As men, our relationships with our hair are complicated. Who among us doesn’t want to look in the mirror and see a full head of shiny, flowing hair? But sometimes the cards can seem stacked against us. Hair comes in all kinds and textures, plus, there’s the thinning issue that will affect nearly all of us at some point in our lives. In those cases, instead of wishing life was different, it’s best to work with what you have. If you’re frustrated with what you perceive as a lack of hair, whether it’s something that you’ve just noticed or have dealt with your whole life, the first step in getting the best hair possible is knowing the hand you were dealt. Once you understand if you have fine hair, thin hair, or even thinning hair, you’re on your way.What is Fine Hair?With fine hair, the size of the actual strands of hair is smaller than other types. “It’s missing the inner structure called the medulla,” says trichologist Bridgette Hall, which makes the physical diameter of each strand smaller. It also contains less protein, which can make fine hair seem “floppy and a little fluffy,” she says. It’s usually smooth, without a lot of natural volume, and is usually seen in lighter hair colors like blonds. It’s important to note that since fine hair refers to the actual size of the hair itself, it does not have anything to do with density, which is how much hair you have. “You can… Click below to read the full story from Men’s Health
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