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I’m tossing the idea back and forth of taking a snapshot of my shower so you can see my crazy shampoo collection. All hair thickening / volumizing of course. Here is my list:
- Neutrogena Clean Volume
- Nexus Diametress Luscious Hair Thickening Shampoo
- Herbal Essence Body Envy
- Phyto Organic Syntress Volumizing Lift Shampoo
- Aussie Aussome Volume
And that doesn’t even include the conditioner, which can be even more instrumental in either aiding or wrecking the way your existing hair is going to look. Do you have your favorite thickening shampoo? I’m still on my quest for the perfect shampoo that is going to perform magic on my hair and turn into one of the gorgeous manes you see all over television shampoo commercials. The hunt continues… 
{ 28 comments… read them below or add one }
dev 09.14.07 at 11:27 am
I have tried everything, I have my own version of the comb- over. I also have lightned whats left of my hair because light hair and balding work better. Bald spots glare in dark hair.
Dev
julie 09.14.07 at 11:49 am
As for thickening shampoos, they do little than the claims on the bottle want you to believe. I picked up a great book…it’s so great you’ll literally call up your friends and mail them a copy. Its called “Don’t go shopping for hair products without me” by Paula Begoun. She’s amazing and took the time to research several companies and all the products they advertise to consumers for various reasons…color stay, hold, volume…she’ll break down all the chemicals and tell you what’s hot and what’s not. Believe it or not, Suave shampoo is actually a great store bought shampoo, if you don’t believe it, she’ll tell you why!
She has also written several editions and covered cosmetics as well…we can’t only focus on our hair. Her cosmetics tips help to protect our beautiful skin as well. She does NOT work for any of these companies, its not written to promote anyone, she just offers her unbiased opinion. Check it out!
admin 09.16.07 at 8:24 pm
Dev - I’m a wizard with a comb and a blow dryer. I totally know what you mean by “my own version of a comb over,” I do exactly the same thing.
Julie - Thanks for the tip on the book, it sounds great, I’ll have to check it out.
julie 09.17.07 at 9:52 am
Dev, since you have the internet, you can google her…she has this awesome website called the Beauty Bulletin. She’ll send you emails all the time with important information…its not junk mail, but articles you will read and pass on.
Mona 09.17.07 at 10:00 am
a wizard
been there. I can spend hours blowdrying my few hairs in an attempt to make them look fuller
Jazmine 09.18.07 at 2:24 pm
Give me a roll brush, a hair dryer, hair volumizing spray, hair volumizing mousse, stuff to take out the frizzies, a flat iron and I’ll show you magic myself.
Debra 09.19.07 at 5:50 am
I love reading these comments. I started loosing my hair about 3 months ago. My family doctor recommended I go see a dermatology. Dermatology told me to use Rogaine for women. I had to stop after a few weeks as I noticed i was loosing more hair. Than I had the biopsy done. Now he is telling me to use Rogaine for men! holy cow. What to do? Need your help please?
admin 09.19.07 at 8:06 am
Hi Debra -
Welcome to the site! I answered your question on the main page in a new post so that it would be easier for other women to find. You can see it here: http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/rogaine-shedding-help/
Amy 09.27.07 at 6:00 pm
My showers consists of Nioxin, Redken volume, and Eden Body works natural shampoo and conditioner. I have to say Nioxin helps me maintain hair. I can tell when I have not used it because there is a lot more hair in the drain. I have recently been reading about jojoba oil (which I also buy at eden body works). I have to say that I see new hair growth at the edge of my scalp. It’s not a lot -but I’m happy for any little hairs that want to grow.
Cora Stauffer 01.12.08 at 11:53 pm
I too am losing my hair, my Doctor said it was an age thing
and my male hormones are taking over !! I asked if I should
start having sex again, he said to go to church. I spoke with
a lady at the store who said, she read an article about
ammonia in shampoo?? Does anyone know about this?
She said she started reading lables and her hair is growing back…
Shanlaree 01.13.08 at 9:36 am
Cora,
I would suggest seeing a specialist to find out the reason for your hair loss. It sounds like you did not see a dermatologist. I have tried Nioxin and that helped for two years but not any longer. I also plan to try Nizoral shampoo. I think you will get a good idea on other options while you read around on this site. It is such a great resource. I still can not believe that your doctor said those things to you. How old are you? How long have you experienced hair loss? Did you stop or start birth control lately?
I found some really cute hats so have been going that route since my hair texture seems to have changed from curly hair to frizzy hair with thin areas.
I hope the best for you..
Shanlaree
Cora 01.13.08 at 6:04 pm
Shanlaree
thanks for sharing, I am 56 but had a full hysterectomy at 40 so I don’t belive it is
a hormone thing that just started last year. I haven’t had hormones in years LOL
As far as birth control unless it’s a miracle there is no need to take any. If my
hair that is down to my waist, of course only the front is falling out in hand fulls…
I think if it continues I will have something tattooed on my bald head like I meant for it to be there…
Alice 03.11.08 at 12:15 pm
Hi girls!
I have a shampoo/conditioner recommendation - I’m not the type of girl to use salon products - I’ve always used typical brands like herbal essences or pantene, but my hair is so thin now, I decided to give it a go.
The range was recommended to me by the hairdresser and is called Bed Head (I assume they sell it in the States too?!) and it’s the TIGI shampoo and conditioner for thick, massive hair.
Well - I wouldn’t go that far, but it’s the best I’ve tried by miles! Its £8.50 for the shampoo and £10.50 for the conditioner - so, quite pricey compared to usual supermarket prices, but you really only need a tiny bit and it really lathers up. My hair looked quite poofy afterwards, but after taming it a bit, it looked quite volumous and bouncy and now, at the end of the day, it still looks quite good - not flat and lifeless like my hair usually does. Worth a shot eh?!
admin 03.12.08 at 12:31 pm
Hey Alice,
Thanks for the recommendation on the Massive Thick hair shampoo. I Love that name, I’m practically running out the door to pick it up ASAP. I’m so excited to try it.
Thanks Again!
~Y
Alice 03.12.08 at 1:23 pm
Ahh you’re welcome - I really hope it works for you - I guess everyone’s hair is different but I’ll keep my fingers crossed. I just washed my hair with it actually - smells nice!
Am now in my dressing gown with my hood up! I hate passing a mirror with wet hair - but I let it dry naturally as I feel like hairdrying it makes it more brittle and weak - another of my crazy hair theories! (I have many!)
A
admin 03.19.08 at 8:21 am
Hi Alice,
I went out yesterday to try and hunt down the massive hair shampoo, but didn’t have any luck. Is it a shampoo or something you put on after? I found this on amazon.com is this it? http://www.amazon.com/TIGI-Head-Superstar-Thick-Massive/
Kiki 06.02.08 at 5:26 pm
Hey guys. I am an 18 year old female who is experience massive hair loss. I went to a dermatologist and she told me to try rogaine, but I refuse because of the fact that after I stop using it it’s gonna fall out again and I don’t want to start using rogaine at such a young age. My hair is really thinning out and not growing on the sides of my head or at the top. The back is doing okay but you can tell I barely have any hair. Any suggestions for medications, shampoos, leave in conditioners, anything?
Please thank you so much for your help.
Oh and I’ve been using Biotin for for 2 months and it doesn’t really seem to have worked as much as I wanted it to.
amanda1 09.21.08 at 4:57 am
Hey all,
I’m new to this site. I’ve been losing my hair for several years now. I’m 29 years old. Hairloss runs in my family. My mom has very, very thin hair now. I used to love my hair. I’m sure you all can relate. I’ve taken Biotin supplements, hair supplements, used rogaine off and on, different volumizing shampoos. I was just wondering what people are doing for their hair loss? Is there anything to do to stop shedding? I have a similar story from what other people have said as far as their dermatologist. I have a female dermo. She wasn’t unsupportive but she didn’t give me much hope either. Why is there nothing we can do? I feel hopeless sometimes and there is not anyone you can discuss this with. I’m 29…I’m not supposed to be losing my hair. If anyone can give me some tips on how to keep the hair I have I would appreciate it. Has anyone had success with Rogaine?
Thanks
Amanda
tracy 02.28.09 at 7:49 am
Has anyone here tried “Murad”? My salon gave me a small bottle of the shampoo, conditioner and syrum. It’s a little pricey but can be found at Ulta and online. I’ve only been using it for a couple of months but I have such a sweet hair dresser that swears to me her other clients that use it have seen a difference and that is why they stock it on there shelves even though they are an Aveda concept salon and spa.
My dermatologist also recommended rogain for men, but the side effects out weigh the possibilities of a 30% chance of hair regrowth, especially when even the company says it most likely won’t be the same texture of hair that you already have.
Jana 02.28.09 at 2:26 pm
I love the bed hed shampoo as well… and my husband thinks it smells sexy
Kim 03.22.09 at 10:11 am
Jason pur extra volume thin to thick shampoo. It’s organic. It’s awesome! Now it does not lather much but it makes up for that with the volume you get.
Hope this helps,
Kim
Kim 03.22.09 at 10:12 am
Pure
RM 04.26.09 at 10:26 am
I like a product called Aveda Pure Abundance Hair Potion. It’s a powder that you shake onto the top of your wet hair, after you have already applied whatever gel or lotion you already use. I gently “mix” it in with my fingertips, and then I blow-dry. This makes the hair on the top of my head look fuller to conceal the scalp. I know Aveda has a whole Pure Abundance line, but the hair potion is the only product I use from that line. By the way, the sales clerk said not to shake the bottle hard or too much because that can cause the powder to liquefy.
I use two other Aveda products called Curl Enhancer and Curl Control. They are both lotions. Curl Enhancer is the weaker product, Curl Control is the stronger product. I mix a dab of each together, put it in my hair, sprinkle Pure Abundance powder on top, and blow dry upside down. For me, this has worked well. It puffs up the volume of my curly hair to hide the thinning areas, and it keeps the curls defined enough and stiff enough to give me concealment all day.
sonia 06.26.09 at 12:43 pm
i am sooo glad i stumbled across this site!
girls, you’re all legends for doing this. alice, i was scowering the net and on amazon and came across bed head. i actually thought it was ismply FOR the lucky thick haired ppl and thought it wouldnt apply to me LOL. anyways, ive ordered me the conditioner and shampoo, so here’s to hoping!
thanks to everyone here. in my desperation, ive literally read everyone’s suggestions…
im 20, and my hair, to a point, is quite frankly thinning (in my opinion, at an accelerated rate) and im worried. most of my mates think im over reacting, but ever since my mum mentioned it after i put my hair up into a ponytail, im panicking. see, my hair, when dry and down, looks normal- thininsh, but normal… its when i either have it up that you can see the awful patches of pale scalp that contrasts so heavily with my almost brown/black hair or when its wet- i dont even want to tell you guys what it’s like wet. i feel like a look like a man. a very ugly man. lol
there’s no point going to the drs for me. he’s going to say im over reacting, its stress, lifestlye etc. my mum said it had something to do with my diet, but i eat everything, and im pretty healthy (touch wood).
to a point, ive even stopped straightening my hair, which i feel is the premoninant reason for my hair falling out. anywho, i just wanted to come on here, and let you all know that i really appreciate the suggestions and as horrible as its going to sound, im glad im not suffering in this alone LOL
Jess 07.06.09 at 6:21 pm
ya’ll don’t know how relieved I am to hear that I’m not the only one who thinks and feels these things! I stare at everyone’s hair and never find anyone’s hair that is thinner than mine. I felt so alone. Thanks girls for talking about it.
holly 10.02.09 at 6:28 pm
Just stubble across your site in hopes of finding some help. I’m 26 years old and losing hair too. Very depresing and embarrassing. It’s been no more than a few months and I’ve lost at least half of the hair on the back of my head. No explanation, can’t seem to figure it out. The hair itself is not dry or brittle…. but just wont stay put!! Every time i wash and brush… so much comes out that I could roll it into a ball the size of a quarter. I did a lot of research on products claiming to regrow and so far, provillus is supposed to be a good product. Says it does not normally cause the initial loss of hair like rogaine and comes with a money back guarantee, I scared to give it a go though. Then I stumbled across ultra hair nurish from GNC and it has the most amazing reviews I’ve seen. It’s a supplement taken once daily, people are swearing by it. I bought some yesterday and am hopeful that in combination with changing my diet and taking it twice daily it will stop the excessive loss. Does anyone know of a really good shampoo to use? There are so many out there, I dont know where to begin. I to use Pantene and you know… it may be part of the problem, the past few months I have been using it regularly and have notice more and more hair loss. If anyone can reccomend something else Id appreciate it.
Libby 10.15.09 at 5:19 pm
Hello My Ladies,Well Let me tell you. When my doctor told me I have “Male Pattern Badness” I just about wanted to hang myself with my shoe strings. I’m only 26! However I happen to live in a city that offers laser therapy treatments for hair loss. It’s bio-stimulation laser treatments that are very expensive, but they do a full assessment of your scalp, history, hair etc, and create a regiment of products and routines that do help. I’ve found that this in combo. w/ a little thing called Topix helps to mask the trouble spots. I’m certainly not where I want but i think its helping. Also Rogain shampoo? Fab.
Linda 10.20.09 at 7:29 pm
I use Rene Furterer products. They are top of the line products from Paris and are quite pricey but I really think they understand that healthy hair begins with a healthy scalp. Using their shampoos, I find my scalp to be clean, not itchy, not smelly (from that oil we hair losers produce) and I notice less hair falling out in the shower. I also use the hair comb. I started losing my hair when I was 20 years old, I had really long hair, now it’s a short bob with bangs and I try to get it cut as often as possible. I can’t say it’s really improved since I started using these shampoos and the hair comb but it’s definitely stabilized. It goes through cycles, when I have more stressed it has a tendency to become more brittle. I try to use as little hair styling products as possible to let my hair breathe, but it remains a vicious circle, no hair products and my hair is limp and patches are more noticeable. I try not to wash it too often, comb it with a large toothed comb, limit blow-drying and make sure the water is not too hot when washing it. I also quit smoking recently so I hope that will have an impact on my hair. I also believe that not stressing out (even though that’s the only thing most of us can do all day) is a huge contributor. I know I’ve lingered away from the topic, but I’m just really glad I came on this website and I wanted to say to all women reading my post, you are all beautiful.