Having thinning hair is nothing out of the ordinary, it is very common among both men and women, and it is not necessarily a bad thing or a problem that should keep you up at night. And you don't have to spend money on expensive treatments to make your hair look good either.

What you need to know is that we all have different types of hair , in terms of texture, thickness and quantity, and the key to making it look good and staying healthy and strong is learning to care for it correctly, manage it properly and style it in a flattering way.

For example, people with oily hair need different shampoos than people with a dry scalp , while people with a lot of hair need different styling tools and cuts than those with thinner or less hair.

The type of hair you have may be determined by genetics, what you can control is how you work with what you have to make it look its best (things like lack of hydration , a bad cut, or an unflattering hairstyle can make your hair look bad, regardless of whether you have little or a lot of it).

Do you have thin hair? Here's how to take care of it

Choose your haircut well

This is one of the most important points to pay attention to. A good haircut can radically transform your appearance, it can make you look more attractive, younger, more elegant or modern, and it can also help to conceal some problems or situations that cause you insecurity.

So you need to understand what type of hair you have and what might work best for you, without clinging to cuts that simply don't work or are for hair that's very different than yours. According to Healthline , it's recommended that you get your hair trimmed every 10 to 12 weeks to prevent split ends or damaged hair.

Increase protein in your diet

Healthline says that while genetics play a key role in hair loss, diet can also have an impact.

To have healthy hair and scalp you need a good amount of protein in your diet, and it is also recommended to consume foods with zinc (a deficiency can cause hair loss), such as fruits, vegetables, almonds and walnuts, and with omega-3, such as salmon and cottage cheese, which helps stimulate the scalp follicles.

The type of shampoo matters

You need to know your hair type to know what type of shampoo and conditioner you should use, what ingredients work best for you and help you have manageable, soft, shiny hair with good texture.

This is important because, according to Healthline , the wrong products can cause damage, as well as making your hair look lifeless, greasier or drier, or difficult to style.

3 key points when washing

Healthline also says that most people do not do things the right way when it comes to washing their hair. Based on this, there are 3 key points to keep in mind:

You should not wash your hair more than once a day.
You should not use an excessive amount of shampoo, as this can build up on your scalp or you will simply waste the product.
The temperature of the water matters, it should not be too hot or too cold.