Second, “the illusion of volume is your best friend,” says Powell. Techniques such as curling or gently back-combing, along with products, such as a dry shampoo or dry texturizing spray, can make a huge difference when it comes to making it look like you have more hair than you actually do. More specifically, focus on creating that volume at the roots and crown. “This will make the hair appear thicker and fuller at the scalp, where hair loss and thinning tend to be the most noticeable,” says stylist Amy Abramite, creative director at Maxine Salon in Chicago. Ahead, are five updos that are definite “do’s” if you have thinning hair. Part hair on the side, and create a French braid, starting at the hairline, and working all the way down the side of the head. (Keep the braid fairly loose so that you’re not tugging too much on the fragile hairs around your temples.) Repeat on the other side of the hair, then criss cross the braids at the nape of your neck and pin in place. Try that same tugging technique as with the French twist, to create more volume. You can also use the tip of the handle of a fine-tooth comb to gently pull out each plait and further add more texture.
