Confusing volume with capillary density is a more common practice than you think, it is even one of the most common mistakes when talking about hair. Understanding the differences between hair density and volume is key to avoiding confusion between the two terms.

What is hair density? What do we mean when we talk about hair volume? In the blog de Hospital Capilar, hair clinic expert in hair grafting in Spain, we tell you the main differences between hair density and volume.

What is capillary density?

The density of the hair is the amount of hair a person has per square centimeter. When you have a higher concentration of hair follicles in one area, it is commonly said that that person has more hair density.

When diseases like a alopecia they attack the hair follicle causing its destruction, the hair falls out causing a lack of density. At present there are capillary solutions adapted to redensify in patients who have lost their hair due to some type of alopecia.

What is hair volume?

Hair volume, on the other hand, is the space occupied by a person's hair. The thickness of the hair, the type of hair and certain hairstyles make it have more or less volume. Thus, people with curly hair have more volume than those with straight hair.

Differences between hair density and volume

As we have commented, density and capillary volume are not the same. Although they may appear similar, there are marked differences between hair density and volume.

One of the main differences between hair density and volume is that density refers to the amount of hair, while volume refers to the space that hair occupies. A person with a lot of volume may have little density, and another with greater density may have little volume in cases, especially with straight hair.

On the other hand, another of the distinctions that differentiate volume from density is that to recover volume it is enough to change hair care routines or opt for voluminous hairstyles, while to recover hair density one must resort to medical hair treatments such as FUE hair transplant.

How to gain more volume in hair

On many occasions, especially in people with fine hair, the aim is to achieve volume in the hair. Showing off hair with body and movement is the goal of many people and, for this reason, we give you some basic tips to gain more volume in your hair.

Use specific hair products to gain volume 

Currently there is a wide range of hair products aimed at achieving volume in the hair. From shampoos and masks to finishing sprays for dry application. In any case, following a hair care routine with specific products to gain volume is a good option.

Moisturizes hair

Contrary to what you might think, even with fine hair it is important to hydrate the hair. For this, it is recommended to use conditioners and masks for fine hair that do not weigh down the hair excessively and provide volume and movement.

Dry the hair upside down

A trick that helps to get more volume in your hair is to dry your hair upside down. Either with a towel or with a hair dryer, if we dry in that direction, the hair acquires greater volume.

How to gain more density in hair

While to gain volume it is enough to take into account certain tips for hair care for fine hair, when it comes to gaining density it is somewhat more complex. The development of a androgenic alopecia, the most common of all, is one of the factors that cause permanent hair loss and, consequently, a considerable loss of density. In these cases, it is not enough to follow good hair care routines, you have to go one step further.

Hair treatments

In the event of unusual hair loss that also accompanies the appearance of areas without hair, it is essential to go to a hair clinic in Spain to receive a medical diagnosis. Depending on the opinion of the medical team, it is advisable to resort to a hair treatment aimed at stopping hair loss and, consequently, the loss of hair density.

En Hospital Capilar we have the Hair Redensification Treatment, as well as the Platelet Rich Plasma, or CRT, to improve hair quality and stop hair loss.

FUE hair transplant in Spain

The only method by which it is possible to have hair again in those areas where it no longer grows naturally is with the FUE hair transplant. To redensify the area, follicular units are extracted from the part that is not affected by alopecia and implanted in the area to be treated.

The hair transplant results in Spain the year of the intervention is definitively given. However, after the first 6 months, the first changes can already be seen.