How to make your hair thicker and healthier

Wondering how to get thicker hair? While you can’t change the diameter of your hair follicles, there is a lot you can do to encourage hair growth and prevent breakage. Keep reading to learn how to make your hair thicker!

What Does Long, Thick Hair Mean?

Before you can learn how to make your hair thicker, we have to talk about what it means to have thick hair. Thick hair describes the density of hair, rather than the diametre of the individual hair strands. Hair with a wide diametre is called coarse, while hair with a small diametre is fine. Thus, it’s possible to have hair that is fine and thick, or coarse and thin.

Some people don’t need to worry about how to get thicker hair because of their genetics. Health also plays a big factor in the thickness and length of your hair. For example, if you are experiencing a common cause of hair loss like androgenetic alopecia or telogen effluvium, your hair thickness and length will be affected. So if you do have hair loss, the first step is to talk to your GP to find out the cause. Your doctor can also give you some pointers on how to make your hair thicker.

Other factors, like what you eat and how you care for your hair, can also play a big role in the thickness and length of your hair. The good news? Since hair thickness is often determined by nutrition and how you care for your hair, you can help your hair follicles to grow long, thick hair by improving your haircare habits and taking a hair growth supplement like Hair Formula Gummies for Women. All you need to do is learn how to get thicker hair!

Fortunately, just read on to learn how to get thicker hair!

How to Get Thicker Hair: 7 Styling Tips

Ready to learn how to grow thicker hair? The first part of the approach is all about styling. Following these styling tips will help to create the appearance of thicker hair now, plus keep your hair nice and healthy so you can have long and thick hair down the road.

1. How to Get Thicker Hair: Don’t Over Wash

If you’re serious about learning how to get thicker hair, definitely read this. One important key to encouraging the growth of long and thick hair is to wash your hair the right amount. Washing your hair too much dries out your strands and your scalp, which can leave your hair brittle and prone to breakage. On the other hand, washing your hair too little means that your hair follicles can become clogged with sebum, dead skin, and hair products. This can prevent hair follicles from growing healthy hair.

To encourage long, thick hair, aim to wash and condition your hair two to three times per week using a shampoo and conditioner specifically formulated to encourage hair growth, like Grow Perfect™ Duo. If you're struggling with hair breakage and split ends, try the Split Fix™ Duo instead.

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2. How to Get Thicker Hair: Water Temperature

Another tip: washing your hair with steaming hot water will also leave it dry, brittle, and prone to breakage. To grow thicker hair, wash your hair with lukewarm water, which will help your hair to maintain its moisture content naturally.

3. How to Get Thicker Hair: Ditch Heat

Hot tools are great for creating stylish, polished looks, but they can be incredibly damaging to your hair without a good heat protectant. Hot tools can disrupt the outer protective layer of the hair, allowing the moisture inside to escape. When this happens, hair is more prone to breakage and split ends. That’s why If your goal is long and thick hair, it’s wise to cut out hot tools as much as possible.

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Thermal Shield™ Heat Protectant

Silicone-free pre-styling spray that protects from heat damage up to 200°C.

I recommend to look up heat-free methods of curling your hair, or style your hair in a protective hairstyle like braids too. Just make sure to use Hair Rings rather than traditional hair ties, since traditional hair ties can also lead to breakage (and prevent you from reaching your hair goals).

Bamboo Heatless Curls Kit

Get beautiful and bouncy curls overnight without damaging heat.

Hold On Tight Hair Rings 6-Pack, Pink/Purple

Gentle, spiral hair ties that keep your hairdo in place without damage.

If you do choose to style your hair with hot tools, prep your hair with a heat protectant like Thermal Shield™ Heat Protectant, which is loaded with antioxidants and natural moisturizers that help to mitigate some of the damaging effects of hot tools. Then finish your look with Final Touch Hair Spray, which locks in your hairstyle without flaky residue.

Final Touch Hair Spray

Non-aerosol, anti-frizz hair spray gives medium hold and weightless shine.

4. How to Get Thicker Hair: Comb Carefully

If you want to learn how to get thicker hair, combing carefully is key. Hair is at its most fragile when it’s wet, so you must detangle carefully to prevent breakage from occurring. Always start at the ends of your hair, and gently work your way towards the roots.

Any wide-tooth comb will do, but using Wet Hair Detangler Brush will really help you to achieve your hair goals. Why? Because this brush is specially designed to detangle delicate wet hair without breakage, thanks to its soft silicone bristles that slip easily through tangles. Plus, it has an ergonomic design which means it’s easy to grip and use.

Wet Hair Detangler Brush, Pink

Glides through tangles with ease without causing damage to fine, thinning, or brittle hair.

Wet Hair Detangler Brush, Purple

Glides through tangles with ease without causing damage to fine, thinning, or brittle hair.

5. How to Get Thicker Hair: Brush, Brush, Brush

Brushing your hair regularly is also key for growing long, thick hair because brushing helps to distribute the natural oils from your scalp throughout your hair, keeping it hydrated and healthy.

I love using Bamboo Hair Brushes for this purpose because they have cushioned bristles that work to stimulate blood flow to the scalp, boosting hair growth. Plus, they are made from bamboo, an environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional hairbrush materials like plastic.

6. How to Get Thicker Hair: Pump Up the Volume

This tip doesn’t technically help you learn how to make your hair thicker, but the way you style your hair can make your hair look thicker. While hair is still damp, mist the roots with Grow Perfect™ Thickening Spray. This thickening product boosts hair volume at the roots, plus it treats the scalp with organic mint oil. With regular use, mint oil can help to naturally encourage hair growth for long, thick hair. Allow hair to air dry, or mist with Final Touch Hair Spray and blow-dry with a round brush for extra volume.

Grow Perfect™ Thickening Spray

Leave-in hair thickening spray, fortified with RootBioTec™ that works to increase density of hair.

Final Touch Hair Spray

Non-aerosol, anti-frizz hair spray gives medium hold and weightless shine.

7. How to Get Thicker Hair: Get Regular Trims

It may sound counterintuitive, but getting regular trims can actually help your hair to grow longer. Hair that isn’t trimmed regularly develops split ends. When left untreated, those split ends can travel up the hair shaft and break off the hair. So if you want to make hair thicker by keeping your hair healthy and preventing breakage, visit your hairdresser for a subtle trim every 2-3 months or so.

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3 Easy Lifestyle Changes to Make Your Hair Thicker:

Looking for more advice on how to make hair thicker? Besides changing your styling habits, there are also some lifestyle changes you can make to promote healthy hair growth and make hair thicker. Try to incorporate one or more of these lifestyle changes to grow long and thick hair.

1. Eat Smarter

As I mentioned before, nutrition is key when it comes to having long and thick hair. So, how do you make hair thicker with your diet? To make sure that you’re getting all the vitamins and minerals you need for healthy hair growth, take a hair growth supplement like Hair Formula Gummies for Women. These delicious hair vitamins are formulated to help you grow healthy hair from the inside out, with a potent combination of 5,000 mcg biotin plus other hair-loving nutrients. And since they’re vegan, gluten-free, and contain no artificial dyes or colors, you know they’re good for you!

Hint: Hairlust's hair growth supplements for women are also available in tablet format, plus Hairlust carry hair growth vitamins for men!

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Hair Formula Gummies for Women

Vegan hair vitamins formulated with biotin and zinc, which contribute to the maintenance of normal hair.

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Hair Formula Tablets for Women

Easy-to-swallow tablets, formulated with silica from bamboo as well as amino acids, vitamins and minerals.

2. Scalp Massage

Regular scalp massage is another easy lifestyle change that you can make to grow thicker hair. Why? Because scalp massage boosts blood circulation to the scalp. Your blood carries the nutrients you eat to your cells, so it makes sense that by encouraging blood flow to the hair follicles, you can help them to get all the nutrients they need for healthy hair growth.

The easiest way to give yourself a scalp massage at home is with Scalp Delight™ Scalp Massage Brush. You can use it to massage your scalp while cleansing your hair, or even use it when you’re watching TV! What matters most is that you work it into your routine so that you’re massaging your scalp most days of the week. Your hair follicles will thank you!

To maximise your results, pair the scalp brush with Scalp Delight™ Detox Scrub, which gently exfoliant to remove product buildup, excess sebum, and dead skin cells that can clog hair follicles and prevent hair growth.

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Refreshing, sulfate-free shampoo scalp scrub for dry, itchy, or oily scalp.

Scalp Delight™ Scalp Massage Brush

Has soft and flexible silicone bristles that ensure gentle exfoliation and stimulation of the scalp.

3. Change Your Pillowcase

Did you know that your pillowcase could be contributing to thinning hair? It’s true! Most pillowcases are made out of cotton, which has rough fibres that rub on hair all night long. This can leave hair damaged and fragile. Talk about bedhead!

The solution is to swap out your cotton pillowcase for one that’s made out of bamboo, like Silky Bamboo Pillowcase. Bamboo has much smoother fibres than cotton, plus it’s more environmentally friendly! And if you like to go to bed with wet hair or using a overnight-mask, Hairlust also carry a Bamboo Towel Pillowcase.

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Silky Bamboo Pillowcase, Pearl White

Bamboo pillowcase with a silky soft surface that protects your hair and skin.

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Silky Bamboo Pillowcase, Cameo Pink

Bamboo pillowcase with a silky soft surface that protects your hair and skin.

How to Thicken Hair Naturally: 3 Essential Products

Believe it or not, the products you use on your hair can make a big difference to the health, length, and thickness of your hair. If you want to grow longer, thicker hair, stock up your medicine cabinet with these hair growth essentials!

Grow Perfect™ Duo

Using a thickening shampoo helps you to create the appearance of thicker hair with the hair you already have. Fine or thin hair requires a combination of gentle cleansing plus lightweight moisture to keep it healthy and full-looking.

Grow Perfect™ Duo does just that! With lightweight, naturally moisturizing ingredients like organic aloe vera plus clinically proven hair growth boosters, Anagain™ and rosemary oil, this is the perfect shampoo and conditioner duo for anyone wanting to know how to grow thicker hair.

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Split Fix™ Hair Mask

If your hair is very dry or damaged, then you’ll need some reinforcements when it comes to moisturizing your hair.

That’s where Split Fix™ Hair Mask comes in. Formulated with natural moisturizing ingredients, this hydrating treatment results in more resilient strands that grow long without breaking off.

Protein Repair™ Hair Mask

Some types of damaged hair, particularly chemically damaged hair, require protein treatments in addition to moisturizing treatments. Hairlust formulated Protein Repair™ Hair Mask for this hair type. Thanks to its rich content of protein, this strengthening hair mask helps to rebuild the structure of compromised hair strands. For best results, use one to three times per month and use Moisture Hero™ Pre-Shampoo Balm to imbue hair with moisture in between protein treatments.

Protein Repair™ Hair Mask

Adds protein to the cuticle layer of hair strands to strengthen and reduce damage.

Moisture Hero™ Pre-Shampoo Balm

100% naturally-derived pre-shampoo treatment formulated for use on dry, frizzy hair.

I hope this blog post taught you how to thicken hair naturally! By following the proper hair care techniques and making simple lifestyle changes, you’ll be well on your way to longer, thicker hair.