I want healthy and very thick hair.. what should I do?

Aug 23, 2015

Indu S.

I've very short and less hair... I want thick hair.

Aug 23, 2015

Becca J.

Unfortunately there isn't much you can do, hair thickness/thinness is genetic. You can give the appearance of thicker or thinner hair by using certain products, or getting a certain cut may give you the appearance of thicker hair but it won't actually thicken or thin out your hair, just the appearance.

Aug 23, 2015

Hollie M.

This may not be very helpful but I've heard that thin hair is more flattering on a shorter cut (shoulder length)

Aug 23, 2015

Tamara F.

Your hair could be thin for a lot more reasons than genetics. It could be hormonal imbalances, stress, nutrition, using the wrong hair care products or not taking care of your hair properly. My mom has very thin hair but my hair is extremely thick and strong. It wasn't always this way. I take meds prescribed by a doctor to balance out my hormones. I read, play video games and blog to relieve stress. I drink tons of water, eat plenty fruits and vegetables on top of taking a daily multivitamin for nutrition. Lastly, I wash & condition my hair every 3-4 days, use a leave in treatment as well as a heat protectant spray, then place natural product on it like coconut oil creme, macadamia spray and moisturizer throughout the week to keep it protected, moisturizer and strong. Don't worry about how long or how thick you want your hair in the beginning. Concentrate on keeping it healthy with trims every 8-16 weeks and strong with conducive products. The long and thick hair should follow. If it doesn't then see a doctor. I know every goes through this entire spill about you can't grow your hair longer or faster than what it is genetically able to. But what they really miss is that most people who are asking for help are not educated on how to maintain healthy hair and skin.

Hope this helps you!

Aug 23, 2015

Sara D.

Voluminizing shampoo?

Aug 23, 2015

Rose R.

Olive oil makes your hair healthy , just leave it in for a a day or over night it helps

Aug 23, 2015

Hannah K.

Information regarding hair growth -

Genetics and healthiness of hair

Your hair growth rate and type is down to your genetics. There is no way to grow your hair faster apart from keeping it healthy. Hair masks and deep conditioners can keep your hair healthy and making sure you cut off split ends (otherwise they go further up the hair shaft and cause breakage), Cutting off hair which doesn't have split ends to make it grow faster is pointless as you are cutting off hair which could still grow. A trim every 6-8 weeks is sufficient, however it is better to ask your hairdresser for a 'healthy trim'.
Drinking lots of water keeps your hair healthy.
Try to use less heat on your hair as this will dry your hair out. Don't brush your hair when wet as this can lead to breakage. Another factor of breakage is putting your hair in a bun or ponytail too tightly. Instead, try braiding or wrapping your hair into a headscarf or bandana as it is less likely to damage your hair.

Shampoos, conditioners and hair treatments

Shampoos and conditioners that say they mend split ends are a complete con, there is absolutely no ways to mend split ends. Cutting them off is the only option.
Similarly, shampoos and conditioners such as Mane and Tail are not good for human hair as they are not the correct pH level for us. The belief that they make your hair grow faster is a buildup of wax which causes your hair to be heavier. This leads to your believing that your hair is longer. Using Mane and Tail can cause brittleness which can lead to breakage. In the short term, you may think it is good for your hair. In the long term however, it is not.
You should also try to use sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners. This include ingredients such as Sodium Laurel Sulfate and Sodium Laureth Sulfate.

Biotin, Hairfinity and other hair growth pills and vitamins

Biotin and other hair growth pills should NOT be taken unless you have a Biotin deficiency. This deficiency is diagnosed by a doctor. If you take Biotin when you don't have a deficiency, it can lead to acne, sickness, hospilitisation and even death. A member of Beautylish has had personal experience with this, when a member of her family became ill after taking Biotin. You should be eating enough Biotin-rich foods to not have a deficiency, these include almonds, walnuts, chickens eggs, milk, onions, cucumbers and carrots.
Do NOT take extra vitamins unless diagnosed by a doctor. Otherwise, it can cause another vitamin level in your body to decrease, resulting in the same problems as taking excess Biotin.

Hair thickening or thinning

Your hair type is also genetic. You can make your hair SEEM thicker or thinner (for example having layers put in to increase thickness look). Treatments, shampoos and conditioners which deem to thicken or thin hair are a lie. They can make it appear thicker or thinner, but cannot make it thicker or thinner.

Aug 23, 2015

Janelle S.

Try taking biotin or vitamins. Biotin pills help with hair, eyelash, nail, and eyebrow growth.

Aug 23, 2015

Alyx T.

Taking biotin or any pills without taking a blood test to see if your deficient is incredibly dangerous. If you're on even a semi healthy diet you're most likely getting enough biotin from your food or from a daily multivitamin. As someone who has overdosed on biotin when I was younger, please do not just go out and take pills. Just because they're sold in stores does not mean you should take them without consulting a doctor. Taking any vitamins, especially biotin can lead to very bad side effects that defeat the point of taking them fit nice hair like hair loss, hair dryness, nail weakness, skin issues like permanent breakouts, dehydration etc, not to mention the lethal ones like kidney failure, liver failure, heart palpitations and more. Read these threads for even more reasons why you should NOT take biotin or any other pills just because someone on the Internet said it's okay.

http://www.beautylish.com/t/yzsrqz/biotin-or-nah
http://www.beautylish.com/t/ywnxnp/please-answer-does-biotin-help-promote-hair-growth

And especially this one http://www.beautylish.com/t/yuapvi/hairfinity-3-months-pics