Features of fine hair and ways to strengthen them

Thin hair, which patients of a dermatologist and cosmetologist complain about, & nbsp; is not always explained by violations in the patient's health or improper care. Approximately one in ten of us have thin hair due to the genetic level and is simply a feature of appearance. In order to create hair volume or choose a coloring system, a person with thin hair needs a special approach. In addition, thin hair needs special attention, as it is very vulnerable, and therefore requires timely treatment and strengthening.

Reasons for thin hair

In an adult, the thickness of a hair ranges from 50 to 100 microns, and hair 50 microns thick is usually referred to as thin. Such their thickness can be explained by genetic characteristics. Thus, the thickness of the hair directly correlates with the density of the skin – people with thin skin also have thin hair. Blondes tend to have thin hair, unlike brown hair, who naturally have the most lush hair volume due to their thickness. Hair thickness decreases with age – in the elderly, it does not exceed 70 microns.

Among the reasons that can affect the thickness of the hair, there are external and internal. Exogenous factors due to which thin hair is obtained – this is the abuse of hot styling products and washing in hot water, frequent dyeing and perms, exposure to cold wind, moisture and temperature changes when walking without a hat in winter.

Internal factors affecting hair volume:

• unbalanced nutrition;
• pathology of the gastrointestinal tract;
• stress, nervous diseases, overwork;
• hormonal fluctuations during pregnancy, breastfeeding.

Features of fine hair and ways to strengthen it

Thin hair has  some structural features. So, they have a less developed middle layer – cortex, respectively – smaller diameter of each hair and, accordingly, increased sensitivity to any external influence.

On the one hand, it is difficult to create hair volume with them, they easily break and become electrified, they do not hold styling. With increased dryness, thin hair resembles a cobweb, and with excessive oiliness – shapeless "icicles" stuck to the head. On the other hand, with proper care, thin hair looks light and silky, easy to color.

To determine the cause of the thinness of the hair, they conduct computer diagnostics of their condition, spectral analysis. Such a diagnosis helps to identify the internal and external causes of insufficient hair volume, and then the trichologist can recommend strengthening diets and procedures to the patient or, possibly, consultations of other doctors if thin hair is caused by internal diseases. To strengthen thin hair, scalp massage, procedures with masks, ampoule concentrates may be recommended.