FINE DIVINE
By Amy Spagnola and Courtney Kretchman
For those of us with baby fine hair, it can be frustrating to see the saturation of fabulous products aimed at taming wild thick locks. Where’s the love for the thin-ponytail sufferers?
To many, fine hair can seem like much more of a curse than a blessing. Alas, there are various products on the market today that can add enough oomph to make a thinner mane seem like a crowning glory. And like your kindergarten teacher taught you, it’s best to start off on the right foot – which in this case means the right shampoo and conditioner. Key essential ingredients can end the look of limp locks. Together, we say, “Amen!”
Look for:
KIEHL’S Rice & Wheat Volumizing Shampoo/Conditioning Rinse:
Rice and wheat might seem like an unlikely combo for transforming thin tresses but proteins, pure honey, jojoba seed and rice bran make these formulas must-haves for those looking for added volume. Said to revitalize lifeless hair, the shampoo washes away impurities and residue, while the rinse lightly foams and imparts thickness, without compromising the hair’s moisture level. Kiehl’s Santa Monica on Montana, 310.255.0055.
FREDERIC FEKKAI Full Volume Shampoo & Conditioner:
A shampoo and conditioner that promise to “thicken every strand,” sounds like more of a dream than a reality. But this set of shampoo and conditioner promise to leave those with fine hair in an endangered state. Thickening agents are deposited onto the hair shaft to leave luster and volume. This conditioner actually adds body while controlling flyaways that can be prevalent in finer hair. When purchased at Bath & Body Works in The Grove, pick up the total volume kit that includes a hair-plumping mousse.
ALTERNA Caviar Anti-Aging Volume Shampoo/Conditioner with Seasilk:
Designed with a special age-control complex, this may be the king and queen of volumizing hair products. It provides essential amino acids to help rebuild and thicken the fine or brittle hair structure. The shampoo includes a blend of nutrients and enzymes that are infused with seasilk to promote elasticity and radiance, while the exceptional conditioner adds weightless moisture and protects hair from daily stresses and future damage. Available at Larchmont Beauty Center (www.larchmontbeauty.com).
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