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A client with thinning hair walks into a salon: “I want lots of body and volume, with tonged lengths and a super shiny finish. Oh and it needs to last all day and night.” No this is not a joke. This is the reality of hairdressers across the land who struggle throughout the festive season to give their thin hair clients the locks of their dreams. So, unless you are Father Christmas making wishes come true, read on for a handful of go-to party looks for your salon menu that will have your thin hair clients kissing your feet…
The blow-dry
Thinning hair expert and salon owner Simone Thomas suggests going back to the roots (quite literally) and grabbing some good old-fashioned mousse to add oomph. “It might sound obvious, but try flipping your client’s head upside down and adding some mousse to the roots only,” says Simone. “It’s an old trick, but definitely one that works. Use your fingers to get into the root to create volume whilst drying. Lots of people shy away from mousse as it has an old fashioned reputation, but it works every time.”Extensions
If your client lacks length and volume, encourage them to try a clip-in volumiser – one-piece clip in hair extensions – to add instant body, volume and length. When choosing clip-in extensions, there are a few things to consider. Firstly, if your client’s hair is very fine or limp, or if they need to add length as well as volume, advise them to opt for a full head of clip-in extensions.
“If a client’s hair is very thin, then they might want to consider opting for extensions with less wefts of hair, which tend to sit more comfortably, without feeling too heavy,” insists Jessica. “They should also consider looking for extensions with a silicone binding, rather than a fabric one. These tend to sit flatter against the head, making the blend between the natural hair and the extensions more seamless.”Tonged lengths
Another party style that looks great on most hair lengths is tonged lengths. Last season’s Instagram-inspired waves have been replaced this season by bends, which is a really fresh new way of adding texture and movement to the hair, without adding curl. It’s a great style for adding body to fine hair and is a glamorous look that really works for the party season. Colour change
Encouraging your clients to indulge in a colour change is a great way to liven up their hair for the party season and when it comes to colouring thinning hair, there are various ways that colour application can really help to create the appearance of fuller bodied locks – for example, adding depth to the hair by adding darker sections, while keeping finer light panels around the face to add dimension.
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