Thin/Fine Hair Thread

**Tinyponies** · December 24th, 2020, 05:18 AM

jrmviola such beautiful hair! Thank you for sharing your inspiring progress.

**constancev18** · December 25th, 2020, 01:35 PM

Congratulations to everyone who is hanging in there. I've had positive results with Minoxidil. I remember being disappointed that basically Rogaine was prescribed after all the effort (long trip, biopsy, and angst), but I've been taking it for about 8 mos and the difference is visible. Most of the bald spots have filled in but my hair is still thinner (parting anywhere shows too wide parts/scalp). I have @ 3 inches of new growth and it is much thicker than the remainder of the hair on my head.

**gossamertresses** · January 23rd, 2021, 06:49 PM

High ponytails are so disappointing with fine hair

**lapushka** · January 24th, 2021, 08:04 AM

Originally Posted by gossamertresses

High ponytails are so disappointing with fine hair

Well, at least they stay up. Try putting thick (fine) hair that high, sags in 2 seconds.

Cg · January 24th, 2021, 08:49 AM

Originally Posted by lapushka

Well, at least they stay up. Try putting thick (fine) hair that high, sags in 2 seconds.

Texture is more the problem for my babyfines, so slippery that a pony sags even before I get my hands down. Of course most buns do that too.

**Bri-Chan** · January 24th, 2021, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by lapushka

Well, at least they stay up. Try putting thick (fine) hair that high, sags in 2 seconds.

Oh, this happens to me also if my hair isn't thick

**gossamertresses** · February 6th, 2021, 08:04 PM

I have oily roots and dry ends. The most common suggestion seems to be a BBB, but I'd rather not get one because I'm pretty sure I'd get a lot of breakage. I wash every day, so I'm not worried about my oily roots. Applying oils post-wash would be a no-no for my fine straight hair. What do y'all suggest?

**Neoma** · February 6th, 2021, 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by gossamertresses

I have oily roots and dry ends. The most common suggestion seems to be a BBB, but I'd rather not get one because I'm pretty sure I'd get a lot of breakage. I wash every day, so I'm not worried about my oily roots. Applying oils post-wash would be a no-no for my fine straight hair. What do y'all suggest?

gossamertresses, have you tried using a few drops of lightweight oil on the last few inches of your hair only? Coconut, sunflower, safflower, jojoba...

I have baby fine, waist-length hair that has thinned dramatically due to menopause and medications. I oil it once or twice a week on average, concentrating on the ends. I usually braid my hair and leave it in overnight.

My cleansing routine is CWC:
* apply conditioner to the length only -- before I hop in the shower (conditioner is an excellent oil remover)
* shampoo once -- scalp only
* apply a more slippery conditioner all over, concentrating on the length

I used to be a daily shampooer, but now I'm able to skip a day or two between washes. Of course, age, climate, water, exercise, etc., can have an impact on everyone's ideal routine.

Hope this helps.

**irsviel** · February 6th, 2021, 08:33 PM

I apply a keratin oil thingy from the nape down while my hair is still very wet. A tiny amount, combed through with my hands until it comes completely off of them. When my hair dries I can't feel any oiliness except what's coming from the roots...

**gossamertresses** · February 6th, 2021, 11:06 PM

Originally Posted by Neoma

gossamertresses, have you tried using a few drops of lightweight oil on the last few inches of your hair only? Coconut, sunflower, safflower, jojoba...

I have baby fine, waist-length hair that has thinned dramatically due to menopause and medications. I oil it once or twice a week on average, concentrating on the ends. I usually braid my hair and leave it in overnight.

My cleansing routine is CWC:
* apply conditioner to the length only -- before I hop in the shower (conditioner is an excellent oil remover)
* shampoo once -- scalp only
* apply a more slippery conditioner all over, concentrating on the length

I used to be a daily shampooer, but now I'm able to skip a day or two between washes. Of course, age, climate, water, exercise, etc., can have an impact on everyone's ideal routine.

Hope this helps.

I was too afraid to risk going to school with oily hair, so I never tried it. I think I'll do it this weekend! The thought of getting oil onto my pillow or clothes also made me hesitate. Does your hair absorb oils (I'll be using coconut) when applied in small amounts?