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How To Tell If Your Wavy Hair Is Weighed Down

January 3, 2021 by Emily Evert 16 Comments

A while back I had suggested to someone seeking advice in a wavy or curly hair forum that their hair might be weighed down. They responded by asking me how they could tell if their waves were weighed down or not.

I immediately realized I should use this as a blog post topic. It was a great question, and one that I would have needed help with early on, too. I knew the odds were high that this would be something others would want to know, too.

how to tell if your wavy hair is weighed down

Signs That Your Wavy Hair Is Weighed Down

  • Your roots are flatter than usual
  • Your roots look wet or oily
  • Your roots feel “producty” or sticky.
  • Your waves are limp instead of bouncy. 
  • Your hair literally feels heavy. 
  • You have less volume than usual. 
  • Your waves start lower on your head than usual. 
  • Your curl pattern is looser/straighter than it used to be. 

wavy hair that is easily weighed down

But..

How Can I Tell If My Hair Is Weighed Down?

To know if your wavy hair is weighed down, you need to know how your hair “normally” looks, feels and acts. Is it flatter, straighter, less voluminous, less bouncy, or heavier feeling than normal? If so, it’s likely weighed down. 

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My name is Emily, I have been blogging since 2009. I found the curly girl method in 2018, which helped me to discover my naturally wavy hair. Since then, I’ve continued to wear my hair wavy, reading and watching tons about wavy hair. This blog is where I share what I’ve learned, in hopes of helping others. More about me and my backstory can be found on my about page.

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