​How to: turn fine hair into thick, luscious locks!

Many of the famous and the beautiful seem untouchable – perfectly presented and carefully coiffed, perched comfortably in a glamorous league of their own. But ladies I’m here to tell you that the gorgeous faces that peer at us from the TV and the front cover of fashion bibles aren’t necessarily exempt from the beauty issues that plgue you and I – no sirreee!

Take Kate Moss here. Uber-chic, uber-gorgeous and naturally beautiful, right? Well did you notice that Kate has a head of very fine hair? Her infamous “bed head do” is the perfect pretender for those with fine hair as texture adds thickness and depth, so why not try Kerastase Styling Spray á Porter Beach Effect Spray for sexy texturised lengths! A perfect example of a trick of the trade that requires a little work and the all-important ingredient – the right product. Stars such as Sienna Miller dress their fine hair with subtle waves that distract from the separation of fine hair strands, why even Sandra Bullock bulks up her hair with tousled waves for a fuller look.

Hairdressers say fine hair is the best hair to have! It’s manageable as well as malleable – which basically means that your fine hair suits many varied styles and holds them well. Discover how you can make your fine hair work for you and even help it to achieve more volume and thickness over time.

HOW TO FAKE THICKER HAIR

Plump Up the Roots

Simply apply a root lifting product onto the roots of your hair. Ensure your hair is damp and massage it through using your fingertips. To create extra oomph use a brush to gently tease from the root as you blow dry. Beautyfeatures recommends Kérastase Densifique Densimorphose Densifying Mousse , a brilliant new addition to the Kerastase range, a volume enhancing mousse that supports the hair strand by strand, creating visible volume and height from the root to the very tip. Why not check out " Your Biggest Hair Problems Solved".

Brush it out

Many women with fine hair opt for multi-tonal highlights that create the appearance of volume and avoids your style from looking flat. The gorgeous Alexa Chung for example opts for a centre part, heavy fringe and adds volume to the roots to enhance her fine hair. It’s about finding the option that works for you! Why not try adding a few tight curls (using either tongs or leave in rollers), then use a paddle brush to brush them out which will create the appearance of lots and lots of hair. Beautyfeatures recommends Kérastase Volumactive Expansion Spray which amplifies the density and volume of your hair giving the illusion of fuller, thicker locks.

HOW TO ENSURE THICKER HAIR NATURALLY

Banish the build up

You need to create the optimal environment for your hair to grow; pesky sebum and product remnants will clog the pores and seriously impede the health of the scalp and consequently your hair. In order to provide a healthy foundation, you need a shampoo that effectively cleanses and exfoliates the scalp, encouraging stronger, denser hair growth. Beautyfeatures recommends the Nioxin range, with a hair care system for every hair type and concern, the Nioxin cleanser (shampoo) will eliminate follicle clogging sebum, environmental residue and DHT build-up. Enriched with antioxidants, lush botanicals, SPF 15, vitamins and protective conditioning agents, it is ideal for men and women with thinning hair, loss of volume, lack of density or a dry and tight scalp. For further reading check out "hair loss in women the balding truth" .

Nourish your hair.

Energise and nourish your hair with an invigorating thickening conditioner. The Moroccan Oil Hair Oil range of shampoos, conditioners and nourishing oils will penetrate deep within your hair shaft and help restore strength, improve elasticity and reduce breakage, while creating a weightless surface to thicken the hair. Why not try Moroccan Oil Extra Volume Conditioner a keratin enriched formula that is beautifully lightweight, which encourages movement and vitality. A unique volumising formula that disperses nutrients that protect and nourish the existing hair shafts whilst conditioning your scalp to ensure your new hair is healthy too.

Treat your scalp right

The most vital element in improving the way in which you hair grows, is the environment in which it stems from. The Nioxin Scalp Revitaliser ( Nioxin) takes a skin care inspired approach to the science of hair loss prevention and maintenance, ensuring the optimal scalp environment in which to promote regrowth and strength. Nioxin scalp revitaliser accelerates microcirculation and will rehabilitate your scalp over time. Hair is left rejuvenated, revitalised and ultimately healthy and thicker.

We also recommend the following products in your quest for fuller, luscious locks, whether your faking it or treating it!

Kerastase Densifique Hair Density Concentrate

Moroccan oil Volumising Mousse