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50 Flattering Hairstyles for Thin Hair

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Nkeiruka Obiwulu

43. Curly Balayaged Lob. A copper balayage on dark hair is much easier to achieve than blonde. If you’re looking to go lighter, but want to avoid damage, this is the ideal middle ground.

If your strands are wispy and delicate and you want to find really flattering ideas, this article is for you. We, women, put in enormous efforts to find the best hairstyles for thin hair that hide the problematic areas, read hundreds of articles about what causes this issue, and in the long run feel disappointed. Not a single pretty photo, all the information is old. We tried to find the best and the newest ideas that really help in camouflaging scarcity where it is needed. Cute photos are included.

So, which lengths, shapes, and textures flatter your hair type the most? When it comes to finer textured locks, you want something that makes your strands look thicker. right? This will give the most flattering look regardless of your face shape. For this purpose, you can opt for professional layering, choose beach waves, learn how to blow out your locks right, try perms or ask your colorist for the thickening highlights, etc. Actually, there are a lot of options, believe us or not. If you want to know more and need pictures to choose your next look, keep on scrolling!

1. Graduated Bob with Butterfly Layers. Bobs with graduation allow for fullness that adds height, being a perfect option for those who want the illusion of thick hair.

2. Two-Tier Layered Bob. A lob with shorter front layers is a contemporary go-to variant. Paired with a chic icy platinum, it completes the ultimate modern look.

3. Thin Blonde Shag with a Center Part. Blonde is a good option for delicate manes. The same principle of dark seeming smaller and light seeming larger applies to hair, too.

4. Straight Midi with Blunt Ends. Blunt and razored finishes produce dimension and movement without removing too much.

5. Wavy Blunt Bob. The blunt bob is shiny, full, and bouncy — everything a girl like you could need!

6. Neck-Length Textured Lob. A warm-toned bronze-y brunette dye job on a long or short stacked bob makes for a no-fuss look.

7. Blonde Balayage to boost Body. This blonde shaggy bob with a silver balayage oozes a polished feel that upgrades the messy, textured waves – perfect for adding bulk to wispy strands.

8. Bob with Waves and Highlights. A square shaped crop is perfect for oval faces and delicate locks. The boxy shape contrasts against the softness of the wavy texture.

9. Disconnected Side-Swept Bob. The jagged bob creates fullness. The rooty blonde with balanced lowlights and highlights allows for dimension.

10. Low-Maintenance Medium Shag. Effortless shags are easy to maintain. In the mornings, lightly curl it and shake through with pomade-covered fingers for a tousled, easy look.

11. Midi with a Long Side Fringe. Two-layer side-parted shapes can easily trick the eye. The strands seem fuller and feel so voluminous!

12. Lob with Soft Curls. While some layered crops may look better on delicate strands, one-length bobs with textured ends like shown can work on both straight and wavy manes.

13. Rooted Blonde with Jagged Ends. Lengthy face-framing pieces on an asymmetrical lob exude boho-chic vibes.

14. Mid-Back Mane with Butterfly Layers. The key to wispier textures is layering correctly. Keeping the bottom layer full and dense and having small feathered sections on top creates movement without removing bulk.

15. Short Disconnected Bob. This textured bob shag meshes “professional” with “tousled”. Layering maintains density, which is important for women with wispy locks.

16. Shoulder-Grazing Comb-Over Shag. When it comes to bobs above the shoulders, the shag is an edgy, funky example to show to your stylist.

17. Pretty Past-Shoulders Mane. A longer length is not forbidden for delicate strands, however, it’s better to opt for an uneven bottom, a dimensional color, and wavy styling.

18. Lob with Midshaft Wave. Caramel face-framing highlights for brunettes add a touch of color without too much processing time. Throwing in a few big-barrel curls gives the volume you need.

19. Balayage Ombre for Wispy Locks. If blonde isn’t your thing, opt for a low-contrast balayage. This is a great alternative for a long mane that doesn’t do well with damage.

20. Short Bob with a Deep Side-Part. A swoopy bang on extremely wispy texture can generate movement that otherwise would not be there. Styling with a blow-dryer and a round brush can further intensify the swoopy-ness of this bob.

21. Volumized Choppy Inverted Bob. Asymmetrical and angled bobs are different approaches to modern crops. The choppy finish allows for locks to appear thicker.

22. Slimming Delicate Straight Lob. Thin blonde strands can either be texturized with uneven layers or done as a pin-straight one-length crop, depending on your individual thickness.

23. Long Waves with Sparkly Highlights. This high-contrast balayage works well, as it brightens and volumizes those delicate waves.

24. Two-Tier Midi Shag with Flyaways. Soft, feathered layers create fullness in the midshaft, which is best for oblong faces.

25. Pixie Crop with Longer Bangs. A tapered pixie is unique in itself. Paired with this pastel rose gold, the result is a bold, out-of-the-box look.

26. A Mix of Layers, Highlights, and Lowlights. The luminous balayage highlights, top and mid layers creating a multidimensional look.

27. Long Side-Swept Fringe. Swooping layers make the most of this straight downdo. Well-blended subtle highlights around the face accentuate the deep part and extra long bangs.

28. Long Voluminous Pixie. A long pixie is the love child of Bob and Pixie. Shorter than a bob, but more feminine than a boyish crop.

29. Bob with Face-Framing Highlights. The medium-length bob with fringy ends is anything but plain. Adding a simple bend at the jaw is enough for a classic, yet fashionable downdo.

30. Volumized Inverted Lob. Inverted crops can be dramatic, however, this softer version makes it a feasible option for almost anyone!

31. Collarbone Highlighted Soft Shag. A medium-length bob that grazes the shoulders suggests a good, doable length for those looking to go shorter.

32. Blonde Angled Lob. A steeply angled shape makes a statement, and it’s best paired with a more understated color.

33. Sleek One-Length Bob. The sleek and straight neck-length bob with blunt ends is classy and eye-catching despite its simplicity. A plain silhouette like this meshes better with complex colors, such as sophisticated pastels.

34. Disheveled Mid-Length Beach Waves. Adding in a tousled wave to your mid length is trendy, easy to style, and gives volume to wispy strands.

35. Jaggy Rounded Bob Crop. Bobs are ideal for women preferring a shorter styling time that comes along with a low-maintenance crop.

36. Long Messy Bob. Long bobs, also known as lobs, provide an alternative to the classic bob that may be intimidating to those who want to give medium-to-short crops a try.

37. Voluminous Shag with Curtain Bangs. This feathered, medium-length cutie, somewhat Farrah-Fawcett-inspired, is one good example of shags for delicate manes.

38. Non-Banal Color for Wispy Strands. A pop of juicy rose on one side is a unique way to incorporate color into your waves.

39. Inverted Silver Lob. Metallic silver is not only for older ladies — younger women can embrace this trend, too! Keeping tresses hydrated and using protein treatments helps to restore hair health after bleaching.

40. Long Curls with Money Piece. Whether you opt for a short-to-medium length, or a longer downdo, texturized ends and a sophisticated brightening color job can do miracles with your strands.

41. Sleek Straight Long Bob. The polished, slightly angled platinum lob is clean, sharp, and professional.

42. Modern Women’s Shag. If you’re a fiery redhead, this messy shag with bangs is for you!

43. Curly Balayaged Lob. A copper balayage on dark hair is much easier to achieve than blonde. If you’re looking to go lighter, but want to avoid damage, this is the ideal middle ground.

44. Midi Shag with Babylights. Shags are punk-rock inspired and somewhat reminiscent of a mullet (in the best way!). This spiky, choppy version can add the desirable edge to round faces.

45. Long Layered Mane. Pastel, violet, and silver: three ways to make a statement all in one hair color! On a slightly layered shag, this is a great women’s downdo for wispy textures.

46. Short Poofy Blonde Bob. Crops for delicate strands, whether curly or wavy, have to be trimmed with texture in mind. This simple silhouette allows the natural texture of the locks to shine through. The same bob for straight hair would look different.

47. Long Waves for Special Occasions. Cute waves create volumizing texture even for the wispiest manes!

48. Disconnected Pixie Bob. A stacked pixie bob makes for a unique length and shape. When matched with a distinctive ashy gray-blonde color, you get a lovely individualistic look.

49. Wavy Angled Bob. The high contrast platinum highlights in this look accentuate the angled shape, making it an excellent choice among trendy midi crops for wispy textures.

50. Center-Parted Lob Shag. A disheveled look is easy to accomplish for textured hair – check this gorgeous medium-length bob!

We hope these ideas are as inspiring to you as they are to us. Great crops like these truly make the most of your hair’s unique texture, so you feel and look your best!

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  • Jessic Zierer
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    Interested in the creativity of this all.