If you have thinning hair, it’s best to find the most flattering hairstyle for your hair condition and type to bring out the best in your mane. Now, the best hairstyles for thinning hair are, obviously, the ones that make your thin hair look thicker and fuller. From blunt bob to long layers and everything in between, here’s the list of the coolest styles for thin hair!
1. Sleek High Ponytail
The key to making thin hair looking thicker and fuller lies in combining different textures. You can combine slicked-back hair at the crown with long wavy high ponytail to achieve a perfect, voluminous look.
2. Layered Lob Haircut For Thin Hair To Look Thicker
If you’re looking for a short hairstyle that will add thickness to your thin strands, a layered lob haircut is the right choice! Layered lob is a classic and iconic hairstyle that can be customized to flatter all face shapes.
3. Wavy Perm Hairstyle For Thin Hair
Wavy and curly hair textures look thicker and more voluminous by default and if you’re not one of those lucky ones who have wavy or curly mane, there’s a perfect solution for you. It’s called perm. Unlike iconic 80s perms, today’s perms look more natural than ever, and they look stunning on all hair lengths.
4. Wavy Half-Up Half-Down Hairstyle
Half-up half-down hairstyles have the power to transform every hair into a voluminous, goddess-like work of art. Yup, it’s universally acknowledged that half-up half-down hairdos are one of the most stylish solutions for thinning hair. The best is that they’re easy to style!
5. Buzz Cut With Heart Designs
A breathtaking buzz haircut with heart designs is reserved for those who dare to be bold. Heart designs add a dash of femininity and plenty of personality to the hairstyle. What I like most about buzz cuts is that they make the face look more defined.
6. Long-Layered Hairstyle For Thinning Hair
Yes, long layers can make your hair look more voluminous and textured. Here’s the ultimate combo for those who have straight thinning hair: Long layers with curtain bangs. Beautiful.
7. Voluminous Bouffant Ponytail
Bouffant ponytail has plenty of volume at the crown, so this hairstyle is perfect for those who have thinning hair right there – at the crown. Pro tip: Tease the base of your high ponytail using a fine-tooth comb to give your hairstyle an extra oomph of volume!
8. Twist Outs Hairstyle For Women With Thin Hair
If you have thinning afro hair, gorgeous twist outs is a perfect style that will make your hair look fuller. To create twist outs, you’ll need to apply curl cream to washed, damp hair and then separate your hair into several sections. Then divide every section of your hair into two strands. Twist the two strands around one another and do the same for the rest of the sections. Congrats, you’re done!
9. Natural Hair With A Scarf
Sometimes, we’re too lazy to do twist outs, or style our hair in any other way. Well, there’s a solution for that, too. It’s called a scarf. If you have thinning hair, you can easily camouflage it by covering the top of your hair with a decorative scarf. There are plenty of styles you can do with a simple scarf, so feel free to be as creative as you can!
10. French Twist Updo
If you’re looking for an elegant, voluminous hair updo, a French twist updo hairstyle is the way to go! To create this beautiful updo, you’ll need to gather your hair in one hand and twist it upwards until it turns in on itself against the head. You can secure this hairstyle with decorative hair pins, barrettes, you name it.
11. Deep Side Parting
We love deep side parting because it gives thinning hair plenty of volume and also balances your facial features. And let’s be honest – any hairstyle with a deep side part look more effortless and fashionable.
12. Undercut Pixie Cut For Thin Hair
Undercut pixie cuts are one of the coolest short hairstyles that will turn your thinning hair into a rich, textured mane. Play with different colors to add more personality to this style. Hint: Pastel shades are trending right now!
13. Hair Wigs
If you’re looking for a low-maintenance hairstyle for thinning hair, don’t forget about amazing hair wigs! With hair wigs, you can have a gorgeous hairstyle full of volume and bounce within seconds and without using styling tools. Does that sound like a dream come true? And I thought so.
14. Ultra Voluminous Beehive Updo
Vintage beehive updos are back and they look more stunning than ever! Beehive updos feature an ultra voluminous hair at the crown with (or without) side bangs for a face-framing effect. If you want to embrace vintage updo vibes and make your hair look super thick, this is your chance!
15. Soft Lob Haircut For Thin Hair
As the name implies, a soft lob is a softer version of a long bob haircut and it’s an excellent choice for those who are looking for a simple, flattering haircut for thinning hair.
16. Short Layered Curly Hair With Bangs
Those with curly hairstyles know that thinning hair can make their curls look dull and shapeless. If you have thin curly hair, a short layered haircut with (or without) bangs will bring back the bounce in your curls and, as a result, you’ll have thicker mane!
17. High Messy Bun
High messy buns are perfect for both casual and formal occasions, and yes, they are a godsend for thinning hair. You cannot go wrong with a messy bun because there’s only one rule here: the messier – the better!
18. Bixie Cut
A bixie cut is a hybrid between two popular cuts – a pixie and a bob cut. It features the length of an ultra short bob cut with textured, voluminous hair at the crown. Therefore, it’s a great choice of style for those with thin hair.
19. Curly Hairstyles
If you have time and will (and you don’t have naturally curly hair), use a curling iron to create a beautiful curly hairstyle full of volume and movement. Curly hairstyle are and will always be the styles with plenty of volume and texture.
20. Low Messy Bun Updo
If you’re looking for a simple and to the point hairstyle for thinning hair, a low messy bun updo will help you achieve that. Tease the hair at the crown with a fine-tooth comb to create the illusion of a more voluminous hairstyle!
21. Choppy Pixie Cut For Thinning Hair
If you have thin hair, choppy layers are a real game changer because they add movement to your tresses. And they’re low-maintenance.
22. Soft Blunt Bob
Whoever told you that a blunt bob is not suitable for thin hair was lying. Or they just didn’t find the right type of blunt bob.
23. Shaggy Lob With Bangs
Shaggy lob with bangs is one of the best wash-and-wear haircuts out there. If your hair is thinning, this should be your number one choice.
24. Choppy Wolf Cut With Baby Bangs
If you’re an alt girl, I have a treat for you: wolf cut. But of course, I’m not talking about just any wolf cut; I’m talking about this badass choppy wolf cut with baby bangs.
25. Asymmetrical Bob
The worst thing you can do for your thin hair is to make it visually even flatter. That’s why I’m advising you to try this asymmetrical bob: to give your hair movement.
26. Beach Waves
Speaking of movement… is there any better way to bring it to your tresses than with the help of beach waves?
27. Before And After Haircut For Thinning Hair
Here’s a prime example of the importance of the right cut, or to be exact of the importance of the right cut for your hair type.
28. Blunt Bob With Blunt Bangs
If you choose to go for a blunt bob with blunt bangs, make sure your hair is always blow-dried to give it volume.
29. Shaggy Layers With Curtain Bangs
Curtain bangs have been a huge hit all over social media lately. If you have thin hair, pair them with shaggy layers.
30. Extra Long Braid For Thinning Hair
You’re sick and tired of always wearing your long thinning hair down? Simply braid it! You can easily add some clip-in extensions for a better effect.
31. Half Up Half Down Waves
Here’s a pro tip: half-up, half-down waves will visually transform your thinning tresses. You can thank me later!
32. ’90s Shoulder Length Cut
This ’90s-inspired shoulder length cut is a real blast from the past that has become popular once again. Pair it with an interesting hair color.
33. Boho Braid On Wavy Hair
There is no doubt about it: waves bring volume to your hair. But if that’s not enough, combine them with this gorgeous Boho braid.
34. Textured Updo
Are you looking for the perfect bridal hairstyle that will flatter your thinning hair? This textured updo is calling your name.
35. Bubble Ponytail
It seems that bubble ponytail was made for girls with thinning hair. It’s a great hairstyle for an upcoming black-tie event.
36. Hollywood Waves
Speaking of black tie events… you can never go wrong with the classic elegant hairstyles, such as retro Hollywood waves.
37. Chignon Updo
This chignon updo will give your thinning hair a completely new vibe. Not only that: it will also give you an elegant and sophisticated appearance.
38. Low Wavy Ponytail
How cute is this low ponytail? The key is in the waves which give your hair the illusion of thickness.
39. Classic French Braid
Classic French braid is the best possible solution for a wash day. Most importantly, it’s a DIY hairstyle that won’t take up much of your time.
40. Choppy Bob Cut
We’ve already stated how choppy layers flatter thinning hair. What’s even better about them is that they fit every hair length.
41. Dimensional Lowlights
The right choice of color and playing with shades can also visually transform your thinning hair. This inspo pic shows the power of lowlights and the depth they give to your tresses.
42. Messy Bun
No, messy bun is not just an everyday shaggy hairstyle for running errands. If done properly, it can be worn on special events as well.
43. Bob With Flipped Ends
Instead of going for a classic bob cut that might be boring to some, update your hairstyle with interesting flip ends, made for thinning hair.
44. Shadow Root Dye
Here’s another coloring solution for your thinning tresses: shadow roots that create contrast with the rest of your hair.
45. Claw-Clip Updo
Claw-clip updos were a big hit back in the ’90s. And why wouldn’t they be? They’re practical, cute, and most importantly, give volume to your thinning hair.
46. Feathered Ends Haircut
What if your ends are thinning? Or they’re just damaged? You don’t have to chop them off. Instead, go for this gorgeous feathered cut.
47. Hime Haircut
If you’re brave enough to think outside of the box, this hime cut is ideal for you. Upgrade it even more with these dip dye ends.
48. Bow Hairstyle
Don’t worry, you don’t have to go to the salon every time you want this bowed hairstyle. You can dozens of tutorials online on how to do it yourself.
49. Butterfly Cut For Thinning Hair
A butterfly cut, if done right, will layer your hair in a way that it will look healthier and most importantly, much thicker.
50. Sleek Low Bun With Bow
If you’re a girly type, you’ll fall in love with this sleek bun. Add a hair accessory to enrich the hairstyle even more.