I turned my hair from thin to thick in seconds with a £3.40 hack hairdressers swear by, it adds volume & shine too
Plus, a hair professional reveals how to repair damaged locks
HAIR WE GO I turned my hair from thin to thick in seconds with a £3.40 hack hairdressers swear by, it adds volume & shine too
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MANY people wish their hair was thicker and more luscious.
Thankfully you may only need a £3.40 product, according to a hairdresser.
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Julia joked that she had just 'five hairs' and wanted thicker locks
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She showed how one simple L'Oreal product made her hair luscious after drying
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One beauty lover joked that she was fed up with having 'five hairs' but managed to transform her locks using the hair hack.
Julia, who posts under @justliia4, wrote: 'How I turned my 5 hairs into 100,000.
'I got the trick from my hairdresser.'
The only thing you need to get, according to Julia is L'Oreal's Elvive Styliste Mousse, which is said to 'boosts your hair volume by lifting from the root.'
You can currently pick up a bottle from Tesco for a 150ml size.
Julia shared how she starts with damp, clean hair and then shakes the bottle well.
She then squeezes some of the mousse into her hands and then applies it to her locks.
The social media user advised: 'Distribute it upwards into your hair (more at the roots).
You then need to blow dry your hair as normal - and she advised doing it upside down for extra volume.
In the clip, which has racked up over 300 likes, she showed how she uses a rounded brush to create extra volume and shape at the front.
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When she was finished, her hair looked bouncy, shiny and much thicker than the start.
Many people were impressed with the results, with one saying: 'It looks great.'
According to the product description, thin hair needs to be 'texturized from root to tip and requires long lasting hold.'
The results are said to last up to 48 hours with its 'strong fixing power.'
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Julia sweared by using L'Oreal's Elvive Styliste Mousse
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HAIR LOSS REASONS
Jack Merrick-Thirlway, creative director at Neville Hair & Beauty, said hereditary hair loss is the most common type of hair loss and is transmitted through your genes.
This type of hair loss can start from teen years and although will be difficult to treat, it can be slowed down if treated immediately.
Hormonal imbalances may also cause you to lose hair.
Pregnancy and the menopause are two key times when hormonal imbalances can occur, leading to changes in hair thickness.
However, chronic stress and certain medications can also contribute to these imbalances.
Another hair saboteur is excessive friction. Jacks says those who are wearing a tight ponytail repeatedly may find themselves experiencing hair loss.
Finally, using the wrong products or having too many chemical treatments can lead to hair loss.
HAIR GROWTH TIPS
So, how can we encourage our hair to grow?
Jack says that when shopping for new products to help with hair thickness, there are few ingredients to look out for.
'I'd advise looking out for ingredients such as biotin, collagen, amino acids and products containing vitamin B3. These all help strengthen the hair follicles and promote growth.
'That said, if you feel out of your depth, you can also seek advice with your hair stylist.'
Be wary of too many chemicals in your styling products as they can exacerbate hair loss - and you should also not wash it too often.
'To ensure your hair stays healthy it is important not to over wash it,' advises Jack.
'Instead try and limit washing your hair to two or three times a week.
"Use a gentle shampoo and conditioner to make sure you do not remove any moisture.'
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