Hairstyles for thin hair that actually work

Thin hair does not stop you wearing the styles you like. Most looks fail on thin hair for one reason, there is not enough hair to hold the shape. Add hair where the style needs it and the same style holds and looks full. Here are the styles that work best and what each one needs.

Low bun or juda

A bun looks empty on thin hair because a bun is built from volume, not length. Add volume wefts or a small topper at the crown, then shape the bun around them. The bun sits fuller and holds through the day.

Half up, half down

This look shows the crown, which is where thinning is most visible. A small topper covers the crown so the half up section looks full, while your own lengths fall below. Match the shade so the join disappears.

Long braid

A braid needs length and thickness to look full to the ends. Clip in wefts through the mid and lower sections give the braid weight, so it does not thin out toward the tail.

Ponytail

A flat, thin ponytail lifts with a wrap ponytail. Tie your own hair first, then wrap the piece around the base for instant length and swing.

Open waves

Soft waves need body as well as length. A seven piece clip in set adds both, and human hair holds a curl on low heat through the evening.

Front puff or volume

For a fuller front, add a little volume at the crown and back comb gently. Keep the front density natural so it reads as your own hair.

Three rules that make it look real

Match the shade to your own hair, especially natural black versus jet black. Place clip in wefts lower on the head if your hair is fine, so the clips do not show. Keep density natural rather than very thick.