Ways to Add Volume to Fine Hair
- Posted on 02 November, 2021
- Hair Knowledge
- By Emma & Stuart
If you are currently experiencing some of the first stages of hair loss, it may have impacted your confidence and left you feeling lost when it comes to how you style your hair. Just know that you are not alone in your journey. Many women experience this, noticing their hair becoming much finer and starting to thin too. Read other people's hair loss stories on We, That Wear Wigs.
To help you feel more confident, we have created some top tips for the best way to add volume to hair. We talk you through how to add volume to fine hair so you can feel more comfortable when it comes to styling your hair and start to feel fabulous again!
Causes and Signs of fine hair
Fine hair can have multiple causes, from genetics to stress, pregnancy, menopause, medication, health conditions (like polycystic ovary syndrome or alopecia) and others. Our hair is always changing, and one factor that can cause fine or thin hair is our age. People in their early-to-late twenties and those who are middle-aged seem to experience the most noticeable changes in their hair.
Signs of fine hair can range from noticing a difference in texture in your hair to noticing visible thinner patches. Thick hair tends to be described as coarse, whereas fine hair can often feel lightweight in your hand. If your hair is very fine, you may have noticed an intense loss of hair in particular areas, most commonly on the crown or along the hairline.
Whether your hair change is temporary or permanent, the most important thing is to listen to your hair to find a way to embrace your look with confidence. That might be looking at how to add volume to thin hair, wearing a wig or just rocking your look!
What is Hair Volume?
Volume in hair typically looks like thick hair or hair with a lot of body. It’s often perceived as being healthy, bouncy, and glamorous, whereas thinner and finer hair can often look flat in comparison. But, fear not! Dependent upon your hair type, different techniques will work for you to add volume to fine hair.
Whether you have fine hair, thinning hair, or are experiencing balding, there are many solutions and techniques to help you add some volume to it.
How to Add Volume to Thin Hair
The best solution for you is completely dependent on whereabouts your hair is the finest or thin, the length, and the style of your natural hair. We’ve put together a few ways you could add volume to fine hair.
Hairpieces
If your hair is fine and thinning, we would recommend hair add-ons for volume. A hairpiece is versatile and can be attached to your existing hair, so it flawlessly blends in to give you more volume. They are also great if you have particularly fine hair around the crown or hairline.
If you’re concerned about how a hairpiece would work for you, why not check out our complete guide to hairpieces?
Pros:
-Ideal for thinning at the crown or scalp, but hairpieces can be used to cover thinning hair on any part of the head
– Variety of application styles to suit every need (such as butterfly clips, scrunchies, buns and fringes
– Quick to apply
– Easy to secure into place
Cons:
– Can pull on your natural hair if worn too often
Hair Extensions
If you’re looking for length and volume in the sides and the back, hair extensions are a great way to add volume to your hair. Hair extensions come in a range of styles, lengths, colours and clip-in extensions are particularly great for fine hair as they don’t pull on your natural hair. As a more temporary solution, extensions are exceptionally versatile and will complement how you want to wear your hair on that day.
Pros:
-Great to add volume all over
–-A great option if you prefer to wear your hair long
-Minimal time and effort
– Clip-in extensions don’t pull on your hair
– Multiple modern and glamorous styles are available.
Cons:
– Need to ensure your hairstyle matches the extensions. If your hair is naturally curly, your extensions will need to match
-Shouldn’t be worn every day –
overdependence on hair extensions can lead to hair loss.
Hair Toppers
If a full wig isn’t for you, hair toppers, also known as hair enhancers, are a great option. Hair toppers target the crown. So, whether this is where your hair is the finest or if you want to add more volume to that specific area, a hair topper is a great solution to blend into your natural hair seamlessly.
Pros:
– Ideal for fine hair around the crown
– Modern and glamorous styles are available
– Easy to apply with various attachment styles
– Can style the rest of your hair with the topper
Cons:
– For a natural look, the topper must match your own hair colour. This could mean colouring your natural hair to match your hair topper more closely and vice versa, which could make your hair finer.
Wigs
Whether your hair is fine, thinning, or balding, a wig is a great solution to give you peace of mind. Wigs come in a range of glamorous styles, lengths, colours and fits. Synthetic and human hair wigs each have their own benefits, depending on your style and preferred styling methods. We know this can be overwhelming, which is why our beginner’s guide to wearing wigs is a great resource when it comes to buying your first wig.
Pros:
– If you have fine hair in multiple areas, a wig assures you that you are covered all over
– Multiple ways to secure a wig
– Quick and easy
– Salon quality appearance
– Modern and glamorous styles are available
– Synthetic or human hair wigs are available
Cons:
Human hair wigs need to be maintained, just like your natural hair and react to the weather. See our blog post on
human hair maintenance for more information. If you’re looking to save time, a human hair wig may not be for you
Changing Your Parting
When parting their hair, most people let it fall and have the parting be where it naturally sits. However, this is typically either in the middle of your head or slightly off-centre, and middle parts can emphasize thinner hair.
Instead, try a side part – moving your hair out of the way it wants to sit will give you effortless volume! This is great if you’re going out and want a little extra bounce.
Pros:
– This is great as an option that won’t damage your natural hair, and the effects are instantaneous.
-If your hair gets used to sitting one way and starts to look flat, you can simply change it to the other side.
Cons:
– It might be difficult to style your new parting in a way that’s comfortable – because it’s not sitting the way it’s used to, you might be more aware of it
-Your hair might slip out of the style if you don’t use products to hold it in place.
Blow-Drying
You know your hair better than anyone, so if you feel comfortable using heat on your hair, why not go for it! Blow-drying your hair with your head flipped upside down is one method to add volume to your hair, as it uses the weight of the hair to push it up rather than down.
Pros:
– This method can directly target certain areas that you wish to add volume to, like the crown
Cons:
– Using heat too often on your hair can be damaging, so make sure to use a heat protector spray
Bendy Rollers
Not everyone has time to curl their hair into bouncy waves, so why not try bendy rollers on your hair? This heatless method means you can even sleep in these to wake up with volume for the following day. Bendy rollers can also be used on your extensions or wig, and the benefit is that the rollers won’t impact your sleep!
Pros:
– As a heatless method, this is a great option. This method can also be achieved using a torn-up cotton t-shirt when your hair is wet or damp and rolling it up like you would a heated roller.
Cons:
– These are not the best option if you are looking for a comfortable night’s sleep. To overcome this, they could be applied first thing in the morning for a voluminous look in the evening
Back-Combing
Backcombing is an old and effective technique that we’ve all tried at one point. This technique adds volume by using a backward brushing motion towards the parting of your hair. Make sure to use the correct brush when doing this to ensure that you don’t drag or damage your hair. Parting your hair and backcombing under the top layer of hair is one of the most effective ways to add volume.
Pros:
– A fairly quick, simple and effective method when parting your hair correctly to add volume to fine hair
Cons:
-This isn’t a style you could use every day as it can damage your hair further.
Root-Boosting
Root-boosting is a great way to incorporate more volume into your hair. There are a few ways to go about it – you could buy root-boosting hair products, which will help stiffen up the roots just enough to add lift, or you can put some kirby grips (or bobby pins) into your hair while it’s wet and let it dry.
Pros:
-This is an easy solution that doesn’t take much effort
-Root-boosting won’t damage your hair
Cons:
– If too much product builds up, it can weigh on the hair – make sure to use it sparingly and wash it out as appropriate.
-Not a long-term solution – you would have to redo this every day for more permanent volume.
Colour
Colouring your hair in a certain way can add volume. Using strategically-placed highlights, you can make your hair look like it’s got a ton of volume, even if it’s actually quite fine. Pair a chic new colour with some waves or curls and boom – fabulous volume!
Pros:
– Colouring your hair means you don’t have to think about adding volume as much because your hair will give the impression of volume.
Cons:
-This won’t actually give your hair more volume, just the visual appearance of it.
-Lightening agents can damage your hair and cause breakage, particularly in weaker hair, so be careful when considering this as an option.
From hair add-ons for volume to heatless looks for your natural hair, we hope that these versatile ways to add volume to fine hair have given you some ideas and techniques to ensure that you get the voluminous look you desire.
When you’re looking at how to add volume to fine hair, you might be worried about ensuring your new style suits you. If you’re struggling with hair thinning, contact our friendly team today. We can help you explore your options so you can look just as fabulous as ever.
