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How to get thicker hair in 5 easy steps

Are you tired of having limp, lifeless, thin hair? Do you dream of a head full of thick, luscious locks? Here are the top 5 product picks from the RY team that may help you transform your thin hair into the thick strands you have always dreamed of.

There are many benefits to having thick hair, such as your hair being able to hold a style for longer, having to wash your hair less frequently and your hair having a fuller, more lustrous look. If you wish to have thicker hair, it is essential you target your hair at multiple levels, starting from deep within the hair follicle.

How to get thicker hair in 5 easy steps

1. NIOXIN Hair System Kit 2 for Noticeably Thinning Natural Hair

2. The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density

3. milk_shake Energising Blend Scalp Treatment

4. Viviscal Hair Growth Supplement

5. Toppik

How to get thicker hair? These 5 products can help

1.

The NIOXIN Hair System Kit 2 for Noticeably Thinning Natural Hair follows a three-step process: cleanse, optimise and treat. Firstly, the system removes sebum, fatty acids and residue from the scalp, which may be clogging up hair follicles. A lightweight conditioner then optimises hair resilience and helps to control the moisture balance of the scalp, ensuring hair is nourished and moisturised without being oily or weighed down. Finally, a lightweight treatment uses a combination of antioxidants and botanicals to refresh the scalp and volumize the hair.

The final step in the NIOXIN Hair System Kit 2 for Noticeably Thinning Natural Hair systems includes SPF 15 to protect the scalp against the Australian sun. Scalp protection ensures hair does not become dry, brittle and thin due to UV exposure.

2.

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density is a formula expertly designed to support the growth of healthy, thick hair. The serum is lightweight and is formulated with an emollient base which allows it to easily penetrate deep within the hair shaft. The 21.15% concentration of peptides, caffeine, wood extract and leaf extract help promote the growth of thick, dense hair. To use simply apply a few drops of the serum onto your scalp, leave on overnight and then rinse your hair in the morning.

3. 

This treatment was created to restore fullness, thickness and lusture back to any thinning or fragile hair, with the use of natural ingredients such as organic rosemary, sage and fioravanti balm extract this purifies hair while stimulating the scalp’s micro-circulation to create an optimal environment for new hair growth.

With an easy appying process, this product can be placed directly to the scalp in which with movement from your hands, this product will start to stimulate the scalp to quicken the growth process.

4. 

Viviscal Hair Growth Supplements are scientifically formulated to help nourish hair and support the growth of healthy hair. Formulated with ingredients such as Zinc, Biotin, Vitamin C and Iron, the supplements work to improve the thickness of hair from the inside out.

As you age, your hair growth cycle can become shorter, making hair thinner and weaker after each growth cycle. For this reason, it is particularly important adults take Viviscal Hair Growth Supplements, to ensure their hair receives the nutrients it needs to be healthy, thick and strong.

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Toppik have a full range of products that are dedicated to improving the appearance of thin hair. Their hair building fibres, for example, are available in a range of shades and instantly bind to hair to make it appear thicker and fuller. The fibres are made from natural Keratin and look incredibly natural making them ideal for men and women who are battling a receding hairline or baldness. In their range, a Toppik FiberHold Spray is available which delivers a gentle mist that helps bond Toppik fibres with thin hair. This will ensure whether you’re heading for a day at the beach or stuck in a thunderstorm, you’re hair will remain set perfectly in place.

Common questions about thickening your hair answered…

Does coconut oil thicken hair?

Coconut oil can help stimulate the growth of thick hair and help improve the speed of hair growth. Coconut oil is rich in fatty acids and vitamins which help to nourish and condition the scalp, whilst removing sebum build-up that may be clogging hair follicles.

It is advisable, however, to only use coconut oil that has been formulated as a mask or wash-off hair treatment as coconut oil can be comedogenic and cause an oil build-up in your hair. If you have fine hair, you should avoid using coconut oil on clean, dry hair or as a styling product.

How do you get thicker hair naturally?

If you want to get thicker hair naturally, there are some lifestyle changes you can make to try to improve the thickness of your locks.

• Diet

Ensure you are eating a balanced and healthy diet. You may also wish to include a lot of eggs, berries and spinach in your diet. Eggs are rich in both protein and biotin, berries contain antioxidants and vitamins and spinach is loaded with vitamins and iron, all of which may help to promote the growth of thick hair.

• UV rays

The Australian sun emits UV rays which can break down the protein structures in your hair, making your hair thinner and preventing it from growing. To avoid UV damage to your hair, wear products that contain SPF and UV protection or try to wear a hat when you are spending a large amount of time outdoors.

If you would like to browse more products targeted at thinning hair, browse our thickening hair treatments available at RY today. For more information and hair care advice, check out our RY blog.



Amanda

Amanda

Beauty Editor

A coffee addicted, YouTube obsessed Libran, I absolutely live and breathe all things beauty! I love to try new products and find myself switching things up regularly, as I continue on my ultimate quest to find the perfect flawless base and skin-care regime.


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