Marina | February 27, 2014 | Hair |

Different hair types call for different hair products and hair care method. What works for one may not always work for the other. Caring for fine hair is very different from caring for dry, oily or even normal hair. Since fine hair is thinner, it’s a lot more fragile. With proper hair care, fine hair can look really healthy and lush. If you have fine hair and are looking for tips on how you can take care of your hair more and make it beautiful, check out our tips on how to care for fine hair below.

• Detangle from the tips – unlike normal and thick hair, fine hair is more prone to breakage and tangles are one of the biggest culprits to blame when it comes to hair breakage. When detangling fine hair, start by carefully wriggling the tangles out from the tips and then work your way to the top. This way, you don’t tug and pull on your hair and you reduce the chance of pulling out your hair as well as breaking your hair in two.

• Avoid too much heat exposure – we all know heat is no good for any kind of hair, fine or not, but using styling tools that generate heat is inevitable. However, that doesn’t mean you should use the convenience of hair tools as an excuse to expose your hair to too much heat regularly. Minimize your use of styling tools that generate heat and if you must, choose the lowest heat setting possible. Also, don’t forget to spritz on a generous amount of heat protectant on your hair. If you’re going out with your hair bare, use serums that contain SPF to protect your locks from the sun’s harmful rays.

• Wash smartly – washing thin hair shouldn’t be done everyday since washing tends to strip your hair of its natural oils that make hair strong. You should also remember to use shampoo only on the roots of your hair and not the tips and focus using the conditioner on the length of your hair to keep it moisturized. This way, you won’t end up with dry tips or split ends. Only mild hair products should be used on fine hair. Read the labels before you buy hair products like shampoo and conditioner.

• Keep trimming – since fine hair is more prone to damage, you can expect to have more split ends regularly too. To keep your hair healthy, make sure that you get your hair trimmed on a regular basis. You can get this done by a professional but it’s really not necessary. In fact, it is advised that women with fine hair learn to trim their hair by themselves to save on some serious cash in the long run. If you plan to trim your own hair, make sure you invest on a good pair of sharp shears for hair to avoid further damage.

• Opt for henna – hair dyes have strong chemicals that can cause damage to the hair. If you have fine hair and you want to dye it another color, try to avoid strong hair dye formulas and opt for henna instead. it’s a much more natural alternative and it can also help make fine hair thicker and stronger. Hair color choices tend to be limited when using henna, though, but that’s better than damaging your hair.