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Fine Hair Repair Journey and Fave Wigs
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items Currently on a hair repair journey after years of damage. I spend a lot of time outdoors, in the ocean, the wind, the sun and have super fine straight hair (and not much of it!) I'm one of those girls where my whole pony tail would be half of your pi...
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Shampoos & Conditioners
Scalp Health
Leave-in Treatments
Haircare Tools
Hair Supplements
Wigs & Toppers
Shampoos & Conditioners
A range of shampoos & conditioners to help keep your hair healthy. I've also included medical-grade brands that helped me combat hair loss and dry itchy-scalp.
I found this after watching a youtube hair repair video by a hairdresser. I've been using it for a month now, Its pricey but a little product goes a long way and it is making my hair look much more shiny.
Redken Volume Injection Shampoo
I got this one with the matching shampoo and have been using it for a month (oct 2023) its making my hair look so much more healthy already.
Redken Volume Injection Conditioner
Contains salicylic acid which helps with cell and dead skin turnover if you have scalp issues like dandruff
107 Scalp Purifying Shampoo (Cruelty Free)
I was looking for Medicube and couldnt find it in Australia. This looks like a similar product for hair thinning.
Dr.FORHAIR Folligen Biotin Shampoo for Hair Regrowth
This is the shampoo I really want and can't find in Aussie. Hopefully I'll be able to get my hands on it soon, I've heard great things!
Medicube Soyxidil Shampoo (USA)
Yay found this in Australia! I am adding to my cart!
Medicube Soyxidil Shampoo (Australia)
The best shampoo to fight dandruff. Look for anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and ingredients ketoconazole & zinc pyrithione.
Nioxin Scalp Recovery Anti-Dandruff Cleanser Shampoo
Another really great medical grade anti-dandruff shampoo. This has 1% ketoconazole
Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Scalp Health
Aside from great nutrition, healthy hair begins with a healthy scalp.
Serum to add hydration to your scalp
100% Plant-Derived Squalane
Serum to help stimulate hair growth
Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density
Serum to help make your hair stronger, great for fine hair as it doesn't weigh your hair down.
L'Occitane Aromachologie Volume & Strength Scalp Serum
Leave-in Treatments
Products I use consistently on my fine straight hardly any hair, hair. These will help the hear you do have to be as healthy and shiny as possible!
This oil is a great size for travel. You only need a little product if you have fine hair like mine. Lightweight formula.
Essano Argan 'Anti-Frizz' Hair Recovery Serum, 50ml
Lightweight formula works really well on my fine straight hair. I spray in after washing and comb through gently.
Pureology Color Fanatic Multi-Tasking Leave-In Spray 200ml
Adding this to the list because this has been recommended to me and I want to find it later when I am ready to buy :)
MOROCCANOIL Restorative Hair Mask
I use this around my hairline at the front just to give my hair the look of being fuller. No one has even noticed. Use gloves, a towel over your shoulders and make sure to rub it in nicely.
L'Oréal Paris, Root Spray, Covers Grey Roots, Magic Retouch, 75ml, Brown
I use this after washing my hair, just a few drops on the end and after my spray leave in conditioner.
Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil 30ml
My hair is too fine for this hair oil so I actually bought this for my eyebrows and lashes to keep them healthy and full.
Sunny Isle, Jamaican Black Castor Oil, Root Repair Growth Oil
Haircare Tools
Tools and tips to help manage and take care of your fine hair.
Super gentle brush to use on wet hair and get out tangles. Remember if you are trying to improve your hair you must be so gentle with it.
Tangle Teezer Wet Detangler Hairbrush
Pretty wide tooth comb. I pick this over wood even though I'm into sustainability because wood can carry bacteria. These are easy to wash between uses. Look after these and they will last years.
3 Pieces Tortoise Wide Tooth Comb Hair Detangling Comb
I've started plaiting my hair before I go to bed and tying the end with a soft silk scrunchie. This is really making a difference to my ends and my hair is less damaged in the morning! (I've got long fine straight hair).
100% Silk Scrunchies
An essential item to protect your hair from damage while you're sleeping. If you wake up with a birds nest you definitely need one of these!
Pure Mulberry Silk Pillowcase
Scalp brush! Get one like this with silicone bristles as they are much softer on your hear. Remember to be gentle an use small circular strokes. Also save your nails if you use press ons like me sometimes.
Boost Brush - Shampoo Brush
Dry your hair gently with this bamboo hair wrap instead of rubbing your hair with a towel.
The Body Shop Bamboo Hair Wrap
Another brand of hair wrap, this ones dries hair up to 50% faster than using a towel.
Quickie Hair Turban - Dries hair up to 50% faster
Hair Supplements
Some supplements for healthy hair growth.
Blackmores Nails Hair & Skin Beauty Vitamin
I've been taking this brand for years
California Gold Nutrition, Hydrolyzed Marine Collagen Peptides
Haven't tried this one yet but want to. I already take the marine collagen from this brand and like it.
California Gold Nutrition, Choline Silica Complex
Biotin is meant to be REALLY good for your hair. The Hair, Skin & Nails supplement I take has it included otherwise I would take this one. So saving for later for me too :)
Bio Nutrition, Healthy Hair with Biotin 10,000 Plus
Healthy hair starts from the inside
10 Foods for Healthy Hair
Switching up my brands and trialling this collagen out at the moment.
Muscle Nation Marine Collagen (Unflavoured)
I reaaallly want to try this brand!
Vida Glow Marine Collagen
Bone broth is nutrient dense and a great alternative if you don't really want to take supplements.
Bone Broth Recipe for Hair Growth
Wigs & Toppers
All you fine hair ladies, sometimes you just want to feel glam! Trust me wearing the right wig or topper can seriously make you feel like you have celebrity hair!
When all else fails, go for a wig topper! Unfortunately with super fine hair its impossible to get that full look without something like this.
Lusta Hair Light Brunette Balayage Topper
If you just need a little extra oompf
12" Luxury European MICRO Topper
She is super gorgeous!
Perfect Look Lace Front Human Hair Chocolate Brown Wig - 20"
I really like this one, she may be too short for my liking because my hair is long but I Iove the style and colour.
LACE FRONT DARKEST BRUNETTE CARAMEL HIGHLIGHTS 14
Soft and natural looking wig. Very pretty.
Lace Front Human Hair Light Brown Balayage Wig 20 Inch - Willow
Might be nice trying out blonde
Lace Front human hair wig made in store in Aust. Flawless finish.
Not quite a full wig but just some coverage on top
Chiquel Indulgence Hair Topper
Haircare Advice
Some resources that I've used to learn about looking after my hair.
I have fine straight hair, and am learning how to take care of it from Blowout Professor on YouTube. His advice really is helping my hair journey improve.
Blowout Professor
Some tips on looking after fine hair
Haircare routine for fine hair | MECCA Memo
This was the first YouTuber I started watching when I was wanting more hair advice. I watch blow out professor now but Elle started my jourey.
ellebangs YouTube
Great video on scalp health
4 Reasons WHY Your Hair Loss & Dandruff ISN’T Getting Better
Hair Styles for Fine Hair
Some hairstyles that suit fine hair
Braided Hair Style for Fine Hair
DIY Braided Updo for Fine Hair