{"id":2150,"date":"2020-07-08T08:57:54","date_gmt":"2020-07-08T08:57:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boldbarber.com\/?p=2150"},"modified":"2020-05-18T09:37:26","modified_gmt":"2020-05-18T09:37:26","slug":"determine-and-increase-hair-density","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boldbarber.com\/determine-and-increase-hair-density\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Determine and Increase Hair Density?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hair density is one of the key factors for gorgeous and luscious hair yet it\u2019s often misunderstood by a lot of people. Hair density is characterized by the number of individual hair strands you have per square inch on your scalp. As such, low hair density can make your hair look sparse, and your scalp \u2013 easily visible beneath it.<\/p>\n<p>So, here we\u2019ll quickly discuss how to determine and increase hair density.<\/p>\n<h3>How to determine hair density?<\/h3>\n<p>We talked about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boldbarber.com\/about-hair-density\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">what you need to know about hair density<\/a> in another article. There, we mentioned several key ways to determine whether you have low, medium, or high hair density. Still, let\u2019s quickly go over some basic hair density tests here as well:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Phototrichogram<\/strong> \u2013 this is a simple and non-invasive professional procedure that can give you your exact hair density levels together with lots of additional information.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Various scalp \u201ceye\u201d tests<\/strong> \u2013 there are multiple ways you can gauge your hair density levels on your own as well. You can get someone to count the hairs in a small section of your scalp, you can do a ponytail test by simply judging the width of your ponytail, or you can just ascertain how see-through your hair is based on how visible your scalp is underneath it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How to increase hair density?<\/h3>\n<p>If you have low-density hair or even just medium-density hair that you\u2019d like to thicken a bit more, there are multiple things you can do. We\u2019ll go over the best natural remedies and commercial products for hair density below.<\/p>\n<h4>Natural remedies<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A good diet.<\/strong> Not technically a \u201chair density remedy\u201d, maintaining a good diet is nevertheless as crucial for your hair\u2019s health as it is for your overall health. The foods and ingredients you focus on should be rich in antioxidants, as well as vitamins D, B3, and B6. We\u2019d recommend fish, green pees, cod liver oil, eggs, cheese, chicken, avocados, as well as fruits and veggies such as papaya, tomatoes, watermelons, and most greens.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aloe Vera gels.<\/strong> Massages or masks with Aloe Vera are great for keeping your scalp clean and healthy, thus promoting good hair density.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fenugreek seeds.<\/strong> Massages or masks with a paste of ground-up fenugreek seeds are also great for your scalp as they are very rich in antioxidants.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Onion and honey.<\/strong> As with Aloe Ver and fenugreek seeds, masks and massages with an onion and honey paste can be great for your hair texture and density.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Commercial products<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Minoxidil.<\/strong> Many dermatologists often opt for 2% to 5% minoxidil solutions for patients with lower hair density and it\u2019s certainly effective.<\/li>\n<li><strong>PRP \u2013 Platelet Rich Plasma.<\/strong> This method involves taking some of the patient\u2019s blood, enriching its platelets, and re-injecting it in the patient\u2019s scalp. It\u2019s a somewhat controversial method but it has been shown to help promote hair growth in the scalp.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hair density is one of the key factors for gorgeous and luscious hair yet it\u2019s often misunderstood by a lot of people. Hair density is characterized by the number of individual hair strands you have per square inch on your scalp. As such, low hair density can make your hair look sparse, and your scalp \u2013 easily visible beneath it. So, here we\u2019ll quickly discuss how to determine and increase hair density. How to determine hair density? We talked about what you need to know about hair density in another article. 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