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Sarah D’Angelo is a hairstylist and educator from Ontario, Canada, specializing in cutting and coloring naturally wavy, curly and super curly hair types. Sarah values growth and education and loves helping people embrace their natural texture. Her introduction to curl specific techniques in 2012, after almost a decade in the hairstyling industry, felt contradictory to everything she had learned; yet as a fellow curly person who could relate to its challenges, she recognized there was a need for inclusivity in hair education. Sarah enjoys the diversity and customization of working with her clients’ unique hair types. Her areas of expertise include dry hair cutting, hand-painted coloring techniques and product education. When not working behind the chair, Sarah loves to train new stylists, create tutorials, read and write.
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Choosing the right hairstyles for thin curly hair is crucial. To make your locks look full and bouncy, you’ll need to put some effort into styling. Fear not. We’ve gathered 30 inspiring pictures that show everything is possible with skillful hands, good products, and the desire to feel beautiful. Find out how to manage your fine and thin curly hair!
Short and medium cuts are best for this hair type. To add fullness to thin naturally curly or wavy hair, stylists often place strategic layers all over based on your density or choose to maintain as much fullness as possible and just cut bangs and face-framing. Various types of highlights add dimension, and a wand can help with volume and definition.
A fatal mistake will be using heavy creams and oil-based hair products. Also, avoid straightening your curls as this can make your locks look even flatter. Keep in mind your hair type is more fragile than medium and coarse textures and, therefore, more susceptible to heat damage. A selection of cute hairstyles below will shed more light on the topic.
@heather_hall_curlwhisperer
When you choose a shaggy, curly cut, you’re telling everyone you are confident with your fine curls and wouldn’t change them for the world because they look so pretty.
If you’re searching for thin curly hairstyles that can double as art, look no further. The brown roots are a sharp contrast to the white-blonde ends, and that’s what helps the hair to gain the appearance of fullness and volume.
@celscurls
Add definition to your naturally curly hair by experimenting with your preferred color palette. A golden-blonde balayage gives each curl a sun-kissed appearance that makes the hair glow. Medium mength curls tumble all around the head and frame the face beautifully.
@_curlytopcreations
Curly bangs are a surefire way to give your thin curly hair its much sought-after bouncy look. Don’t forget to treat your curly ringlets with a bit of volumizing product to make your natural texture thrive.
@slickback_buttahtoast
Fine curly hair can feature really beautiful curl patterns along with volume and body, making your hair look anything but thin. People will be envious; simple as that. This gorgeous bob has been cut at neck length, making these thin curls look plump and round.
@crista_quijada_
Layered hairstyles are a great choice for fine curly hair. It’s no secret that shorter layers will always look more voluminous, but with curly texture and layering, you’re multiplying your chances of getting instant volume by a thousand times.
@slickback_buttahtoast
Another trick you can use to get a fuller hair look is side parting. If you prefer long hair, consider a shoulder-length cut and provide volume by tousling it side to side.
@ells_marie
A short bob is a popular choice with curly girls whose hair texture is a little on the thinner side. Fair enough, since it provides your thin hair with plenty of bouncy volume. This lady has nailed a combo: apart from the shorter cut, she went for dark roots that are known for visually adding stunning dimension and volume.
@steven_champine
If you want to add volume to your fine curly hair, cop blonde highlights with deep roots. This option is not only safer for your curl pattern but also gives hair the feel of depth and volume.
@curls.by.lailee
This short bob with curly bangs looks so effortless. The great shape of this hair is the result of layering and strong angles, while bangs falling over the forehead make this look even hotter.
@nubiarezo
If your long and thin curly hair has been misbehaving, consider shorter blonde curls to enhance natural texture. An A-line bob with blonde highlights works like magic: it gives your thin locks tons of volume and cool bounce.
@transcurlcarolyn
Volume on fine curly hair might be challenging to maintain, however, fortunately, there’s no problem that a good curly shag can’t solve. A shag has the power to make your natural curls more defined even if you just air dry it. Magic!
@slickback_buttahtoast
If you have thin, fine locks, wearing your hair straight doesn’t seem like the best idea. Instead, you can go for a perm combined with a shorter cut. Getting bouncy curls is a great way to add volume to your thin hair.
@paulaknecht
These before/after pics are absolute proof that thin, curly hair calls for a shorter cut. Cutting curly hair short, or at least medium length instantly injects more volume into thin tresses.
@yourbestcurlfriend512
Although cutting your long locks into a shag might feel like risky business at first, these results prove the opposite. A shag is definitely one of the best haircuts for thin curly hair. Beyond providing your thin hair with lots more volume, it gives you an attractive youthful appearance.
@nubiarezo
We’ll never get tired of saying that shorter cuts are the best hairstyles for thin curly hair. Curly hair with any curl pattern, from loose waves to tight curls, will inevitably look more voluminous with a bob.
@eujayrodrigues
Fine curly hair feels great when cut short and layered. The effect produced by these two tricks can be greatly enhanced with the help of a side part. Remember the winning formula for the most flattering fine curly haircuts: shorter length + layers + side parting.
@slickback_buttahtoast
Loved by millions of women for flattering virtually any hair type, a short stacked curly bob is a great hairstyle for thin curly hair. Still, remember you’ll need to devote some extra time and effort into styling your bob.
@ells_marie
Adding dimension to your hair color is a proven way to add more volume to thin hair, so keep that in mind when rushing to the salon for your ‘new me’ style. Use this curly bob with wispy bangs and balayage in ashy tones as an example.
@aoki_hair
The best way to combat thinning curly hair is to let it go wild. Use the natural volume of large curls to fill in the gaps where your scalp may be showing through. Once your hair is dry, avoid touching it, so the ringlets stay neat and frizz-free.
@pierpaolohw
Choosing the right hairstyle for your unique hair type is crucial. To get a nice cut for fine natural hair, be sure to find a stylist who will accommodate shrinkage and who is well stocked on products for thin coily hair that won’t weigh it down.
@curls.by.lailee
Getting a shorter cut and dimensional color is always a good choice for a woman with fine hair. With shorter lengths, curls are not stretched under their weight and appear tighter and more voluminous. After all, this is what you’ve been looking for, right?
@tatumshanehair
If you boast defined natural curls but lack volume, consider getting a short layered cut. Layers will help your pretty ringlets thrive, giving your hair that gorgeous bounce and volume.
@__k_vu__
Ladies who don’t want to cut their thin curly hair short often choose a long bob. However, keep in mind that the longer the hair, the less the volume of your curls. To get better results, it’s worth falling into a habit of applying some volumizing product to your wet hair before diffusing it.
@_ggstyle
Thin, curly hair is notorious for frustrating women. A shaggy cut with plenty of layers comes to save the day! It is not always better to cling to the length, so cut off those relaxed or split ends.
@hairbyravenc
Apart from chopping off long locks, you might want to leverage highlights to add dimension to your fine curly hair. Make sure you go for a hue that will flatter your skin tone.
@curlssbyylexx
Add some highlights to your loose waves to make them look more dynamic. Don’t forget to apply your favorite volumizing product to make your locks stand out.
@curlprosb
If you’ve spent most of your life wearing short haircuts for thin curly hair, maybe it’s time for a change. Let your curly locks cascade down to your shoulders and use a classic bronde balayage to keep it looking natural and low maintenance. Long ringlets sprout from the slightly off-center part and beautifully frame the cheekbones and chin.
@hairbykatiek
Cut your thin wavy hair into a shaggy bob style and allow long and loopy curls to add fullness to the overall silhouette. This honey bronde color is natural and pure and does a great job of hiding any stray gray strands that might be poking through.
@jaysonstacy
A two-toned curly bob looks best when it’s parted on the side and angled so that the back is slightly shorter than the front. Let white-tipped tendrils caress the neck and curve outwards into a wedge shape, providing a rounder and fuller profile. Match your eyebrow color with the dark root color.
@luizaugustohair
These hairstyles for thin curly hair above prove that you have plenty of options for your texture. You can experiment with medium bobs and short crops, partings, color accents, bangs and curl sizes. A pro stylist can help you choose a flattering cut; you just have to invest in the right products to pamper and enhance your curls, e.g., a lotion-like styling cream, a root volumizer, a foam, and/or a good, flexible hairspray. The beauty of curls is in their shape, volume and bounce. Help them shine and thrive!
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Curls on thin hair can weaken if they’re always laying in the same direction. If you are experiencing flat, straight roots and want to give them a boost, consider changing your part or letting them fall naturally without any part at all, switching it up day to day.”