Suggestions for THICKER hair????

[Poohbear]

My hair has thinned since I took Accutane for acne several months ago...I was wondering if anyone knew any products that would thicken hair or if there's a way to take care of my hair to promote thickness?

I've been taking vitamins and using advice from several LHCF members...PLEASE HELP! I'm tired of having bone straight hair after a relaxer

 

[Armyqt]

A few suggestions: B-5 helps thicken the new hair that comes in. The common dosage seems to be 1000mgs a day in split dosage (500mg am, 500mg pm). Also I would suggest trying a gentler relaxer and leaving it on for a shorter period of time. This way there's some wave left to the hair which allows it to maintain some of it's natural thickness.

For an immediate fix, I would suggest using a thickening conditioner and a leave in. nexus headress is a great thickening leave-in. Also airdrying your hair will leave it looking thicker. hth

 

[Poohbear]

Hey, thanks for the advice...yesterday, I airdried my hair (I was trying out the braid outs style) and it did thicken my hair

 

[Isis]

I agree with everything Armyqt said.
You may also consider drinking carrot juice daily (there is a carrot juice challenge right now). It has thickened my hair in the past (could be because it has vitamin B5)as well as the hair of others.

 

[Vanessa22]

I agree with the carrot juice....it really helps with thickening! Good luck!

 

[LABETT]

Surge is really good for strenthening the hair.

 

[Laginappe]

Pantene has a new thickening shampoo and cond. Don't know anything about it - but its new on the market.

 

[Lecaste]

I'm all for scalp massages w/ castor oil! Worked for me after I shed like a beast after I stopped taking birth control pills (after nearly ten years of doing so).

 

[christina]

Ditto to what Armyqt and Isis said. B5 works wonders and so does Carrot juice.

 

[Irresistible]

protien too

 

[khivey]

I have been using Jason Biotin Shampoo, which I noticed is doing some good. Wild Growth Hair Oil is good for thickening the hair and I also have been taking a Food Dietary Supplement with Biotin. hth

I would like to find out more about this carrot juice. What kind is best to use? Organic? Can you get it at the grocery store or a health food store?

 

[Healthb4Length]

HI, I agree with all the above suggestions. I just read a book called curly girl and it offered this quick tip maybe it may help you. In a old jar or in a container cut up 1 potatoe and fill it with H20, let it sit in fridge overnight (preferably with a cap or a cloth to cover it), the next day, pour the "potatoe water" in a spray bottle, use this when you need your hair to look thicker or have a little more volume. And if you want you can cook the left over potatoes for dinner!