If you have thin or flat hair, you may have faced the problem of flat hair. While flat hair certainly has a beloved place in the hairstyling world for its shine, the lack of volume can be frustrating if you're looking for a more voluminous look. Good news: With the right products, tools, and styling techniques, you can transform your flat hair into something more dramatic.

Why is my hair so flat?

Genetics, daily habits, and your lifestyle can all contribute to straight, soft hair. Some of the most common causes of hair looking thin and flat include:

• Your hair type: Thin, fine hair tends to be flatter than thicker or more textured strands.
• Do not wash your hair often: Between shampoos, oil will accumulate on the scalp. Over time, this excess oil can weigh down your hair, making it look flat and limp. Using the wrong hair products: Using products that are too heavy on your hair can weigh down your hair, making it appear flat.
• Over-styling: Styling products are often necessary to volumize flat hair, but overdoing them can make curls look weak.
• Touching your hair too often: Every time you touch your hair, natural oils from your fingers are transferred to your hair. To keep your hair bouncy and bouncy, keep manual manipulation to a minimum.
• Bathing in mineral-rich water: When you bathe in water with higher-than-average concentrations of minerals (such as calcium and magnesium), these minerals can cling to your hair, causing it to become limp or flat.

How to add volume to flat hair

1. Detox for hair

The buildup of oil and impurities is one of the main causes of flat hair. To help revive your flat hair, try Nubeà Essentia Scalp Detox Shampoo 200ml . This is a detoxifying shampoo with Pine, Rosemary, Sage, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Melaleuca Essential Oil and plant extracts to deeply cleanse and stimulate microcirculation to help regrow strong, healthy hair.

2. Use shampoo and conditioner to create volume

If buildup doesn't seem to be the root of your problem, consider looking into volumizing shampoos and conditioners like Nubeà Sustenia Maintenance Shampoo and Conditioner - Volumizing 200ml. This pair of conditioning shampoos helps nourish and restore smooth, flat hair, making hair shiny and bouncy.

3. Use an exfoliator before shampooing your hair

Consider adding a scalp cleanser to your “bath everything routine” once or twice a month. These exfoliating methods can help deep clean the scalp to remove excess oil, dead skin, and stubborn product residue. You'll enjoy a cleaner, fresher scalp and thick, bouncy hair.

4. Don't overuse conditioner

You really don't need to apply conditioner to your roots. In fact, doing so can weigh down your strands, causing them to fall flat. Instead, apply conditioner a few inches from your roots and only use an amount according to the instructions on the bottle.

5. Choose your hair serum

Many hair serums have oil-rich formulas that also nourish but can cause hair to become more flat. If you want to add volume to your hair, look for a lightweight serum that is suitable for all hair types.

One of our favorite picks is Nubeà Sustenia Serum - Volumizing 150ml

6. Switch to dry shampoo

If greasy roots make your hair look thin and flat but you don't have time to wash and moisturize, look to dry shampoo. These shampoo sprays can help absorb excess oil that can cause hair to fall flat and give your hair new life until your next wash.

Remember, when using dry shampoo, use as little as possible: Using too much can contribute to build-up, causing hair to become flat, limp, and break.

7. Highlight your roots

Root volumizing is a procedure that instantly adds volume to hair by creating the illusion of fullness in specific areas. Start by taking a 5cm section of hair from the top of your head. Pull your hair forward so that the hair underneath is clearly visible. Use a thin-toothed comb to comb the back of your hair (in other words, comb it toward the roots instead of toward the ends). Then, wear your hair down and repeat this process all over your head. Done properly, this technique creates the illusion of naturally thick, voluminous hair— without much effort on your part.

8. Bouncy curls

Flat hair does not always occur only at the hairline. To make your hair look thicker from root to tip, use a large curling iron to add volume throughout your hair. Once you've curled all your hair, use your fingers to comb the curls to loosen them for a more voluminous look. If your flat hair tends to have trouble keeping curls, perfect your hairstyle by spraying some hairspray to help fix it.

9. Use hairspray

If you're looking to add volume to your hair but don't want to use heated tools, consider adding texturizing hairspray to your hair care routine. Simply use a small amount of the mixture on damp or dry hair and style as usual for a bouncy look with minimal styling time.

10. Use mousse to create volume

Styling mousse is another styling product that those with flat hair should always have in their wardrobe - it gives volume and fullness without weighing down hair like heavier gels or creams.

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