If your hair is naturally on the thinner side, you\u2019re not doomed to have a flat-looking ‘do forever. Trust us, there are actually easy tricks you can do to make your hair look a lot thicker.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a professional hairstylist with thinner hair texture, I\u2019m very familiar with the struggle to create volume,\u201d says Jen Fassino, a professional stylist and founder of Nomad Haircare<\/a>. \u201cAfter years of experimentation, I\u2019ve perfected the craft and it all comes down to using the right products with the right tools.\u201d<\/p>\n So what are the correct products and tools to make your hair look thicker? Read the expert tips below to find out.<\/p>\n Prep before blow-drying<\/strong> Choose volumizing hair products<\/strong> Fassino recommends using R+Co Dallas Thickening Spray<\/a> on the roots only before drying. This will prep the hair for added volume all over.<\/p>\n Blow-dry in the opposite direction<\/strong> Braid your hair and let it dry naturally<\/strong> Add a little color to your hair<\/strong> Avoid dry shampoos<\/strong> Skip the extra moisturizing products<\/strong>
\nA common mistake people make when trying to make thin hair look thick is not using a heat protectant before blow-drying. A heat protectant like the\u00a0Nomad Transcend Serum<\/a> will help to prevent your already fragile hair from breakage.<\/p>\n
\nThe products you choose to use before drying can make all the difference. \u201cThere are some great products that add volume to hair,\u201d Eliut Rivera, founder of Eliut Salon<\/a>, says. \u201cThe keyword here is \u2018thickening.\u2019 These work by adding texture to hair, creating dimension and volume.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nWhen you blow-dry, you want to flip the hair upside down and blow-dry while using a round brush. According to Fassino, drying your hair in the opposite direction will create lift and volume.<\/p>\n
\nIf you don\u2019t want to use heat, braiding your hair into several sections and letting it dry naturally is a great way to create volume. \u201cWhen we remove the braid, we create more texture and that can create more body,\u201d says Ivan Rodriguez, BioSilk<\/a> hairstyling ambassador.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cA little color can be added to the scalp and make roots look thicker,\u201d Rivera says. Highlights can also add dimension to your hair, making it appear thicker.<\/p>\n
\nDry shampoos have seemingly grown in popularity over the years. But if you have thinner hair, you may want to avoid it. According to Rivera, dry shampoos can end up leaving your hair flat and brittle.<\/p>\n
\nExtra moisturizing or hair repairing shampoos, conditioners, and masks should also be avoided. According to Rodriguez, these products usually contain too much protein load and oils that will only add weight to your hair.<\/p>\n