If your hair is thin or flat, then don’t fret! Embrace your mane but make it fresh, modern and fun.
At Deseo Salon & BlowDry, located right in Denver, CO, we know all about adding fullness to any hair type. With our expertise, we can help you discover your ideal look and you can try some of the latest trends. These haircuts, tips, and tricks can transform your beautiful mane into a voluminous, glossy masterpiece.
1. Try a Blunt Bob
The bob is a classic cut with good reason, so stop by for a haircut that will change your whole look. We think that they’re an especially flattering look if you have thin hair. Skip the layers for a look that is full and chic. Parting your hair straight down the center provides a trendy, symmetrical aesthetic.
2. Add Volumizing Hair Mousse
Applying a volumizing mousse to towel-dried hair can add that extra layer of fullness and body. We recommend Kérastase’s Volume in Powder Dry Hairspray. This product adds dimension without making your hair feel weighed down. Create all-over volume while providing medium to flexible hold.
3. Consider Beaded Weft Hair Extensions
These extensions, which we offer at Deseo, blend in naturally and can provide volume, fullness, and length. What makes them different from most extensions is that there’s no tape, chemicals or glue involved, leaving your natural hair healthy. The weft has lightweight, silicone-lined beads, which are attached to sections of your hair.
4. Go for Thick Bangs
Another option is incorporating bangs into your look. Thick, blunt bangs provide your hair with a flattering denseness. These can easily be paired with a bob, “lob” (or long bob) or a mid-length cut for a style that is fresh and modern.
5. Incorporate a Volumizing Mist Into Your Routine
If you’re on the go and feel that your hair is lacking body and fullness, then keep a volumizing mist on hand. We recommend Oribe’s Volumista Mist for Volume. This product effortlessly plumps your hair without weighing it down, providing softness, luster and hold. Formulated without parabens, this mist also provides UV protection.
6. Use Hot Rollers
Incorporating hot rollers into your routine, especially if you’re aiming for big curls, will provide your hair with lustrous volume. While styling, use a holding spray. We recommend Kérastase’s Laque Noire Hair Spray. This hair spray provides a lasting hold, 48-hour humidity protection, softness and UV protection.
7. Incorporate Layers To Build Volume
Choppy layers can provide full, dramatic volume, especially when used minimally. This style will naturally make your hair appear thicker. Try incorporating choppy layers with a modern pixie or medium-length cut.
8. Use a Shampoo Built To Nourish and Volumize Thin Hair
Pump up the volume while cleansing your hair with a volumizing shampoo! We recommend Kevin Murphy’s Angel Wash. This delicate shampoo provides moisture and fullness to hair that is thin using essential oils, vitamins, proteins, and antioxidants. It helps to protect against breakage, prevent color fade and protects against free radicals.
9. Grow It Long with a Soft Wave
Having thin hair doesn’t mean that your hair has to be short or medium-length, you can rock long hair, too! With gentle waves and textured ends, you can make your hair look effortlessly beachy without being weighed down. To maintain your waves, use Kevin Murphy’s Leave-In.Repair. This treatment helps keep your hair healthy and strong so it doesn’t break under the weight.
If you’re looking to add lush volume to your thin hair, then contact us at Deseo Salon & BlowDry. We offer superior service, top of the industry professional stylists and we’re located in the popular neighborhood of Deseo. Our services range from haircuts and styling to chic ombre and highlights.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best haircut for adding volume to thin hair?
A blunt bob is widely considered one of the most flattering haircuts for thin hair. Skipping layers and opting for a clean, blunt cut gives the appearance of more fullness and thickness. Parting the hair straight down the center creates a trendy, symmetrical look that enhances the visual density of the hair. Thick, blunt bangs can also be incorporated into a bob, lob, or mid-length cut to add further denseness and a modern aesthetic.
What volumizing products are recommended for thin hair?
Several professional products are recommended for adding body to thin hair. Kérastase’s Volume in Powder Dry Hairspray adds dimension and all-over volume without weighing hair down. Oribe’s Volumista Mist for Volume is another excellent option for on-the-go volume, providing softness, luster, and hold without parabens. Kevin Murphy’s Angel Wash is a shampoo specifically designed for thin hair, using essential oils, vitamins, proteins, and antioxidants to protect against breakage and prevent color fade.
Can hair extensions add volume to thin hair?
Yes, beaded weft hair extensions are an excellent option for adding both volume and fullness to thin hair. Unlike many other extension types, beaded weft extensions do not use tape, chemicals, or glue, which means they do not damage natural hair. The weft is attached using lightweight, silicone-lined beads, and when blended properly by a professional stylist, they create a smooth, voluminous look.
Do layers add volume to thin hair?
Yes, choppy layers can provide dramatic volume, especially when used strategically. Layers naturally create the appearance of thicker hair by adding texture, movement, and dimension. A few well-placed choppy layers paired with a modern pixie cut or medium-length style can significantly enhance the look of fullness in thin hair without requiring a complete overhaul.
Can thin hair be worn long and still look full?
Yes, having thin hair doesn’t mean length is off the table. With gentle waves and textured ends, long thin hair can look effortlessly full and beachy. The key is keeping the hair strong and healthy so it doesn’t break under its own weight. Using a leave-in treatment like Kevin Murphy’s Leave-In.Repair helps maintain hair integrity while supporting the style.
How do hot rollers help with volume for thin hair?
Hot rollers add lasting volume and fullness by lifting the hair at the root and creating curls or waves that give the illusion of thickness. For best results, pair hot rollers with a holding spray, such as Kérastase’s Laque Noire Hair Spray, which provides lasting hold and up to 48-hour humidity protection. Hot rollers are especially effective for achieving big, bouncy curls that maximize volume in fine or flat hair.