How to Care for Thinning Hair: 5 Everyday Tips

Thinning hair needs gentle, consistent care. These five everyday habits help you treat fine or thinning hair kindly, keep it looking good and avoid extra breakage.

1. Wash and style gently

Avoid over-washing your hair. Two or three washes a week with a mild, sulfate-free shampoo is enough for most people. Skip very hot water, as it can strip your hair of natural oils. If your tap water is hard, a shower filter can help your hair feel softer.

Be gentle when brushing and styling: avoid pulling on long hair while it is wet, and use wide-toothed combs instead of tight brushes.

2. Use shampoo and conditioner the right way

Massage shampoo into the scalp for 10 to 20 seconds, then rinse well. Apply hair masks and conditioner to the lengths and ends, not the scalp.

Why? Conditioner is made to hydrate the hair strands. The scalp already produces its own natural oils, so conditioner left on the scalp can feel heavy and greasy and may make it itchy.

3. Go easy on harsh chemical treatments

Frequent bleaching, colouring and strong chemical treatments can leave hair dry and more likely to break. Space treatments out and always follow the instructions on the pack.

If your hair already feels dry or damaged, a conditioner for dry and damaged hair can help moisturise and soften it.

4. Look after your sleep and stress levels

Good sleep and lower stress are good for your overall wellbeing. Aim for seven to eight hours of sleep a night, and try yoga, meditation or deep breathing if you feel stressed.

Wash styling products out of your hair before bed to reduce friction and breakage while you sleep.

5. Eat a balanced diet and stay active

A balanced diet with plenty of protein, vitamins and minerals, including iron, zinc and vitamin D, is part of a healthy lifestyle. Regular exercise is good for your overall health too.

Want hair that looks fuller today?

For an instant cosmetic boost, cotton hair fibers cling to your existing hair so thinning areas look fuller until your next wash.

If you notice sudden or heavy hair shedding, speak to a dermatologist or doctor.

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