Best Products for Thinning Hair in Men

Looking and feeling great are style goals for most people, and hair plays a big role in how they express their personal style. But how can you look and feel your best when you're struggling with thinning hair?

Thinning hair is a fact of life for millions of men. In fact, two-thirds of men will start noticing some hair thinning in their mid-30s. That number increases to 85% by the time men reach their 50s.

For some guys, the natural thinning process is a great excuse to buzz off their hair and embrace a no-styling style. For others, thinning hair means it's time to establish a top-notch styling routine to improve the look of their hair and prevent additional hair loss. 

Styling thinning hair to emphasize volume and fullness isn't complicated. Investing in the best products for thinning hair will make it easier to look your best while also improving your hair and scalp health. 

Getting to the Root of Hair Loss

Thinning hair is often a product of genetics or occurs due to changes that come with aging. If you have family members who have experienced hair loss, ask them when it started and what the earliest signs were. That information can be useful for understanding your own hair loss journey.

Figuring out the cause of your hair loss is the first step in slowing it down or reversing it. A visit to a dermatologist can give you helpful insights into what's causing changes to your hair. Your doctor can suggest treatments such as laser therapy or products like minoxidil to reverse hair loss. 

Hair Styles For Men With Thinning Hair

A flattering haircut is the key to making thinning hair work for you. Visit your stylist and talk honestly about how your hair is changing and what issues specifically bother you. They can work with you to draw attention away from thinning areas.

There are a lot of cuts that give high style while accommodating a loss of volume or receding hairline. These cuts include:

Crew Cut 

If you're seeing changes around your hairline, you might like the look of a classic crew cut. Hair is left slightly longer on top, then tapers shorter down the sides and back. It's easy to style and looks great in both casual and professional settings. 

Textured Crop 

A textured crop is a versatile haircut that adds volume to thinning hair. The back and sides are cropped tight, and the top is cut into short, choppy layers for a textured look. You can style it forward to mask a receding hairline or slick it back for added height. 

Ivy League

You don't need a Harvard degree to rock this classic haircut. The Ivy League haircut follows the same basic shape as a crew cut but with slightly more length all around. It's great if your hair is thinning all over. You can give this cut a little tousle with some styling product, making it look full but still natural. 

Fade

A fade is an iconic cut that works for all hair types. The cut features a longer length at the top, and then the hair gradually fades to a close shave at the sides. It looks great with curls or waves, as well as straight textures.  

Hair Styling For Thinning Hair

Once you've got a great cut that flatters your hair and matches your style, you can focus on hair care. Your choice of hair care products can improve the overall health of your hair and scalp. Look at the ingredient lists on hair care products to see what you're actually putting on your hair. 

Many popular hair care products are loaded with ingredients like silicones, sulfates, and synthetic fragrances. Ingredients like this may make hair look good in the short term, but they can also damage hair, irritate your scalp, and cause build-up that makes hair limp and dull. 

Thinning hair will look better if you use products that contain natural ingredients and hair-healthy nutrients. Hair needs a combination of moisture and protein for optimum health, so look for natural oils, hydrolyzed proteins, and plant-based ingredients. 

Washing and Conditioning Thinning Hair

Washing and conditioning hair are the building blocks of any styling routine. If you have thinning hair, you should look for shampoo and conditioner that cleanse and strengthen hair without stripping hair or blocking follicles. 

The best shampoos for thinning hair contain mild ingredients that are gentle on your hair. Avoid shampoos with sulfates and harsh detergents. These ingredients wash away dirt and oil, but they also dry out hair strands, leaving hair brittle and prone to breakage. Instead, pick a cleanser with ingredients that promote growth and strengthen hair, such as hydrolyzed protein, vitamin E, peppermint, and tea tree oil. 

Brickell's Daily Strengthening Shampoo contains nutrients that make hair look thicker and fuller. The natural ingredients soothe scalp irritation and reduce inflammation, promoting follicle health and encouraging new hair growth. The formula is gentle enough to use every day. 

After you've shampooed, it's time for conditioner. Many conditioners contain silicones and heavy oils that can build up on hair over time. This leaves hair looking dull and weighs it down, making it look limp and flat. Thinning hair does better with lighter, water-soluble moisturizing ingredients like aloe, omega-6 fatty acids, and avocado oil. These ingredients give hair a healthy dose of protein and lock in moisture to keep strands looking strong and shiny. 

Brickell's Revitalizing Hair Conditioner packs in all the nourishing moisture your hair needs without weighing it down. It's formulated with peppermint oil to stimulate and refresh the scalp. Use it every time you shampoo for soft, manageable hair. 

Styling Products For Thinning Hair

Hair care and hair styling products can help thicken and improve the appearance of thinning hair. It may seem counterintuitive, but the key is avoiding heavy products. You want to add volume without adding weight that will drag hair down. 

Lifting hair at the root and creating separation between the strands builds volume and adds texture to hair. If you want hold, look for clays and gels instead of waxy pomades or products with heavy oils. 

Texturizing Sea Salt Spray

Salt sprays are one of the best ways to add volume to hair. Sea salt gives hair that full, beachy look you get after a day out on the water. It works best on wet hair, and you want to spritz it at the roots to lift your hair. 

Brickell's Texturizing Sea Salt Spray delivers hydrolyzed protein, vitamin E, and argan oil to strengthen hair while it volumizes and texturizes. You can use it alone or pair it with other products for all-day style. 

Styling Hair Powder 

Styling powder is the volume-building miracle product that you never knew you needed. This lightweight powder is a dry product that separates strands to create the appearance of more volume. 

Brickell's Styling Hair Powder is formulated with rice bran oil and rosehip to promote growth and strengthen hair. Before applying hair powder, make sure your hair is totally dry. Sprinkle a small amount of powder into your hand and distribute it through your hair. You can add extra powder in the areas that need an added volume boost. 

Give the powder a few minutes to absorb fully, then style your hair. If you need a hair refresh during the day, simply tousle your hair with your fingers to reactivate the powder's effects. 

Styling Clay Pomade

Don't let the word "clay" scare you. Clay is a lightweight, water-soluble ingredient with a firm hold and a matte, natural-looking finish. 

Brickell's Styling Clay Pomade is perfect for locking in style without adding weight or clumping hair. Ingredients like bentonite clay and argan oil provide a pliable hold, and hydrolyzed proteins strengthen and nourish hair. For best results, warm a little bit of the pomade between your palms, then work it through your hair to finish off your styling process.

Styling Gel 

Hair gel remains a go-to styling product for men with all hair types, and for good reason. Hair gel offers a medium hold with a glossy sheen that conveys class and sophistication. 

Brickell's Styling Hair Gel is light enough to maintain the volumizing effects of salt spray or hair powder while still providing an all-day hold. Ingredients like argan oil and aloe vera nourish the hair without drying or flaking. 

Styling gel works great with wet or dry hair. Just rub a little bit of gel between your hands and distribute it over your hair to lock your style in place.

Looking and Feeling Good With Brickell

Thinning hair doesn't mean you need to give up on having great-looking hair. Finding the right styling routine and using the best men's thinning hair products will give you the tools you need for great hair days. 

Brickell offers products for every hair type so you can look and feel great every day.