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Sat Apr 08, 2006 1:49 am  |
| I have very long, very fine hair. How do I get more volume into it without using volumizing products? I am careful about ingredients and whatnot...I have a sensitive scalp. I have a mousse and gel that I like. I was thinking more along the lines of a blowdrying technique, or rollers. I am particularly interested in achieving more volume around my crown. Thanks!! |
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Sat Apr 08, 2006 6:21 am |
I really hate flat hair as well, since I have no cheekbones.
My hair had been very limp for the past few years as I would wash it every single day. Now that I've reduced it to twice a week, my hair is much healthier and thicker.
Also, when I chopped off a couple of inches, my hair at the crown was less flat, and easier to style. Tip you head upside down when you blow dry. But the effect doesn't last as long as a perm. You can also tie your hair up during bed time.
I had a loose (not tight curls) perm on the entire length of my hair from the roots to the ends, and I have found this has given my hair more volume. |
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Wed Apr 12, 2006 8:04 pm |
| I'm a flathead too, so I've done a lot of experimenting. Shortening your hair will help. The weight of long hair will drag it down at the crown. Consider slicing in some long layers around the front. Put large velcro rollers at the crown and use a blow dryer on them, spray a bit, let cool and unwind. A little spray on the roots of your hair and back combing is what I resorted to. Long hair can be hard to part with, but sometimes when you cut it shorter (right below your shoulders) it appears fuller and people will say your hair looks LONGER! |
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Wed Apr 12, 2006 11:56 pm |
| I hear what you're saying....but I'm not ready for a haircut quite yet!!! I will look into the velcro rollers, though. Do you think they'll get tangled in my fine hair? |
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Thu Apr 13, 2006 4:50 am |
When I had longer hair (trying to get back there...), I found that the best technique was to blow dry just the roots when my head was upside down.
Then, when upright again (yes, you'll be dizzy on really early mornings  ), dry in portions starting from the bottom and working your way upwards. Use clips to separate the portions and a round brush for volume, turning the ends under as you dry.
Running a shine balm or paste lightly through the hair when dry will "seal" the thickening effect. |
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36, skin in a "new" phase? Oil/break-out free but now having bouts of sensitivity and surface dehydration. |
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Thu Apr 13, 2006 9:43 am |
| chimera wrote: |
| I have very long, very fine hair. How do I get more volume into it without using volumizing products? I am careful about ingredients and whatnot...I have a sensitive scalp. I have a mousse and gel that I like. I was thinking more along the lines of a blowdrying technique, or rollers. I am particularly interested in achieving more volume around my crown. Thanks!! |
Hi Chimera,
try to use Gerber Baby shampoo (I like lavender) with conditioner that you like. It has ingredients that will not irritate your scalp and hair, and also, it will give your hair (if it is fine) better volume than most of shampoos. Why don't you like straight hair style? It is in fashion right now. May be try to use your hair brush in order to add some volume. I wouldn't suggest to use volumizing products, because they contain ingredients that are not healthy for hair. |
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Blond, blue eyes.Skin: Normal, sometimes oily, during winter very dry. Very sensitive. Occasional breakouts. Very fair. |
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Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:53 pm |
| Chimera, the velcro rollers really don't get tangled up in your hair (I'm talking orange juice can size). When you put them in, overdirect (if you're rolling the crown, pull the hair forward; it's hard to describe)the hair. That will really add lift to the roots. The other thing you might try is a root perm. The stylist just rolls the roots of your hair on LARGE perm rods. Doesn't curl, just adds body. |
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