Ramp up the volume of your hair with these body-boosting products
There are many reasons why you might want thicker hair, from the universal wish for a bit more swish, to the psychological impact of thinning hair, as revealed by hair care brand Philip Kingsley’s recent survey that suggests 75% of British women are worried about hair loss. There’s no magic potion that brings back lost strands – and if your hair’s noticeably thinning, prioritise a GP visit before a trip to Boots – but a great quick fix can make a difference. Whether your hair’s fine, flat or just goes a bit flimsy when the weather’s playing up, here’s how to boost what you’ve got and fake what you’ve not.
The styler
Remember mousse? It seems to have fallen out of fashion with consumers, but the best hair professionals won’t go a day without it. ‘I love mousse, I put it on 90% of people, girls and guys,’ says A-List stylist Larry King, and no wonder he’s keen. The good old foamy stuff bulks out every single strand so hair feels immediately thicker and holds onto volume and root lift like nothing else. Bad memories of crispy 1980s hair? Modern formulas give all the oomph with none of the crunch. Try Larry King My Nanna’s Mousse, £19, larryking.co.uk, or John Frieda Volume Lift Thickening Mousse, £5.99, Boots.
T he tools
The brush you use makes a surprising difference to how thick your hair appears. Don’t dream of using anything but a Wet Brush Original Detangler, £12, Sainsbury’s, when damp, which has flexible bristles that detangle without breakage. For blow-drying, a small paddle like BaByliss Mini Paddle Brush, £6, Boots, gets into the root without getting tangled like round brushes can. Pull hair upwards as you dry for va-va-voom volume. For everyday brushing, Denman’s D81M Medium Style and Shine Brush, £16, lookfantastic.com, is your go-to. A mixture of boar and synthetic bristles adds shine and gloss to give your hair a polished look.
T he root lift trick
There’s nothing like a root lift to create the illusion of thick, swishy hair. GHD Creative Artist Patrick Wilson’s trademark ‘pinch’ trick will give you volume in seconds. ‘You may have seen models such as Rosie Huntington-Whiteley doing this trick before
