[4doggiemama]

First and foremost rule of thumb is to find a hair stylist who knows how to work with fine, thin hair. I am blessed with very fine hair (NOT) but have a fair amount of it. If you wear your hair long it is all the more important that you find a stylist who knows what they are doing and doesn't just listen to your wants. First, I never use a conditioner. My stylist tell me it weighs my hair down too much. Also watch what type of shampoo you use. Store bought ones weigh your hair down except Suave. These are the products I use. While my hair is still damp I use Catwalk Root Boost only on my roots. Rub it around on the roots with the tips of your fingers. Then I use about a nickel size dob of ProFound Beauty gel and rub it over the top of my hair especially on the back top. Then blow dry with a large round brush. Use a flat iron to put some lift in, using your wrist to turn the iron as you move down your hair. After I've styled it I use a little PureOlogy NanoWax to help put definition into my hair. To top it off I spray with a little Sebastian SuperPlus hair spray. A lot of different brands but these are the ones I have found do best on my hair. Also don't cause little white build-up. Search out which ones that work best for you. Good luck.
Oh, yes the suggestion was to put highlights into your hair. A definite should. Adds much body and keeps the greasies from appearing. Always know when I need a new "weave" done. My hair starts looking stringy.