Hair volume

Hair volume is a matter of the number of hairs per square inch.

Here's an easy way to determine the volume of your hair: Pull your hair back into a ponytail. If the base of the ponytail is very slim—about the diameter of a dime— the volume of your hair is thin. Another clue for thin volume: can you see your scalp when your hair is wet? If so, your hair is probably a thin hair volume type.

If you fall between these extremes, you have a medium hair volume type—this is the most common hair volume type.

Thin hair volume type

Thin hair volume type has strands that are very, very small in diameter. Thin hair  tends to be weightless and may be flyaway. Frequently, thin hair is straight, and won't hold a curl easily. Your hair's volume can be maximized with blunt hair cuts that capitalize on its often silky hair texture. Styling techniques, including combing and drying from the roots are helpful for adding volume. Hair care products that reinforce thin hair—proteinized conditioners, light gels, and mousses—can also boost thin hair's "wimpy" looks. Avoid heavier products, which will weight the hair down. Thin hair has to be permed with extreme care to prevent damage.

• Click on the name to see pictures of celebrities with thin hair volume type:

Juliette Binoche     Uma Thurman     Gwyneth Paltrow     Isabella Rosellini

Medium Hair Volume Type

Medium hair volume type is the most versatile and has the widest range of possibilities, in terms of selecting a style. It's the most common hair volume and also the most manageable. Hair with medium volume generally holds a curl and takes well to chemical processes, including perms, hair relaxers and hair coloring. You can choose just about any hair style, experiment with a range of styles, and be thankful for your hair volume type.

• Click on the name to see pictures of celebrities with medium volume hair:

Linda Evangelista     Lisa Kudrow     Jennifer Aniston     Cameron Diaz  Heather Locklear    Elle MacPherson    Demi Moore 

Thick Hair Volume Type

Thick hair volume type is often very strong and you're likely to have hard to manage hair. A thick volume of hair may be overwhelming on someone with a slim frame and small face, particularly if the hair is also curly. The goal may be to reduce the volume of the hair, starting with the right haircut. A layered haircut can give thick hair more shape and direction, as well as reducing the thickness of the hair. Layered cuts in shorter and medium lengths are great for thick hair. Silkening hair care products—pomades, surfacers, and even strong hair gels can add control and manageability to thick hair. Very straight, thick hair is often resistant to perms, can be stubborn about holding a curl, and will most likely need frequent perming to maintain the thick hair's new texture.

• Click on the name to see pictures of celebrities with a thick hair volume type:

Michelle Pfeiffer     Mariah Carey     Cindy Crawford     Julia Roberts     Kirstie Alley

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