Understanding the Struggle: Why Hair Loses Volume
First things first. Before we discuss the best ways to add volume to flat hair, let’s look at why hair falls flat.
Common Causes of Flat Hair
A number of factors contribute to flat, limp hair, including:
- Genetics and hair texture. Your hair type can play a major role in how voluminous or flat your hair ultimately looks. For example, fine straight hair naturally has less volume than thicker curly hair types—making it much more prone to look flat and lifeless.
- Product buildup. Plenty of lightweight hair products for volume exist. Heavy products can also cause buildup and weigh hair down.
- Over-washing or under-washing. Washing your hair requires finding a happy medium that keeps it looking its most voluminous. Too much washing can lead to flat hair—and so can too little.
- Environmental factors. External environmental factors such as humidity, pollution, or seasonal/weather changes can all affect hair volume.
- Health factors. Health can also play a major role in hair volume. For example, hormonal changes, diet, or stress can all cause hair thinning and can make hair look less full.
And when hair does fall flat? It can feel really difficult. Having full, voluminous, healthy-looking hair can deliver a serious confidence boost. And when your hair doesn’t cooperate—and falls flat and limp, despite your best efforts at styling—it can be profoundly discouraging.
The Role of Scalp and Hair Health
Another thing to consider? When hair falls flat, it’s not always just a hair issue.
Volume starts at the roots. A healthy scalp lays the foundation for stronger healthy hair. Buildup or excess oil on the scalp can flatten your roots and make your hair appear flat from the get-go. As such, the right hair care routine for volume will address both the hair and the scalp.
So, what, exactly, does hair care for volume look like? What are the best products for lifeless hair—and how do you use them to get the volume you crave?
The Power Trio: Thickening Shampoo, Conditioner, and Volume Enhancing Foam
The secret to transforming flat, limp hair lies in using the right combination of products. Choose products specifically formulated to add body, fullness, and bounce without weighing hair down.
The RevitaLash® Cosmetics Volumizing Hair Collection has the best thickening volume shampoo and conditioner for fine hair. It also includes a foam that adds volume. These formulas are specifically designed to work together to give you voluminous hair with serious staying power.
Let’s take a deeper look at each product:
