The way a man's hair looks can have a huge impact (for better or for worse) on his overall appearance. Luckily, adding volume to your hair is fairly easy, and only takes a few minutes each day. There are many ways to add volume to your hair, from proper care and maintenance to using styling products, such as mousse. You can also add volume to your hair using a thickening shampoo, or adjust the length and style of your hair to maximize volume.
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Method 1 of 3: Regular Hair Treatment
Step 1. Wash your hair every day
Hair will look (and feel) beautiful, and have great volume if you wash it every day (or at least every other day). Look for the best hair washing method that will increase the volume of your hair, then continue to use that method.
Oily or unwashed hair tends to clump together, making it look flat and flat
Step 2. Rinse the hair care product using warm or room temperature water
Do not rinse the conditioner or shampoo stuck to the hair using hot water. Warm water or water at room temperature is ideal for rinsing out conditioner and shampoo that has stuck to your hair.
Hot water can damage hair follicles and worsen the appearance of already thin hair
Step 3. Clean and condition your hair with a volumizing product
Volume-boosting shampoos and conditioners are perfect for making hair bouncy. The way this volumizing product works is to coat the hair follicles with a special polymer designed to make each strand of hair bouncy. If there's a volume-boosting product that you like, use it every day to replace your old shampoo.
For best results, try combining a volumizing shampoo and conditioner. You can buy volume-boosting shampoo and conditioner at the convenience store or supermarket
Step 4. Let the hair grow
You will find it difficult to increase the volume of short hair even after using various products because short hair is difficult to style and lift. If you're working hard to add volume to your hair, allow your hair to grow at least 3-5 cm long. Longer hair makes it easier to style and add volume, and gives you a more unique look.
Long hair doesn't mean you have to look messy. You can keep the side and back hair short, then let the top grow a little longer
Method 2 of 3: Styling Hair to Add Volume
Step 1. Use a light mousse that adds volume
Mousse usually gives better results than gel or wax based products because it doesn't leave as much residue on your hair once you've styled it. Heavy gels, sprays, waxes, and mousses can make hair look greasy and frizzy, while mousse makes hair look full and thick. As a general rule, if the product doesn't feel too heavy on your hair, it's an effective product for adding volume to your hair.
The most important thing is to find a product that matches your look. Try using several mousse products (and maybe even a gel or two) until you find one you like
Step 2. Avoid gel products that make hair stiff
If a volumizing product makes your hair feel "hard" or "crunchy," it may not be suitable for adding volume to your hair. The more supple your hair is after using a volumizing product, the more effective it will be at making your hair look thicker.
Step 3. Use a volumizing product daily in moderation
While gels, mousses, waxes, and sprays can help add volume to your hair, their effect is only temporary. You have to use it regularly and consistently so that the volume of hair can increase effectively.
It is best to follow the instructions listed on the product packaging. Use in the amount recommended by the manufacturer
Step 4. Apply styling product to the ends of the hair
Take a small pinch of volumizing product with 3 or 4 fingers in each hand, then move your hands back through your hair. Coat the hair evenly with the product. Don't apply too much product to your hair roots, as this can clump your hair. Repeat this step 3 or 4 times until you are satisfied with the result.
Using volume-enhancing products at the roots of your hair can have an adverse effect on the appearance of your hair. When you apply the product to your roots, your hair will tend to clump together, making it look patchy
Step 5. Use your hands to arrange the hair
Avoid using a comb as this can negatively affect hair volume. For best results in adding volume to your hair, use your hands.
Combs tend to pull and tear at the roots of the hair and place the hair in unusual directions so that the scalp area is exposed
Step 6. Use a hairdryer after you use a volumizing product
Dry hair tends to look thicker than hair that is wet or has too much product on it. For best results, use this tool to dry your hair after using a volumizing product. Hold the hair dryer about 30 cm from your head, then move it through your hair to dry it. This will help speed up the drying process.
- Most products recommend that you moisturize or wet your hair first. This makes it easier for the product to coat the hair uniformly.
- If your hair gets wet when you use the product, wait for it to dry and run your hands through your hair a few times to lift it up.
Step 7. Try different hairstyles to find the look you like best
Changing hairstyles to get maximum thick hair is a trial and error process. Try different techniques to see which hairstyle works best for you. For example, try applying a volumizing product by running it through your hair with your hands, or changing the amount of product you use.
- If you have naturally curly or wavy hair, try breaking up the curls and curls with your fingers to make your hair look thicker. Split each curl 2 to 4 times for a fuller look.
- Try applying styling products evenly throughout your hair: top, front, sides, and back. This will make your hair look naturally thick and less wet from being covered in product.
Method 3 of 3: Caring for Hair and Scalp
Step 1. Try not to burn your scalp from the sun
Not many know that sunburn on the top of the head can have a negative impact on hair volume. Hair can fall out if the scalp is exposed to the sun and eventually thins due to reduced volume. So, if you're out in the hot sun for more than 20 or 30 minutes, wear a hat, or apply sunscreen on your scalp.
Hair will be brittle and thin if the top of the head is often sunburned. This condition will reduce the volume of hair
Step 2. Avoid wearing tight hats every day
Many men wear baseball caps, stockings, or cowboy hats every day. Unfortunately, this action can have a negative impact on hair volume. Wearing a hat can compress hair and reduce its volume, as well as interfere with air circulation in the scalp. Over time, this can degrade the health and reduce the volume of the hair.
Wearing a tight hat every day can also damage the follicles and make hair thin
Step 3. Try using a hair growth product
If your hair is losing volume due to hair loss, perhaps the best way to restore volume is to use a hair growth product. Consult a doctor, and see what types of hair growth products are recommended. Keep in mind that these products tend to be more successful at stopping hair loss, not growing it back. So, you have to be proactive and consult a doctor immediately if your hair is starting to look thin.
The most popular hair growth products on the market contain minoxidil (found in products like Rogaine) and finasteride (found in products like Propecia). Minoxidil is a topical medication (oles), while finasteride is in pill form
Tips
- Thinning hair can be caused by heredity or a sign of a health problem. Before concluding that hair loss is hereditary, do a medical examination to make sure that there are no health problems causing the hair loss.
- Depending on how severe your hair loss is, you may have to combine several methods together to get the look you want. For example, you can combine the use of volume-boosting shampoo with hairspray for maximum results. Experiment by combining different methods until you find the best solution to the problem.
- If your hair loss is hereditary, try wearing a wig.
