The best haircuts for thick hair | Abingdon | Didcot | Wantage | Oxfordshire

Thick, fine or curly hair, we don’t have much control over however we can work with what we have to great effect. The thickness of hair refers to the density of strands on your scalp rather than the diameter of each strand. People with thick hair often have more hair follicles, resulting in a naturally fuller appearance. So while hair strands can individually be thicker, usually it refers to the number of individual hairs on a head, so people with ‘fine’ hair will generally have less than those with ‘thicker’ hair. While a good head of thick hair can look amazing, it also comes with challenges such as increased weight, tangling, frizz and a tendency to look unruly if not properly managed.

The primary difficulty with thick hair is it’s difficulty in day-to-day maintenance. Humidity can exacerbate frizz, and the density of the hair makes evenly applying products evenly more tricky. That being said, with the right haircut this can greatly support you in adopting a hair routine that isn’t overwhelming nor greatly affected by a change in climate, lifestyle adaptation nor time consuming.

It’s important to qualify if your Stylist can do this (not all can), however if you have achieved the right haircut, you’re half-way there already. Some stylists will offer services between haircuts to help reduce weight whether it be adopting thinning techniques and doing it in such a way that it isn’t visible. There are a number of techniques that a Stylist can employ ensuring your hair still looks full but is significantly easier to manage.

The second option in-salon is a pHrizzy-o-therapy treatment which is designed to reduce frizz. It’s kind to the hair, a Vegan formula and no nasty chemicals. This gentle option is popular given it doesn’t cause damage like similar treatments and ensures styling time is much reduced. 

Away from the salon, hydrating products, such as masks, moisture intensive conditioners can help control frizz making hair be more cooperative! There are also a handful of styling options from styling creams to serums specific to thick hair that can tame flyaways and add definition.

Another suggestion which is often understated is the frequency of washing can be supportive. This is a double edged sword in some respects; however reducing the washing frequency can be very supportive. Over-washing can strip the hair of its natural oils, leading to dryness and increased frizz. That being said is oily roots are a problem, there are shampoo and conditioners which can combat this as can avoiding direct hot water from the shower head on the scalp and aggressive use of products when washing on the scalp.