What is the best way to thicken up hair?

[The Savvy Sistah]

I know this has been asked before but I don't think I'm putting in the right key words to do a search.

I'm natural with thin hair and I want to know the best way to thicken up ends. Especially the last 5-6 inches of hair.

I'm using castor oil right now but I wanted to know if you can recommend anything else.

 

[luvmesumhair]

By combing it less, LESS heat and keeping it moisturized. This is what I do. I only comb once a week (wash day) NO DIRECT HEAT and moisturize every evening.

I was also told that Castor oil to thicken is just temporary. Like Henna. It only last for a while. HTH

 

[Lady Esquire]

Airdrying
Co-washing
Adding oil to conditioners
Oil, honey, and other natural prepoos
Henna
Stretching relaxer time
Rollersetting

Baggying - helps especially the ends

 

[locabouthair]

taking vitamin B5, eating well, and scalp massages can help make your new growth come in thicker. it wont affect the hair thats already on your hair.

trimming off the thing ends, keeping your ends moist can prevent them from thinning. and of course no heat.

 

[sareca]

By combing it less, LESS heat and keeping it moisturized. This is what I do. I only comb once a week (wash day) NO DIRECT HEAT and moisturize every evening.

I was also told that Castor oil to thicken is just temporary. Like Henna. It only last for a while. HTH

ITA. Less heat, less manipulation. For me, using a comb every day (or even every other days) is like cutting chunks out.

ETA: Texlaxing instead of relaxing will give the appearance of thicker hair.

 

[luvmesumhair]

Airdrying
Co-washing
Adding oil to conditioners
Oil, honey, and other natural prepoos
Henna
Stretching relaxer time
Rollersetting

Baggying - helps especially the ends

Oh yes, and Stretching Relaxers!

 

[star]

Protein - Good Reconstuctors - Hard Core, Medium or light reconstructors. Hardcores gives good dose of protein.

 

[BrownSkin2]

Low manipulation
Protective styling
hot oil treatments with natural oil
Deep condition weekly
B-complex and multivitamins