Last Updated on December 27, 2022 by Gaga
Although it may seem kind of scary, it’s perfectly normal to lose around 50-100 strands of hair on a daily basis!
If you’re hyper-aware that your crowning glory is shedding more hair than you’re comfortable with losing, there could be a number of reasons why your locks are not looking lustrous.
Women can experience temporary hair loss (telogen effluvium) due to stress, low iron levels, diabetes, thyroid problems, hormone replacement therapy, recent childbirth, or eating disorders. As male and female pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) runs in families, you can thank mom or dad for your current follicle concerns.
Although it doesn’t provide a permanent solution, there is a practical, seamless, and hassle-free method to rapidly transform thinning hair into thicker and fuller-looking hair you will be proud to show off. For that head-turning transformation, you just need to shake up the bottle and apply hair-thickening fibers to problematic areas. This will make a dramatic difference in your appearance.
What is Hair Building Fiber?
Hair-building fibers are also known as hair-thickening fibers or keratin hair fibers. They come in both, powder or spray forms. The fibers adhere to your real hair to thicken and volumize your strands, camouflaging thinning areas.
Volumizing hair fibers are charged with static electricity which enables them to cling to hair strands and blend with your natural hair. They are undetectable when appropriately applied.
Made from 100% keratin that is naturally found in human hair, hair-building fibers are available in an array of colors to flawlessly blend with your mane. Although keratin fibers were originally designed for men and women with thinning hair, this highly effective and fast-action product has quickly become a style influencer and fashionista favorite.
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Do Hair Fibers Really Work?
Yes! Hair-building fibers are designed to add density where hair mass is limited. If you deal with thinning hair, keratin hair fibers are your secret weapon, and you don’t have to spend a fortune.
Here is what hair-thickening fibers can do:
- Volumize baby-fine hairs
- Minimize bald spots on your head
- Camouflage thinning patches
- Cover extension tracks
- Thicken the strands of hair you have on your head
- Touch up your roots between color appointments
- Boost your self-confidence
Limitations: Although hair fibers work like magic, the all-over-the-scalp application can’t produce a healthy full head of hair if there’s nothing there. You need to have some hair on your scalp for the hair-building fibers to stick to!
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Brands with clean and natural ingredients: BOLDIFY Hair Thickening Fibers, FEBRON Hair Building Fibers, Alfy Hair Building Fibers, Dexe Hair Building Fibers (made of cotton), XFusion Keratin Hair Fibers, and Hair Illusion – 100% Natural Human Hair Fibers.
How Long do Hair Thickening Fibers Last?
Although keratin fibers for hair look natural, they are not permanent and will wash out completely with a single shampoo. You’ll need to reapply hair-building fibers after you’ve washed and dried your hair.
If you usually skip a day or two between washes, the fibers will stay in place, provided that you use an umbrella in heavy rain, and don’t go swimming.
If you use keratin fibers for hair on a daily basis, for moderate camouflaging of thinning hair, an 1 Oz hair fiber supply can be used for 1-2 months (30-60 applications).
Is Hair Fiber Safe?
Hair thickening fibers don’t interfere with the growth of the hair follicles. The 100% keratin fibers are made of the same protein material as your natural hair.
When applied to your thinning hair, the hair-building fibers cling to the individual strands, without clogging the dermal layer of the skin on your scalp. Provided that your hair is in a healthy condition, premium-grade hair thickening fibers will not harm your hair and skin.
Some cheaper brands contain Ammonium Chloride- a product thickener that can irritate your skin.
How to Use Hair Fibers
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TOPPIK DEMO! YouTube video By Joanne Hopes
Hair-building fibers are exceptionally easy to apply.
- Start by choosing the shake or spray hair fibers that best match your hair color. For a natural-looking finish, apply two colors – the darker color as a base, and the lighter color on top.
- For best results, always apply the thickening fibers to clean and dry hair. Hair products like gels, clays, pomades, etc can make it tricky for the hair-building fibers to adhere to the strands. If you try to apply the product to damp or wet hair, there’s a good chance that you’ll end up with a soggy clump and poor adhesion.
- On your first application, don’t apply too many hair fibers at once. It’s best to apply a small amount for a more natural effect. Applying the product in layers helps determine whether or not you need to add more.
- Apply a layer, and then comb lightly, or spread out the fibers with your fingertips.
- For optimal hold, use an extra-strong fiber hold spray between layers. The spray must be completely dry before you apply the next layer.
- Repeat the process – gradually building up the layers until you’re happy with the coverage. Gradual layering reduces the risk of clumping.
After a few applications, you’ll master the procedure.
Optional extras:
- Speed up the hair fibers application by attaching a hair fiber applicator to the bottle of keratin fibers for hair. The applicator is great for precision application to thinning areas all over the scalp.
- A hairline optimizer comb is ideal for creating a natural-looking hairline, as it spreads the fibers more evenly.
- For longer-lasting results, use a fine mist fiber hold spray to strengthen the bond between your natural hair and the hair-thickening fibers.
Gaga is a blogger and founder of the Softer Hair website. She often says that insomnia is to blame for her first blogging attempts. Being the night owl, she hated the morning alarm. She left her office job and returned to what she loved most - writing.