Stylists Share 3 Flattening Haircuts To Avoid With Thin Hair Over 50—And What To Try Instead

If you’re looking in the mirror and noticing your hair is failing to give lift, life, something (anything), the answer may not be to ask your hairstylist to give you the same exact haircut next time you book an appointment. While it’s true that other factors could be contributing to your flat hair, like using the wrong shampoo and overdoing it with products and experiencing product buildup, the wrong haircut can also cause your roots to flatten and your hair to look lifeless.

After age 50 or so, it becomes harder to build volume in hair because we can experience hormonal changes that lead to issues like shedding and thinning. If you’re repeatedly getting the following three haircuts, which are known for being flattening, it may be high time for a switch. Here are three of the worst haircuts you can have when your hair is thinning and three to try instead.