A person’s hair can greatly influence their appearance and choice of clothes. That’s one reason many spend hours caring for their hair and experimenting with different styles. But some naturally have thin hair, which does not let them style it as they want. Luckily, there are haircuts for thin hair to look thicker. One can visit a salon or speak to a professional stylist to see whether such a haircut can work for them.
Haircuts for thin hair
Thin hair may result from hereditary, pollution, bad-quality hair products, or other reasons. The challenge with thin hair is to make it look thick or add volume. While one can make small changes by switching the parting and flipping the hair, as if adding volume to one side, it cannot be a permanent solution. Even adding volume by using special shampoos may not always work. That’s why stylists recommend choosing the right haircut.
Blunt cut
This haircut involves cutting the hair straight across to create a clean, sharp edge. It is a versatile cut that works for all hair lengths and textures. The blunt cut is a great choice for making the hair look fuller. Stylists can further customize it to suit one’s facial features.
Stacked haircut
This is a layered haircut that creates shorter layers in the back and longer ones in the front. The gradual increase in length gives the illusion of thicker hair. The stacked haircut is sometimes known as a shag or graduated haircut.
Bob cut
A bob cut is ideal for people with short but thin hair. Those with very thin but medium or long hair can also try it. Bobs can be of different lengths but do not usually cross the shoulders. By adding textures to the hair ends, one can make thin bob hair look thicker. A stylist can help one choose from a range of bob hairstyles.
Shoulder-length textured lob cut
Those with shoulder-length thin hair can try a variant of the bob cut called the lob (long bob) cut. A shoulder-length lob cut not only adds volume to the hair but also frames the face well. That said, it is important to trim the shoulder-length lob cut regularly to maintain the volume. Adding texture can make it look even more thicker.
Long-layer cut
People with medium or long hair can try this cut. Long layers prevent the hair from laying flat and make the hair look fuller. They are also easier to style, so one can experiment with different looks.
Pixie cut
The Pixie cut may work well for people with thin and short or medium-length hair. This cut is characterized by short hair at the back and sides and longer hair on the top. It is a very popular hairstyle that adds density and volume.
Asymmetric triangular bob
While a bob is a uniform cut through the hair’s width, an asymmetric bob is uneven, with more hair on one side. It suits all hair textures and makes thin hair look thicker.
Curtain bangs
While traditional bangs cover the full length of the forehead, curtain bangs hang in the center and are pulled away from the face and eyes. They also have longer breaks between the fringes. Those with thin hair can add curtain bangs to a layered bob, shag, or a wolf cut. The combination creates an illusion of thick hair.
Undercut
This one is recommended for those with very thin hair. Here, the bottom and side of the head are shaved while leaving length on top. An undercut suits thin hair but cannot be styled very well.
Besides trying different haircuts, one can experiment with common hairstyles to give the hair extra bounce and volume. One of the popular hairstyle is beachy waves, which can be created by curling two or three-inch sections using a curling iron. This hairstyle is best suited for special occasions.
After speaking to a stylist and comparing all the options, one can choose a haircut they like. After the haircut, one should continue to take adequate measures to prevent thinning and increase hair growth.
Tips to maintain thin hair
A special haircut is not the only solution to make thin hair look thicker. One must take long-term measures to improve their hair and make it stronger and fuller. Hair can become weak because of several factors, which one may not realize until an expert points them out. There are several ways to overcome hair-thinning issues.
- Avoid too many chemical-based hair products
- Avoid using heating tools, straightening tools, or curling irons frequently
- Choose volumizing haircuts and styles
- Learn how to stimulate hair growth
