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Fine hair can be so smooth and silky that your scrunchie falls right through it.

But it can also feel super thin, lifeless, and weigh you down.

Haircuts for Thin Hair

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If your hair is naturallythin, it will requirefrequent trimsto help keep the shape and encourage bouncier volume.

Without the right technique, no amount of styling or curling will give it the voluminous look you want.

So, what do you do when you want to feign fuller hair?

Ciara attends the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party with asymmetric bixie haircut

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This look can work for any texture; from curly to straight."

Here, Zoe Kravitz opts for a mussed up pixie.

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To style a pixie, Vaccaro suggests using a water-based pomade or a matte wax.

Zoe Kravitz textured pixie cut

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“Avoid oil-based products because they tend to be heavier and weigh hair down,” he adds.

One-Length

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Elizabeth Olsen’s one-length strands are manageable and chic.

Better yet, the hair looks fuller when it doesn’t have too much weight on the ends.

Elizabeth Olsen with straight hair

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“The more solid the shape for thinning hair, the better,” says Mohapi.

One-length shapes with volumizing products will create the best results."

Use a product such as Kristin EssDry Finish Working Texture Sprayfor increased texture.

Emma Stone in 2015 with a bright red bob.

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“Often with thin hair, the shorter the better,” says Mohapi.

It’s also incredibly versatile and can bestyled any which wayso that it never feels dull.

To keep thin hair from falling flat, give itmovement and bodywith light layering.

Keke Palmer pixie with baby bangs

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Chin-Grazing Bob

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A ruffled, wavy bob capitalizes on movement and texture.

Light layers and feathered ends make this short ‘do an easy one to tousle and volumize.

Sebbag recommends turning up the volume even more with a long-lasting styling product that’s non-drying.

Olivia Munn wavy shoulder length hair

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We likeMoroccanoil Volumizing Mist.

Think light layers that won’t remove too much volume.

Asymmetrical Bob

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Kate Mara’sasymmetrical bobwith its slight side part is ultra trendy.

Rosie Huntington-Whitely wavy lob

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To style, we suggest a matte finish product, such as R+Co.Mannequin Styling Paste.

And if you’re looking for even more lift at the roots, go for a deeper side flip.

To style, simply work in a small amount of Vernon FrancoisHair Styling Creamto moisturize and define curls.

Felicity Jones

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Pull out a few pieces of hair to frame the face and complete this visually effortless style.

Curling the ends in and scrunching at the roots will leave you with abeachy texturea la Diane Kruger.

“This fringe will add density and fullness to your hair,” says Vaccaro.

Jourdan Dunn wavy layered lob

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“Go for a blunt or lightly textured look, just ensure theyre heavy.”

If you’re looking for a low-maintenance style, know that maintaining a heavy bang can require some work.

To get a full fringe sans commitment, opt forclip-in faux bangs.

Zendaya curly mid-length hair with bangs

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Simply pull hair up into a high ponytail and fasten with a band.

Wrap your hair around the band into a bun and stick in some bobby pins until it feels secure.

A fab fringe also elevates this effortless look.

Eiza Gonzalez wavy lob

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Here, Lucy Boynton emits Old Hollywood glam with her retro bob.

As a bonus, curled-in ends make her hair appear to have a boatload of volume.

Get the look with hotrollersand by dousing withhairsprayto hold it all together.

Margot Robbie with blonde layered cut

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Pompadour

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The vintagepompadouris making a comeback.

We love how Ser Anzoategui pairs edgy shaved sides with curly texture on top.

It draws the eye upward, adding height and volume.

Kate Mara

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A short back and sides will keep styling to a minimum although a lengthier pompadour allows for some creativity.

ensure to lift roots at the hairline to get even more volume.

To finish the look, apply a product such as ChiShine Infusion Hair Shine Spray.

Ruth Negga

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“I love this cut with an ear tuck and heavy sweep.

Its flirty yet sophisticated.”

Stacked layers in the back build body while face-framing ones create a roughA-line shapethat adds movement and texture.

Gemma Chang half-up, half-down wavy hairstyle

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Go with a deep side part to get even more volume like Massy Arias.

Blunt Lob

Rowan Blanchard’s sleek blunt cut makes her hair appear full and healthy.

You’ll need to stay on top of ends with regular trims sincesplit endscan exacerbate thin hair.

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Blunt ends look sharp on a thin mane and create the appearance of thicker hair.

Ask your stylist for subtle highlights around your face or a somebalayage, which keeps your roots slightly darker.

If your roots are lightened up too much, it could actually make your hair look thinner.

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see to it you use aconditioner for color treated hairto keep hair moisturized to prevent breakage.

This look is a great choice for those with longer hair.

Use a1.25 inch curling ironand curl small sections away from your face.

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Here, herboxer braidsare swept up into a half-up half-down topknot style.

Fishtail Braid

Afishtailbraid like Maria Menounos is a great style option for thin hair.

Once braided, pull out more hair to feign a fuller braid, giving the illusion of thicker hair.

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We love the sideswept, undone look for a night out.

The messier, the better.

Also, invest in volumizing products to bring limp hair to life.

Lucy Boynton with curled under bob

If your hair leans thin, try steering clear of heavily layered cuts like shags.

Shoulder-length cuts and shorter tend to be the most flattering on thin tresses.

Ser Anzoategui pompadour

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January Jones curled-under bob

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Chanel Iman sideswept lob

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Close up of Massy Arias with stacked bob

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Rowan Blanchard straight, blunt lob

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Jennifer Aniston’s highlights

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Gisele Bundchen long beach waves

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Sydney Sweeney with soft glam and a big hair bow at the Met Gala 2023

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Kelly Rowland with a Boxer-Braided Topknot

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Maria Menounos Side Swept Fishtail Braid

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