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40 Short Hairstyle Ideas for Thin, Fine Hair

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Nicky J Sims

As a girl with thin, pin-straight Asian hair, I’ve always struggled with deciding whether or not to cut my hair. My dark, natural color made me get hot and sweaty quickly, which caused my waist-length hair to stick to any part of my arms or back. Finally, my senior year of college, I took the plunge and cut a foot of my hair off just below my shoulder, and I’ve kept my hair mid-length or shorter ever since. It’s the best decision I’ve ever made—I feel like I look more mature, and I don’t have to suffer through hot, sticky summers anymore.

If you also have thin hair and have been debating whether or not to chop it off, celebrity hairstylist Glen Coco has tips for you. “People with fine hair should always request styles and cuts that don’t take away from the thickness and density of their hair,” he says. “With fine hair, you want cuts that are a little more blunt to maintain the look of thick hair.”

He always recommends that people with fine hair ask for more blunt haircuts, less face framing, and less layering, because any over-layering with fine hair can really make hair look thinner. If you’re not ready and want to test the waters first, there’s always the option to buy a wig to test out the style you’re going for. Need more inspiration? Find 40 short hairstyles for thin hair, ahead.

1

Platinum Blunt Cut

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Influencer Katy DeGroot effortlessly wears a Draco Malfoy-esque platinum blonde look on her blunt cut bob. The style frames her face to show off her glam makeup look.

2

Low Bun

Take a cue from this VS Angel and throw your hair up in a low bun and leave some chin-length pieces out for a flattering face-framing updo.

3

The Asymmetrical Bob

Karlie Kloss can pull off any hairstyle, but we love how hair stylist Justine Marjan made her thin hair look thicker with this fresh, asymmetrical blunt cut with the ends flipped in.

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4

Rose Gold Waves

Ashley Tisdale looks “fabulous” (HSM fans will get it) with her wavy rose gold locks. The tousled texture helps thin hair look more voluminous.

5

Classic Cornrows

Opt for a protective style for summer, and don't forget to accessorize, accessorize, accessorize.

6

Slicked Back

Charlotte Lawrence looks edgy and editorial with a slicked back look.

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7

Side Part

Sometimes all it takes to refresh your hair style is wearing a different part. Tessa Thompson's deep side part looks instantly sophisticated.

8

‘70s-Inspired Glam

Becky G makes the ‘70s come back with this feathered bob parted down the middle and curled in toward her ears.

9

Retro-Inspired

Lupita Nyong'o demonstrates that all you need is a well-placed scarf tied up in your hair.

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10

Easy Waves + Balayage

No one makes red carpet glam look as effortless as Gemma Chan. Her thin, brown balayage locks are curled just so to add a little volume.

11

Air-Dried & Flipped Out

Zara Larsson goes for natural glam with seemingly air-dried hair and neutral makeup. Take a flat iron and flip out the ends ever so slightly to add some dimension.

12

Beach Babe Waves

If you’re blonde and don’t go for the beach wave look in the summertime, you’re doing it wrong. Kristin Cavallari looks youthful and bouncy with this style.

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13

Edgy Layers

Want to go for something totally unexpected? Try these heavy-handed layers that leave more hair at the top of the head than the bottom.

14

Center Part Blunt Bob

Short-haired girls can do dramatic looks, too. Go for a strong center part, and super precisely cut blunt ends for a head-turning, cheek-grazing style.

15

Natural Waves

Millie Bobby Brown's natural-looking waves are bouncy as ever. Deeply side part your hair on the opposite side of your natural part to get the extra volume at the front.

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16

Ultra-Short Wet Look

If your hair is cut at the nape of your neck, amp up your everyday style with a messy wet look. This model has some pulled out pieces around her face to make the style appear more just-woke-up.

17

Sleek Chin-Length Bob

Get a fuss-free look for summer with a straightened bob chopped right at your chin.

18

Asymmetrical

The asymmetrical cut on bob gives a cool, new take on the wet look.

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19

Bangs + A Bun

Take the longest pieces that frame your face and pull them out of your high bun to get this elegant, chic look that Desi Perkins wears.

20

The Ear Tuck

This mod hair look is perfect for days when you don't have time to do much, but still want to look put-together.

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