When you grow thicker hair, it can add more volume to your mane, and your hairstyle is not as likely to fall flat. Although you can purchase expensive treatments that can help you grow thicker and stronger hair, there are natural at-home methods you can try first. While you wait for your hair to grow thicker, you can add volume by getting a layered haircut and using a body-boosting shampoo and conditioner.
Step 1
Apply a protein hair treatment. Protein treatments give your hair more body and strength. Instead of purchasing an expensive protein-based hair mask, make your own at home by beating an egg and adding it to your wet hair. Leave on for five to 10 minutes before rinsing with lukewarm water. Five yourself this treatment weekly.
Step 2
Towel dry your hair. Limit the amount of heat that you use on your hair. Excessive blow drying can lead to the hair growing back thinner.
Step 3
Trim off split ends. Keep up with your regular haircuts to encourage the hair to grow back thicker. Shorter haircuts give you more body. Aim to receive a trim every six to eight weeks.
Step 4
Massage the scalp with amla or castor oil. Place a small amount of oil in your hair prior to shampooing, then massage your scalp. Spend a few minutes working the fingers over the scalp to improve blood flow to the area. Shampoo as normal to rinse out the oily residue.
Step 5
Eat nutrient-rich foods. If you want your hair to grow back fuller naturally, you need to consider the type of diet that you consume. To help your body grow thicker hair, you should have a high amount of calcium, protein, zinc, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C in your diet. Foods that are high in these nutrients are beans, fish, shellfish, citrus fruits, green leafy vegetables, carrots and dairy products.
Things You'll Need
- Egg
- Amla or castor oil
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