How do I make fine hair look thicker?

For anyone with fine hair, the battle to control flyaway strands and attempts to create thickness may well be a familiar one. Scrunching and fluffing, spraying and spritzing - all in the name of that elusive volumized look. Do you want to create that plumped-up hair look? Go from lacklustre to luscious with our top four hair volumizing tips and make the most of your fine hair.

Use products to add volume to fine hair

The quickest and easiest way to add volume to fine hair is to use a targeted hair product. There are loads of specialist hair products out there that add thickness to fine hair, to make it look its best. From shampoos, to conditioners, hair masks to mousses and sprays.

If you have fine hair, your immediate thought might be that these products will weigh down your locks and make it look greasy. This can be true, so be sure to pick quality products that don't sit heavily on your fine hair, especially the root. Add any volumizing conditioners only to the ends of your hair and avoid the root to prevent the hair being weighed down.

Kerastase have created a couple of great hair masks that are especially designed for fine hair. The Kerastase Reflection Masque Chromatique for fine hair is a nourishing mask designed with colour treated or highlighted hair in mind. Its mix of UV filters, vitamin E and rice brain oil works to coat and protect your hair.

The Kerastase Nutritive Masquintense is a hair mask that has been created for fine and dry hair. It smooths the hair, so that it can be easily detangled, enabling your hair to appear soft and glossy.

For an instant volumizing look for your fine hair, try a thickening mousse. There are loads to choose from. The Densifique Densmorphose Mousse by Kerastase has actually been designed as a thickening treatment for thinning hair but can also be used on fine hair to boost volume. This clever product works to thicken the hair alongside making the hair strands more resilient to breakage. This would work on thinning and generally flat hair. For maximum results, give your hair a blast with a hair dryer with your head upside down. Work your fingers through your roots to maximise the volume to see the best results.

Get a perfect haircut for fine hair

For those blessed with fine hair, finding the best cut to suit your hair texture, face and lifestyle can be hard. Longer hair styles can be a tricky look for fine hair, as it can be difficult to create volume with the weight of long hair, leaving it looking flat. The longer the hair, the more prone it is to breakages, exacerbating the problem.

Shorter styles can be a great look for fine hair, from the classic bob to a shorter cropped look. Try layers for a bit of movement and blunt ends to give the appearance of thicker hair.

Try subtle waves to give fine hair more volume

Another simple way to give your fine hair some volume is to add curls or waves. Adding waves, even to short hair, can update your style and avoid any limp hair looks. Plaiting wet hair and leaving it to dry naturally overnight can create the desired effect cheaply. However, for those who want a quick and easy solution, try using a curling iron or a hot brush, such as the ghd rise hot brush.

The Avenue Waver will give you a little heated helping hand to get those subtle waves. For some inspiration, why not check out the Avenue's tutorial on how to use and get the best out of the Avenue waver?

Tape in hair extensions for fine hair

Tape in hair extensions are considered best for fine hair. The new hair is bonded to your own hair to create a thicker hair look. Each hair extension is taped in between two sections of your own hair for a natural look.

It's best to use natural hair to fully blend with your own hair. The Avenue prides itself in offering only the best ethically sourced Russian hair. We have a range of options in the salon, depending on how thick you want your hair to appear. Options include, base line thickener, half-head, and full-head, amongst other options. For a friendly chat with one of our expert stylists, please give the salon a call.

For advice on haircuts for fine hair please call our salon and make an appointment with one of our friendly stylists. Check out all our online products on the Avenue website.