Many women see their hairstyle as a deep part of their identity, because a bad hair day is not just a bad hair day, it can affect your confidence. Fine or thin hair lacks volume, often appearing flat and limp, making choosing the right hairstyles for thin & fine hair a challenge for many women.
But thin hair doesn’t have to be your hairstyling nightmare! The key to making the most of this hair type is selecting hairstyles for thin & fine hair that add volume and body, complemented by haircare and styling products that support this look.
Fine or thin hair has a smaller diameter than thick hair – it’s like comparing a thin rope to a thick rope – thin hair has the smallest diameter.
At Lily Jackson Hair & Makeup – Sydney’s best hairdresser – we know exactly how to make the most of your fine or thin hair and will help you fall in love with your hairstyle all over again.
You might think that choosing the perfect hairstyle for thin hair limits you to short haircuts. While it’s true, shorter hair can more easily give the appearance of greater volume to fine or thin hair, whether you like it short, medium or long – we’ve got you covered with our three favourite hairstyles for thin hair.
One of our favourite of the many cool haircuts for thin hair – is the classic bob.
It can be styled up in a modern way using styling products to provide distinct ruffled and tousled look to give the appearance of volume. As we said, the best hairstyles for thin hair are short, but that doesn’t mean un-stylish and unsexy.
This enticing, flirty bob is one of the standout short hairstyles for thin hair. It’s super-easy to volumise due to its blunt cut. Add a fringe, side part or even some asymmetry, and the tousled bob is the perfect haircut for thin hair. Using styling products that are designed to thicken and volumise the hair is a must (see styling products below).
Jules Peacocke, Director and Owner also suggests using a volume powder to dry hair which will increase the illusion of volume. Check out her recommendations below.
The angled wha? The ‘lob’ stands for ‘long bob’ – so it’s the perfect compromise between short and long hair. Hairdressers may refer to this as a “graduated” lob, signaling that the length of the hair at the back is different to the sides.
When it comes to medium length hairstyles for thin hair, adding some angle to that medium-length lob that grazes the shoulder creates the appearance of extra body and shape. Again, the ideal angled lob for thin hair needs a certain amount of bluntness because adding layers will only accentuate the impression that the hair is stringy and fine. Using appropriate hair care products for thin hair is a must!
While it’s easy to add the appearance of volume with short cuts, you don’t have to give up on your beloved long hair and favourite long hairstyles completely.
It is going to be tough to pull off awesome long haircuts for thin hair simply by leaving the ends all the same length and simply blunt.
A great hairstylist applies a variety of techniques, adding body and volume to long thin hair. The shaggy blonde waves hairstyle, a popular choice among long hairstyles for thin hair, is a great example. Adding some soft blunt layers provides texture without harsh lines. You may want to talk to our hair extensions specialist – carefully colour matched and expertly placed hair extensions can significantly enhance long hairstyles for thin hair, making them look fuller and more voluminous.
Consider getting some colour as well – expert hair colour adds dimension and depth to the look of your hair – it plays a really important role in creating body to fine or thin hair. Be warned about going blonde, however! Poor quality bleaches can make the hair strands physically thinner!
A special benefit of hair colouring at Lily Jackson Hairdressing is that all hair lightening services use the high quality premium bleach from Wella called Blondorplex – at no extra cost! The result is cleaner and stronger blondes due to the Wella proprietary rebonding formula Wellaplex being built into the bleach.
To keep those good hair days rolling and feeling sexy, we’ve listed our favourite products for fine hair. Many women with thin hair avoid using styling products altogether for fear that their will appear limper, but there is a range of quality hair styling products for thin hair that boost volume including thickening sprays, mousses, and volumising detanglers. Best of all they’ve been road tested by our expert hairdressers!
We prescribe the Nioxin range of products to treat and volumise thinning hair. It requires a formal consultation and prescription but clients absolutely love the results they achieve when using this range consistently.
It’s important to use shampoos and conditioners that are specially formulated for fine or thin hair because they contain specific ingredients that plump up the hair cuticle to give the appearance and feel of more volume without weighing the hair down.
Lily Jackson Hairdressing offers three choices in their volume boosting hair care range for all budgets, for hair that is fine or thin – you will find something for every budget:
Here at Lily Jackson Hairdressing, we understand that the thinner your hair, the more challenging it can be to find great haircuts and hairstyles for thin hair that truly work for you. And while our friendly, professional team of Sydney hairdressers can draw on their experience to create a look that works perfectly for thin hair – We’d also love to hear from you, our readers!
Will you be giving one of our top 3 hairstyles for thin hair a try?
Got a thin hair experience you want to share?
We’d love to hear from you in the comments!
