One reason that bangs create an instant solution for thinning hair on top is because they help to create volume. The trick is getting to know how much your hair can handle and what products to use for the most efficiency. With the right tools and knowledge, your bangs can work wonders to generate that front-end volume.
Bobs, pixies, layers, and bangs — these haircuts are strategically designed to help fine hair full-fill its potential. The look of thin hair can change dramatically with the power of the humble scissor — and the right cutting hand.
Wispy bangs are perfect for thin hair because they're not too heavy. Fuller bangs require more hair, which can make the rest of your head look sparse. With some wispy fringe, you're able to achieve bangs without loosing density.
While blunt bangs can make round faces look a little squat, side-swept bangs move the eyes diagonally across your face. The angled fringe helps make your face appear longer and, therefore, thinner.
"Short hairstyles are best for thinning hair, because too much length can drag the hair down and create an unflattering, stringy appearance," says Alabama stylist Hope Russo.
If you have a finer hair texture but like to keep your length long, Seamus McKernan, hairstylist and Nioxin Top Artist, recommends asking your stylist for a blunt haircut. "Blunt cuts have a solid, clean line at the perimeter of the hair that gives the appearance of fuller hair.
If you are experiencing thinning or balding, our Bosley experts recommend washing no more than three times a week.
Lightly blow-dry your hair until it's slightly damp, then apply a volumizing product to the roots to set the 'lift' created with the blow-drying. This keeps hair from sticking to the scalp. You can also use a curling iron, roller set, or electric curlers at the roots to add volume.
Thin hair: Curtain bangs and fine hair can work! This is a great way of adding face-framing volume. Go for longer strands that can fall in wisps.
Lifestyle factors could include using certain hair products, wearing your hair up too tightly, experiencing high stress levels, or not getting enough of certain vitamins and minerals in your diet. People who have immune system deficiencies could also have thinning hair.
"If you have thin hair, you'll want to keep the ends blunt instead of feathering them," Shakir suggests. "This gives the look of density and thickness." "Overlayering and too much texture can make fine hair look thin and limp," Marjan says, agreeing with Shakir. "Blunt cuts make the ends appear fuller and healthier."
While normal layers can have the effect of making hair look thinner—a definite no-no for those of us with already thin strands—interior or invisible layers work to create texture and fullness. And according to Friese, they're also a great option for the person who wants to keep their hair on the longer side.
If your hair isn't dense, but you don't notice any of these changes, you have thin hair; if you notice changes over time, chances are it's thinning.
If You Have a Long Face and/or High Forehead: This face shape is similar to the oval-shaped, but the forehead, cheeks and jawline are all the same width. To complement this face shape, don't get baby bangs because they will further elongate your face.
Consider your hair texture
“If your hair is fine or thin, a heavy fringe may not work because there isn't enough weight for the hair to lay in place. Thick hair may have trouble with a baby bangs because it would need to be thinned out a lot to lay flat.
Bangs work for every hair type—even curly or fine hair.
Just be sure to keep them much longer than straight hair, since they shrink,” says Townsend. As for fine hair? You might worry that bangs will take away from your volume, but that's not the case.
We know that shaggy layers help with volume and body, but bangs are also a great way to add extra dimension to the front of your face, making your hair look fuller all around.