Wednesday, October 29, 2008

How should I style thin hair?

By Stephen Lambert

If you suffer from fine or thinning hair it canaoften feel hard to get the right hairstyle.

It is important that you can discuss your fine or thinning hair and the style you want with the person cutting it and not feel any embarrassment or distress.

For men, the most sensible and easiest style is a short, clean cut. One of the worst mistakes a guy can make with thinning or fine hair is to grow it long, spike it or jell it. These accentuate the thinning hair and draw attention to it.

For men, the best hair cut is usually as short cut. Avoid combing it over!

This will almost definitely bring unwanted attention and highlight what you are trying to conceal.

Make the hair lighter if you are light skinned.

If you are darker skinned dye your hair darker.

There are also a vast range of thickening shampoos and conditioners that add volume to the hair and are less likely to break and damage the already weakened follicle.

It is also advisable not to let fine or thinning hair get too greasy.

For women, chin length cuts are recommended by most stylists. Again, attention and emphasis will be on the features, face and neck, rather than the hair.

As is similar for men, hair that is too long will make the hair appear weaker and thinner than it actually is.. Curling irons and straighteners should be avoided as they can seriously damage hair.

A short cut with hair brushed behind the ears is a most suitable look.

Extensions are an absolute no-no and will add stress to an already weakened hair follicle.

As distressing as fine and thinning hair can be there are different styles that can benefit you. - 15683

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