Thin hair is often limp and stringy and does not look too good. Especially women try to give thin hair more volume with cosmetic tricks. From a medical point of view, there is nothing wrong with that – as long as you follow a few rules. However, you should be careful when dense, full hair thins out noticeably over time. This may be due to serious illnesses. Read here which remedies are effective against thin hair.
What can you do against thin hair?
Scientists speak of thin hair when the diameter of a single hair does not exceed 0.04 millimetres. Normal is 0.05 to 0.07 millimeters. Particularly blond people struggle with it, because light hair is basically thinner than dark hair.
Very thin hair usually lies flat on the head so that it quickly appears greasy. The genes determine whether the hair is thin or thick, curly or smooth. So there’s nothing you can do about it and there’s no miracle cure to make thin hair thicker.
But what helps against thin hair? Modern hairdressing has some tricks in its repertoire to make thin hair look at least voluminous. For example, when it comes to fine hair, professionals recommend the following:
- Clever short hairstyles can conceal thin hair. It’s best to ask your hairdresser for advice.
- Volume for fine hair can bring styling products such as mousse and hair dryer lotions.
- Use special shampoos for thin hair. These do not weigh the hair down, making it airy and loose.
- Proper blow-drying adds volume to the hair – blow-dry the hair upside down, then blow-dry it strand by strand using a round brush.
- Hands away from creamy conditioners. They weigh down the hair so that it quickly appears limp and weak.
Thin hair – genes are not always to blame
The reason for thin hair is not always genetic. Sometimes you notice that formerly thick hair suddenly thins out. One reason could be the increasing age, because not only in men, but also in women the hair often becomes naturally finer. However, there are also medical factors that can be responsible for thinning hair. Therefore, you should always consult a doctor first if you notice that your hair is thinning out.
Medical causes of thin hair
Hair needs certain nutrients, which it absorbs via the hair roots. If you do not get enough, they may appear thin and brittle. Important hair providers are iron, zinc, selenium, copper and calcium – but also essential fatty acids and protein. Of the vitamins, A, C, E, H and the B vitamins have the greatest influence on hair. If you want to do your hair good, you should take in these nutrients sufficiently through your diet. If you want to take dietary supplements, talk to your doctor about them beforehand – overdosing can even damage your hair.
Another reason for thin hair or even hair loss can be over or underactive thyroid glands. If you suspect the disease, you should consult your family doctor. Hormonal changes in women can also affect hair structure, for example during pregnancy or menopause. However, certain medications can also be responsible for thin hair.
