THICK HAIR CARE
Thick hair needs nourishment that can keep up
Thick, dry or coarse hair can need more than a quick wash and condition to feel its best.
A treatment-first routine gives dry lengths extra care before you shampoo, helping you build a routine around nourishment, softness, shine and manageability.
What does thick hair need?
Thick hair generally means you have a greater amount of hair, while coarse hair describes the diameter and feel of individual strands. Your hair can be thick, coarse or both.
When thick hair also feels dry, rough or difficult to manage, a routine with enough nourishment can help support softness, smoothness and manageability.
The goal isn't to change how thick your hair is. It's to give it the care it needs to feel its best.
SEE THE 3-STEP ROUTINE
The Treatment is used once a week, while Shampoo and Conditioner can be used as needed on wash days.
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Treat
30-minute pre-wash
Apply Thick & Juicy Treatment through the mid-lengths and ends of dry hair. Leave for 30 minutes before washing.
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Cleanse
Shampoo twice
Shampoo twice to thoroughly cleanse the hair and remove the pre-wash Treatment.
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Condition
Condition once
Apply Thick & Juicy Conditioner through the hair, then rinse thoroughly.
Thick hair and coarse hair aren't the same thing
They're often used together, but they describe different characteristics.
Thick hair generally refers to having a greater density or amount of hair.
Coarse hair describes individual strands with a larger diameter.
That means your hair can be thick without necessarily being coarse, and coarse without necessarily being especially thick.
What matters when choosing your routine is how your hair looks, feels and behaves. If it's thick, dry, rough, frizz-prone or difficult to manage, it may benefit from a more nourishing routine.
Thick vs coarse hair: what's the difference? → Read our guide.
MEET THICK & JUICY
A nourishing routine for thick, dry or coarse hair.
The 3-step routine combines a weekly pre-wash Treatment with Shampoo and Conditioner to care for thick, dry, coarse, frizz-prone or colour-treated hair.
1. Thick & Juicy Treatment
A nourishing pre-wash Treatment applied through the mid-lengths and ends of dry hair for 30 minutes once a week.
2. Thick & Juicy Shampoo
Shampoo twice to thoroughly cleanse the hair and remove the Treatment.
3. Thick & Juicy Conditioner
Condition once to nourish, soften and support smoother, more manageable hair.
CHOOSE THICK & JUICY IF ...
✓ Your hair is thick or coarse
✓ Your hair feels dry or rough
✓ Your hair is colour-treated
✓ Frizz and manageability are concerns
✓ You want a richer, more nourishing haircare routine
Your hair needs something different?
Then another Lil J System may be a better match.
Why does thick hair often need more nourishment?
With more hair to care for and particularly when strands are dry, coarse, coloured or regularly heat-styled, maintaining softness and manageability can take a little more attention.
A treatment-first routine gives dry lengths dedicated care before cleansing, rather than relying on conditioner alone at the end of wash day.
NOURISH
Give dry lengths dedicated pre-wash care.
Give dry lengths dedicated pre-wash care.
SOFTEN
Support softer, smoother-feeling hair.
Support softer, smoother-feeling hair.
MANAGE
Build a routine around easier-to-manage hair.
Build a routine around easier-to-manage hair.
REAL PEOPLE.
REAL FABULOUS RESULTS.
Here’s what users noticed after 60 days of use*
*Based on a 60-day consumer perception study involving 20 participants who used the Treatment once weekly.
FROM THE FOUNDER
JASON TLEIGE (aka Lil J)
Lil J Haircare founder and Hairdresser with 20+ years' experience.
“With thick, dry or coarse hair, the goal isn't to make it thicker, it's about giving the hair enough care to feel soft, nourished and manageable. That's why Thick & Juicy starts with a Treatment before you shampoo.”
THICK HAIR FAQs
What is thick hair?
Thick hair generally refers to having a greater density or amount of hair. It's different from coarse hair, which describes the diameter of individual strands.
Is thick hair the same as coarse hair?
No. You can have thick hair with finer individual strands, or coarse strands without especially high hair density. Your routine should take into account both your hair characteristics and concerns.
Is Thick & Juicy designed to make my hair thicker?
No. Despite the playful name, Thick & Juicy is designed to care for thick, dry, coarse and colour-treated hair. It isn't a hair-thickening, density or hair-growth treatment.
Where do I apply Thick & Juicy Treatment?
Apply Thick & Juicy Treatment through the mid-lengths and ends of dry hair rather than directly to the scalp.
How long should I leave Thick & Juicy Treatment on?
Leave the Treatment on dry hair for 30 minutes before shampooing.
How often should I use the Treatment?
Use Thick & Juicy Treatment once a week.
Should I shampoo once or twice after the Treatment?
Shampoo twice to thoroughly cleanse the hair and remove the Treatment, then condition once.
Is Thick & Juicy suitable for colour-treated hair?
Yes. Thick & Juicy is designed for thick, dry, coarse and colour-treated hair, and Lil J Haircare formulas are colour-safe.
Is Thick & Juicy suitable for frizzy hair?
If your thick, dry or coarse hair is also prone to frizz, Thick & Juicy can be used as part of a routine focused on nourishment, softness and manageability.
Are Thick & Juicy products vegan and cruelty-free?
Yes. All Lil J Haircare formulas are vegan and cruelty-free.
Are Thick & Juicy products sulfate, paraben and silicone-free?
Yes. All Lil J Haircare formulas are free from sulfates, parabens and silicones.
Are Thick & Juicy products Australian made?
Yes. Lil J Haircare products are made in Australia using Australian-made ingredients.
READY TO GIVE THICK HAIR THE CARE IT DESERVES?
Treat → Cleanse → Condition
A nourishing treatment-first ritual designed around thick, dry or coarse hair.
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