Thin hair: this is the best hairstyle for you
A good hair day can make or break your day — yes, I know that. But what if you haven't even found the right hairstyle yet? That means a lot of bad hair days... And well, if you have such thin hair that your ponytail is as thick as two thumbs together, then not everything you see online will work for you. A voluminous hairstyle with rollers and all is not for everyone. Do you still want to look good? Then these hairstyles suit you best.
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1. Thin layers
Weren't layers just for people with thick hair? Okay, caught. Those layers work wonders for thick hair, but this hairstyle can also look beautiful if you don't have that much hair on your head. The secret is to cut long layers. And not thousands, just a few here and there — in strategic places. A bit around the face for face framing, some in the middle, and a little at the bottom. You really shouldn't do too much underneath, because you want to keep that as thick as possible.
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2. The mini bob
If you cherish your long locks, you might want to look away for a moment. But it's true: short hairstyles are much nicer if you have thin hair. Those long locks don't give off Rapunzel vibes; it looks more like you have three strands of hair hanging down to your butt. You just don't have much to fill out your back. Sometimes it's just easier to cut it all off. By stopping your hair right at your jawline, it seems to pile up there. By curling the ends in a bit, you create the illusion that your hair is secretly fuller.
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3. The French bob
Not ready for the mini bob yet? Then the French bob is for you. Hailey Bieber has rocked it, so you can too. You can still put your hair in a clip and tuck it behind your ears, but it is short — it just hits your shoulder. Let the ends be slightly trimmed with scissors; that creates a messy effect that makes your hair look extra full.
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4. Long layers
It may seem like Shakira has a full head of hair, but appearances can be deceiving, my dear readers. She actually has a lot of thin hair. Especially if you have thin, wavy, or curly hair, this hairstyle is for you. Add some layers in the middle section of your hair — not at the crown and not at the bottom, because that gives a thinner look. By adding a little bit of layers, you create a lot of dimension and movement, which gives your hair that little push to look fuller.
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5. The lob
The what? Yep, the lob. The not-quite-long-hair-and-not-quite-bob hairstyle. You're comfortably in between. Unlike all those short hairstyles, you won't be in the salon chair every three weeks. You can let this grow out until it reaches your breasts. By playing with highlights, it looks like more is happening with your hair than actually is. Curl it lightly and you're ready for your day.
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6. Shaggy shag
Another idea for thin hair is the shag hairstyle. The biggest volume factor of this hairstyle is the bangs. Now you can choose to have more curtain bangs than a full fringe, but let's be honest: those full-on bangs do provide the fullest look. By cutting the little hair you have in sections, it looks like you have a lot of thick layers — which is actually not the case. A texture of small layers on layers is created that you don't have to maintain much. Ideal, right?
Do I have one last tip? Find your celebrity lookalike. A star with thin hair, like Hailey Bieber, Lili Reinhart, or Keira Knightley, who all don't have the fullest mane. Copy their hairstyles, because that's the inspiration you need. If it suits your doppelgänger, it will probably look fantastic on you too. And that celeb is styled by a professional, so it should turn out well.
