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How Do I Choose the Best Hair Spray for Thinning Hair?

By Jennifer Leigh
Updated May 17, 2024
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Thinning hair is an unwanted problem faced by many people, but it does not have to ruin your look. Choosing the best hair spray for thinning hair can help the hair to look thicker and fuller without resorting to more serious steps to fix the thinning hair. There are a few considerations when choosing the best hair spray for thinning hair such as your budget, the different types of sprays available and the recommendation of a hair stylist or physician. Research on brands is needed to make a thoughtful and deliberate choice on which type of hair spray to purchase.

Budget is a consideration when choosing the best hair spray for thinning hair as there can be large variances in the pricing of haircare products. A volumizing spray from a drugstore is going to be a lot less expensive than a salon-quality product. In order to choose the best hair,it is necessary to first decide the amount of money you are willing to spend on this product. Maximum hold hair sprays are not recommended for thinning hair if you decide to purchase a less expensive product. Instead, look for flexible hold hair sprays that also volumize the hair.

There are many different types of hair sprays available for thinning hair, but the best ones will help address the problem of the thinning hair rather than just covering it up. Prescription or salon-quality hair sprays with ingredients that can lead to hair growth, along with a regimen of shampoo, conditioner and hair cream, might actually help to regrow hair. At the same time, they also require more money and more work. Products that simply boost the look of the thinning hair provide a temporary fix, but can also be helpful depending on how much effort you want to put into hair maintenance.

Speak to your hair stylist or physician if you are concerned about thinning hair, as they can recommend products that will help. Explain your budget and what you are trying to accomplish with your hair and they can guide you towards the best choice for a hair spray for thinning hair. Your hair stylist can also provide tips on how to best style your hair so that it does not look thin, such as avoiding tight ponytails, having hair dyed by a professional and using other volumizing products to help conceal the thinning hair.

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Discussion Comments

By Heavanet — On Dec 19, 2014

@rundocuri- Moderation is also the key when it comes to using hair spray on thin hair. Too much is definitely too heavy, which creates a good look for people with thin hair.

By Rundocuri — On Dec 18, 2014

I have thin hair, and I have found that hair sprays that are formulated for extra hold seem to emphasize that it is thin by weighing it down. I think that this kind of hair spray is just too heavy for thinning hair. On the other hand, light hold hair sprays seem to fluff my hair out and make it appear fuller.

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