- Fine hair has hair strands that are small in diameter. You can have fine hair, but still have abundant hair. Some people have fine hair and thinning hair. Fine and thinning hair looks best in a short cut that is mostly one length. Fine hair that is abundant looks best in a short cut, but it can handle more layers.
- The Bob is a popular cut, which has been around since the Roaring Twenties when flappers chose to cut their long hair. It is a short cut that comes to the ear lobe. There are a number of variations of this cut. The basic idea is to keep the hair one length, so it stacks and looks thicker. The Chop is a basic Bob with irregular ends.
- Bangs are an excellent choice for fine hair. The Cap Cut is an "all bangs" approach. It is best for petite faces or oval faces. Cuts with bangs draw people to look at facial features, especially the eyes.
- The Crop is a short, tapered cut. It is good for younger women. Wear it close to the scalp or slightly tousled. Because it includes bangs, it adds a youthful look. The cut involves layering, as well as tapering the hair to add fullness.
- The Pixie haircut is a good choice for older women because it adds youth and shows off facial features. The cut is two to three inches long all over. This cut is good for fine hair, but for thinning hair, plan to use a light gel to attain the look.
- Besides hairstyles to make your hair look fuller, consider wearing a style that you can tuck behind the ears. This tends to make thin or fine hair appear thicker. Have your hair trimmed every three to four weeks. Light gels work best in thin hair to add body. Heavy gels tend to weigh the hair down. Consider having your hair foiled to add highlights. Adding two to three colors adds dimension and fullness.
