longer at the front and flipped over to one side really creates the appearance of volume on fine hair.

Fringes

Fringes help both thin and abundant fine hair because both hair types tend to lie flat and limp against the head. If you have abundant longer hair then a fringe sweeping to one side will give you volume around the face area. If you have short thin hair the shorter and heavier you cut your fringe the better.

Sharon Stone is a celebrity who has fine hair, she has often worn her hair in blunt bobs or short spiked pixie styles complete with a minute spiky fringe. When her hair gets long it tends to get wispy and isn't as attractive hence why we don't see her sporting that kind of look often.

Cuts to avoid:

Make sure you avoid the following if you have fine hair, because it will only make it look worse.

Long hair

If you have thin, fine hair then hair past a bob length cut won't look great. If you have abundant fine hair that you can grow it a little longer, but hair much past shoulder length will start to look wispy and sparse.

Razor style cutting

Make sure you avoid cuts completed with razor cutting scissors because they have a tendency to make your hair look even more straggly and flyaway.

Cuts with no style

Fine hair doesn't hold styles as well as thick hair so ensure that you get a cut which is a style in itself.

Additional tips:

Color, care and styling also play a role in helping fine hair look its best. Color can enhance the appearance of fine hair, because the process of hair coloring makes the hair shaft swell making it appear thicker. Highlights in particular can add the appearance of volume and chunky highlights tend to be the most effective. You will probably find that you need to wash your hair more frequently then people with other hair types because the oils in your hair will make it look lank quite quickly. Perms or curled styles can help fine hair look fuller and they can help tame abundant fine hair by giving it a more structured style.

Be careful using products on fine hair, rich conditioners and gels can weigh the hair down making it look even lanker. Instead use volumizing products like lightweight mousse at the roots.Your fine hair can look beautiful with the right treatment, so just make sure you take on some of this advice when caring for your fine hair!

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