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...that even walking indoors in still air blows it all over the place and makes it stick out sideways... Is this normal? What's the solution? I can't keep it secured or styled no matter what I do.
It's almost at my shoulders now, but when it gets a lot longer (like halfway down my back) will moving air not mess it up as much?
Sometimes my head literally looks like that creature from Jurassic Park when I walk, the one with the big gills that stick out from the sides of its head. It rises up and sticks out that much!
Just looking for a little positive reinforcement my friends. It's very frustrating. Despite my high hairline I have a full hair of head. Why does it have to be so horribly THIN?!
I've got hair like that, and if you want to have long hair, there's nothing you can do about its texture. It's hereditary. Just wait until your hair is long enough to often blow into your mouth, and you'll probably choose not to eat outside much. When your hair gets longer, its weight will help hold it down some, but remember, fine-textured hair doesn't weigh much. The wind will still catch it more than you would like, if your experience is like mine has been.
This was a problem when my hair was curly, but when it grayed it also got straight, and the strands don't cling to the other strands like they used to. Therefore, I'd say that straight fine-textured hair is worse than curly.
The best you can do is hold your fine-textured hair down. Hats, caps, and bandannas are your friend.
Bill
I have really thin hair too. I found that a tiny amount of mouse helps give it some weight and makes it more manageable.
As Bill said, your thin hair is hereditary -- so, not much you can do about genetics there!
I also agree w/ Bill's comments re. hats, caps, and bandanas being your friend.
Here's another idea, especially if you decide against using mousse or other similar products in your hair: try applying a very small amount of olive oil on your hair ends, and then gradually distributing it into the lower half of your mane (I avoid putting in my hair nearest to my scalp. because my scalp produces enough natural oil on its own as it is).
Other beneficial oils that are good for hair include: almond oil, jojoba oil, and kukui nut oil. But since oil purity is very important, and olive oil is the most readily available (as well as cheapest), I recommend that oil the most.
By doing this you will be adding both weight and some moisture into the driest part of your hair. It has helped me tremendously, both in eliminating fly-away hair, and in cutting down on the amount of split ends that I used to get. I find that applying it right after I have shampooed and conditioned and am out of the shower, but while my hair is still damp, works the best. Just don't use too much olive oil, or your hair will then look greasy. All you need is just a small coin-size amount in the palm of your hand. Also rub your hands together before applying it directly onto your hair.
Hope this info helps!
- Ken in San Francisco
Hey, my hair's been thin all my life. OTOH, it doesn't usually do what you're describing. Sounds like it's charged with static electricity. Try using more conditioner. You do use conditioner, don't you?