Limp Hair


Limp hair can be caused due to many reasons. One of the common causes is improper hair care. If hair are not washed, conditioned and groomed properly then hair can go limp. Hence, it is very important that one follows good hair care regime regularly. Another reason that can contribute to it is poor diet. Poor diet can really degrade the quality of your hair. But not just that, it can also affect your skin and your overall health. So, one needs to follow a balanced diet to maintain healthy hair.

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Diet
Follow a balanced diet which is rich in fresh fruits and vegetables. Also, balance your carbs and proteins. Eat some Mediterranean type of fats like olive oil, fish, and other sea food. Drink plenty of water too. And to provide food to your hair directly, use some good hair oils.

Volumizing Shampoo
Find a good volumizing shampoo. Volumizing shampoos make the hair look thicker and bring bounce back in your hair. You might need to experiment with some products till you find the best shampoo that suits your hair. If you have extremely oily hair, you might need to use a volumizing-clarifying shampoo every day.

Vinegar Rinse
If your hair tends to be oily even after you wash them, then first shampoo your hair and use a vinegar rinse for oily hair care. After that in 2 cups add 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. Mix this solution well, and wash your scalp and hair with it. This helps to get rid of excess oil on the scalp and on the hair. Also, it helps to restore back the pH balance, plus gives a light bouncy texture to your hair.

Light Conditioner
You might need to use a light conditioner for your regular hair care. You can find a good hair conditioner that suits your hair type in a supermarket. Read the label carefully to see that the conditioner is made for your hair type. If you wish to use a homemade hair conditioner, you can use one part egg, one part mayonnaise and one part olive oil mix. Use this mix as a hair mask for 20 minutes and then shampoo your hair. Do this twice a week, if you have dry hair. If you have oily hair then use this hair mask once in 15 days. People with oily hair can also use 1 large lemon juice in one cup of water as a light conditioner.

Back Combing
Above tips were for hair care, if you have thin limp hair, and want to create instant volume in your hair, then bend over and comb your hair backwards. Then stand straight and you will have a lot of volume in your hair. Now, part or style the hair the way you normally do. Back combing can greatly help to add volume, however avoid teasing your hair as it tends to tangle it up.

Hair Coloring + Cutting
Hair coloring with lots of skinny highlights or with lowlights, add a lot texture to your hair. Thus giving it depth. If you don't have very delicate hair, consider getting some hair coloring at a salon done. You can also get some good hairstyle like bob hairstyles or choppy hairstyles to make your hair look thicker.

So, follow a good hair care regime and a healthy diet to maintain your hair to its optimum health. Good luck!

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