If you're struggling with hair breakage and split ends, you’re probably looking for a quick and easy way to make the ends of your hair look thicker. While there’s no magic solution that will make automatically grant you thicker locks, there are plenty of ways you can nourish, style, and strengthen your hair so your ends can look and feel thicker. Try making some changes to your daily routine, or opting for a new hairstyle! If you aren’t seeing the results that you desire, consider adding some special products to your routine, and see if you notice a difference.

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Cleanse your scalp once a week.

  1. Remove built-up dirt and oil with a clarifying shampoo. If you use a lot of thickening shampoo and conditioner on a regular basis, you might feel the product building up in your hair. Work a grape-sized amount of clarifying shampoo into your hair and knead it into your scalp. If you feel a lot of product build-up near the ends of your hair, rub the shampoo into those areas as well.[4]
    • Don’t use a clarifying shampoo more than once a week. Simply replace your normal thickening shampoo with this product when you take a shower.
    • While cleansing your scalp doesn’t directly affect the ends of your hair, a clean scalp will make the rest of your locks look and feel a lot cleaner and fuller.
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Avoid applying direct heat to your hair.

  1. Heating tools can make your hair look frizzy and thin. Although they're convenient, think twice before drying, curling, and straightening your hair with heating tools on a regular basis. If these tools are essential to your daily routine, try spritzing your locks with a heat protectant spray before using a blow dryer, curler, or straightener.[5]
    • Whenever possible, try setting your heat devices to a lower temperature.
    • While you don’t have to cut these devices out your life altogether, try reducing the number of times you use them each week.
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Get a shorter cut so your ends look thicker.

  1. Trim off the damaged, thinner ends of your hair. Evaluate your current hairstyle and see if you’d be comfortable sporting a cut that’s shoulder-length or shorter. When your hair is shorter, you might notice that ends appear thicker, as compared to longer locks that go past your shoulders.[7]
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Take supplements that will strengthen your locks.

  1. Supplements like Omega 3 oils and pumpkin seed extract are good for hair. Over time, they can add a helpful boost to the strength and thickness of your hair, including the ends. Always check with your doctor before adding a new supplement to your diet, as you might encounter undesired side effects.[12]
    • Talk to your doctor before trying any new supplements. They can recommend the best products for you to use, or other possible alternatives.
    • Supplements won’t improve the thickness of your hair overnight. You probably won’t see results for at least 3-6 months.
    • If you don’t want to commit to supplements, you can opt for foods with nutrients that are great for your hair. Try avocados, salmon, and nuts, which are rich in healthy oils.
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Use styling hair products that thicken hair.

  1. Make your hair look thicker with volumizing sprays and creams. As you make your selection, check that the product doesn’t have any sulfates, or other harsh chemicals that can do long-term damage to your hair. Before you use the product on a full-time basis, spray or rub the formula on a small section of your hair. If you don’t have any negative reactions, try using the product on a regular basis![13]
    • Volumizing products come in sprays, foams, and mousses. Pick a product that appeals the most to you!
    • Several dry shampoos have volumizing benefits.
    • If you have curly hair, look into curling creams or gels that help your hair look more defined.
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Expert Q&A

  • Question
    What is the best haircut for thin, fine hair?
    Michelle Bebbington
    Michelle Bebbington
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    ​​Michelle Bebbington is a Professional Hair Stylist and the Owner of The Living Room Hair and Skin based in Great Falls, Montana. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in hair education, coloring, and styling.
    Michelle Bebbington
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Expert Answer
    Blunt haircuts are a great option for people who struggle with thin-feeling hair. Stay away from razor cuts or a lot of texturizing.
  • Question
    How do you get rid of wispy ends?
    Michelle Bebbington
    Michelle Bebbington
    Professional Hair Stylist
    ​​Michelle Bebbington is a Professional Hair Stylist and the Owner of The Living Room Hair and Skin based in Great Falls, Montana. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in hair education, coloring, and styling.
    Michelle Bebbington
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Expert Answer
    Apply a small amount of leave-in conditioner if you're struggling with wispy ends.
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This article was co-authored by Michelle Bebbington and by wikiHow staff writer, Janice Tieperman. ​​Michelle Bebbington is a Professional Hair Stylist and the Owner of The Living Room Hair and Skin based in Great Falls, Montana. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in hair education, coloring, and styling. This article has been viewed 25,701 times.
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