If you are one of the lucky people who has lovely thick hair you will not need to read this, but for the rest of you who have slightly thinner hair than you would like, read on.

There are several ways to add volume to your hair. It really depends on how much time you have available to spend on it.

One of the easiest ways to add volume is to opt for curls. This adds both width and height to your hairstyle and can be achieved by using large curlers or hair tongs. If you wish to add mainly height, you could try a bun hairstyle placed high up on your head, and add flowing ringlets from sections you have left especially for this purpose., This is a particularly lovely style for a bride on her wedding day.

Another tip that is fast to carry out is to use hairspray, or volumizing spray, at the roots of your hair while you hold your head upside down. Then wait a few seconds for the product to begin to dry before standing up straight.

Likewise, applying hair thickening lotion to the first few centimeters of hair closest to your scalp, and drying it with your hairdryer, can add instant lift and volume.

If you have a few moments more than that to spend on adding volume, with a comb, work from the roots at back-combing your hair. It is best not to overdo this, unless you are aiming for a beehive hairstyle! Also, always use a plastic comb, as metal combs can badly damage your hair.

If you have plenty of time you can go to a hairdressing salon and ask a professional to show you how to add the volume that you want. You may be told that by having layers added into your hair, you can create a much fuller looking hairstyle that would work well for you. Your hairdresser can give you advice about the best products to use, as well as tips on how to achieve the look that you desire.

Remember too, that many chemist shops and health stores carry products especially for creating volume. Some products you massage into the hair, and some you spray on.

If your hair is especially thin you may like to check that you are in good health by asking your doctor. He, or she, will be able to give you dietary advice to help you or send you to a specialist.

If you suffer from a lack of very much hair at all, you can have extensions woven into a mesh that fits invisibly on to your scalp. This method of adding volume may take some time to create, but will be easy to care for, and last for plenty of time before it needs any extra attention.

Finally, a little trick to add the illusion of volume to a hairstyle is by the addition of cleverly placed hair ornaments for a special event or evening out, and by the addition of clip on extensions. You can cover the clips themselves with pretty hair jewelery.

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