Thinning is a common problem when it comes to men’s hair, but it’s a concern that can be combatted with the right haircare routine. This starts with a quality shampoo.
Most men are culprits of grabbing the first shampoo they spot that’s on offer on the supermarket shelves, without really knowing what it’s doing to their hair. Well, if you suffer from thinning hair, some of these may contain harsh sulfates or parabens which could make the situation even worse.
Instead, you should be on the lookout for formulas designed to thicken, nourish and moisturise your Barnet, rather than stripping it. Essential oils, extra vitamins and added proteins should all be on your wishlist, because they’ll give your hair fibres the oomph they need to become stronger and fuller.
Another top tip that will help your locks as well as your wallet would be to wash your hair less - perhaps once every two to three days. Not only will it help your hair build up its natural oils and barriers, but will also make your washing products stretch further - especially if you invest in a more expensive formula that’s packed full of healthy goodness.
From expert grooming brand Patricks to haircare specialist JVN, we’ve rounded up the best on the market below. Your hair can thank us later.
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Sachajuan Thickening Shampoo 250ml
If your hair is feeling limp and lifeless, Sachajuan is what you need for its resurrection. The brand’s signature Ocean Silk Technology, a unique formula of natural ingredients found in all of their products, will give you noticeably better volume, protect against heat and UV, and leave you with soft dreamy-looking hair.
Buy now £27.00, Amazon
Patricks SH1 Daily Thickening Shampoo 200ml
Known for their amazing aromas, Patricks’ products not only smell incredible, but they pack a powerful vitamin punch, too. Brimming with strengthening proteins, the grooming brand’s Recovery Compound and mild cleansing agents, this shampoo will make hair appear thicker and fuller without weighing it down.
Use it with the CD1 Conditioner (£30) for best effects.
Buy now £30.00, Patricks
Aesop Volumising Shampoo, 500ml
Disguising thinning hair requires a bathroom cabinet of oomph-bringing formulations. Enter Aesop’s Volumising Shampoo which will look as aesthetically pleasing on your shower shelf as it will bring the va va voom to your locks. A lifting formulation assists in the separation of hair for volume and body, while botanical oils deliver hydration.
Buy now £37.00, Aesop
Dr. Barbara Sturm Anti-Hair Fall Scalp Serum
Known mainly for her anti-inflammatory philosophy and non-surgical anti-ageing skin treatments, Dr. Barbara Sturm has now gone into haircare - and we’re loving her anti-hair fall serum.
All you need to do is gently massage it directly into your scalp post-shower and your locks will be supported with extracts of camellia and larch, vitamin B5, sunflower sprouts and cationic hyaluronic acid. Your hair will feel full and hydrated in no time.
Buy now £80.00, Dr. Barbara Sturm
Kiehl's Rice & Wheat Volumizing Shampoo 250ml
Formulated with protective rice and wheat proteins, Kiehl’s shampoo cleanses hair gently to help add body and fullness, without stripping natural lipids and leaving a weighty residue that may cause the strands to feel dull and lifeless.
Buy now £22.00, Kiehl's
Kerastase Genesis Homme Thickness Boosting Shampoo 250ml
Enriched with creatine and ginger root, Kerastase’s shampoo for men will deliver a noticeably fuller head of hair for those who are thin on the ground. With a good lather and great smell, your locks will be feeling pampered in no time.
Buy now £23.08, lookfantastic
OUAI Fine Hair Shampoo 300ml
Infused with hydrolysed keratin, biotin, hemp seed extract and chia seed oil, OUAI’s shampoo will bring a new lease of life to any weary-looking head of hair. At once volumising, smoothing, strengthening and hydrating, it’s a shampoo that does it all.
Buy now £28.00, lookfantastic
Leonor Greyl Shampooing au Miel Gentle Volumising Shampoo 120ml
The extra-gentle nature of real acacia honey and plant extracts means you can use this thickening shampoo daily on thin hair without weighing it down, so it’s great for people who play sports or sweat a lot. It will help restore flexibility, shine and volume.
Buy now £23.50, lookfantastic
Larry King Social Life Shampoo, 300ml
Larry King’s Social Life shampoo offers a three-pronged attack for limp, lifeless hair. Enriched with nourishing wheat protein, a sugar complex that delivers extra moisture and vitamin B5 which helps retain it, it will bring volume, shine and extra texture, too.
Buy now £40.00, Flannels
Living Proof Full Shampoo 236ml
If you’ve got fine, flat or thin hair, Living Proof’s volumising shampoo will give you a naturally thick makeover.
Formulated without all of the nasties, it will cleanse your hair without stripping it, plump the hair fibres for a fuller finish and even protect it from pollution damage.
Buy now £27.00, Living Proof
JVN Hair Embody Daily Volumizing Shampoo
The brainchild of Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness, who himself boasts enviable luscious locks, JVN’s products have taken the haircare world by storm - and this volumising shampoo is no exception.
Gentle enough for daily use, the caffeine contained within will encourage growth whilst aloe leaf juice will soothe the scalp leaving it feeling fresh and hydrated.
Buy now £18.00, Cult Beauty
