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… 
September 14th, 2007 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
September 14th, 2007 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!
September 16th, 2007 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.
September 17th, 2007 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.
September 17th, 2007 at 10:00 am
a wizard
been there. I can spend hours blowdrying my few hairs in an attempt to make them look fuller
September 18th, 2007 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.
September 19th, 2007 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?
September 19th, 2007 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/
September 27th, 2007 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.
January 12th, 2008 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…
January 13th, 2008 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
January 13th, 2008 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…
March 11th, 2008 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?!
March 12th, 2008 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
March 12th, 2008 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
March 19th, 2008 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/