No one can claim they can thicken their locks overnight, but you can still employ numerous methods to make them appear fuller – from haircut strategies and styling tricks to natural remedies at home.
Haircut
Choppy pixie cuts can help give the illusion of thicker locks, while layers in a bob add volume at the roots. A deep side part can also add volume at the roots; alternatively, strategically teased locks may boost short-term volume.
Long or short, having the appropriate cut can make thin strands look thicker. Ask your stylist for a deep side part or bob with blunt ends; both styles add volume to thin strands and help disguise fine or uneven hair. Similarly, try layering to add dimension to your style and hide fine or varying locks.
Faisal Qureshi, the founder of luxury haircare brand Raincry and a 30-year veteran of the beauty industry, notes that longer lengths tend to weigh down thin strands and make them appear flat. At the same time, shoulder-length or shorter cuts featuring an angled hem can create fuller and lighter-looking locks.
Color
Though some women opt for hair extensions or small pieces to add thickness to their locks, faking it through color may be more accessible. Stylists recommend that when your natural strands are light-colored, adding darker hues can make them appear denser and fuller; you can achieve this look through face-framing highlights, blonde baby lights, or hair-painting techniques like balayage.
If you have dark natural hair, creating the illusion of thicker strands is possible by adding lowlights – darker tones that help cover thinning areas and add fullness – or using a somber effect to mask thinner strands. Your goal should be to mislead the eye into seeing more density; your stylist can assist by creating an inconspicuous multi-tonal finish without becoming overly heavy or dull.
Blowout
No matter if your hair is thin or you can’t style it on your own, a blowout is a confidence booster. Unfortunately, most of us don’t live near a blowdry bar; getting there, waiting, and then styling your locks may take up to 30 minutes, which adds up quickly over time.
If you’re trying to reduce salon visits, here are a few easy hacks that will give you similar looks without leaving home. Start by applying a golf-ball size amount of volumizing mousse to damp hair. Comb-through and smoother products work better for sleek styles. Slick back your locks using a deep side part with the ends flipped-out for fullness in strands!
Mousse
Mousses are versatile hair styling products designed to add volume. Various mousse varieties are available, each tailored specifically to a different hair type or style. Applying mousse correctly requires working it through your dampened hair while it’s still damp. Try a volumizing mousse that contains bamboo extract and a proprietary polymer complex to thicken thin hair. In addition, its heat protection feature will protect it from styling tools and help avoid damage over time.
