When it comes to looking after fine hair care I advocate that less is more. That means less heat, less product, less touching the hair and less fuss for more volume.
I’ve been working with hair for over 35 years and I know from experience that keeping it simple achieves the best results. Follow my expert tips for looking after fine hair. Reduce fly aways, add volume and get your hair looking and feeling fabulous.
Every hair follicle has an oil gland attached to it. Those with fine hair tend to have more individual hairs. That makes fine hair types more prone to oiliness.
So if your hair is prone to oiliness, it’s best to wash your hair more often and, if needed, every day.
Keeping the scalp clean should be your priority. If your scalp is clean, it gives the best environment for healthy hair growth.
As a general guide, I’d say most people need to wash their hair 2-3 times a week.
However, if you find that your hair looks and feels better by washing it every day, then go for it.
The most important thing is to choose a good quality shampoo that’s gentle on the scalp.
Lightweight and detangling conditioners are best for fine hair.
Fine hair needs moisture. When hair is too dry, some common problems occur. Dry, fine hair is prone to breakage, tangling and flyaways.
The only way to combat this is by keeping hair hydrated. The best way to keep hair hydrated is with regular conditioning.
Avoid conditioners with silicones as they will weigh heavy on hair, leaving it feeling flat.
The best way to get volume in fine hair is to get moisture to the hair’s core. Moisture plumps out the cuticle, leaving the individual strands feeling thicker, giving the hair more volume, reducing tangling and static.
Restore and Shine Hair Masque is a deep conditioner developed to do just that. It gets moisture to the hair’s core, whilst smoothing the cuticle to lock in moisture.
It gives volume to fine hair without leaving any residue. Plus, it detangles and reduces static to prevent fly away hair.
Be gentle with wet hair. Squeeze or gently pat the hair dry. Avoid rubbing hair with your towel. When you rough up the hair cuticle breakage occurs and results in moisture loss.
Hair is most vulnerable to breakage when wet, so I recommend when combing, use a wide tooth comb. Fine hair requires a gentle touch to reduce breakage. The best way to detangle fine hair is with a good quality conditioner or deep conditioner.
Fine hair is very prone to tangling. Here’s what you can do to reduce tangles.
Shorter and mid-length hairstyles work well for fine hair. If you keep hair long, go easy on the layers. Layers can make the ends look wispy. I recommend regular trims to keep the ends looking sharp.
The best volume boosting styling tools for fine hair care are Velcro rollers, a fine-tooth comb, the Denman hairbrush, the vent hairbrush. I’ve written a piece on how to use velcro rollers, sharing tips and tricks to use them without damaging the hair.
Choose lightweight styling products for fine hair care. Avoid heavy oils, waxes and hairsprays.
Turn down the heat on your hairdryer to avoid excessive heat on your hair. Excess heat can cause static, helping flyaways to flourish.
A cooler setting on the hairdryer may slow down drying time, but it will give you a better finish.
Help is at hand with Styling Mist for Natural Hold and Volume as it speeds up drying time to reduce heat stress on hair.
Plus, it contains Honey to reduce static, meaning you don’t have to worry about flyaways.
Just use 2 -3 spritzes on damp hair before you dry and style. Less is More.
Get more advice and tips on styling and looking after fine hair.
Using over 35 years of expertise, working with fine hair in my salon, I’ve covered fine hair care hot topics from fine curly to hairstyles for fine hair and fine hair care. Discover how you can boost volume in fine hair and get the best hairstyle.
Creating Volume in the Fringe is an easy way of giving your hair a lift. And the best part? It’s quick to do as part of your normal styling routine. You’ll need a hairdryer, a couple of Velcro Rollers and a Hair Volumizer Spray. Create Volume in the Fringe in 4 easy steps.
Getting volume at the front of the hair can be easily achieved with a few simple techniques. I share some quick and easy tips for getting volume at the front of the hair.
Creating lift at the crown is an easy option to add volume to hair. Using simple techniques, you can give a volume boost to any hair. Follow my step-by-step guide to creating volume at the crown.
A simple way of blow drying fine hair to make it look thicker is to turn your head upside down and dry hair from underneath. Follow my simple steps for blow drying fine hair.
Styling fine hair for volume is easy with Styling Mist for Natural Hold and Volume and a few simple techniques. Simplicity is vital when it comes to styling hair. Over working fine hair will leave it flat.
Hairstyles for fine hair work best when there is texture and movement in the hair. Well cut and balanced hairstyles are easier to style at home and generally hold the style better. But that’s not the whole story. Mid length and longer hairstyles can work just as well for fine hair but, when choosing the best haircut, I urge you to consider your hair’s growth pattern.
Norris Ogario is founder and Creative Director of Ogario London. Developed in his London salon, the Ogario London haircare products reflect his belief that hydration is the key to fixing most hair problems. Hydrated hair can be styled with ease. Plus, hydration leaves hair shiny and healthy. Norris has over 35 years of hair know-how. With expertise in all hair types; from dry hair to fine or grey hair, from frizzy hair to damaged or bleached hair, curly hair and afro hair, Norris has created a healthy hair blog to share his expert advice.
I write about all aspects of healthy, shiny hair. From preventing frizzy hair to stopping split ends and styling bob hairstyles I share my experience of how to get the best from hair.
Whether I’m working with hair, writing about hair or developing hair care products I stay true to 3 principles.
This is a principle I have adhered to all my hairdressing career and it gets the best results. I like to minimise the heat stress to hair from heated styling tools and take a simpler approach to styling. Over working the hair can leave it dry, damaged and flat. A simple approach is the best way to add volume to hair and keep hair looking and feeling smooth and shiny.
Moisture is the foundation of good hair care. Hair needs a routine of deep conditioning to stay frizz free and retain flexibility and strength. When it has moisture, hair elasticity is maintained, making hair easier to style.
Holistic in the context of hair care is about making sure we eat a healthy, balanced diet and that we feed our hair with nourishing products. Maintaining hydration in the body contributes to good quality hair growth. Using nourishing hair products ensures our hair can retain moisture.
You’ll see these principles threaded through my blogs. My goal is to share the simplest tools and techniques to give you easy ways to care for and style your hair at home.
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