…Keeping it too long looks ratty, and having too many layers can make it look stringy."

They recommend going with shorter blunt cuts instead as these canenhance your hair’s volumewithout the need for layering.

It all starts at the roots, you know.

Woman with flat hair

They claim thatblow-dryingis actually crucial to giving your hair a little lift.

Broderick also suggests you not part your hair until it’s dry.

You’ve been teasing your hair

Shampoo manufacturerPantenesays that teasing fine hair is a big beauty no-no.

Hair stylist cutting hair

While it is supposed to boost volume, backcombing actually damages the hair.

What’s more, repeating the tease-spray-brush out cycle could weaken your hair over time.

Stylist Danielle Allyson tellsPrevention: “frequent tugging can put a lot of strain on your hair.”

Woman giving herself scalp massage

Blow drying hair

Woman backcombing hair

Woman with hairspray