How can I stop my fringe going stringy?

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Ive got fine hair and a side sweeping fringe. I was and blow dry my hair everyday using thickening shampoo and mousse but my fringe separates and looks stringy. I keep a brush handy which helps but can anyone recommend a good product that would hold it all together? Hairspray doesn't work and I can't think of anything to try.

Do you have quite oily skin? If so, keeping your forehead powdered/matte might help?

I find mine goes stringy if I use a brush rather than a comb. The strands all need to be seperated out and it needs a comb to do that for me. Also keep your forehead at matte as possible. Sali Hughes has a good online video about how to blow dry your fringe.

No my skins quite dry,I think the problems more to do with my hair being fine so it doesn't grip together (if that makes sense). Thanks for the reply though.

Thanks cakes-I'll have a look for that video.

Dry shampoo?

That video was great cakes,I've been drying it completely different and with the wrong brush. Excited to try that technique out.

Cheesy-I've tried dry shampoo but it makes my hair static for some reason.

Try to keep your hands off it - oils/product on your hands could make it do that. Are you happy with the cut? Is your fringe cut thick enough?

Knit-I'm not really happy with the cut no,mainly because I snip at it myself. I don't know if I'd be better with a heavier full fringe.

If you can afford it treat yourself to a good cut. If you Donna know of a good hairdresser be brave and ask a stranger with fab hair where they go. That's how I found my hairdresser and it was so worth it. With a good cut that suits your hair type you should be able to keep products and fiddling at a minimum .

Don't not Donna !

When you dry it, if you don't already, try blow drying it the opposite way from what it sits. It helps it to be a bit fuller, otherwise I'd suggest getting it cut thicker next time. Saying that, some people are just destined to have a forky fringe forever.

I was also going to recommmend the Sali Hughes video. Not exactly life-changing, but certainly fringe-changing. Good luck!

I second dry shampoo.

Squibble

Sounds like you need a heavier fringe i.e. more of your hair is cut as part of the fringe.