VIVO STYLISTS RECOMMEND: Best Hair Thickening Solutions

We understand that talking about hair loss or thinning hair can be a sensitive topic. But it doesn’t have to be, because it is much more common than you probably think. In fact, it’s estimated that more than a third of women over the age of 30 will have to deal with some form of hair loss. And male pattern baldness affects around one in every three men, with 50 percent experiencing some form of hair thinning by the age of 50.  

Thankfully, plenty of studies over recent years means there is a greater range of products available on the market - ones that are non-invasive, don’t cost the earth and actually work.  

What is hair loss/thinning?

Hair loss and hair thinning are two different things, but both cause plenty of frustration, upset and stress for those experiencing it. With hair loss, a person is ‘shedding’ more hair faster than they are able to grow it. The most common type of hair loss is pattern baldness - for men this often shows up as a receding hairline. And for women it is usually a broadening in the natural part of their hair.

It’s also worth never underestimating the impact that physical or emotional stress, or deficiencies in key vitamins or minerals, can have on hair thinning. And of course if you do have sudden hair loss, it’s always best to see your GP to check if there is an underlying issue you aren’t aware of.

What causes hair thinning (or hair loss)?

While we all do our best to age like a fine wine, the more birthdays we have had, the more likely we are to have some degree of hair thinning (or loss). Sometimes it can be due to an illness or health condition, and it can be temporary or permanent depending on the cause, but for most women (and men) it is due to genetics (meaning it’s hereditary), hormones and age.  

It’s also worth never underestimating the impact that physical or emotional stress, or deficiencies in key vitamins or minerals, can have on hair thinning. And of course if you do have sudden hair loss, it’s always best to see your GP to check if there is an underlying issue you aren’t aware of.

What solutions are there for thinning hair?

Now time for some good news - there are plenty of wonderful products available which can help with the thinning appearance of hair. Thickening shampoos and conditioners help to enhance the fullness of the hair by thoroughly removing dirt, sweat, pollutants and products that build up on the scalp, which clog follicles and can sometimes even damage them, because these all contribute to thinning hair.      

It’s also worth knowing the difference between ‘thickening’ and ‘volumising’ products - because while it may sound like they do the same thing, there are a few key elements that actually set them apart from each other. For example, volumising shampoos target your roots by using lightweight ingredients that clean the hair but won’t weigh it down. Thickening shampoos focus on the individual hair strands and use specific ingredients (such as protein and collagen) to strengthen and thicken each strand.

Below we’ve rounded up the hair thickening products and brands that we highly recommend, due to feedback we have had from customers.