Boise Hair Salon Tips For Thinning Hair (Part 2)

Thin hair can be a pesky problem that’s difficult to manage. While we all know there are a number of things that can contribute to thin hair like age, hormones, and genes, there are some things that we do on a daily basis that make our hair more prone to damage, breakage, and fallout. That’s why the Boise hair salon stylists at unDONE have put together the following mistakes to avoid for those with thin hair.

Pulling Back Wet Hair

We’ve all been there – running late and throwing our hair back into a tight ponytail straight out of the shower. However, this bad habit can cause serious damage to your hair, especially to thin strands. Because hair stretches when its wet, pulling it back in a hair tie can cause added stress which pulls and breaks the hair. If you must tie it back, our Boise hair salon stylists recommend using a gentle scrunchie with a wide elastic band or even a clip but to avoid anything too tight.

Not Using The Right Styling Products

Using the right styling products can create the illusion of thickness and volume for those with thin hair. If you want your hair to feel and look thicker, it’s important to use a volumizing or thickening spray recommended by your Boise hair salon stylist. If you just wash and go without the proper styling products, your hair can appear limp and lifeless.

Avoiding Hair Color

While you may think you are keeping your hair healthy by not coloring it, you may be surprised to learn that by adding a little color you can enhance thickness. Depending on the recommendation of your Boise hair salon stylist, certain colors or highlights can provide you with the illusion of fuller hair just by creating a contrast of lightness and shadows. You will also plump the hair cuticle, creating a fuller, thicker look.

Not Using Conditioner

If you’ve been avoiding conditioner out of fear it will make your hair flat, think again. Just like your skin, your hair needs moisture as well. However, it’s important to use the right kind of conditioner based on your hair type. Based on the recommendation of your Boise hair salon stylist, you may want to add a volumizing conditioner that is formulated to work with thin hair to provide you with the ultimate amount of body for each strand.

Overwashing Your Hair

If you have thin, fragile hair, it’s best not to overwash it. Washing your hair every day can thin and dry it out making it extremely brittle. At unDONE, our Boise hair salon stylists recommend washing your hair less, only a couple of times a week, and using a dry shampoo between washes. Dry shampoo will help keep your hair looking great while adding more volume to thin tresses.

Avoiding Haircuts

Even if you have thin hair, it’s important to have your hair trimmed on a regular basis to help strengthen your ends. Regular haircuts will provide you with healthy hair and having clean, crisp ends will provide you with a thicker, fuller look.

Undone Salon

At unDONE Salon, we know a lot about fine, thinning hair and know the best techniques to keep you looking your best. We would love to sit down with you for a free consultation to design the right hairstyle based on your individual needs. Our Boise hair salon stylists can provide you with the best advice on how to achieve more volume and fullness with the right hairstyle, styling techniques, and products.

Contact us today at (208) 287-2010 or book a free 15-minute consultation online.