How to Get Thicker Hair: 5 Tips for Men

 

Hair loss is, unfortunately, a common complaint for men at all stages of life. A quarter of men under the age of 30 will lose their hair, and nearly two-thirds will lose their hair by the age of 60. While hair loss tends to increase with age, several other factors can bring it on, such as physical or emotional stress, poor nutrition, anemia (iron deficiency), a genetic predisposition, or damaged hair follicles often caused by years of styling. While it is natural for hair to change over the years, if you are finding thinning hair or hair loss affecting your self-esteem, you can take steps to fight back. Here are five tips for men who want to enjoy a thicker head of hair.

Undergo a hair transplant

This is the most drastic action to take, but in some cases, it is the most effective and long-term solution to significant hair loss. Follicle Unit Extraction (FUE) involves removing individual hair follicles from an area of the scalp with plenty of hair and moving them to a balding area. The procedure is minimally invasive and conducted under local anesthetic, but results last a lifetime. Visit hshairclinic.co.uk to see success stories from people who have undergone a hair transplant.

Use thickening hair products

There are now plenty of shampoos and conditioners and styling products, which have been developed to lift the hair at the root and plump hair shafts to give a temporarily fuller appearance. Some men will avoid washing their hair out of fear that this will make things worse, but greasy hair only looks flatter and highlights the hair gaps. Washing hair with volumizing products and using styling products that are not too heavy can be effective but take care that the water is not too hot as this can dry the hair and scalp.

Be careful when styling

Combing or brushing hair too often (and/or too aggressively) will break the hair strands and damage the follicles. It will also make the hair appear flat. To avoid this, try using your fingers to detangle and style your hair. When the hair is wet, you should be much gentler as it is considerably weaker, so allow it to dry naturally rather than scrubbing it roughly with a towel. Using a hairdryer to lift the roots as the hair dries effectively achieves more volume but takes care to use the cool setting to avoid heat damage.

Stop smoking

If you are a smoker, you will know by now that there are plenty of compelling reasons to cut back if not stop smoking completely, but you may not be aware that smoking can lead to hair loss. Smoking releases hormones that cause hair loss and restricts the blood vessels which supply the scalp. This reduces the number of nutrients that the follicles receive, hindering growth.

Add vitamins to your diet

A diet rich in nutrients and vitamins like B6 and B12 can promote healthier and faster hair growth, so consider eating more foods that promote hair growth. Soya, for example, has been found to halt the effect of the hormone, which causes hair loss. There are also lots of vitamin pills and supplements you can use.