumizing.

Keep in mind that your diet can also effect the health of your hair.

ah thanks i'll try the overnight thing

[lovely864md]

Herbal Essences really works then?

It has for me, I'm not picky. It smells really good too.

[immorehxcthanu]

If you don't wash your hair everyday(which you shouldn't) try combing a little baby powder through your hair starting at your scalp...just a little cause it will make your hair look white. And for fine hair try either a root lifter or moose.

[sugarcoatedlies]

i used to so the baby powder thing but people thought i had dandruff :/

[swt_catastrophe]

If you don't wash your hair everyday(which you shouldn't) try combing a little baby powder through your hair starting at your scalp...just a little cause it will make your hair look white. And for fine hair try either a root lifter or moose.
yeah not the baby powder.
i used to so the baby powder thing but people thought i had dandruff :/
it's called bumble & bumble hair powder, which actually comes in your hair color
try sephora.com

[DannySniper]

Mullet

I have the semi-crewcut-mullet thing going on.

And I recognise your dp, isn't that Frnak Lampard analing John Terry? I remember hearing about that.

Such atrocities would never happen at United.

[maiabean]

Try using a thickening shampoo and conditioner. If your hair is oily then you should shampoo everyday. And since your hair is thin, don't use conditioner every time you shampoo because conditioner has the tendency to weigh hair down. Same goes for products. Don't over do it 'cause products tend to weigh hair down, giving it a flat appearance.

Also whoever said to flip your head over and blowdry and shake it like a dog.. Lol that will definitely give you some volume. Just make sure you're blow drying in the direction the hair grows. Blow drying against hair's natural growth pattern will be damaging to the hair cuticle. Also use some sort of heat serum to protect your hair when blow drying or using a flat iron.

Edit.. Like a week later.

[nonamesleft]

I have the semi-crewcut-mullet thing going on.

And I recognise your dp, isn't that Frnak Lampard analing John Terry? I remember hearing about that.

Such atrocities would never happen at United.

I love you for the mullet, but you're an arse for the CFC comment.

[4N6 science]

in due time darling, you'll get yours.

That kind of sounds bad but I know it's a good thing. I hope I get it soon.

[DaveZeroZero]

So I just went to get my hair cut, and the lady that cut my hair was all "You have REALLY thin hair." and she looked at me like I was a hopeless case. I asked her for help and she was like Try washing it every day and get rid of the grease because that's making the hair look thinner than it is too." I wash it every other day cause a friend said washing it every day is bad. I got some new shampoos that say they're deep cleaning and remove residue so maybe that will help. Anyone have any tips to help me make my hair not so thin?
did he tell you that you should have a dangly bit,too?

Mullet
business in the front, PARTY IN THE BACK!

[nonamesleft]

business in the front, PARTY IN THE BACK!

Absolutely, I love them.

[sugarcoatedlies]

did he tell you that you should have a dangly bit,too?


how did you know? :o

[m_rue]

business in the front, PARTY IN THE BACK!

Hannah Montana<3

[scmaley]

In all seriousness, put baking soda in your volumizing shampoo and rub it in at your roots. Don't do it too often, but it will get rid of the oils. Instead of baby powder to get rid of oil, I used to use (cheap) loose face powder. I would put it in and then turn my head upside down and brush it well. A round brush will also help to give it lift.

Also, after I put on face lotion, I wash my hands before I touch my hair in the morning.
I have fine hair and I had a big problem with oily hair for many years, but I have outgrown it. So maybe there's hope for you!

[remedyeli]

Wow.
This thread has taught me, if you have any hair question, go straight to a girl.

[immorehxcthanu]

yeah not the baby powder.

it's called bumble & bumble hair powder, which actually comes in your hair color
try sephora.com

It really works, you just can't over do it.

[Anthony Lutz]

Cut it short, shave that beard, & kill yourself with the razor

Then you can join The Black Parade!

[llwilliamsll]

I'm asian so my hair is perfect. So no advice here.

[sdbrown]

Can I see a picture of your head? You can hide your face and whatever, just want to see your hair. I'd return that shampoo, those deep cleansing shampoos are for swimmers and people that use a ton of products. They will strip the shit out of your hair, making it more likely to break. This is bad when you have fine hair to begin with.

Mine is fine but also ringlet-curly. I've had a lot of luck with Redken Smooth Down. It's pricey but just buy it on sale, you can usually get a liter for around $20 and it lasts 5-6 months.

[Kerplunk_23]

Haha all I know when it comes with my hair is if I take a shower and then go out when its hot and let it naturally dry it will curl up on me and look bad LOL.

[sugarcoatedlies]

Can I see a picture of your head? You can hide your face and whatever, just want to see your hair. I'd return that shampoo, those deep cleansing shampoos are for swimmers and people that use a ton of products. They will strip the shit out of your hair, making it more likely to break. This is bad when you have fine hair to begin with.

Mine is fine but also ringlet-curly. I've had a lot of luck with Redken Smooth Down. It's pricey but just buy it on sale, you can usually get a liter for around $20 and it lasts 5-6 months.

i'll see if i can find a good picture, i have one on my profile pics where you can see my hair kinda though.

the shampoo said it was safe for daily use, it said for thin and oily hair so i figured it would be fine :/
it's worked fine all day today. idk how it will be if i use it often,

[sdbrown]

hmm...Your hair doesn't look hopelessly fine or thin in the picture...maybe find a stylist that specializes in fine hair? Or one that has that type of hair so they can give you tips on what works for them? I mean you probably won't need to get another haircut for a while but it may be something you want to look into, just the fact your stylist gave you a hopeless look makes me question her!

What brand is the shampoo? Most supermarket brands say they are safe for daily use but that doesn't necessarily mean they are good for daily use. Like it won't make your hair fall out but there might be better options, you know?

[sugarcoatedlies]

Yeah, I think it might be because it was greasy when I went and it looked worse.

I got 2 different shampoos. Pert with light conditioning and Suave deep cleaning or something.

[DaveZeroZero]

Hannah Montana<3
I'd party in the back of her!

Suave deep cleaning or something.
suave guys always get deep, you know?

[hellogorgeous]

I wash + condition my hair everyday
and straighten it everyday.

I was always told that I had thick hair, so is it really damaging my hair?


not as long as you use some kind of blowdrying lotion when you blowdry it. conditioning it helps. i have thick hair too

if you don't blowdry, using a straightener that's really good (like CHI) won't damage it as much as using a shitty one.

[hellogorgeous]

Then you can join The Black Parade!


Hahahaha

[hellogorgeous]

paul mitchell is god.


you know how i know you're gay?

[Willy McFurgle]

Try feeding your hair double cheeseburgers to fatten it up

[remedyeli]

not as long as you use some kind of blowdrying lotion when you blowdry it. conditioning it helps. i have thick hair too

if you don't blowdry, using a straightener that's really good (like CHI) won't damage it as much as using a shitty one.

:[
I blow dry it AND use a really shitty straightener

I think I got my straightener for $14 at walmart

[CKY2K_Chicka777]

:[
I blow dry it AND use a really shitty straightener

I think I got my straightener for $14 at walmart


wow.
care for your hair at all?

[remedyeli]

wow.
care for your hair at all?

yes I do actually.
It feels/looks good so I never gave it a second thought before.

[lo0serkid1118]

Wtf I wash my hair everyday. What's the big deal?

[4N6 science]

you know how i know you're gay?

let me guess? I like anal, I know who paul mitchell is and I don't think your hawt?

[swt_catastrophe]

wow.
care for your hair at all?
for real.
let me guess? I like anal, I know who paul mitchell is and I don't think your hawt?
did you know paul mitchell's dead?
those ads are from YEARS ago.
creeps me out.

oh, and you don't think she's hot?
wtf. she's friggin gorgeous [no pun intended]

[kafe]

If you have to blowdry you hair, do it with your hair down, if you use hairspray, do it with your hair down. Don't use wax or anything, it makes your hair crazy heavy. Use as little products as you can. Buy a proper more expensive shampoo and don't use conditioner at the roots, just the ends. STOP using Garnier whatever because it contains Glycerol (or was it Glycol?) that is the same stuff as they use in moisterizer (makes your hair moisterized(?) but greasy). Keep on not washing it every day because that's just bad. Eat a lot of healthy food and get your vitamins right because that apperantly helps my hair grow like crazy.
Hope that helps Andrea :)

[sugarcoatedlies]

thanks i'll try that :D

[4N6 science]

for real.

did you know paul mitchell's dead?
those ads are from YEARS ago.
creeps me out.

oh, and you don't think she's hot?
wtf. she's friggin gorgeous [no pun intended]

No I didn't know paul mitchell was dead. that's weird, now I can't use his shampoo!!!

I do think Jennifer is Hot, I was just messing around, and she is gorgeous

[DaveZeroZero]

No I didn't know paul mitchell was dead. that's weird, now I can't use his shampoo!!!

I do think Jennifer is Hot, I was just messing around, and she is gorgeous
but your hair is dead cells anyway, so using a dead person's shampoo should be even better for it! =]

[kaycey]

Yeah, I'd definitely go with layers and use a volumizing shampoo and conditioner. Or one for fine hair, for some added thickness. I've heard from some friends Dove Volumizing shampoos work well because they're pretty gentle. I would try and aim for not washing your hair everyday because it will damage it, but since it's gets oily, that's good to do it every other day. Good luck! :)
nice username

[spittingpink]

thin hair is thin hair, not much you can do about it.

Dont use shampoo's with slicone in them, it will make your hair shiny for a while but it collects up and damages your hair.

Dont bleach or use permanent dyes on your hair...what ever anyone says, they have now scientifically proved that the chemicals damage hair follicles and thin hair on some people.

every day wise...use matt styling products and maybe think about styles where the hair is backcombed slightly/ teased, maybe even think about some extensions (but not permanant as they also damage hair - clip in ones are pretty good, they stay in, they are cheap, you can swap and change them and they give a more full look to your hair.)

otherwise, do a britney and get over it!

[sugarcoatedlies]

i used to tease my hair, but it needed hairspray and i felt that was making the grease problem worse.

i know nothing about extensions, know where i can get cheap clip ons?

[AP_Punk]

Wear wigs.

[DaveZeroZero]

know where i can get cheap clip ons?
you should ask Oli Sykes, he seems to be an expert on such things.

[spittingpink]

as for the hair spray, it shouldnt lead to the grease problems, I use it and I was my hair every day or every other and its in amazing condition (especially after the battering from bleach its taken!)

I use this place alot http://www.hairextensionsforum.com/index.php its a brilliant source of info, places to buy em from and installation tips etc... the ones you'd be looking for are classed as "loose" on this site but have a nose around and ask querstions cos they are a lovely bunch! :) (plus I'm on there!)

[DaveZeroZero]

who doesn't love greasy hair?

http://www.weop.net/ub_program/ub_2005/dinner/grease.jpg

[spittingpink]

Grease is the word!

[sugarcoatedlies]

you should ask Oli Sykes, he seems to be an expert on such things.

i would but i don't wanna get peed on

[DaveZeroZero]

i would but i don't wanna get peed on
I don't know, I think that the massive gash on your forehead from a jaegermeister bottle may be a really cool fashion statement.