22 Terrific Hairstyles For Long Thin Hair
1. Side Swept French Braid
Thin hair is sometimes difficult to style but this is one hairstyle that lets you flaunt your long tresses in the best way possible. A side-swept French braid gives you an edge while also making your hair look voluminous. What You Need
Texturizing spray Hairpin Curling iron
How To Style
2. Bubble Braid
Long hair requires maintenance but there are so many ways to style it. This particular braid will cover your lack of volume and conceal it so well that you will feel like a princess. What You Need
Fine-toothed comb Hair elastics Scrunchie
How To Style
3. Fuller And Longer Ponytail
If you’ve had thin hair your whole life, I’m sure you know the struggle of tying your hair in a ponytail. Because no matter how many different ways you try to style it, it ends up looking limp and lifeless. So, this little trick of a hairstyle is sure to infuse new life and bounce into your ponytail!
What You Need
Hair brush Texturizing spray Hair elastics Bobby pins
How To Style
4. Perfect Messy Bun
Does your heart sink every time you try to do one of those messy buns that those gorgeous Instagram girls sport? Because of your thin hair, it probably sits atop your head like a little ping pong ball. Well, all you need to do is style it with this tried and tested method to get the perfect messy bun!
What You Need
Texturizing spray Comb Hair elastic Bobby pins
How To Style
5. Triple Braided Braid
How many times have you cried over your thin braid? I’m sure you lost count a long time ago. It’s difficult to get volume in your braid if you have thin, fine textured hair. A simple way to add dimension and volume to your braid is to go for multiple braids done up together. Here’s how…
What You Need
Hair elastics Texturizing spray
How To Style
6. Messy Double Fishtail Braid
Just because you’re going to prom or some other equally fancy function does not mean your hair has to be in an updo. There are plenty of other hairstyles that are better suited for thin hair that you can go for. You could, for instance, go for this messy double fishtail braid that can add oodles of volume and dimension to your otherwise thin hair.
What You Need
Heat protectant 5 inch curling iron Hair brush Texturizing spray Hair elastics Bobby pins
How To Style
7. Scarf Braid
It’s time to bust out those cloth scarves hanging in your closet because I’ve got the styling idea for them! A genius way to conceal the fine texture of your hair while adding a pop of color and cuteness to it is by tying a cloth scarf as a headband around your head! Pair that with an adorable side braid and you’re good to go.
What You Need
Hair elastic Cloth scarf
How To Style
8. Retro Fishtail Updo
Running late to a wedding and need to put your hair up in a fancy updo pronto? Don’t worry, ‘cause I’ve got you covered! This retro fishtail updo style looks chic as hell and goes perfectly with long flowy dresses. And it may look intricate and complicated but it’s anything but!
What You Need
Texturizing spray Teasing brush Hair elastics Bobby pins
How To Style
9. French Twisted Side Braid
When you have thin hair, the basic 3-strand braid can make it look even thinner. A good way to combat this problem is to experiment with new braiding styles. This French twisted side braid is especially easy to do on thin hair and look effortlessly chic.
What You Need
Hair elastic Fancy hair pin
How To Style
10. Knotted Braid
Now, here’s another innovative braiding style that you definitely need to try out! If you’re tired of the same old 3 strand or twisted braids, this knotted braid is sure to be right up your alley. What’s more is that it will look super neat and gorgeous if you have thin hair!
What You Need
Hair elastic
How To Style
11. Heart Shaped Hair Accent
Are you one of those lovesick romantics who loves to dress up for Valentine’s Day? Then, boy, do I have a hairdo that you’ll absolutely love! Check out this sweet heart shaped accent style that looks oh-so-cute and will have everyone taking a double take.
What You Need
Hair elastics
How To Style
12. Elegant Twisted Bun
Going for that sweet spot between casually chic and effortless elegant? Then, this is the bun hairstyle of your dreams. Try out this simple bun with a little bit of a twist that will give you all the oomph you’ve ever wanted.
What You Need
Hair elastics Bobby pins Comb
How To Style
13. Texturized Twists On Open Hair
Wanna rock that “good girl” look that Shraddha Kapoor always seems to be sporting? Then, check out this super adorable twisted hair look! It’s perfectly suited to be sported over both traditional and casual outfits and is adorable, to say the least.
What You Need
Heat protectant Straightening iron Bobby pins
How To Style
14. Double Bun
Girl, if you’ve ever felt a pang in your heart every time you saw a celebrity sporting a gorgeous updo at a red carpet event because you knew, in your heart of hearts, that your hair will never be able to look like that, then you need to check out this style. This double bun updo is elegant and doesn’t require any intricate braiding that can drive you crazy!
What You Need
Texturizing spray Hair elastics Bobby pins
How To Style
15. Satin Headband
I’m sure you have days when you give up on your hair and want to do nothing with it. We all do. But what to do when those days also coincide with days when you have a presentation at work and need to look presentable? Easy. You try out this look easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy look that just requires a length of satin ribbon from your craft supply box!
What You Need
Teasing brush Sea salt spray Satin ribbon
How To Style
16. Side Swept Curls
When you have a fancy evening party to attend and your hair is giving you hell, there’s only one thing that you can do – take a curling iron to it. And if you do it right, you will look just as gorgeous as Julianne Hough does here. Let me be your guide…
What You Need
Heat protectant 2 inch curling iron Texturizing spray Hair brush Bobby pins
How To Style
17. Rope Twisted Ponytail
Tired of your ponytail flopping about limply instead of bouncing with exuberance? Then, take a page out of Zoe Saldana’s lookbook! Instead of going for a regular or a braided ponytail, she has gone for a rope twisted style that makes her look like a true blue warrior princess.
What You Need
Smoothening serum Fine toothed comb Hair elastics
How To Style
18. Messy Multi Braids
When it comes to styling her hair, Blake Lively does not play around. She always sports the most gorgeous styles that you are bound to envy. This messy multiple braid style of hers is truly a thing of beauty and needs to be tried out right away.
What You Need
Texturizing spray Hair elastics Fancy floral pin
How To Style
19. Pin Accented Messy Bun
If you think you need to shell out a bunch of money to buy those pretty hair accessories, you are so wrong. Just get yourself some gold tinted bobby pins and you’ll be good to go! This messy bun style takes about 2 minutes to do and looks fabulous on thin hair.
What You Need
Sea salt spray Hair elastic Gold bobby pins
How To Style
20. Top Knot With Bangs
You may scour the internet for years and years and you’ll still never find a hairstyle as classic and graceful as the top knot. The beauty of this gorgeous hairstyle lies in the fact that it works great with hair of all textures! Rashida Jones shows us here how to work this look if you have thin hair.
What You Need
Comb Hair elastic Bobby pins
How To Style
21. Classic Half Up Style
Saoirse Ronan looks like she’s stepped out of a Victorian painting in this beautiful hair look. A half up style like this works wonderfully with evening dresses to create the perfect look for a fancy date. It also takes about 3 minutes to do and works well on second day hair.
What You Need
Volumizing mousse Texturizing spray Clutch clip/bobby pins
How To Style
22. Super Texturizing Side Braid
Side braids may seem so passe but add a little spin on it and you’ll end up with something super chic and trendy! You could do what Chloe Grace Moretz has done here and go for a super deconstructed style to add some edge and rebellious vibe to your braid.
What You Need
Texturizing spray Teasing brush Hair elastic
How To Style
Should long thin hair be layered? A long layered hairstyle for thin hair will make it look more voluminous. However, do not over-layer your thin hair. Are curtain bangs good for long thin hair? Yes, curtain bangs look good on long thin hair as they add face-framing volume to the hair.
