The 5 Best Products for Fine and Flat Hair
The root of the problem: Oiliness, exacerbated by products with heavy conditioners (like silicones, argan oil and shea butter). Here's how to combat it.
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Ojon Damage Reverse Thickening Shampoo
Shampoo daily to reduce oil on your scalp, which weighs down hair. A cleansing formula with wheat extract, like
Ojon Damage Reverse Thickening Shampoo,
$24, strengthens and creates volume.
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Shu Uemura Art of Hair Muroto Volume Pure Lightness Conditioner
To keep hair soft and healthy, use a dime-size amount of volumizing conditioner only on the ends.
Shu Uemura Art of Hair Muroto Volume Pure Lightness Conditioner,
$58, moisturizes with safflower extract, and its gel-like formula is lighter than a cream.
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L'Oreal Paris EverStyle Texture Series Beach Spray
Alcohol-free sea salt sprays add body and hold without drying. Spritz two-inch sections of damp hair with
L'Oréal Paris EverStyle Texture Series Beach Spray, $7, for soft, loose waves.
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Remington T Studio Silk Ceramic Blowdryer
A powerful hair dryer with 1,800 watts or more, like the
Remington T Studio Silk Ceramic Blowdryer, $35, quickly creates root lift. Flip your head upside down and blow-dry while combing your fingers through your hair.
Bumble and Bumble Dryspun Finish
For a midday volume boost, spray
Bumble and Bumble Dryspun Finish, $29, on your roots. The translucent aerosol absorbs oil and prevents hair from falling flat.
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From the
August 2013 issue of
O, The Oprah Magazine
