Thin and sparse hair - what to do?
A luxurious shock of healthy and beautiful hair is the envy of those who have thin and sparse hair. According to psychologists, the state of women's appearance is closely intertwined with their self-esteem. And if the curls lack volume and splendor, this negatively affects the mood and internal state of a person.
Many women who live with such hair for a long time are completely convinced that the problem is hereditary and nothing can be done about it. In fact, the situation is different.
Genetics awarded only 10% of women with thin and sparse hair, and the rest simply do not know how to properly care for them. Our advice will help to understand the root of the problem and teach how to eliminate it in practice. Most often, the hair is thin and sparse, not because it is so laid down by nature, but because of many other factors that are worth dwelling on in more detail.
Looking for reasons
- Wrong lifestyle (abuse of smoking, alcohol, coffee).
- Irrational nutrition (eating fat, sugar, fast food).
- Vitamin deficiency.
- Hormonal imbalance.
- Long-term use of contraceptives, antidepressants.
- Thyroid disease.
- Immune disorder that affects the appearance of alopecia.
- , childbirth.
- Rigid diets.
- Stress.
- Unfavorable environmental factors.
In addition to these reasons, the hair is sparse and falls out from too tight hairstyles in the form of African braids.
Of course, the constant exposure of the hair to street exhausts, smog and aggressive hair care products also negatively affect their condition. And do not be surprised that the hair is thin and sparse if it is often dyed and straightened with irons or hair dryers.
As a result of the impact of these factors, the strands become thinner, weaken and eventually fall out, giving the woman a lot of trouble. But if the cause is found, it is easier to deal with it!
It is considered normal if up to 100 hairs fall out per day. Everyone notices this on clothes or a comb.
Care for sparse and thin hair
If the hair is thin and sparse and at the same time continues to fall out abnormally, it is recommended to consult a trichologist. Given the capricious state of such curls, they require special care.
If hair loss is too noticeable, you will have to heed the advice of specialists who will help you competently hide problem areas by choosing hairpieces, wigs or hats.
With moderate loss of thin hair, bald patches will be masked with special camouflage products for the scalp, matching the tone of the hair color.
To the question of what to do if the hair has become thin and sparse, hairstylists answer. Quite often, in this situation, it is difficult for a woman to put naughty curls in her hair. In order to facilitate daily care, it is recommended to make a light perm, which gives the hair a visual splendor. Perhaps, in the case of severe loss and thinning, it is advisable to apply a perm without chemical components - carving.
Sometimes it is advisable to undergo a course of mesotherapy based on the introduction of therapeutic cocktails and mixtures into the scalp that nourish the bulb and restore volume.
Washing and head massage
These are very important points, without which it is difficult to deal with the problem when the hair is thin and sparse. For this type of strands, there are rules that must be observed:
Hairstyle selection
A fairly effective way to hide the lack of hair is a good haircut. Which one is suitable if the hair is thin and sparse? Long curls seem lifeless and sparse, and too short strands stick together and make the head untidy. The ideal length in this case is up to the earlobes.
At the same time, a haircut with torn edges of the strands seems more voluminous. Additional volume is given with the help of curlers or a hair dryer, creating naughty waves or tousled hair on the head.
Coloring and styling
When the hair is thin and sparse, it must be dyed with caution.
Henna (colored or colorless) is considered the best natural remedy for strengthening hair follicles. For gentle painting, various tonics and coloring shampoos are used.
The paint lifts the scales of the hairs, as a result of which they do not lie too close and do not stick together. It is better to purchase a special dye for thin hair, which, together with the coloring of the strands, can mask the gaps on the scalp.
If the hair is sparse, it is dried in a semi-moist state, winding it around a round brush that adds volume. The air jet is directed in the direction opposite to the direction of hair growth. After that, a fixative is driven into the roots and the hair is sprayed with varnish.
In the summer, it is important to wear a protective headgear more often, which reduces the negative effects of ultraviolet radiation and chlorine (when visiting the pool).
Home care: effective and affordable
In many cases, people's advice, which is easy to perform even at home, helps to tell what to do if the hair has become thin and sparse.
Green tea mask
Take about 3 tbsp. l. powdered green tea and prepare 1-2 egg yolks.
Tea is pre-brewed with boiling water to a creamy consistency, cool and stir in the eggs. Apply to the scalp and strands, wash off after half an hour.
It tones and gives volume, it should be used a couple of times a week. Course - 10-15 procedures.
Oatmeal Mask
Ground oatmeal or oatmeal is poured with boiling water, the yolk and any essential oils are added. Apply on the head for 30 minutes.
Oatmeal has an enveloping effect and gives the hair extra volume.
Henna mask (colorless)
