As somebody who personally suffers with thinning hair, I can tell you, That I know what you're going through and honestly, It's not fun but every day we get closer to reaching hair goals!
With the help of some of these Shampoos for thin hair, We're sure that you'll get to your hair goals!
What Causes Thin Hair?
Thin/thinning hair can be caused by all manor of things. Genetics, Age, Hormonal changes, Medical Conditions, Lifestyle factors, Stress and even the over use of hair styling products can cause the thinning of hair.
What Ingredients Should I Look For in a Shampoo For Thin Hair?
You want to look for shampoos that contain ingredients like biotin, keratin, niacin and caffeine. These ingredients can help to strengthen hair, promote hair growth and improve the overall thickness of the hair.
Volumizing agents like panthenol and wheat protein can also add body and lift.
Is Sulphate Free Shampoo Better for Thin Hair?
Yes, Sulphate free shampoo is almost always better for most hair and scalp related issues. Sulphate free shampoos are much gentler on the hair and scalp, meaning that they're less likely to strip away essential oils that help to maintain a healthy scalp and prevent further weakening of the hair and any further damage.
How Often Should You Wash Thin Hair?
When your hair is thin, you may find that you need to wash your hair more frequently than perhaps some of your friends or family. This is because you want to avoid build up that can weigh down the hair.
Unlike dry hair, Where you'd use something that was quite heavy, With thinning hair, you're going to want to use a relatively light weight shampoo that doesn't weigh the hair down. The same goes for hair conditioner on thinning hair, Use something that's lightweight that's not going to weigh the hair down.
How Can I Prevent Further Thinning of My Hair?
To prevent further thinning of the hair, We'd firstly recommend avoiding excessive heat styling where possible. You really don't need to straighten or blow dry your hair every single day and when you do blow dry or straighten your hair, You do not need the heat up as high as it goes. We'd also recommend a good heat protectant spray when you do have to use hot tools on your hair.