How to get a fuller head of hair

Who doesn't want it? A thick, shiny head of hair. Because yes, your hair—a close second to your face—is quite important to your look. Your genes determine how thick your hair is. But don't worry: there are a few life hacks to make any hair type thicker, or make it look thicker. Long locks, here I come! With these tips, you're one step closer to your dream hair:

1. Visit the hairdresser regularly

Say what? Yes, really: get your ends trimmed regularly. Your hair is thinner at the bottom than at the top, so trimming it regularly will keep your hair full all the way to the ends. Go for fewer layers to make your hair appear thicker.

2. Skip coloring, blow-drying, and styling

Be kind to your hair! Hair is fragile, and coloring, blow-drying, straightening, or curling it damages it. Let your hair air-dry and choose hair-friendly hair dyes. Don't wash your hair too often, as this can dry out your scalp. And a healthy scalp equals healthy hair.

3. Make sure you get enough vitamins

Your hair can withstand a blow and grow better if it's strong, and for strong hair, you need nutrition. Drink plenty of water and make sure you get enough vitamins and minerals, such as biotin and selenium . This will optimally support your hair growth.

4. Don't weigh your hair down

"Yeah, duh," you're probably thinking, but you're probably guilty of this too. Styling products weigh your hair down, making it look like you have less hair. It works the other way around too: create volume for a fuller effect. Sleep with a braid or bun, and voilá: the next morning you'll have a beautiful wave, and therefore the appearance of a thicker head of hair.

5. Avoid stress

Mission impossible, we know, but stress unfortunately also affects your hair growth. It disrupts your hair's life cycle, often resulting in less hair growth.

6. Only brush your hair when it is dry

Did you know that hair is at its most fragile when it's wet? Therefore, don't brush your hair when it's wet: the risk of breakage is greater than if you let it dry first. Also, don't rub your hair together in a towel.