If you have fine hair, you’ll know that styling can be tricky, waves tend to fall out, and you just don’t have enough hair to work with. But with some smart hacks and a few Buzby and Blue-approved products, you’ll be able to style your hair with the best of them. In fact, plenty of A-list stars have fine hair, so we’ve looked to these women to inspire your next hairstyle. From Emma Stone’s tousled bun to Alexa Chung’s half updo, these 20 fine hairstyles can show anyone with fine hair how to rock a great look. Keep scrolling to open up a world of hairstyle ideas for fine hair.
1. Texturised Bun
Before pulling your hair into a bun, tip your head upside down and mist with a texturising spray. It’s the perfect style for day or night, or even both!
2. Side Bang Layers and Long Layers
When considering how to keep tresses from falling flat, side bang layers and long layers will make a great cut for volume. The one product we love for volume is Goldwell’s Dualsense Ultra Volume Bodifying Shampoo.
3. Blunt Textured Bob
A blunt bob will instantly make fine hair appear thicker but has added soft waves to push the illusion one step further. A mist of salt spray will help the bends of the hair stay in place. With a blunt bob you can war it sleek and straight or as with Kate’s look, scrunching the hair with a little mousse (for wavy hair) or using a large barrel curling iron will create texture and movement.
4. Modern Bouffant
Salma Hayek proves the bouffant can be subtle in this modern take complete with a stylish headband. Sectioning hair in the front and then pulling back the rest into a high, yet tasteful, volumized bump transforms fine strands.
5. Side Part
A side part is extremely versatile. It can be worn as a cool-girl slide flip, as popularised by Alicia Silverstone in Clueless. Or side-swept and glamorous as demonstrated here on Diane Kruger. It’s also a simple and easy style that offers much-needed height and movement, thereby creating the illusion of fuller hair.
6. Sleek Centre Part
If you’ve got some gel and a bristled brush handy, you can achieve Karlie Kloss’ chic and easy updo. You can part the hair in the middle with a side part or just all pulled back. Secure in the back with hair pins or a hair tie. Use volumising products. Goldwell has some great weightless styling products. Goldwell’s Perfect Hold Hairspray is our favourite. We also recommend not using too much product in the hair, as it can weigh it down.
7. Topknot
A topknot is ideal for fine hair. Once the bun is secured in place, gently pill at it to create the illusion that it’s larger and fuller than it really is. It’s also the the perfect style if you’re on the go and can be achieved in just 30 seconds.
8. Flipped Out Bob
Chrissy Teigan channels the 60s with her retro flipped-out do. Flipping out the ends is a quick and easy trick to making hair appear fuller. She also rocks volumised roots which built height and body.
9. Beachy Waves
Beachy waves are an easy way to fake the look of thicker hair. Even if your hair is stick-straight, you can still achieve this effortlessly cool style. Braid towel-dried hair, mist with hairspray and leave it to dry. Unravel et voilà! Perfect beachy waves.
10. Rope Braid
Here Kristen Dunst has divided her hair into two sections and twisted it to create a rope braid. Left loose, it makes her hair appear much thicker than it really is. You can also take this braid to the next level by turning it into a messy fishtail.
11. High Wavy Ponytail
Empire actress Serayah throws her hair up in a simple, high ponytail that is visually effortless. By wearing it wavy, her hair appears more voluminous. The effect is an envious mane of natural, undulating hair.
12. Crown and Face-Framing Layers
Short layers around the face can create texture and fullness. They also will remove weight and add volume to the hair. To replicate Suki Waterhouse’s style, she suggests blowdrying hair with a large round brush, concentrating on volume at the crown, and then bringing the layers towards the face. To finish use a smoothing cream such as the Kerasilk control, it will make the look sleek.
13. Slicked Back
You’ve seen it before and you’re seeing it here again. Slicked back hair is a favourite style among celebrities, Shay Mitchell included. By lifting and texturising at the crown, she creates the height and dimension that is just what find hair craves.
14. Long, Wavy Layers
The key to this gorgeous long wavy mane is layers. A layered cut will make the hair look full and bouncy and to keep it staying that way, we recommend using a strong hold hairspray. One of our favourites being Goldwell’s Perfect Hold finishing spray.
15. Double-Braided Crown
This double-braided crown of hair has got us mesmerised. Her braids serve to add texture and height to her hair, creating a divine aura of fullness and body.
16. Wispy Flyaways
Although you may be tempted to pat down pesky flyaways to lay flat, Keira Knightly argues for making the most of your hair’s wispy texture by embracing her baby hairs. Her romantic, undone updo is also a great way to play down a dressy outfit or elaborate a neckline.
