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To chop or not to chop, that is the age-old question.
Short, edgy crops are not only massively fresh and It-girl approved, they’re also a low-maintenance dream.
But drastic cuts can be intimidating, especially for those of us withfine or thinning hair.
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Sound too good to be true?
This one, in particular, is ideal for fine hair.
Cate Blanchett’s bouncy lob looks full-as-can-be thanks to an expert blow-out.
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With a sweeping side bang and curled-in ends, the style is the epitome of refined elegance.
Plus, the blended layers provide tons of styling options from sweet volume to lived-in grunge.
The edgy layers create stacked movement that lends itself beautifully to teased-out volume.
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Lisa Rina’s covetable shag is texture-forward with dimensional coloring to create the appearance of greater density.
To get Clemons’s high-shine hairstyle, use a shine spray to create a glossy effect.
Pair with a bold red lip and you’ll be red-carpet ready, too.
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Try heavy bangs and long layers, as it gives the overall illusion of fuller hair, notes Tuttle.
To keep bangs from looking piece-y, generously spray the roots with Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo.
The chin length perfectly complements her oval face shape.
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Finger waves provide the ultimate control, allowing you to shape even the babiest of baby hairs in place.
Tuttle suggests adding face-framing layers with a structured blunt edge as it will bring out your facial features.
To create a tousled model-off-duty style like Laura Harrier’s, spritz your locks with Ouai Texturizing Hair Spray.
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Sleek Pixie
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Is there anything quite as chic as a pixie?
Sabrina Elba certainly proves our point with her super sleek crop.
The deep side part contributes volume and softness to the look without adding weight.
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“It’s a flirty and youthful cut.
The grown-out pixie cut allows for the curls to actually curl and be manageable to style.
Long enough to frame the face, tuck behind the ear, and give volume,” says Francis.
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He recommends styling with Better Natured Damage Repair Strengthening Leave-In Cream.
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To allow for the natural curl to take shape, opt for air-drying.
Just apply product to dampen hair and make your desired part before immediately styling with your fingers.
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Blunt Shoulder-Length
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Try a shoulder-length cut with blunt ends like Jamie Chung’s.
It’s super stylish and makes hair look thicker and healthier, too, notes Tuttle.
To modernize this classic cut, simply add some waves with Herbivore Sea Mist.
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Asymmetric Pixie
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Give texture to fine tresses with a heavily layeredasymmetricalpixie.
A deep side part like Ruby Rose’s will make hair appear fuller.
Rubbing a bit of Bumble and Bumble Thickening Full Form Mousse into your roots won’t hurt either.
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The lightweight formula will style hair without any heaviness, stiffness, or crunch.
As for herpurple color, it’s optionalalthough highly encouraged.
Ensure that the cut is blunt since a razor-sharp edge will make fine hair appear thicker.
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And if you’re feeling daring, you could eventry cutting your bangs yourself.
Faux Bob Updo
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Still not convinced to go under the razor’s edge?
Here’s a way to test the waters.
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Tuck the ends of your hair into a soft updo to give the illusion of a shorter cut.
Mindy Kaling nailed it with this wavy style.
Tapered Bob
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Don’t want a simple bob or bangs?
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Then look no further than Jourdan Dunn’s slightly asymmetrical ‘do.
To get her sleek hairstyle, smooth out your tresses with the GHD Classic 1-Inch Styler.
The combination of Robbie’s long layers and dimensional highlights creates just the right amount of fullness.
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Want to get the look?
Run a curling wand like the Beachwaver S1-Dual Voltage Rotating Curling Iron through yourshoulder-length hair.
A lash-grazing length is super sultry as it highlights the eyes.
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Not to mention, its off-duty appearance makes it effortlessly cool.
Add some extra dimension like Cameron Diaz by sweeping your bangs over for a deep side part.
Then give them a nice bend using a one-inch flat iron.
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Stacked Bob
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How effortless does Regina King look in this stacked style?
A lob in the front and a bob in the back give her the best of both worlds.
Did we mention it frames her face perfectly?
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Slicked-Back
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Slicked-back hair is trending, as seen here on Logan Browning.
It’s the it-girl hairstyle that’s both glamorous and a cinch to pull off.
Leave as is or wrap your hair into a tight coil for the perfect bun.
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Lived-In Bob
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Want a chin-length look like Kristen Stewart?
(Sidebar: Team Byrdie is always fawning overher ever-changing hairstylesthey get better and better every time).
While her straight strands create structure, her ends enhance fullness and length.
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For lustrous locks like RHW, shine spray is a must.
It’s sophistication meets low maintenance.
When blow-drying, use a round brush to twist hair underneath.
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This slightly tucked-under style will lend extra body to limp hair.
Lucy Liu nails this blunt lob with a length and cut that is oh-so flattering.
Textured Bob
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Hailey Bieber does it again with the covetable fine hair inspo.
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“Side bang layers and long layers will make a great cut for volume,” explains Rugetti.
“The one product I love for volume is Puff.ME Volumizing Powder,” she recommends.
“Its a volume powder that keeps hair volumized and works as a root plumper.”
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She looks amazing in them.
Meanwhile, adding a wave to her lob creates body.
Blonde Bob With Shadowed Roots
Remember what we said about color?
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Kelly Rowland’s platinum bob andshadowed rootsdeliver in spades.
The chemical process of lightening hair causes the strands to expand, making them appear plump and full-bodied.
Adding darker roots creates depth at the hairline, also increasing the look of density.
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Blunt Bob
Naomi Campbell looks gorgeous with her straight, sleek bob.
This blunt cut is fierce, formal, and dare we say, extremely flattering.
Its cheekbone-skimming length highlights bone structure that is just begging for attention.
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Emily Ratajkowski’s French bob-and-bangs combo looks especially full courtesy of the mussed-up finish.
Shorter hair is typically more flattering for fine, thin hair.
A shorter haircut can help to feign fullness.
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Meanwhile, longer hair can exacerbate thin strands.
In general, no.
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