My hair used to be thick and coarse, which are NOT the same thing. One thing to help you talk to your stylist is knowing the difference. Thick/thin refers to the number of hairs per square inch while coarse/fine refer to the diameter of the strand of hair. Grey hair tends to be coarser and dryer than non-grey hair, and it usually needs more conditioning and volumizing/thickening products. Coarse hair also needs more conditioner and can usually stand heavier conditioners without looking greasy. Fine hair needs lighter, or 'weightless' conditioner. I have coarse thick hair, and it used to be much thicker. Thanks to the thyroid problems I have lost about 1/3 of my hair and it is not cooperating with growing back. It is not all bad because I can now wear it long without having it cause migraines. I have migraines, but they are not coming from the sheer weight of my hair. Jess has fine thick hair and it can drive her bonkers. It looks greasy very fast but it also dries out. Add my sensitivity to smell and her choices get even more limited because I cannot even be in the same room hours later if she uses some shampoos or conditioners or products. We have had good luck with Dove Shampoo though.
Do you color your hair? It will give the hair a MUCH thicker look and feel because of the way it acts on the hair shaft. It literally plumps it up and then conditioner rinsed out with COOL water will help seal the outer layer around the shaft. If you do not want to change your color, or you don't want the hassle of roots showing and the expense of various coloring procedures, you can get what is called a glaze. These are demi permanent, meaning they will last four to six weeks, and they are not in your face like so many colors are. You can even get a clear glaze. It will leave your hair feling very soft and looking fuller and much shinier.
LOTS of the products out are now claiming to have argan oil in them. They do NOT have enough argan oil in them to do much. I got some off of ebay and am very impressed. It is 100% pure and is from a seller I have used several times. I got 4 oz of argan oil for around $11 incl shipping. I use about a quarter size puddle in my hand and I work it into wet hair. I frequently will get a bit on my hands and rub any excess itno the ends of my hair. It is great for dry skin also.
For a hot oil treatment I use part almond or walnut oil and part shea oil. I mix up a bit of it in a little jar, let it sit a few minutes in a larger container of hot water and work into lightly damp hair. I wrap a plastic bag from the store or some plastic wrap around my head, clip into place, and let sit 30 min. Then I wash as usual. The plastic bag holds body heat in, and helps the hair absorb the oil even more.
there's a whole OTHER 14 hour conversation making me WISH I could walk on my hands....but then theres the snuffing out part again to deal with....and so I maintain....I do the best I can....try shampoo that does NOT contain Amonium Laurel Sulfates (because my roots are allergic to this I think) and take Hair and Nail vitamins with extra Bioteen (dollar store $5.00 a bottle and 3x a day) and I gag those horse pills down.....and I got a hair trim. And got some day time and night time hair enhancer.....and Better shampoo - Because after all darling.......
