Fine hair

Fine hair has its advantages - for example, a smooth texture and a natural shine due to the smooth hair surface. However, it can also bring challenges: the hair tends to look flat at the roots and often lacks volume. In addition, fine hair is more sensitive and more prone to breakage and split ends. The following tips will help you get the most out of fine hair for more volume and a vibrant, healthy look.

Typical challenges with fine hair

• Hair breakage and split ends: Fine hair is particularly sensitive when wet and breaks more easily than thick hair. Therefore, you should be particularly careful when combing it after washing.
• Lack of fullness and volume: Fine hair lies close to the scalp and quickly becomes stringy if the scalp is oily. This makes it look flat, heavy and limp, and it lacks natural bounce.

Fine Hair vs. Thin Hair – What’s the Difference?

• Fine hair: The diameter of a single strand of fine hair is only about 0.03-0.04 mm - about half the diameter of normal hair. It therefore feels thinner and is barely noticeable between the fingers.
• Thin hair: Hair density refers to the number of hairs on the head. Thin hair means that there are fewer hairs on the scalp overall, which gives the hair less volume and density.

Whether hair is fine, thick or normal is mainly determined by genetic factors. However, hormonal changes, stress and nutritional factors can also cause hair to become thinner and finer.

The best hairstyles and haircuts for fine hair

• Short haircuts: Shorter cuts such as pixie cuts, long bobs or wavy bobs are ideal for creating more volume. Short to medium-length hair has enough bounce to visually lift the roots. Rule of thumb: the shorter the hair, the fuller it appears. Light layers can provide additional fullness, but be careful not to cut too much so as not to thin the hair further.
• Be careful with perms: Perms used to be a common recommendation to add volume to fine hair. However, experts now advise against it, as the chemical ingredients can often lead to hair breakage and split ends.

Care and styling tips for fine hair

Fine hair requires special care and balanced styling to maintain volume and avoid unnecessary weight:

• scalp care for hair growth and strengthening
  Regular scalp massages promote blood circulation and help strengthen fine hair. The organic scalp treatment H from myrto strengthens the hair roots with micronutrients such as millet seed extract, sandalwood, rosemary and cedar oil. This combination of natural active ingredients stimulates hair growth, supports volume and reduces hair breakage.
• Gentle organic shampoo without heavy additives
  Use a mild organic shampoo with plant-based surfactants that provide gentle cleansing and protect the hair structure. The Ultramild Free Organic Shampoo from myrto is free of fragrances, sulfates and alcohol. It retains moisture in the hair and prevents the hair lengths from drying out or becoming weighed down.
• Leave-in volume conditioner for fullness and elasticity
  Using conditioner too often can weigh down fine hair. Once a week is enough to add moisture and elasticity. The myrto Volume Bio Conditioner thickens the hair shaft with wheat proteins and provides intensive moisture with olive squalane and aloe vera. This protects the hair from breakage and makes it more resilient. The conditioner should be kneaded sparingly into the lengths and ends so as not to weigh down the hair.
• Finisher Gel for heat protection and styling
  Air drying is best for fine hair, but if you blow dry, use a heat protection product like myrto Volume Bio Finisher Gel . This gel not only protects against heat, but also helps define waves and curls. A diffuser can provide additional volume when blow drying. Flat irons, on the other hand, are hard on fine hair and should be avoided if possible.
• Hair wax against split ends and for tip care
  High-quality hair wax helps to keep the hair ends elastic and prevent split ends. The organic argan hair wax from myrto cares for damaged ends and prevents existing split ends from splitting further.

Despite its challenges, fine hair can be beautifully cared for and styled if you pay attention to the right products and techniques. Choose gentle, volumizing care products, use styling products sparingly and opt for suitable haircuts for more fullness. This will not only make fine hair shiny, but also give it bounce and volume.