How to add body to your hair
We understand thinning and hair loss are very sensitive topics, and the last thing you want is to make the situation worse through your hair care routine.
While it can feel overwhelming, we’re here to tell you it is possible to give your hair the thickness it craves. From the causes to the body-boosting treatments, follow our guide for the solutions to restore your hair’s thickness.
How do I treat my thinning hair?
What causes thinning hair?
Hair tends to lose volume and strength as we mature, and it’s perfectly normal. However, it can also happen due to stress, changes in hormones, i.e. pregnancy, and vitamin deficiencies. If you've already checked in with your GP to rule out any health issues then it's time to look at changing your hair care.
Our top recommendations for thinning hair
Here are our top products to treat thinning hair. Find out more on what causes thinning hair.
This anti-inflammatory, hair growth–stimulating shampoo is formulated to help soothe the scalp while supporting healthier hair growth. Piroctone Olamine and natural Aloe Vera extract work together to help treat and prevent dandruff and common scalp concerns, while calming irritation. Enriched with Vitamin E, Apigenin, and peptides, the formula helps stimulate hair follicles to encourage increased hair growth, while oleanolic acid supports hair retention by helping to reduce hair loss. Gentle enough for daily use, this shampoo is suitable for regular cleansing.
Pro Longer Shampoo for long hair is designed to help thicken the look of lengths while leaving hair visibly healthier and stronger. When used alongside the Pro Longer Conditioner, it helps reduce hair breakage*. Powered by L’Oréal Professionnel’s patented Filler A-100 technology, the formula penetrates the hair fibre core to plump and thicken strands from within. It targets thinning ends and weakened areas where extra reinforcement is needed most, helping long hair look fuller and more resilient. *Instrumental test using shampoo and conditioner
Color Wow Cocktails are targeted leave-in treatments designed to address your most common hair concerns in just one blow dry. Delivering high-impact results with minimal effort, these innovative formulas are activated by heat to instantly strengthen hair, boost thickness, or restore silky smoothness. Each Cocktail is infused with powerful heat protectants to help defend against the damaging effects of styling, including colour fade and dehydration, leaving hair healthier, smoother, and more resilient every time you style.
How do I manage my hair loss?
What causes hair loss?
There are many causes for hair loss, and they all depend on elements of your lifestyle. Sometimes it’s as simple as genetics and aging, but it gets more complicated when you look into your medical history. Stress-related hair loss and hormonal imbalances during pregnancy and menopause are common, and a lack of vitamin D can be rectified with supplements along with a change in diet. However, the most common medical cause for hair loss is cancer. Before treating your hair loss, it’s crucial to get to the bottom of your personal cause as one size definitely doesn’t fit all.
Our top recommendations for hair loss
Here are our top products to help treat hair loss. Find out more on what causes hair loss.
This innovative Anti-Hair Loss Shampoo is designed to effectively remove build-up while helping to strengthen hair from the root. Clinically proven to support stronger hair growth¹, it delivers the performance of a serum in a simple, everyday shampoo. When used in place of your regular shampoo, it helps reduce visible hair loss². Powered by a targeted blend of niacinamide, caffeine, lauric acid, and Sandalore™, the formula works to stimulate hair follicles and nourish the hair at the root for healthier-looking results.
Redken Extreme Length Conditioner is enriched with biotin to help strengthen damaged hair and support longer, healthier-looking growth. This fortifying conditioner works to reduce breakage, reinforcing the hair fibre to promote stronger, more resilient hair with continued use.
Osmo Scalp Therapy Detoxify Shampoo is a deep-cleansing clarifying shampoo designed to effectively remove product build-up, excess oil, and impurities while maintaining the hair’s natural moisture balance. Enriched with rosemary and tea tree extracts, the formula gently purifies the scalp, helps calm irritation, and supports a healthy scalp environment. Rosemary works to refresh the scalp and stimulate circulation, while tea tree provides natural antibacterial and antifungal benefits to help reduce flakiness and control excess oil.
How do I add more body to my hair?
We all dream of getting bouncy hair filled with body that we see on our favourite celebrities, but it’s easier said than done on thinning strands. However, we’re here to say that it’s possible to add that extra oomph. Going beyond blow-drying upside down and root-lifting sprays, the key is using care products that thicken individual strands. These shampoos, conditioners and treatments are what consistently provide the natural body your hair needs to stay healthy.
Our top recommendations for adding body to hair
Here are our top products to help add body to your hair. Find out more on how to add more body to your locks.
Boost lift and body with Redken High Rise Volume Lifting Shampoo, a lightweight volumising formula designed to revive fine, flat, and lifeless hair. This shampoo helps create visible volume at the roots while leaving hair feeling fuller, lighter, and refreshed without weighing it down.
Add instant lift and fullness with Boosta Volumising Spray, a lightweight body-building formula designed to deliver weightless volume, especially when activated with heat. This versatile spray can also be used to enhance texture and definition or applied directly at the roots for targeted lift and long-lasting volume.
Bonacure Volume Boost Cleanser is specially formulated to enhance volume in fine hair. This lightweight shampoo gently removes excess oil and residue that can weigh hair down, helping to create a fuller, more voluminous feel. Enriched with care polymers, the formula helps reduce static, improve manageability, and boost hair elasticity for healthier-looking, more resilient hair.
Nioxin, the key to treating hair loss
What is Nioxin?
From Wella Professionals, Nioxin is a care and styling collection that’s used advanced technology for over 30 years to create products that optimize your scalp’s health while creating thicker and fuller locks. With its three-step system (SCALP, ROOTS, ENDS), Nioxin helps you find the perfect solution designed specifically for your thinning and hair loss needs, whether it’s just started or is advanced.
How does using Nioxin help?
Tailors to all hair types
While Nioxin generally treats thinning and loss, it features six customised systems tailored to specific hair types and levels of thinning. Whether your hair is natural, coloured or chemically treated, Nioxin includes a shampoo, conditioner and treatment in each system to help you add density and protection against damage.
Removes DHT build-up
One of the main causes for hair loss is a hormone called DHT (to get technical dihydrotestosterone). Commonly found in conditions such as androgenetic alopecia, Nioxin acts a DHT blocker using ingredients such as caffeine, lauric acid and niacinamide. What does this mean? Your shedding slows significantly when you use Nioxin.
Skincare for the scalp
We often associate scalp care with haircare, but founder Eva Graham took inspiration from premium skincare when creating Nioxin. Taking it as an extension of the face, Nioxin products give your scalp the best possible care. So, at the same time as adding density to your thin strands, it also improves blood circulation and reduces dryness on the scalp.
Reduces scalp build-up
The scalp is a sensitive area on your head, but it’s especially vulnerable for thin hair that produces more oils than thicker hair types. Nioxin helps you remove excess sebum, dirt and pollutants that are blocking the hair follicles. What does this mean for you? A cleansed scalp with improved hair growth.
Which products should I use?
Nioxin Pro Clinical System Kit 1 is specially formulated for natural, untreated hair experiencing light thinning. Clinically and dermatologically tested, this simple three-step system includes a shampoo (150ml), conditioner (150ml), and leave-in treatment (50ml) to help reduce thinning and enhance the appearance of thicker, fuller hair. Designed to boost hair density and volume, the system delivers visible results in as little as 30 days*.*based on a survey of 230 U.S. panellists
System Kit 4 is enriched with a blend of nourishing ingredients, including niacinamide, wild mint oil, peppermint oil, and caffeine. This advanced formula delivers essential nutrients, antioxidants, and botanical extracts to help revitalise and protect the scalp. By supporting scalp health and defending against damage, it creates an optimal environment to encourage stronger, healthier-looking hair growth.
Nioxin DiaBoost Hair Thickening Serum is clinically proven to instantly increase hair diameter while helping to protect against breakage, supporting longer, healthier-looking hair growth*. This advanced formula is designed to enhance hair thickness and density, delivering visibly thicker, fuller-looking hair immediately**. In addition to boosting volume, the lightweight serum helps strengthen and nourish the hair fibre from within, improving manageability and overall hair condition.** vs non-conditioning shampoo