topic Re: Root thickener in Beauty

Root thickener

Katilein — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 19:42:38 GMT

As I’m getting older my hair is getting thinner on the roots as well as everywhere else on my head. When I put a clip in it separates into a middle part which I don’t like. So my question to you is: do you have any idea which product can help thicken the root area?

I’ve done so much research but I can’t buy everything mentioned in those articles.

Re: Root thickener

qualitygal — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 20:10:04 GMT

Remember the pioneers moving westwardly? As we age, it seems our bodies head south. I think I've shrunk another 1/2". Pretty soon I'll be able to dance with the Minions!!

My hair parts down the center too. When it curls, it looks the wife on the Jetsons! Hoohohhhohhohhhoho

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NicksmomESQ — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 20:19:49 GMT

@Katilein I use Great Hair Day by Joan Rivers.QVC sells it.I’ve been using it for years. I love it 😍.It fills in thinning hair naturally. It makes your thinning areas look thicker. Read the reviews they’re excellent.

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SilleeMee — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 20:21:12 GMT

I've dealt with thinning hair most of my life, especially after I turned 40. I think I've tried everything in the market to get my hair thicker. Nothing really worked very well. I'm 62 now and about three years ago I decided to buy a hair laser device...the I-Grow. It's the only thing that has ever put hair back on my head and that includes things my doctor gave me. The thing about it is, you have to commit to it using the thing and plan on using it for the rest of your life. Hair loss is something that will not reverse itself naturally and it only gets worse as time goes on. The sooner you start doing something about hair loss, the better chances there are for hair to grow back. Looking for thickening potions, shampoos or conditioners will not solve the problem...temporarily yes, but the problem still remains.

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Shelbelle — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 20:53:59 GMT

Sprinkle in Toppik or XFusion thickening hair fibers, same product, just markleted under different names. find it on ebay for best prices or amazon.

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PH58 — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 21:05:51 GMT

Dry shampoos help. I would recommend trying one before you try something more expensive. They cost around $6. I use Dove's. Their flexible hairspray also gives hair a thicker appearance.

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GenXmuse — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 21:12:55 GMT

I use toppix for filler and to darken my roots.

I have had some success with Nioxin as well.

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sueinsf — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 05:52:34 GMT

Interestingly, I was thinking this same thing today!! While I love using WEN and it makes my hair soft and conditioned and helps to hold the color, I keep seeing my hair thinning (it's always been fine) on the top of my head. I also would really like to find something to help with that.

Joan Rivers Great Hair Day isn't a good color match for me. I don't know if Toppix has a color for me (auburn) but I might see if they do. I've used a root cover product by TruHair which I suppose also helps to make my hair look a little fuller only because it covers some of the scalp, However, I've found these powders typically dull my hair.

I'd be curious about I-Grow but I don't know that I would be willing to make that level of committment.

So, perhaps shampoos and treatments don't really do much, but I did purchase some products from Regenpure that had good reviews, but haven't tried them yet. We'll see if that helps at all.

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mimi5775 — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 09:09:11 GMT

I hear you all and have the same prob...along with chronic pain I do not need this thinning hair ****** very depressing as we age!!!

I have been using a new line my long time smart salon owner just got in...OMGOSh less fall out major less after using only 6 times...mine is no doubt post menopausal.

So happy using this and tried the Farrell brand but didn't care for that routine.

I also began taking CQ10 10 mg. once a day along with my daily 5,000 mg Biotin (gel caps - has to be gel I'm told) and this has been working..but the 3 parts to my new shampoo conditioner and the no silicone serum.

Fingers crossed!

Re: Root thickener

Katilein — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 18:46:53 GMT

Thank you to all. I unfortunately can’t afford those electronic devices, so I will give it last ditch effort with bumble& bumble dry spun spray. How frustrating this is.

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CamilleP — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 19:05:13 GMT

Sueinsf, if you use WEN, do you use the oils for scalp treatment? I had thinning hair, along with it being fine, and my center part was getting wider until I got serious with the WEN tea tree/eucalyptus oil at least once a week. That has filled in my thinning hair very nicely. I haven't tried the laser devices, because I'm very satisfied by the results of the WEN oil on my scalp. I think that all the other oils condition the scalp very nicely, but it's the tea tree oil that really promotes hair growth, so that's what I concentrate on using.

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CamilleP — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 19:07:16 GMT

Kalinka, I'm over 60, and the WEN tea tree oil scalp treatment has worked very well for me, so if the dry shampoo doesn't work, don't give up, give the WEN oil a try, it might work as well for you as it does for me.

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Shelbelle — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 21:30:03 GMT

I use either Toppik or XFusion since 2008, both come in Auburn, I color my hair with Colorsilk Dark Auburn and the auburn fibers are perfect for me.

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MomCat — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 02:17:58 GMT

There are several root booster products on the market, and you will have to try them until you find what works for you. My favorite is John Frieda. I also use something for extra volume, Taya amazon white clay works for me. I continue after blow drying with living proof dry volume blast, and L'oreal Boost It. I style with Nick Chavez soft flocker. I top it all off with Joan Rivers great hair day. Of course, my product choices were after a lot of trial and error, but this is what works for me at this moment. I must be on the right track because I was recently asked if I ever had to "thin out" my hair. OMG. I have the thinnest hair! Thank goodness for these hair products! I hope this helps you. A lot of us in your same boat. And, don't rule out a great haircut, along with highlites.

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whitelinen78 — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 09:43:52 GMT

I hav been using Neocell Derma Matrix collagen fr almost 2 years. Its available most of the time at Vitacost online. It contains other ingredients, one of them hyaluronic acid as well as Vit C. Its a powder, dissolves easily in coffee. Its bout 17$ fr a months supply. My hair loss began when i lost my oldest daughter in 2016. This product has made my hair fuller; even my hair cutter has noticed. I'm not sure if it has caused new growth r simply made my hair more healthy. Worth a try!

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sueinsf — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 00:13:01 GMT

@CamilleP wrote:
Sueinsf, if you use WEN, do you use the oils for scalp treatment? I had thinning hair, along with it being fine, and my center part was getting wider until I got serious with the WEN tea tree/eucalyptus oil at least once a week. That has filled in my thinning hair very nicely. I haven't tried the laser devices, because I'm very satisfied by the results of the WEN oil on my scalp. I think that all the other oils condition the scalp very nicely, but it's the tea tree oil that really promotes hair growth, so that's what I concentrate on using.

@CamilleP Thanks. I've used the oils (although I admit, not always regularly). I only tried a 1oz bottle of Tea Tree oil (still have about 1/4 left). I really didn't care for the scent and not one I like to keep in overnight but I suppose I can give that another try and see if it works.

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sueinsf — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 00:14:56 GMT

@Shelbelle wrote:
I use either Toppik or XFusion since 2008, both come in Auburn, I color my hair with Colorsilk Dark Auburn and the auburn fibers are perfect for me.

@Shelbelle Joan Rivers Auburn was much too dark for me -- don't know if this will be the same (I'm not a dark auburn - more auburn/light auburn) but I can look in to it.

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sueinsf — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 00:21:40 GMT

@whitelinen78 wrote:
I hav been using Neocell Derma Matrix collagen fr almost 2 years. Its available most of the time at Vitacost online. It contains other ingredients, one of them hyaluronic acid as well as Vit C. Its a powder, dissolves easily in coffee. Its bout 17$ fr a months supply. My hair loss began when i lost my oldest daughter in 2016. This product has made my hair fuller; even my hair cutter has noticed. I'm not sure if it has caused new growth r simply made my hair more healthy. Worth a try!

Thanks @whitelinen78. I've tried Lessman's Marine Collagen but I'll look in to this. I've also tried taking 5000mg Biotin (a friend swears by taking Biotin to make her hair fuller). I'd definitely like more fullness vs more growth. How long did it take for you to see a difference using this?

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Mrsq2022 — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 01:15:45 GMT

An inexpensive option is Got2be powderful volumisinv powder. It is around $4 at ultra and some drug stores. It is silica powder and will give you volume in the roots. Too much Is not good so start slow!

bumble and Bumble makes a power I prefer called " pret a powder." It is $27 but I prefer it only because you dont need to be as lighthanded with it. The GOt2be is powerful stuff. You will get root volume with it guaranteed.

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sueinsf — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 05:16:57 GMT

@Mrsq2022 wrote:
An inexpensive option is Got2be powderful volumisinv powder. It is around $4 at ultra and some drug stores. It is silica powder and will give you volume in the roots. Too much Is not good so start slow!

bumble and Bumble makes a power I prefer called " pret a powder." It is $27 but I prefer it only because you dont need to be as lighthanded with it. The GOt2be is powerful stuff. You will get root volume with it guaranteed.

Thanks @Mrsq2022. Looks like the Bumble powder is primarily a dry shampoo? I see Got2be also makes a mousse -- have you ever tried that? For $4 I will definitely look for the powder.