8 Haircuts That Make Fine Hair Look So Much Fuller

If you want to keep your hair long, Maciques recommends sticking at or above a mid-chest length because hair tends to thin itself out as it grows past this point. “There are different densities of fine hair that contributes to what you can or cannot do, but a blunt cut is typically best if you are going to grow it long,” he says. 

For a fuss-free shorter cut, Maciques says a pixie is your best bet. “A pixie is an ideal option and also timeless in its appeal,” he explains. “Think Michelle Williams or Mia Farrow in the classic film, Rosemary's Baby. It's a great way to camouflage fine hair.”

Have fine strands and finally ready to take the plunge and get bangs? Good news: a fringe works well with your hair type. “Bangs create a distraction by diverting the eye. It gives fullness to the front where the eye automatically goes at first glance and instinctively,” he says. “It's rather genius.” Noted. Opt for a pair of soft, curtain, eye-grazing bangs like Alexa Chung’s. This bang gives you a few styling options. You can part them in the middle or push them off to the side. 

An asymmetrical bob is a great way to add texture and body to fine hair. “A layered, graduated bob is also a great option. It's playful and puts the texture at its best potential since layering at this length now works to give movement to the hair,” explains Maciques. “Adding different lengths and piecing it doesn't compromise the texture.” The stylist says that covering the bob length to the cheekbone level as opposed to the chin and tapering the back short will also help you achieve the effect. A  slightly grown-out version of this cut is Taraji P. Henson’s sleek style. The Empire star has also worn the same look at the cheekbone level, too. Consider that proof that the cut is extremely versatile. 

It’s true: the blunt lob or bob, aka one of the biggest haircuts of the past few years, are flattering for fine hair, too. “The more geometric and blunt you make these cuts, the fuller the density appears,” explains Maciques. “It's not about adding layers for volume but on the contrary, it's more about keeping the bottom looking dense and therefore seeming thicker.” 

A set of bangs can take the on-trend style to the next level.  “Adding bangs [like Kerry Washington’s] to these lengths is also a great alternative that changes the look/cut altogether,” the pro says. “It doesn't take away from the thickness at bottom, it adds a classic element and is a great look.” Consider this take on the cut, another example of the transformative power of bangs. 

Regardless of your hair length, loose, beachy waves is a simple way to add body to fine hair. While a curling wand will help you achieve this look, a flat iron or wave wand are great options for anyone who ends up doing arm gymnastics while using hot tools. 

A choppy pixie is another short length option for tin hair. The gradual, allover layers add movement and texture to fine hair, which has the tendency to be more limp and flat. 

Flipping your part over to the side is the oldest hack for faking more volume and body. Combine a deep side part with waves and you have yourself thicker, fuller hair.