Volume+

Numerous factors can contribute to flat hair, such as using harsh shampoos containing sulfates, chemical treatments like coloring or bleaching, and even sleeping on your hair without a protective style. Other common causes of flatness include product buildup, extreme heat styling, using the wrong type of brush or comb, and over-brushing hair that is prone to tangles.

In addition to these external factors, genetics play a role in how much body and volume you have in your hair. If you have naturally fine or thin strands, they may not have enough strength to hold shape and can easily become flat. But even if your hair type makes you more susceptible to flatness, avoiding many of the above-mentioned triggers can help combat this issue.

Adding volume to curly hair requires a multifaceted approach that combines both hair care and styling techniques. On the hair care side, you'll want to use products with nourishing ingredients, such as amino acids, silk peptides, acetyl glutamine, and bio ceramide molecules. Stick to a sulfate-free shampoo to avoid stripping your hair of its natural oils, and condition regularly to add moisture and strength.

When styling, opt for products that don't weigh down the strands, such as light mousses, multi-tasking oils and leave-in conditioners. Additionally, you can use a styling cream specifically designed for curly hair to help define your curls and enhance their shape. After styling, use a diffuser attachment on your blow dryer to help shape your curls without over-drying them. Finally, finish with a light-hold hair spray to keep your look in place all day long. When using the Volume+ Regimen, you can layer in the Define+ Curl Cream to clean hair to help hydrate and define your curls for a healthy bounce or use on dry hair to refresh and redefine curls.

Straight hair is notoriously difficult to add volume to, but with the right hair care and styling techniques, it's possible to achieve a fuller look. Start by using a volumizing shampoo and conditioner that contains nourishing ingredients, such as silk peptides, bio ceremide molecules, amino acids, and acetyl glutamine. You should also use a sulfate-free shampoo to avoid stripping away the hair's natural oils, which add vital volume and shine.

When styling, use products that won't weigh down the hair strands. Volumizing mousses, creams, and sprays are good options. The Rodan + Fields Densifying+ Treatment is lightweight and fast-absorbing and replenishes and nourishes as it helps to maintain a healthy scalp. It also repairs and prevents damage for hair that looks fuller, thicker and healthier. Additionally, try using a round brush while blow-drying to add lift to the root area. For an extra boost of volume, consider applying our Refresh+ Dry Shampoo to lift hair from the roots.

Ideally, shampoo should clean your hair of the unwanted buildup that weighs it down without removing too much of the natural oil that gives volume to the hair. Unfortunately, many shampoos are formulated with harsh ingredients like sulfates, which can strip away the moisture and oils from the hair shaft, leaving it looking flat and dull. To prevent this problem, look for a sulfate-free shampoo.

Your post-washing habits may also be contributing to flat locks. For instance, using a rough towel to dry the hair or brushing it too vigorously can damage the cuticles which might cause breakage and make the strands look limp. Additionally, using styling products with too much hold can weigh the hair down and make it look flat.

Many shampoos contain sulfates, which are known to strip away the natural oils that give body and volume to the hair. If you're using a shampoo that contains sulfates, it may be removing too much of this beneficial oil, resulting in dry, flat, limp locks.

To avoid this issue, look for shampoos that are sulfate-free and contain nourishing ingredients like amino acids and bio-ceramide molecules. These types of shampoos are designed to cleanse the hair without stripping away its natural moisture, leaving it looking fuller, bouncier, and more voluminous. Additionally, consider adding a high-quality conditioner or leave-in treatment to your routine that will help protect against shampoo damage.

Flat and lifeless hair may be caused by a combination of factors. One likely culprit is product buildup. Styling products like gel and hairspray can build up on the scalp over time, weighing the hair down and making it look dull. Another possible cause is excess oils on your roots creating heavier strands, preventing volume. Also, if your scalp is overly oily this might cause your hair to look heavy and flat. We recommend using our Refresh+ Dry Shampoo between wash days to absorb oil, add volume and balance the scalp for refreshed hair between washes.

Another likely cause is damage from heat-styling tools such as flat irons, curling wands, and blow-dryers. When exposed to high temperatures, the hair can become brittle and weak, resulting in limp locks. If you're using heat-styling tools regularly, it's important to always use a heat-protectant product before styling and to try not to exceed 350°F. When using the Volume+ Regimen, you can layer in the Defrizz+ Oil Treatment to nourish and protect strands.