If you want thicker, fuller looking hair...

Hey ladies, you are going to love this one, I have used all the products possible on my thick, fine and unruly hair, the only thing that really works is washing up liquid. Good quality of course..... occasionally I go mad and use a conditioner. My hair doesn't look too bad considering.
Oh and yes forgot to add that I have blonde highlights, my hairdresser thinks I use a good shampoo........

I haven't been on here for a while - and what a suspicious lot you are! Naively I was trying to be helpful to people with fine, dry hair. I work as a Uni Lecturer and have NEVER even worked in the commercial sector, let alone advertising. Sheesh.

Ruth the comments about advertising apply to the post by 'Jasmine mane' which you will see was deleted, not to your original post ...

Your advice it seems was most welcome ...

I cannot tell a lie - I felt the first 2 posts on this thread read very like an advertisement - apologies!

I used to use stardrops!!

Avon do a couple of volumising shampoos which definitely add a bit of volume for me. And they are inexpensive.
They also do a volumising conditioner.

I have always had fine hair but lots of it but due to stress and age it has thinned considerably with my scalp becoming very noticeable. I must have tried every new product that has come on the market to make it look and feel thicker but none have lived up to the advertising expectations. However I have just discovered a serum called Grow Gorgeous which I bought from Boots - not cheap at £29.99 but it is meant to last 2 months. The blurb says you will notice a difference in 8 days but need to use for 4 months to get the full benefit. I have been using it for about 3 weeks and have noticed a significant improvement in the feel and look of my hair. I never usually endorse products but thinning hair is big issue for me and as this seems to be working I thought I would share product this with fellow sufferers.

Looks interesting. Can you only get it via the internet, though?

I think larger Boots stores stock it but I bought it online and collected from my local Boots.

AFAIC , one of the best treatments for thinning hair are scalp massages.
Either done yourself or by a professional .!

A new hairdresser recently told me to stop using conditioner! So, now I use any old shampoo, then a quick blast of styling spray and blow dry, and hey presto, it looks much thicker.She said if you feel the ends only need a bit of conditoner, then when you comb it out after washing do a quick spray of leave -in conditioner on the very ends.

I think this was mentioned but has now disappeared.

Elvive Fibrology Thickening Shampoo. They also do a conditioner. I thought I'd try it as it sort of sticks to the hair follicles so making it appear thicker.

It does seem to make a bit of a difference. I went away and stopped using it and my hair looked awful after a few days so I was back on it when I came home. I don't bother even with the conditioner just the shampoo.

Worth a try

My hair used to be very thick too and is dry and lost its bounce after the winter. Also colour fading, so every 2-3 months I use a L'Oreal colouring cream, Dedicace. Not sure if you can get it in the UK. Says without oxydant or ammonia.
This seems to make my hair shinier thicker and bouncier

My hairdresser has introduced me to a Clynol product called Thicken and it really does make my hair look thicker and more bouncy. I bought a bottle from her and have since discovered that it's available on Amazon more cheaply.

An easy and free way is to sit down, bend your head over and rough blow dry your hair upside down, starting with the roots. When it's almost dry, bring your head back - and then just finish off blow dry or whatever et voila! Nice volumised hair. I have long hair and it works well. You can spend a fortune on hair products, and it's a bit hit and miss.

As mine is currently very short, Beewitch, I don't think it would make much difference!

Doing that makes me feel sick.

Oh well, back to the drawing board

I posted in January about Grow Gorgeous, a hair thickening serum available from Boots. The difference in my hair has been amazing. Last year I was in such despair with the thinness of my hair and bald spots that I had a consultation at Lucinda Ellery about a hair replacement system but because of the cost I decided to think about it. Not long afterwards I read about Grow Gorgeous and gave it a go. It most definitely works for me.