Fine hair: what routine should you adopt?
Fine hair has a smaller diameter — this is not the same as having little hair. The right routine focuses on lightness: care products that add body without weighing it down, and a healthy scalp.
By the Luxéol team · Reading time: 5 min · Updated on 9 July 2026
Key takeaways
- Fine hair = small diameter; it lacks body and hold, but is not necessarily sparse.
- Watchword: lightness.
- Wash with a gentle shampoo and apply care to the lengths, not the roots.
- Volume is created during drying (head upside down) and with lightweight volumising products.
- A thickening programme can support hair from within.
What is fine hair?
Fineness refers to the diameter of each hair, largely determined by genetics. Fine hair is more flexible, falls flat quickly and holds volume less well. You can have dense yet fine hair, or sparse yet thick hair: fineness and density are two different things.
The washing & care routine
- Wash when necessary, with a gentle shampoo that does not weigh hair down.
- Apply conditioner only to the lengths and ends, never to the roots.
- Avoid overly rich masks and oils, which weigh down fine hair fibres.
- Rinse thoroughly: product residue is enough to make fine hair fall flat.
- Finish with cool water for a volumising effect.
Volume styling
- Dry upside down to lift the roots.
- Use a light volumising mousse or spray at the roots.
- Avoid heavy serums and waxes on the whole head of hair.
- A volumising powder at the roots can help during the day.
Supporting hair from within
You cannot change the genetic diameter of hair, but you can support its strength. Horsetail (a source of silica) and nettle are traditionally associated with strengthening the hair fibre, while vitamin B8 contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.
The Luxéol solution
Luxéol Thickening Food Supplement
A programme based on horsetail and nettle, enriched with collagen, vitamins and minerals, to support thicker hair with more body. Take once a day for 3 months.
Frequently asked questions
Are fine hair and sparse hair the same thing?
Should you avoid conditioner if you have fine hair?
How can you add volume to fine hair?
Can a programme thicken fine hair?
Food supplements should be used as part of a healthy lifestyle and are not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. If you have a persistent scalp or hair condition, consult a healthcare professional.
Sources
- French Society of Dermatology — hair, diameter and density.
- European Register of Health Claims (EC Regulation No 1924/2006) — biotin.
- Vidal.fr — hair care.
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