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Before starting my article I will like to say a few words about health.
"Every human being is the author of his own health or disease."
"He, who has health, has hope. And he, who has hope, has everything."
"It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver."
Is your hair flat and lifeless? Do you envy people with bounce and volume? Don't despair, it is possible to put more oomph in your hairstyle!
Tip #1 - Stop Weighing Down Your Hair!
A surprising number of people have good natural volume, but it's flattened by the invisible residue from the very products which are supposed to help! Many shampoos and conditioners - even so-called "volumizing" products - contain silicone or polymers. They're plastic-like substances that stick to the surface of each strand of hair, to make it smoother and fatter. That's fine on naturally strong, bouncy hair - but on fine hair, even though each strand is individually thicker, the result is flat because the extra weight of the coating pulls the hair down.
So before you can regain your volume, you must get rid of the build-up by using a good clarifying shampoo. Whichever shampoo you choose, lather twice, rinse well and see if your hair recovers its bounce. Repeat the treatment every now and then, to prevent any future build-up. And don't buy any more plasticized shampoos!
Styling products can weigh your hair down, even more than shampoo or conditioner. One of my fine-haired readers contacted me to rave about Nak's "Done n Dusted" styling powder - I haven't tried it yet, but I do like their shampoo so I will definitely be giving it a try!
Are you using your hairdryer and products correctly? Using too much mousse or gel, and/or bad drying technique can make your hair as flat as a pancake. We'll work on your technique next - but first, try this experiment:
Wash your hair just before you go to bed, towel dry it thoroughly and leave your hair wrapped in a towel while you brush your teeth, then go to bed. Yes, it's OK to sleep with your hair wet, you're not going to catch pneumonia whatever your Mom said!
Next morning, take a look at your hair (it's a good idea to do this on a day when you don't have to rush out the door, just in case...).
Is it is looking fresher and bouncier than usual? If it is, it's time to review your drying method - because it looks like you're blow-drying the volume out rather than in!
I know some working mums who always wash their hair at night and let it dry on the pillow - it's a great timesaver and their hair looks great!
