Why hair goes flat
Flat hair often comes down to weight at the roots. Here is where it can come from.
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Oil at the scalp
An oily scalp weighs roots down. Washing based on how oily your scalp gets can help. How often to wash your hair
Conditioner at the roots
Conditioner on the scalp can add weight where you want lift. AAD advises putting conditioner on the ends if your hair is fine or straight.
Heavy or layered product
Rich creams, oils, and layers of styling product can add weight. Use less, and start at the ends.
Buildup
Product and mineral buildup can coat strands. A clarifying wash now and then can reset.
How you dry it
Drying hair flat against the head can leave roots flat. Lifting at the roots as you dry helps. Blow drying for volume
When it is not flatness
If you see more scalp than before, a wider part, or more shedding, read our thinning hair guide. Thinning hair
FAQ
See a doctor or dermatologist about scalp conditions, hair loss, or sudden thinning.
General information, not medical advice. Patch test new hair products, keep them out of your eyes, and stop use if irritation occurs. See a doctor or dermatologist about scalp conditions or hair loss.
Fix it in the dry
How you dry affects root lift.
