Even if you are born with naturally dense hair, it can grow thin over time. From a genetic predisposition to nutrition and heat styling, many factors influence the density of our manes. And though healthy thin hair is soft and airy, it can still look flat and limp. But it’s not the case with those bombastic hairstyles for thin hair we found on Instagram to help you crack the problem.
1. Textured Wavy Bob with Wispy Bangs
Cuts with tresses of different lengths and even textures can adequately compete with one-length hairstyles for fine, thin hair. Textured crops are great for round faces, adding them angles and volume on top for a better balance.
via @kaceydunndidhair
2. Short Layered Bob with Side-Swept Bangs
Side swept bangs with tapered tips give an edgy feel to softly layered bobs women over 50 like so much. It looks great with naturally grey hair with lowlights, adding some extra volume.
via @inescosta_makeup
3. Curly Mullet with Micro Bangs
Mullets are a great choice for those with thinner hair because of the layered shape of the cut. A wild curly top and statement micro bangs can create a dramatic contrast, turning a routine cut into an outstanding look.
via @__k_vu__
4. Pixie with Elongated Side Bangs
Straight fine hair won’t fall flat if it’s layered, textured and toned like this cute pixie with elongated front pieces. Y2K side bangs and highlights are back in trend, too.
via @vitosatalino_official
5. Undercut Pixie with a Spiky Top
Go for a bold undercut with a spiky top to gain both dimension and an edgy touch. Blonde is a must for hiding the lack of thickness and visually adds all the much needed volume.
via @shmoakin_hair
6. Curly Layered Bob
A layered bob is a go-to option for thin black hair to give both structure and shape to natural curls. With shorter pieces at the front and longer back, the overall look of the cut is soft yet defined.
via @slickback_buttahtoast
7. Wavy Lob with Blunt Thin Bangs
Texture plays a major part when it comes to adding fullness to your hair. Your go-to might be combining textured waves and a color gradient when you need to jazz up your fine thin hair.
via @hirohair
8. Wavy Angled Lob
A blunt bob adds body to fine tresses, but you can take it a step further and ask for a sassy geometric and slightly angled cut. You have to volumize it, though – messy waves will be a solution.
via @shmoakin_hair
9. Bob with Wispy Face-Framing Layers
A shoulder length bob with wispy ends and face-framing layers brings the best of both worlds – body on the bottom and dimension around the face. Multidimensional color with a mix of darker roots and highlights throughout add to the overall look.
via @nothingobvious
10. Wavy Shoulder-Length Bob
Have your bob wavy and messy for a volumizing effect coupled with an airy feel and movement. It’s easy to maintain and style with a help of a curling iron and texturizing spray. Notice the color transition? Makes all the difference, too.
via @nataliarok
11. Long Hair with Curled Layers
Layering in the front works great for giving an edgy yet classy vibe to long straight hair without scarifying the length. Face-framing strands and layers throughout modernize the usual straight hair look.
via @ryennesnow.hair
12. Chest-Length Cut with Curtain Bangs
However, you can opt for an all-the-way-round layered hairdo with razor-cut tips to rock a hot disheveled look. Beach waves and wispy bangs add a touch of playfulness and airy feel to the look while not looking flat.
via @salsalhair
13. Wavy Chignon Bun Updo
Long hair is definitely easier to work with when it comes to exquisite wedding updos. This one looks absolutely gorgeous, combining an elevated top, a messy chignon and soft face-framing waves.
via @natalianikitis
14. Beachy Waves and Long Curtain Bangs
The layered ‘do with eye-grazing angled curtain bangs is perfect for effortless everyday styling. The top has some extra volume while the ends remain lightweight and wispy.
via @yukistylist
15. Long Waves with Thin Eye-Grazing Bangs
For a more sophisticated look, team up piece-y wavy locks with thinned out straight bangs, making an arch to frame your face nicely. Combined with highlights and longer layers, the style is super flattering for different face types.
via @nunzio_nyc1
16. Long Layers with Balayage
Don’t miss a chance to incorporate a balayage into your hairstyle. Same as highlights, it adds depth to straight hair, while layering creates a vibrant texture.
via @merly_yu.ki9843
17. Rounded Shape with Defined Curls
The key to styling curly hair is giving it a flattering shape and defining spirals beautifully to reveal their bouncy feel. This rounded cut looks bouncy and voluminous, not too heavy – which is important when it comes to curls.
via @slickback_buttahtoast
18. Collarbone-Length Cut with Dense Face-Framing Bangs
Curl your hair with a wand and add some texturizing spray for extra definition. Get your wavy hair layered and lift it up at the roots to gain volume for a fun shaggy hairdo like this one.
via @hirohair
19. Blunt Bob with Layered Sides and Bangs
A blunt bob is a great option for fine hair to look thicker, but you can make it even cooler through layered side tresses and full bangs. While not adding visual thickness to hair, this style looks very chic and refined.
via @patrizia_dessardo
20. Messy Bob with a Deep Side Part
This messy bob with a deep side part and naturally toned balayage showcases a fancy wash-and-go style for frizzy hair. Lift the roots with a styling mousse or powder for an extra oomph.
via @hirohair
21. Shoulder-Length Waves with Off-Center Parting
A shoulder length, an off-centre parting and tresses tucked behind the ear create an asymmetrical feel – this bob has everything a round face needs to look balanced. Adding a fun color, like this bubblegum pink, will bring all the attention to your look.
via @pinkdagger
22. Voluminous Face-Framing Bob
The face-framing waves deliver the required softening effect for a square face to seem less angular. Curtain-shaped layers seamlessly transition to lighter colored feathery ends.
via @hirohair
23. Lob with Feathery Layers
This lob with large loose waves is extremely flattering for heart-shaped faces, as it counterweights the jaw-line. Face-framing front layers fall to a side, creating a soft long side bang look.
via @kaaneerbass
24. Shaggy Short Bob with Choppy Bangs
The short rounded bob with a shaggy texture brings both soft lines and width, which long faces lack. The full bangs hide the forehead, bring all the attention to the eyes and other prominent facial features, and make the face look smaller.
via @jayne_edosalon
25. Blunt Bob with a Center Part
“For haircuts, I recommend a blunt cut to give hair a thicker appearance. I also recommend keeping your hair at shoulder-length or above. That will allow your hair to give off a thicker appearance,” says Harry Josh, celebrity hairstylist, in Byrdie magazine. Oval faces can pull off a blunt bob with a centre parting effortlessly, styled either messy or sleek.
via @tashkokoblaqcoiffeur
26. Spiky Pixie with Rounded Micro Bangs
A flirty pixie cut with a spiky top and piece-y bangs is just the right thing to balance your forehead-chin ratio. This cut is not only effortlessly cute, but also easy to style and maintain.
via @spellbound_manes
27. Textured Lob with Bangs
This wavy long bob is coupled with sexy straight bangs, graduated from the center towards the temples and swept to the side. Lighter ends are a finishing touch to the look.
via @sarahflandershair
28. Choppy Layers and Side Bangs
Long side bangs and a razored hairdo add up beautifully, also bringing more movement with its cascading flow. This style will look equally good on both younger and more mature ladies.
via @la_pelu.marisa_bazo
29. Long Wolf Cut with Bangs
You probably heard of a wolf cut – one of the trendiest layered cuts of this season. Well, this one is a perfect example for how to sport the look with thinner hair. Full bangs won’t feel heavy even when cut wide, if they are masterfully arched and thinned out.
via @hollygirldoeshair
30. Multi-Layered Bangs
An oval face can pull off almost any fringe, including the sassy multi-layered option incorporated into the straight bob. Face-framing layers and short layers at the back liven up the usual short bob look.
via @victoria.hairart
31. Bob with Eye-Skimming Strands
This round brushed bob with bangs looks fuller due to its blunt ends and eye-skimming strands, covering the forehead. This look is perfect for straight hair and can be achieved with a blowout – just use a round brush and a bit of volumizing spray.
via @bescene
32. Short Bob with Darker Roots
Here, we have a trendy extra short messy bob (almost a bixie) with a darker roots-lighter ends hair color solution for added depth and vibe. Easy to style, easy to maintain, easy to grow out – what could be better?
via @brentdanielbasore
33. Short Choppy Bangs
Short choppy bangs can make any bob a bombshell, and this perfectly sliced cut is a good lead to follow. Textured ways nicely emphasize the layered look.
via @hirohair
34. Tousled Stacked Bob
The stacked bob offers much volume in the back, while the longer front locks work to frame the face flatteringly. Once again, highlights are here to save the day and bring the look to a next level.
via @shmoakin_hair
35. Textured Lob with Highlights
This long angled hairdo shines with a unique mix of blonde shades, creating much dimension. Platinum blonde face-framing pieces bring all the attention to the eyes. An example of how a hairstyle can make your overall look pop.
via @christi_danielle_salon
36. Shaggy Mullet with Short Bangs
This black shaggy shoulder-length cut with sweet baby bangs looks so natural and screams easy styling for wash-and-go ladies. The combination of bangs, face framing layers and a voluminous top elongate the face nicely. This cut is the definition of cool.
via @pinkdagger
37. Pixie with Sideburns and Fringe
We all know and love the French bob, but what about the French pixie? Want to embrace parisian charm with a touch of modern bob for your short thin hair? This voguish pixie with sculptured bangs and sideburns is definitely your choice!
via @thastylist18
38. Silk Press Bob with Ear Tuck
The blunt bob is known for adding body to thin hair, and this center-parted version proves this. Sometimes you just gotta embrace your fine hair – it can look sleek and chic as it is, just with the right cut.
via @miss_clamann_htd
39. Feed In Braids
A braid on the side, a braid on top, and a little braided bun at the nape – that’s how you can get dimension, texture and a striking look. Whenever you get tired of all the styling fuss, braids are a win-win.
via @infinity_beautylounge
40. TWA with Finger Coils
Look at those awesome tiny curls and styled to the sides baby hair. And this red hue? Chef’s kiss! While short, the hair looks thick and healthy.
via @ styles_by_juwan
41. Long Feathered Bangs with Ombre Highlights
This long layered hairdo is anything but flat – a cascade of locks and a color transition work together to produce dimension and vibe. Curtain-shaped layers fall smoothly into the body of hair with the help of blonde bits blending together seamlessly.
via @danewakefieldhair
42. Spiky Pixie with an Undercut
This pixie is a killer look for ladies of all ages! A smokey grey at the back and an ashy silver in the front add both body and jazz, and the edgy undercut makes the style perfect for summer.
via @roshan_hairlove
43. Curls with a Side Part
This luscious dark brown hair is beautifully packed into a short layered cut. What looks like natural curls defined with some gel, the look is so easy to recreate.
via @slickback_buttahtoast
44. Shaggy Lob with Thick Eye-Grazing Bangs
Shaggy and textured, this ‘do catches the eye with its darn good fringe, feathered down to face-framing tresses. Stunning honey blonde hair gives all the edgy yet chic vibes, and is probably one of the hottest looks at the moment.
via @joeltorresstyle
45. Long Waves and Babylights
You can never go wrong with waist-length ombre waves. This glam blonde juiced up with shiny babylights doesn’t look limp, but radiates tons of texture.
via @ochairchronicles
46. Messy Updo with Accent Braids
This hairstyle is another inspo for you bridal ‘do. Teased roots and a voluminous braid create a win-win combo for thin hair. And don’t forget about the curled front locks!
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via @bylauracarita
47. Blunt Cut with See-Through Bangs
via @brianaguilarhair
48. Graduated Short Bob with Side Part
We love a natural hair moment. Gray hair looks stunning in this sleek graduated bob complimented with a side parting and long bangs that can be tucked for a more playful feel.
via @vp360hairandsenses
49. Piece-y Pixie with Brow-Grazing Bangs
Bring back the Parisian chic! This stylish pixie cut is polished yet textured with a piece-y elevated top and cool tapered bang. Classy and effortless, just like all things French.
via @ruteboazhair
50. Voluminous Wavy Updo
This bridal updo is all romance with these woven locks twisted into a fancy loopy chignon. You can’t go wrong with a voluminous tousled updo.
via @kasia_fortuna
It’s easy to find a trendy hairdo for thin hair when you know what to look for, isn’t it? The best part of it? The possibilities are endless: pixies, bobs, mid-length, long, natural, bangs, updos. Our selection is yet another proof that any hair type can pull off any hairstyle, just with the right adjustments.