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MANE GAME
BEAUTY
F
ine hair is probably the
only part of the body
most people would love
to deliberately ‘fatten up’.
Fortunately, there’s a multitude
of new hair products that can
help create a lot out of very
little. Whether your hair needs
a boost because of stress,
genes, damage or thinning,
these body-building solutions
can amplify fullness.
CLEAN START
Some volumising shampoos
make hair too f luffy to style.
The concentrated formulas of
Moroccanoil Extra Volume
shampoo (5) and conditioner,
$38/each, use argan oil and
keratin to add lasting volume
and shine, even to over-
processed hair. Pricey, but
a little goes a long way.
THE BIG BUILD-UP
As we age, strands of hair
shrink and locks become prone
to f lyaways. For an instant
remedy, try Tresemmé’s Youth
Boost Fullness Emulsion Spray
(2), $11. Loaded with omega-3
acids, antioxidants and
vitamins, the formula lifts hair
at the roots and is claimed to
make hair look twice as thick.
FRIZZ WHIZ
Frizz is as much of a concern
for women with fine hair as it
is for those with thick, curly
locks. And it’s a problem that
grows worse if you regularly
colour your hair. Redken’s
lightweight Frizz Dismiss
Smooth Force leave-in spray(6),$30,hasbeenformulated
for fine-to-medium hair, with a
humidity-resistant complex for
lasting control of f lyaway hairs.
POWDER POINTS
It can be hard for brushes to get
a grip on freshly washed fine
hair. Volumising powders help
but when sprinkled directly on
hair, they sometimes result in a
sticky mess. The clever trigger
delivery system of Bhave Gun
Powder (4), $30, lets you direct
the f low for added texture and
a matt finish. A tiny amount
is all that’s needed.
FINE AND DRY
Dry shampoo can be a godsend,
adding body to just-washed fine
hair and extending the life of
a blow-dry. Billed as ‘makeup
for your hair’, Ambiance Dry
Shampoo (3), from $35, uses a
refillable applicator to deliver
volume, conceal grey roots
and cleanse between washes.
Available in blonde, brunette,
red, black or untinted versions.
A small bottle lasts ages.
TREAT, SPRAY, LOVE
Hairspray is essential for
retaining waves and shape
in fine hair, but avoid an
extra-strong hold that’s hard
to brush out or produces the
dreaded ‘helmet’ look. Instead,
lock in body with fast-drying
Luxurious Volume All-Day Hold
spray (1), $16, from John Frieda,
which leaves hair soft and
touchable. Spot-apply it near
the roots, then style your hair
as normal. #1
23536BEST
BUY
$11If you have fi ne or thinning hair,
don’t succumb to tress distress.
The right products can lock
in added fullness and volume,
writes Elisabeth King.
Styling by Kayla Gex. Photograph by Ben Hansen.4Redecker round beech bath
brush and Acca Kappa beech
hairbrushes, Saison. FOR WHERE
TO BUY, SEE PAGE 194.