Everyone wants the hair they don’t have. For those with fine hair, the biggest struggle is creating volume in your strands. The best thing you can do is: one, get the right haircut, and two, make sure you’re styling it in a way that adds fullness, movement, and volume to your locks. The wrong cut and products can make your strands look even thinner, so proper hair care is paramount. Here are 12 low maintenance hairstyles for fine hair, plus the best styling tips and products for your hair type.
4 Styling Tips & Products for Fine Hair
1. Only Condition Your Ends
When you wash your hair, make sure only to lightly condition the ends. Placing conditioner on the top of your hair can weigh it down and make it greasy, causing it to look even thinner. A dime-size dollop of conditioner should be more than enough for fine hair, and be sure to use a conditioner that is fine-hair friendly such as the OUAI Fine Hair Conditioner.
2. Post-Shower Tips
What you do with your hair when you get out of the shower is one of the most important parts of your fine hair routine. When your hair is wet, it’s in its most fragile state, so you have to be super gentle with it. Don’t brush your hair when you get out of the shower (run your fingers through it). Use a microfibre towel and make sure to dab your hair, rather than vigorously rubbing it dry.
3. Get Acquainted with Dry Shampoo
Avoid washing your hair too often- you shouldn’t be washing your hair everyday if you have fine hair. Instead, get acquainted with dry shampoo. Place your dry shampoo in your hair in layers, let it sit for a couple minutes, then go in with a microfibre towel to rub it in. The towel will pull out some of the oils and dry shampoo so you don’t have to deal with too much product build-up.
4. Use a Silk Pillowcase
Silk pillowcases are incredible for thin hair because they reduce the friction between your hair and the pillowcase. When friction occurs (like it does with cotton pillowcases), it creates damage and breakage, which can thin out your hair even more.
7 Low Maintenance Hairstyles for Fine Hair
1. Trendy Claw Clip Hairstyles for Thin/Fine Hair: Easy Tutorial | DIY Hairschool
This tutorial features three stunning claw clip hairstyles that are perfect for fine hair as they add volume to your locks. You’ll see step-by-step instructions for each look, including two half-up hairstyles and one up do. You can add these looks to your daily styling rotation or even dress them up for a fancy event. All you need is small claw clips for these looks.
2. Hair Idea for Girlies with Thin and Fine Hair | SweetHearts Hair
In this tutorial, she recreates a popular Pinterest hairstyle that’s perfect for those with thin, fine hair. She shows you how to add some volume with a bit of backcombing at the roots, and offers her best tips for getting the most out of this hairstyle. It’s a super fun hairstyle that will add volume to your look, and all you need is a tail comb, small elastics, and texture spray!
3. Holiday Inspired Hairstyles: Perfect for Fine or Thin Hair | Erin Elizabeth
These three hairstyles are really pretty, and although they’re holiday-inspired, you could totally do them any time of year! They’re quick, easy, and effortless, while also being glam, and she also shares her tips for adding some volume to these looks. All you need is a hair band, barrettes, and a curling wand for these fine hair hairstyles.
5 Low Maintenance Hair Cuts for Fine Hair
1. The Box Bob
The box bob is a slightly longer version of the classic bob, and works for all hair textures. Consider adding a few slightly longer strands at the front to prevent the cut from looking too angular. Ask for texturized layers, which will give you movement throughout the length. With a box bob you can keep it straight or use wave-enhancing spray to add movement.
2. Long Bangs
If you’re considering bangs, keep them below the brows for fine hair. This way, they’re easy to style with a round brush, which instantly adds volume and fullness. You can also use a velcro roller. Use a flat iron the add some heat to your bangs before rolling it up in the roller. Allow it to sit for 15-20 minutes. Both of these techniques add lift at the root that will make your hair look fuller.
3. Mid-Length Blunt
If you like to keep your hair on the longer side, go for a blunt cut. This will give the illusion of fuller hair due to the solid, clean line at the bottom. Even opting for blunt ends, it’s best to stick with cuts that are mid-length or shorter since longer hair typically makes fine strands look even thinner.
4. Long with Face-Framing Layers
If you’re adamant about having long hair, opt for long layers and layers that frame your face. This will help with the overall shape of your hair and give it more dimension. When you focus on framing the face, the hair appears fuller and has more movement. Use a blow dry brush to add volume to your hair.
5. Bouncy Lob with Curtain Bangs
A lob (long bob) is another great hair length for fine hair. Ask your stylist to keep it blunt at the bottom. Style it with a round brush or hot rollers to create a voluminous, flipped out style. Curtain bangs are ideal because they’re a longer fringe that you can also style with a round brush. They add movement and volume around the hairline, which will make your hair look full.
If you have fine hair, we hope you loved these hairstyles and styling tips to add volume to your strands!
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