Thin, fine hair can stem from a plethora of reasons, including stress, aging, medical conditions, or just old ‘ol genetics. But less dense strands don’t have to stop you from experimenting with your hair. All hair is made equal in that it is finessable.
Haircuts and color not only provide an opportunity to spice up your look, but they are also an easy way to create volume, compliment your natural features, and create an overall illusion of thicker, shinier hair, and sometimes healthier hair.
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While a change as drastic as cutting your hair or dying it a new color can be exciting, we recognize that it can also be intimidating. Research is your best friend when delving into the next phase of your hair chapter. Cater your search to the characteristics of your strands. In this case, look to celebrities and stylists who sport or work with fine, thin hair.
Take note of what you like about their style of choice. Is it the volume? Is it the length? Maybe you’re a Swiftie whose hair profile aligns with the legendary Taylor Swift. Her infamous shaggy cut or long layers with bangs might be up your alley. Want a bright, voluminous look? Think Margot Robbie’s mid-length, platinum blonde layered cut. Look to Lily Collins’ brunette “jellyfish” hair for an edgier vibe.
Here is a list of 15 trendy haircut options to elevate your look.
1. Side-part lob
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Short for “long bob,” a lob haircut exudes maturity. Blunt cuts are the number one hack for creating the illusion of thick, dimension hair. Adding a deep side part and some balayage makes the style super sleek and stylish.
2. Choppy Pixie
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Chopping your hair can instantly take years off your appearance. A choppy pixie cut is the perfect way to liven up your look, with several choppy layers that create thick-looking, dimensional hair.
3. Short fringe bob
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Fringe bangs can transform your vibe by playing up your facial features. Again, the bluntness of bobs is great for tricking people into thinking you have thick hair. This style may be a more high-maintenance cut. A fresh dye job or highlight can elevate this cut even more.
4. Pixie
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We’ve got to love a traditional pixie. Not only does it exude “cool girl,” but it’s also super low maintenance. Talk with your stylist about how you can use this style to elevate your bone structure.
5. Asymmetrical Pixie
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Pixies are already cool, but adding asymmetry will make you seem even more fashionable. This cut is a great option for rounder and angular face shapes.
6. Face Framing Layers
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OK, you’re not ready for a huge change, but you want your hair to have shape and fullness while complimenting your beauty and maintaining some length? Face-framing layers are for you.
7. Medium Choppy Cut with Long Curtain Bangs
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Wispy curtain bangs can make your hair look soft, textured, and voluminous. This is another style for those who want their hair to appear fuller without losing length. Be prepared to style your strands every day with this cut.
8. Blunt cut with Floating Layers
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Floating layers are a technique used by stylists to add volume. The top layer is longer while the middle and bottom sections are cut shorter. Once complete, you have a volume-filled, well-shaped cut.
For thin, fine hair, ensure your stylist goes for a shallow cut, as losing weight or density isn’t the goal. This style is the more low-maintenance pick, as the layers do most of the styling work for you.
9. Mullet
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What’s cooler than a mullet cut? A dimensional blonde mullet cut. Mullets don’t always equal the “party in the back” type style. Keeping the top layers choppy and short while maintaining length at the back of the neck creates a super chic yet feminine look.
10. Extra light layering
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Having thin, fine hair doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice length. A blunt cut on the ends with dimensional layers is an easy fix for our long-haired people to add volume and texture.
11. Modern Shag
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The modern shag is a great option for our uber-confident edgy people. Shag cuts are defined by feathered layers on the top and side of the hair and thin fringes toward the ends of the hair shaft. Style this look with beach waves for the best results.
12. Blunt bob with Money Pieces
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Money pieces are another technique used by colorists to frame the face. They’re essentially a bright highlight towards the face. It can be done with just about any cut or color, and it’s an easy, low-maintenance way to elevate your look.
13. Wolfcut
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A wolf cut is a more wild version of a mullet. It’s still shaggy and uses lots of layers, just with longer, disconnecting strands in the back of the head.
14. Clavicut
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A clavicut is essentially a longer bob. It’s a blunt cut, specifically at the collarbone. Instead of boasting several lengths, it’s the same length all over. It has more versatility than other haircuts, as it can still be put in a ponytail.
15. Short cut long fringe
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Are you looking for something easy, breezy, and beautiful? Try some long layers with fringe bangs. This style is all about adding volume while keeping longer hair.
While it can feel limiting, many thin, fine hair options exist. Remember to take into account your lifestyle, hair needs, and facial features when picking out a haircut. Happy researching!
