KEEPING BACK COMBED HAIR HEALTHY

Try to substitute a comb for a ball-tipped paddle brush when back combing. The wider-spaced bristles won't snag your hair as much as a comb, which prevents knotting and breaking. It'll also promote shine & healthy growth, and the static will give a generally fuller volume.

Use a good shampoo. A moisture-sealing shampoo can help repair and prevent split ends.

Use a good conditioner. Try to get one that works well with the shampoo you are using.

Don't use hairspray after backcombing. Get a decent volumizing mousse and crumple a golf-ball sized splodge through damp, freshly washed (and well conditioned) hair. Leave hair to dry, then tease as usual. The mousse will give just enough coarseness for the volume to hold, but not at the price of the shine/strength/condition of your hair. Hairspray can often weaken hair and make it prone to breaking. If you prefer, squirt a mist of gel spray on damp hair.

Try trimming a few inches off the bottom of your hair. Not only will it get rid of the split ends, Your hair will feel thicker and healthier instantly. If you style your hair a lot, regular trims are important.

Always brush your hair out at night. Start at the ends and work upwards, smoothing out a tiny section at a time. This technique is less painful and damaging than dragging a brush straight through.

Try and backcomb only the roots. Mid-to-end often looks unflattering and bedraggled, and will sag into a massive tangle as the day wears on. Backcombing the roots will give an all-over healthy fullness, slims down a round face and is less prone to breaks and knots because of the scalp's natural oils.

Wear rollers overnight, gently brush the curls out and backcomb where you want more volume. Use the tongs occasionally if you want ringlets or more defined curls, or if you are too tired to put my rollers in!

Cut back on the heated appliances, if at all possible. If your hair's beginning to look a bit sparse due to backcombing/teasing, try to cut back on the heated appliances. You can create most of the same styles experimenting with plaiting, rags and rollers; This also gives a boost of natural volume so you won't need so much backcombing.

If you wear your hair straight, blow-dry with a flat brush and then secure in a lose ponytail with a scrunchie overnight. This helps to prevent bedhead!

Invest in a decent heat protecting spray and try to use irons with ceramic plates.

Take supplements. Vitamin A keeps the oils in your scalp healthy, and vitamin B12 is prevents hair-loss and thinning, and promotes healthy growth. You can get vitamin tablets dirt cheap from supermarkets; and slurp up zillions of broccoli, carrots, spinach and dairy which are really high in hair-friendly vitamins.

INCREASING HAIR VOLUME FOR MEN

Men who want to add volume to their hair may have any one of several reasons for doing so. Often, the idea is to present a more youthful appearance that helps the man be more attractive and appear more vital in the workplace. At times, the motivation is to make the best possible use of thinning hair and create the impression of fullness as a way of feeling a little younger. In some cases, the goal is to add hair volume for a special occasion such as a costume party. Whatever the reason, there are a few ways to add some volume to the hair in a very short period of time.

Try a volumizing shampoo and conditioner

There are several products on the market that can help to plump up thinning hair, usually by including ingredients that help coat each follicle and add a little more body to the hair. When paired with the use of a blow dryer, the result can be a fair amount of volume even with thin hair.

Change your hairstyle

While the idea of cutting thinning hair may seem like an odd way to add volume, the fact is that the right cut will make the hair look thicker. Consider a style that involves layering and allows the ends of the follicles to have some bounce rather than be weighed down and flat. Many men who wear longer styles find that they have more volume when adopting a shorter style, and enjoy the relatively easy care necessary to keep the hair looking good.

Use hair styling products

Some gels and hair sprays can be used to create more volume even when there's not a lot of hair to work with. While not a miracle cure, proper use of sprays and gels will provide some amount of temporary volume, as well as aid in keeping the hair in place.

Mix some vinegar and mayonnaise

According to anecdotal evidence, this combination can help add volume to thinning hair. Combine the ingredients, and then apply liberally to the hair, rubbing the mixture into the scalp. Leave in place for several minutes before washing out and shampooing as usual.

Pick up some hair paint

One final option for thinning hair is to use a paint product formulated for use on hair. Normally available in aerosol containers, the product is sprayed on using the same general approach as hair spray. The paint clings to the hair follicles, effectively plumping them up and adding texture to the hair.

TIPS

Thinning hair may be hereditary or it may be a sign of a developing health issue. Before writing off the loss of hair to nature, have a checkup and make sure there are no health problems causing the hair loss. ‌

Depending on how thin the hair happens to be, it may be necessary to use more than one strategy to achieve the look desired. For example, combining the use of volumizing shampoo with hair spray may be the ideal combination.

Experiment with different combinations until you find the best overall approach for your situation.

Apple Cider Vinegar for All Hair Types (How to use & list of Benefits)

Unfiltered apple cider vinegar can be used as an excellent treatment for the hair and scalp. When using it on your hair, apple cider vinegar is cleansing, gives the hair more body and luster and reduces hair-loss. It also reduces itching scalp and dandruff by destroying the bacteria and/or fungi that clog hair follicles.

When washing hair with this method, the alpha-hydroxy acid will help remove the build-up from styling hair products, enhancing the healthy and smooth the hair, making proper pH balance,  help hair growth and healthy scalp.

Also, washing your hair with apple cider vinegar will  kill bacteria and it is also an effective method of fighting dandruff . It also promotes blood circulation in small blood capillaries under the skin and is an antiseptic shampoo, anti-yeast, viruses and bacteria which can cause infection in the scalp and hair.

The Benefits of using ACV Hair Rinse
- Neutralizes the pH levels of your hair follicles
- Removes dead skin cells and promotes healthy growth of hair
- Excellent for relieving itchy, dry and flaky scalp
- Relieves dandruff
- Removes build-up in hair
- Gives hair a nice shine


How To Use ACV for Various Types of Hair
Wave, Curly, Thick or Long Hair -- 1/2 cup of ACV mixed with 1 quart of warm water
Straight, Fine, Thin or Short Hair -- 1 tablespoon of ACV mixed with 1 cup of warm water
Chemically straighten or treated hair -- 1/2 cup of ACV mixed with 2 cups of warm water
Naturally Kinky or Thick Hair -- 1 cup of ACV with 3 cups of water

HOW OFTEN CAN I USE THE ACV HAIR RINSE TREATMENT?
Wave, Curly, Thick or Long Hair -- Use once every 2 weeks
Straight, Fine, Thin or Short Hair -- Use once a week
Chemically straighten or treated hair -- Use once a month
Naturally Kinky or Thick Hair -- Use once every 6 -- 8 weeks


culled from www.celestialhealing.net