Thick hair can be problematic – looking bad or blow dryer giving up after 30 minutes of fruitless efforts to get rid of excess moisture. Thick locks which can’t be covered with any hat or unwanted volume making you feel too hot in the summer. We know how you feel. How to thin your hair and is it bad for the hair texture? What hair type can be thinned? Read on to find out!
Thick hair – tough life
If your drain is always clogged, your hair ties can’t manage your hair texture and you run out of conditioner really fast, it may mean you don’t have thin hair. You may have been toying with the idea of thinning your hair but you want to know more. Here are some hair tips.
Thick hair – is thinning a problem?
Getting your hair thinner or an extremely short haircut may not solve the problem but leave you with the same amount of work or frayed hair. It is advised to think through the shorter style and go for the bixie haircut or any other one which fits thick hair. Wash your hair in colder water and style properly. Thinning hair may not be bad but can be problematic if done wrong. Buy special shears and be careful with styling. Read on the tips to avoid this situation.
Curly or textured hair – how to thin out hair?
There are at least three methods of getting your hair thinned:
- using shears,
- different hairstyle,
- changing thick hair care.
Check which method sounds best if you want to make your hair thinner. Still not sure? Consult a professional hair stylist on how to harness that thick texture. Tips on how to have thinner hair can also be found on forums, websites, blogs, and YouTube.
Thinning shears
One of the ways to thin out thick hair is using special thinning scissors. These can be bought in a beauty section of a department store, in chemist’s or, of course, online. Make sure you buy good quality ones since, if you enjoy the process, you may need them again. Thinning shears may cost from $1 to even $500, so better check the price before you add them to the cart and press the “pay” button! They can vary in length and number of teeth. Use the thinning shears at 45-degree angle but if you fear that you may damage your hair texture, go to a styling specialist who can use the thinning shears well depending on the hair type and will not damage the roots.
Other treatments may require using thick hair styling products which control the frizz hair and thanks to those you will achieve less thickness. Before using this method, read on the labels how to properly use these thick hair styling products.
Cut the strands with the thinning scissors from top to bottom. First, take one of the strands and clip the rest of the hair so that it doesn’t go into your way. Cut the hair bit by bit and then comb them to get rid of the cut hair. Cut one side and go for the other side of your head. Remember to thin hair after washing and your regular care method but don’t use the conditioner on your locks or straight hair so that the scissors don’t get clogged. Check how your hair looks every now and then to avoid over thinning. Make sure you keep in mind how your hair grows and cut it accordingly.
Hair style for thick hair
Ask your hair stylist, or do it on your own, to incorporate some layered cut. Layers make your hair look thinner. Go to a salon and instead of asking the hair stylist to thin out your hair, let them create long layers and avoid point cutting. Flat irons can also make your curls or thick hair on the head look like it has less density and is less frizzy.
Style the hair using a dryer since this kind of heat may be helpful with thicker hair. It can give your hair a nice shape when you use a round hair brush and give a little curl at the ends. With a curly hairstyle, you may need to use the diffuser on your dryer to stop them from becoming frizzy.
Hair care routine
Keep your hair healthy but change the way you wash them. It is said that hot water is not advisable for curls and thick hair. Heat makes the hair shaft open and that may give your hair extra volume and more frizz. Experts advise to wash the hair every 3-4 days. This will help the scalp produce natural hair oils. If you do not feel comfortable this way, instead of heat and washing the hair, rinse the hair in cold water or use dry shampoo to feel refreshed.
Apple vinegar is also useful instead of using conditioners on the hair but beware of its strong smell which means you don’t want it getting to your hair roots. A conditioner can sometimes coat your hair and make the strands look thicker.
Thin hair tips
All in all, remember that special scissors for hair can help to control that thickness on your hair. Also, to get your hair thinned, use cold water and comb it the proper way. Making them straight or styling into layered texture to get rid of that volume may help too. Ask your stylist or girlfriends for more tips on how to reduce frizz and thin your hair. Remember that thinner hair is not the only way to happiness so stay in shape and eat healthy with having close relationships for having not only thin happy hair but also happy you!
I have so thick hair and Im dreaming of thinning them. This article made it all so simple! I will for sure go to my hair dresser and ask about it! Also thanks for hair care routine for thick hair was very helpful.