How can I give my long, fine hair more body w/out using too many sprays or gels?

Question

I hear sprays have alcohol which dry out your hair, and gels slow hair growth. I'd like to avoid using any types of irons cause those tend to be damaging, too.

Any other alternatives?

Sidenote: My hair is down to my lower back, and I like it that way, is it a hopeless cause?

Answer 1

Well I have the same problem myself. I have fine hair since I'm Asian. To really help aid the situation, you have several alternatives. You can take vitamins to help your hair grow stronger and thicker. I generally take a multi-vitamin along with zinc on a daily basis. You can also cut your hair in layers. That will help give you more body and make you look like you have more hair. Remember that the more hair you cut, the more volume you'll get. I used to have hair down to the middle of my back, but eventually cut it to about two inches below my neck and it was the best thing I ever did. Even though I missed my hair, my mom said that I finally had life to my face. My long hair used to drag my face down making me look lifeless all the time, but this really helped it. Plus, the fact that I used Paul Mitchell's strengthening shampoo and conditioner helped it look even thicker. My bf always was a firm believer that if you're going to spend money on a product, get the best. And at first I'd go with the cheap Pantene brand, but after much coaxing switched to Paul Mitchell and can never go back. Good luck to you in the search for more body. Hopefully, my advice helped a bit :)

Answer 2

Try using a shampoo that is volumizing. Tressemme has a good one. Also gels do not slow hair growth. Hot rollers are not as damaging to hair as curling irons are. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

u can try moose at ur roots when ur hair is damp and take a round brush ( or velcro rollers) and blow dry this will give u more lift. gel doesnt slow down the growth of ur hair . also if ur not afriad to cut ur hair try some layers in the back this too could help .
good luck

Answer 4

Pretty much if you are stuck with fine hair it's not going to ever have much body. Layering helps, but a lot of times you can't layer fine hair. If you braid your hair, lots of braids, or french braids, or curlers, or braids and curlers and sleep with that (ouch), you will have some body, but a lot of times with fine hair that doesn't last very long.

Answer 5

Just have the ends cut in a blunt cut. That makes your hair look fuller and healthier.

Answer 6

ease up on conditioner this will weigh your hair down, also use a diffuser and dry hair upside down