My hair's so thin you can see my scalp but miracle £8 product fixes it in seconds, it's an instant confidence boost

The Sun

6 hours ago

A MUM has revealed her top hack for making thin hair look instantly thicker - and it will only cost you £8.
Yasmine Fagerson, 31, started suffering from hair loss as a child and found her locks thinned even more when she went on to have kids of her own.
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As a result, she has been left with very little coverage on the crown of her head which she admits leaves her feeling self-conscious.
Although completely natural, hair loss and hair thinning are two very common concerns for millions of people across the UK.
We can lose between 50 and 100 hairs a day, according to the NHS.
It is not usually something to worry about, but occasionally it can be a sign of a medical condition.
These include illness, stress, cancer treatment, weight loss and iron deficiency.
The NHS advises to book an appointment with your GP to see if you can get to the cause of it if it is affecting your wellbeing.
For mum-of-four Yasmine, from Scotland, hair loss is something she has struggled with for the past two decades.
She told Fabulous: "My hair loss journey started when I was 11-years-old due to a stressful event in my life.
"My doctor prescribed medical shampoo, but it was still very thin and fine on the top.
"Also with three pregnancies it's not exactly helped either with the hair on top."
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She added: "My hair is healthy and I saw the hairdresser today who said that, it's just very thin on the top.
"Because my natural hair is so dark too it's really obvious that it's thin as you can see my white scalp easily."
The brunette beauty, married to Scottish rugby hero Zander Fagerson, has tried root sprays in the past but struggled to find one that would successfully stain her scalp to give the illusion of more hair.
Now, however, she has opened up about her clever haircare routine that has given her a major confidence boost.
And it's all thanks to the Josh Wood Colour Airbrush Root Spray, which is available in blonde, brown and dark brown.
While the product is designed as a "temporary quick fix" to disguise stray greys or strips of regrowth between colouring, Yasmine has found it is also the perfect solution for her thinning hair.
She said: "I'm not wanting to cover grey hair, I'm wanting to stain my scalp. Which the Josh Woods root spray is really good at doing.
"It's like a dry shampoo kinda texture, I don't even use dry shampoo anymore because my hair doesn't look greasy after using it."
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The Josh Woods root spray is priced at £10 on Amazon or just £8 from Boots - with a current buy one, get one half price offer bringing that cost down even more.
Yasmine uses the miracle product two to three times a week and only has to stock up once a month.
She swears by the root spray for covering her scalp to "hide the fact she has thin hair on the top".
And she insists it is both sweat-proof and waterproof if you go swimming.
She added: "It lasts for ages, I had to wash my hair multiple times to show how thin I am. I just do a light touch up here and there."
Yasmine took to TikTok (@yasminefagerson) to show just how effective the bargain product is with a quick hair tutorial.
In the clip, she said: "When I tell people I have thin hair on the top, they're always like, no you don't.
"This is me out of the shower, I've washed it really well and this is because I normally use root spray to cover my head so I don't look bald. But as you can see from here, that is a very thin head.
"So I'm going to do my hair and then I'm going to show you what I do to hide it."
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Yasmine revealed she always dries and straightens her hair as normal, before generously applying the root spray to the thin patch on the top of her head.
After she's sprayed it, she uses her hairdryer and a large paddle brush to set the product and style her hair.
And the results are incredible, with her locks looking instantly thicker and fuller.
"Look how much better that is already. I feel so much more confident and happy with my hair", she gushed.
"So yes, that is my insecurity but this little thing helps with it massively. So if anyone else has got this kind of problem, have a wee check out of the root spray because it is amazing.
"I normally buy it off Amazon but I actually went to the website this time because they didn't have my colour and I'm using the dark brown for obvious reasons."
SOCIAL MEDIA SUPPORT
Yasmine's video quickly racked up 11,000 views and proved a huge comfort for other women who struggle with insecurities over their thinning hair.
One exclaimed: "WOW would never have known, lots of people suffer with this, myself included."
"Looks great, it makes it look so thick", insisted a second.
A third wrote: "What a fab tip! Thank you for sharing. I have thinning hair on top too, I believe PCOS has caused mine. I think it's much more common than we think!"
A fourth echoed: "Thanks for sharing - I have thin hair on top, so to hide it I usually pull it back to hide, but my sides are very thin too, and can't stand having my hair down."
"I have a similar problem and have tried a few things but this looks fab. Your hair always looks so thick so thanks for sharing", added a fifth.
Meanwhile, a sixth said: "Thank you for posting this - I have the same problem and just ordered this spray."
HAIR LOSS REASONS
Jack Merrick-Thirlway, creative director at Neville Hair & Beauty, said hereditary hair loss is the most common type of hair loss and is transmitted through your genes.
This type of hair loss can start from teen years and although will be difficult to treat, it can be slowed down if treated immediately.
Hormonal imbalances may also cause you to lose hair.
Pregnancy and the menopause are two key times when hormonal imbalances can occur, leading to changes in hair thickness.
However, chronic stress and certain medications can also contribute to these imbalances.
Another hair saboteur is excessive friction. Jacks says those who are wearing a tight ponytail repeatedly may find themselves experiencing hair loss.
Finally, using the wrong products or having too many chemical treatments can lead to hair loss.
HAIR GROWTH TIPS
So, how can we encourage our hair to grow?
Jack says that when shopping for new products to help with hair thickness, there are few ingredients to look out for.
'I'd advise looking out for ingredients such as biotin, collagen, amino acids and products containing vitamin B3. These all help strengthen the hair follicles and promote growth.
'That said, if you feel out of your depth, you can also seek advice with your hair stylist.'
Be wary of too many chemicals in your styling products as they can exacerbate hair loss - and you should also not wash it too often.
'To ensure your hair stays healthy it is important not to over wash it,' advises Jack.
'Instead try and limit washing your hair to two or three times a week.
"Use a gentle shampoo and conditioner to make sure you do not remove any moisture.'
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HOW TO RESTORE DAMAGED HAIR
Whilst you can't fully reserve the effects of damaged hair, you can stop the problem from growing.
Depending on the condition of your hair, I'd recommend getting a trim every six to eight weeks - this will prevent any split ends from travelling further up the hair shaft, which weakens the hair's overall structure and leads to more breakage.
Even just an inch of the ends will completely transform the appearance of your hair – trust me.
When it comes to products to help restore damaged hair, Goldwell's Rich Repair Treatment Mask is a firm favourite – strengthening damaged locks to be healthy and shiny once again.
HOW TO PREVENT DAMAGE
My number one tip is to always use a heat protectant – even if you're only blow-drying your hair.
Consistent heat styling without one will leave your hair open to heat damage.
I'd also recommend refraining from over-washing your hair as this can strip the hair of its natural oils – nobody wants a dry and irritated scalp!
And finally, swap your sleek, slick back for a hair down day!
They may be in fashion at the moment, but over time all that tension on your strands from being pulled will wreak havoc on your hair follicles – this could lead to thinning and bald spots in areas where the hair is constantly pulled.