Fortunately, we did so that you don't have to. Though with all the mousses, shampoos, spritzes, and powders on the market, it can be difficult to wade through them all. Good thing there are tons of products out there to help you achieve the look of fuller hair. The best way to test, according to King? 'If it feels greasy on your fingers, chances are it will weigh down your hair,' she explains.

On the flip side, King says to avoid heavyweight oils and silicones because 'not all oils or silicones are created equal,' and calls out coconut and jojoba as touting higher weights than other oils (In other words, save the jojoba oil for your skin-care routine.) Silicones, similarly, also vary in weights and grades. In terms of what key ingredients to look out for when hair-product shopping, King recommends polymers to 'hold up' the hair and proteins to 'leave a coating' to give off the impression of thicker hair.

There is some good news to be circulated, however, in the form of hair-care products that will help plump up your hair and make it at least appear as if it's got more thickness and volume than it actually does. Cosmetic chemist Ginger King says, 'Heredity, stress, poor nutrition, improper care of hair, and environmental damage (such as sunlight and harsh brushing)' can all be potential causes of thinning hair. Whatever the cause, there are a number of reasons why you may have sparse, flat, or thin strands. Maybe you're going through a stressful time in your life and your hair is falling out. If youre looking to do a side part it could definitely be the way to go. Maybe you inherited fine strands from your parents (thanks, mom and dad). Pomade will give more shine and hold and really gives a bit more of a slick hair look. For some of us, thin or fine hair is a simple fact of life. Look, not everyone is blessed with thick hair.

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