Beauty
Voluminous hair is guaranteed with these tricks and techniques
1 Pick the right haircut
A great style is one of the best investments you can make. The length, shape and finish you pick can help make your hair look thicker and fuller. Most stylists recommend a blunt cut if you have fine hair – frayed, wispy ends will make hair look fine and lank. If you have naturally thick hair, add some layers, particularly around the face, to boost volume at the roots and stop it from looking heavy or flat.
2 Look after your scalp
The scalp is one of the most neglected areas of our skin, which can be detrimental to hair health. Taking a couple of extra minutes each week to care for the area will make a huge difference. If you use a lot of styling products (like mousse, hairspray or dry shampoo), be sure to use a clarifying shampoo like Monday Haircare Clarify Shampoo, £5, lookfantastic.com, every four or five washes to remove any build-up. A specialised scalp treatment like L’Oréal Paris Elvive Hydra Pure Oil Control Scalp Serum, £9.99, Boots, will also help.
3 Make ends neat
If you have brittle or damaged hair, it will look wispy and fine. It’s worryingly easy to cause damage to your hair, whether that’s through bleaching, heat damage or too-tight hairstyles. Use a repairing treatment to bring hair back from the brink – it will look glossy, shiny and full. Good ones to try are Pantene Molecular Bond Repair Treatment, £10, Boots, PS…Pro Leave In Repair Hair, £5, Primark, and John Frieda PROfiller+ Strengthening Super Fluid, £9.99, Boots.
4 Start a supplement
Our bodies prioritise giving nutrients to those parts that need it, such as key organs and muscles. Less-vital elements, such as our skin, nails and hair, are some of the last to receive these benefits, which is why those areas are the first to suffer when we’re under the weather or as we get older. You can top up these nutrients by incorporating a supplement into your routine, such as Hair Gain Gummies, £29.99, cultbeauty.co.uk, or Viviscal Healthy Hair Vitamins, £29.99, Holland & Barrett, to help your body fast-track these benefits to your hair. Look for options that include iron, vitamin C or amino acids.
5 Update your tools
If you’re someone who uses multiple tools to style in the mornings, consider investing in a blow-dry brush. It will dry and style your hair at the same time, saving you time, money and heat damage. B
