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There are many hair care tricks to make fine hair look fuller, but your haircut has the most dramatic influence in enhancing your hairs fullness. This article provides advice on some of the best and worst haircuts for fine hair. Additional tips on caring for fine hair are also included.

Before we go any further let's clarify what fine hair is. Fine hair is compromised of thin strands of hair which have a tendency to break easily. Fine hair refers to the hairs structure not its quantity. Therefore not all fine hair is thin hair; you can also have an abundant amount of fine hair. Abundant fine hair is usually characterized by flat limp hair against the scalp then a large amount of flyaway hair. Some cuts can work for both types of fine hair, but others suit one or the other so take care to consider this.

Now, before you go for a haircut it is vital to make sure you have a hair stylist that understands your fine hair. Not all hairdressers know how to get the most out of fine hair. Fine hair, especially if it is straight, doesn't hide a bad cut well. If in doubt look for a stylist who has the same hair structure and quantity as you, they will undoubtedly know how to handle your hair and remember that your hair type requires regular cuts to keep it from looking thin and straggly.

Also remember when considering a new haircut that you also need to ensure the style compliments your face shape and lifestyle requirements.

Cuts to try:

The Bob

The reality is that hair all the one length and relatively short looks the fullest. This is why the bob style cut is one of the most popular hairstyles for fine hair. It can work for both thin and abundant hair types depending on your face shape. Make sure it is completed with blunt cutting scissors that cuts the ends straight across.

The medium length layered cut

Mid length hair benefits from layers to create the look of body in fine hair. Layers can also be cut to take the weight off abundant hair to ensure that it bounces up rather then looking stringy. Layers that can be styled to flick under, or out can increase the hairs fullness around the face. Try to ensure hair is cut in the direction of growth to work with it as much as possible.

Short cuts

The shorter you cut fine hair the fuller it tends to look. Pixie style cuts that are closely cropped and layered look good when spiked. Or try a cut with blunt fullness on top and graduated blending to shorter at the neck. Victoria Beckham's recent hairstyle with short hair which is

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