5 Hair Styles For Thin Hair

Not long ago, thin hair was considered a styling death sentence. Now, however, thin hair can look stylish and healthy. It just takes the right cut, style, and care.

When Fine Is Not Fine

What is the difference between fine and thin hair? Fine is in reference to the diameter of each single strand. You can have a lot of hair on your head and it can still be fine. Thin or thick hair is in reference to how much hair you have. If you do have fine hair, though, you will be susceptible to thin hair as well. Age, stress, medications, and diet can also have an impact on the thickness or fineness of your hair.

The right haircut will make your thin hair look thicker. There are 5 haircuts listed below that serve the thin and fine hair types best. You'll have to think about which look is best for you, based on your hair type and the shape of your face.

Bob It

There are many variations of the bob cut, but no matter which you choose, a bob will tend to make your hair look much thicker and healthier. A longer bob works better with a fuller face, so you will have to figure out which bob is best for your face shape.

The Chop

The next cut, the chop, is a basic bob-length hair style only with irregular ends. The chop will give sparse and thin hair style and shape. It is easy to maintain and the shape and style will give the hair more body.

Cap Cut

If you have a petite or oval shaped face, you might consider the cap cut. This all bangs look will give your hair body without taking away all the length. It's not for everyone, but it is a good look for the right face.

The Crop

Any short, tapered haircut is called a crop haircut. There are problems with the cut, however; if you are over 45 it can do unflattering things to your chin and neckline. Also, this style will put focus on your eyes, drawing more attention to flawed skin.

Mid-Length

Not everyone wants to chop off all their length, so the mid-length is a good alternative. Just brushing the shoulder, this look is on a slightly diagonal-forward moving line at the sides. A few light layers provide volume.

Technology To The Rescue

There are technological advances that will allow you to thicken your hair. The focus has been on ways to fatten up individual strands of hair. Initially, these products used proteins that were infused into the cortex of the hair. They worked, however there was a problem in that some got really sticky if you overused it.

Today there are new and improved hair thickeners. Most come in complete lines, so there is a thickening shampoo and conditioner. You can also get triple treatment on fine, thin or thinning hair. As with anything, some work better than others, so you must experiment to find the ones that work best for you.

Thin, thinning, or fine hair does not mean you can't have healthy and thick looking hair. The key is to figure out your hair type and stick to styles, cuts, and products that fit your hair. Consult a stylist on what might be the best looking cut. And shop around for the right hair care products for your hair. With the right care, treatment, and style you can have a great hair style.