Fine and thin hair: get inspired by 3 cuts to enhance your strands

Anyone with thinning hair knows how difficult it is to achieve volume and texture. This problem, however, can be solved—or at least alleviated—with cuts that create the illusion of fuller hair , even when the actual hair isn't very voluminous.

Metrópoles spoke with cutting and barbering expert Natállia Caroline to find out the best cuts for fine and thin hair. The idea is to provide inspiration that will help give fine locks more volume and movement.

Check it out below:

Best haircuts for fine and thin hair

• Blunt cut: medium cut that creates a fuller base, connected with low layers, giving the impression of movement.
• Pixie cut: highlights the top of the head and leaves details close to the sideburns and nape well worked
• Asymmetrical cut: enhances curves and adds a lot of authenticity.

"Lightly layered cuts generally add more movement. This helps create the impression of fuller, fuller hair," says natural hair artist Natállia Pekena.

Finishing tips and products

In addition to opting for cuts that help add volume, it's important to take good care of your hair. While some people believe that achieving full hair depends solely on treatments, the secret may lie in the right finishing, says barber Natállia Caroline.

“Techniques like structured taping (which separates the strands better), rake and shake (combing and shaking), and even using a diffuser upside down help lift the roots and create a fuller look,” says the expert.

Natállia's main tip is to use lightweight, hold products, such as mousses, activators, and smooth gels. "Liquid finishing products tend to work best in these cases—they define without weighing down the hair. Avoid very oily creams: they weigh the hair down and rob it of volume."

What to avoid

When asked what to avoid when taking care of your appearance, the specialist warns against cuts and styles that leave the scalp too exposed.

Additionally, she recommends avoiding:

• Very thin ends or excessive layering, because they accentuate the lack of connection between the base.
• Very long, straight cuts that “pull” the hair down and make the look more limp.
• Very marked divisions (parting in the middle or side), which highlight the small amount of hair.
• Hairstyles that are too straight or tightly tied, as they flatten the roots and leave the scalp exposed.

"The ideal is to opt for soft layered cuts, which create movement and the illusion of volume. Side-swept bangs, volume on top, or loose roots also help balance the proportions. It's worth highlighting the natural curvature because the shape of the curls and kinks helps visually fill out the look," she concludes.