PUMP UP THE VOLUME

Sick of changing your parting to hide a thinning mane? Try these two treatment ranges instead, which are designed to help you get fuller-looking tresses.

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Sick of changing your parting to hide a thinning mane? Try these two treatment ranges instead, which are designed to help you get fuller-looking tresses.

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Age, hormonal changes and a stressful environment – these are just a few of the possible reasons behind reduced hair volume. While these factors aren’t within our control, we’re all for doing what we can to try to keep our hair looking voluminous – and that means using haircare specially formulated to give tresses a boost of body. 

L’Oreal Professionnel Serioxyl Thicker Hair serum, $62.06.
L’Oreal Professionnel Serioxyl Thicker Hair serum, $62.06.
L’Oreal Professionnel Serioxyl Denser Hair serum, $83.46.
L’Oreal Professionnel Serioxyl Denser Hair serum, $83.46.
L’Oreal Professionnel Serioxyl Kit 3, $83.46.
L’Oreal Professionnel Serioxyl Kit 3, $83.46.

For all hair types
The revamped Kerastase Densifique range now boasts both the brand’s patented molecule Stemoxydine, which is said to improve nutrient delivery to the hair follicles, and a glycan complex (a sugar derivative) that supposedly improves hair quality. The range comprises a shampoo, a conditioner, a mask and a targeted scalp treatment. The last, to be used daily, purportedly encourages optimal cell function in hair follicles, leading to less breakage and healthier-looking locks. Expect fuller, thicker tresses after at least three months’ use. 

Kerastase Densifique Bain Densite Bodifying Shampoo, $41.73.
Kerastase Densifique Bain Densite Bodifying Shampoo, $41.73.
Kerastase Densifique Fondant Densite, $57.78.
Kerastase Densifique Fondant Densite, $57.78.
(Left) Kerastase Densifique Hair Density and Fullness Program, $342.40 for a box of 30 mono-doses, and (below) Masque Densite, $73.83.
(Left) Kerastase Densifique Hair Density and Fullness Program, $342.40 for a box of 30 mono-doses, and (below) Masque Densite, $73.83.

For damaged, thinning hair
Formulated for hair that’s been through multiple chemical processes, L’Oreal Professionnel’s Serioxyl Kit 3 comprises a shampoo and a conditioner with actives that reportedly seal hair cuticles and strengthen hair fibres for a thicker, denser appearance, and a styling mousse that acts like a texturiser to boost body. Besides the kit, we also like L’Oreal Professionnel Serioxyl Denser Hair serum and Thicker Hair serum. The former is designed to support a healthy scalp, while the latter acts like a hair filler to give the appearance of a fuller mane.