Fine and volumeless hair: causes and natural remedies

Having fine hair can be a sore point for some. There can be many factors that cause a thinner hair structure and they often have to do with an incorrect hair care routine! In fact, when it comes to hair, genetics also play a role.

In this article we look at the main causes of thin hair, some natural remedies and hair care for fuller hair.

What determines hair thickness

To understand at a structural level what affects the onset of fine hair, it is important to understand how the hair structure is made.

 There are three layers in particular that make up the structure of the hair: the cuticle , the outermost part, and the cortex .

The cortex is the layer where there is more keratin, and it is this layer that determines the thickness of the hair. If your hair is fine and tends to break, it is therefore very likely that it has a particularly thin cortex .

Cuticles, on the other hand, can be described as overlapping scales that line the surface of each hair strand, forming a protective barrier that prevents moisture loss and shields the hair from external damage .

Some factors that determine the thickness of your hair are your natural hair color and stress. In fact, it is now a given that lighter hair tends to be thinner.

Environmental factors

As for stress , there are many negative effects it has on the body, especially on hair and scalp: It involves both an excessive production of sebum and toxins , capable of undermining the hair regeneration and growth processes.

Then there are a series of external agents that can put our hair to the test and make it even weaker and thinner. We are talking for example about prolonged exposure to salt , sand , chlorine in swimming pools , but also the incorrect use of hot straighteners , dyes or bleaches.

How to take care of fine hair

When following a correct routine for fine hair, you need to start with shampooing .

Vitalcrinis anti-hair loss shampoo is also designed to restore the natural hydrolipidic barrier of both hair and scalp. In addition, it provides all the active ingredients your hair needs: from aloe vera to hydrate it, to caffeine to stimulate growth.

Choosing the right haircut and styling

Another great possibility is given by styling : always opt for low-temperature drying, always starting from the roots.

To avoid stressing your hair too much, we recommend using wooden combs or soft-bristled brushes and limiting the use of straighteners and curling irons.

You should also pay particular attention to the choice of conditioner , the use of which could be counterproductive if you have particularly fine hair.

Also take advantage of the power of the right haircut. Layered cuts, in fact, give more movement and volume to the entire hair structure.