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carefully developed products from which to choose. These
products, popular in many salons, are formulated not as a
miracle cure but to truly protect and nurture the health of
thinning hair. For Adelle, choosing the right product is a
more important element in crafting a robust ‘do at home
than the styling itself.
Here are a few more top-rated product lines to
boost your volume the healthy way:

• Giovanni Root 66 Max Volume
When you’re truly ready to take that fullness to the next
level, try Giovanni Root 66 Max Volume. While its effectiveness differs for every individual, it has earned
high marks among customers for its ability to add
impressive levels of volume to very thin hair.

• James Brown Volume Boost
Volume Boost from James Brown (the
London stylist, not the singer) is
specially formulated
for fine hair, so
it’s designed to
give you fullness that feels
natural without
weighing you
down. The formula includes
proteins
and
oat extracts to
improve the health
of your hair while it
pumps up the volume.

• Living Proof Full
A great option for people with chemically or colortreated hair, Living Proof is free of silicones, sulfates,
and oil. It gently cleanses your hair and boosts its fullness using a patented Healthy Hair Molecule system.
2. Embrace the blow dryer (yes, men too)
While styling may be more form than function, it can still
make a huge difference in how your hair looks and feels
on a daily basis.
Hair spray used to be the go-to solution for levels of volume
worthy of Dynasty. Applying it with a heavy hand can look
a little dated in the 21st century, however. A lot of hair
sprays clump strands together, too, which is exactly the

opposite of what you want when your hair is particularly
thin or sparse.
Instead, blow-dry your hair while it’s damp. For the
greatest volume, bend your head down a few inches
and gently dry against the roots. Use a volumizing
product such as Arrojo Protective Thickening Hair Lotion just before fully drying the hair to pump up the
volume at your roots. Redken’s styling expert Lauren Hegen recommends using a round brush as you blow-dry
and styling with a side or zig-zag part to increase the
illusion of volume.
3. Healthy hair starts with a healthy body
Quick fixes are tempting, but like anything else related
to your body, hair health is a long-term effort. Fortunately, the foods that keep your hair shiny and
full are the same foods that benefit the rest of
your body.
Your hair needs certain key vitamins
to stay strong. Vitamins C and E
are particularly important, so
try boosting your intake of
strawberries, blueberries, and vitaminrich nuts such as
almonds.
Protein is also
vital
to
hair
health, and making sure you have
enough of it can be instrumental in promoting
strong hair growth going forward. Some healthy
and delicious sources of
protein include salmon,
lean meats such as turkey, and various lentils.
A common nutritional pitfall for women in particular is
iron, so if you’ve ever been anemic it’s especially important that you monitor your iron intake. Those avoiding red
meat can get their iron fix with leafy greens such as spinach and kale.
With these three tips in mind, you can navigate thinning
hair with knowledge, style, and, once you’ve gotten the
hang of it, confidence.

These tips are provided courtesy of Fiftyisthenewfifty.com, devoted to those who are middle
aged and people who accept the fact that they will get there someday.

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