Why thinning out hair for men is sometimes a good idea

The first time someone mentioned that they thinned out their hair, I was thinking that was very strange. He did have very thick hair because he was from Indian descent. People from India and other parts in Asia are known for their very thick and beautiful hair.

That is why whigs made of human hair are usually made with hair from Indian women.

But why is thinning out your hair sometimes a good idea?

Very thick hair is harder to style.

Thinning out thick hair can help to style your hair and it will be easier to apply products in your hair. When you thin out your hair, you will get a better hold of your hair and your hairstyle gets a bit more air.

The texture of your hair will change when you thin out your hair and that helps for easier hair styling.

And you will also need less hair styling product, because you just have less hair to keep in place. So that saves some money.

In some cases it can actually mean be that thinned out hair is more difficult to style, so always ask your barber or hair stylist for advice before you are thinning out your hair.

Your hair will look a little bit different afterwards.

When you thin out your hair, your hairstyle will also change a bit. Be careful, because when your hair grows back, it will be thicker closer to your scalp compared to your hair ends.

Your hair will look a bit thicker, because the shorter thinned out hairs will push the hairs that are not thinned out up.

You will always have places with more or less hair compared to other spots. In those cases you can try to thin out the spots that obviously have more hair, so it will look more even afterwards.

Your hair will dry faster

Because your hair is thinner, there will be more air between the hairs and that speeds up the drying process.

That is very convenient when you quickly want to have your hair dried. Also blow-drying your hair will go quicker and when you will just let it air-dry, then you do not have to walk around with a wet head of hair half the day.

Very convenient!

How does hair get thinned out for men?

You can thin out hair in many different ways. There is a special pair of scissors for example that can thin out thick hair. The shape of the scissors makes sure that only part of your hair gets cut by it.

When you use these scissors during your hair cut, you will get layers and extra texture.

You can also thin out hair with regular scissors and a comb by cutting your hair in different lengths.

What if thinning out hair does not work for you?

Sometimes you notice that thinning out your hair does not have the desired effect, but you can still have very thick hair. What can you do then?

In that case you can rinse your hair with cold water. Cold water makes your hair thinner because it kind of closes itself. Your hair will also hold moisture better.

In some cases that can just be the boost you are looking for to make your hair look a bit thinner without making major changes to your hairstyle.

Did you dye your hair? Then a cold rinse is also beneficial, because the cold helps to keep the color beautiful longer.

How to take care of thick hair?

You can thin out thick hair with scissors or you can use cold water to make it less voluminous. But when you have thick hair, you also need to take good care of it and keep it clean.

Thick hair will contain more, so also more dirt and hair styling products.

When you want to wash away everything, you can use the Bumble and Bumble Sunday Shampoo for example. This is a deep cleansing shampoo that works for fine to thick hair. When you have some hair product in your hair, then this shampoo can get rid of that easily. Also excessive oil and other dirt will build-up in your hair, so that needs to be washed away.

The review below shows that a conditioner is recommended after using this shampoo.

“I weekly use sulfate free shampoo and once or twice a month I use the Sunday Shampoo to rinse out all the build-up. It is a great product, but it will wash away the bad, but it also washes away the good.”

Click here for more information about the Bumble and Bumble Sunday Shampoo.

Conditioner for thick hair

After shampooing your hair it is important to use a good conditioner. The Shear Revival Loom Conditioner contains everything you need from a conditioner. Your hair will be hydrated with natural ingredients without making your hair greasy. Dandruff will be reduced and elasticity will be improved. This product is vegan.

This conditioner contains many natural extracts and it does not contain parabens or sulfates. The formula is light and revitalizing. Your hair will be nourished and hydrated. It has a chamomile and cedarwood scent.

This product also has a good review by Martin, who has relatively thick hair.

“Great nourishing conditioner with a delicious scent. I have relatively thick, curly and coarse hair and this conditioner softens it well. The natural ingredients are also a bonus.”

Click here for more information about the Shear Revival Loom Conditioner.

Style thick hair

You have a lot of options to style thick hair. In our Moquer shop you can find a separate category for thick hair.

You can use pomades, pre-styling sprays, grooming sprays, mousses and many other products for thick hair.

Click here to see the styling products on Moquer for thick hair. You can also choose what kind of texture your hair has: straight, wavy or curly. That helps to find the best products for you.

Styling thinned out hair

When you have thinned out your hair, you can use hair styling products that are meant for normal to thin hair.

Click here to see the hair styling products for normal hair on Moquer.

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