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magical hair thickening product?

41 replies

notagiraffe · 11/10/2016 08:40

There was a thread a few months ago, maybe here or maybe in Menopause, about what to do with thinning hair. Lots of people came on to recommend the same product but I can't remember what it was. Just searched for the thread but can't find it. Does anyone know what the magical This Really Works hair thickening product is? (Not looking for things that appear to add volume such as BBH, but an actual shampoo.)

Thanks

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OhFuckOff · 11/10/2016 08:52

Ooh following, my hair is very thin I use a powder that you run through with your hands called got2b.

Jointhejoyrun75 · 11/10/2016 09:08

Was it Nioxin shampoo? It is meant to be good for stimulating the scalp and thickening hair.

notagiraffe · 11/10/2016 11:40

Thank Join. I don't think so, because my memory is that it was some brand I'd heard of, because I remember thinking: oh good, that will be easy to find in Boots. But there were also people saying 'don't bother with [another brand I've heard of] - it doesn't work. So I want to get hold of the one loads of people said was brilliant.

OhFuck - I saw that mentioned on another thread. Sounds good. but this shampoo sort of coats each hair with a layer of something so that each individual hair is thicker. it sounded amazing. Really want to try it. shouldn't procrastinate. Should have got it then

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NotAUserNumberSoNotATroll · 11/10/2016 11:44

Try label.m thickening cream

Jointhejoyrun75 · 11/10/2016 12:02

L'Oreal Elvive Fibrology (whole range) is another one and definitely from Boots!

Talisin · 11/10/2016 13:45

John Frieda 7 Day Volume, perhaps? It does not last 7 days but it does work.

LaCerbiatta · 11/10/2016 13:55

I recommended a dove one on that thread:)

notagiraffe · 11/10/2016 19:54

Cerbiatta - do you remember where the thread was? I really want to find it. And thanks.

Jointhejoy - that might have been it! That was definitely mentioned.

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notagiraffe · 11/10/2016 19:55

Talisin, thanks. That one rings a bell too, though I have a feeling it was the L'Oreal.

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GeorgeTheThird · 11/10/2016 19:58

Might it have been Alpecin?

Piffpaffpoff · 11/10/2016 20:12

I cycle between Elvive Fibrology and Aussie Volume. I also use an Elnett volumising blowdry spray - can't remember its actual name but it's in a gold bottle with black spray pump head. All have delivered really good results for me.

notagiraffe · 12/10/2016 10:25

George, I don't think so as I use Alpecin for the DC sometimes. They like the caffeine one, so I'd have remembered it. It was a household name brand I knew but had never used. Think it's Elvive Fibrology. Going to try that.

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OhFuckOff · 12/10/2016 10:30

I'm going to try that elvive one too Smile

Ujjayi · 12/10/2016 14:37

Phillip Kingsley Elasticizer Extreme used once a week has transformed my hair. It was thinning, dry and prone to breakage. One of the key ingredients is castor oil which has been traditionally used to improve hair health. I did try just castor oil on its own but found it too thick and hard to wash out.

I leave Elasticizer on overnight but you can do just a 20 minute treatment. My hair is thicker and stronger. It is expensive but worth it. You don't use much per treatment. I also use Redken Extreme Shampoo & conditioner.

notagiraffe · 12/10/2016 22:08

Ooh, Ujjayi - that's a really good recommendation. Can you get it at Boots?

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Footle · 12/10/2016 22:13

Haven't used it , ridiculous price, but Aveda's Invati stuff is all about thickening. Could that be the one you remember ?

OhFuckOff · 13/10/2016 07:00

Well I washed my hair last night with the elvive and it's still swishy this morning! Definitely have noticed an improvement Smile

SlinkyVagabond · 13/10/2016 07:22

The aveda is frankly pants. Fibrology did nothing for me either.

user1066 · 13/10/2016 07:53

Anyone tried SWELL ? Am tempted, but wondered if it is all hype.

OhFuckOff · 13/10/2016 07:54

My hair is only half way down my neck so unsure if that makes a difference?

GertrudeBelle · 13/10/2016 07:55

The Aveda stuff is awful - it's "active ingredient" is something like turmeric Hmm and leaves you smelling like you've rubbed curry in your hair. Does nothing for thickness either.

The Philip Kingsley elastasizer is just like conditioner and made no difference to my hair. Is also pricey.

NiteFlights · 13/10/2016 09:37

Elvive Fibroloy and John Frieda 7 day volume. I've tried the new Fibrology Air conditioner and it is rubbish so I would recommend sticking with the original one. You have to use conditioner, I don't think the shampoo is great for the hair - but it has a definite thickening effect.

NiteFlights · 13/10/2016 09:38

*Fibrology

Shiningexample · 13/10/2016 09:59

Crimp the roots

LaCerbiatta · 13/10/2016 10:51

Here is the other thread