Choosing Hairstyles For Fine Hair - Looking Your Very Best

One of the easiest ways to look your very best on a daily basis is by simply having your hair cut and styled in a way that flatters the shape of your face and the physiology of your scalp and hair. However, in order for a stylist to determine which cut suits you the best, other factors aside from the shape of your face should be considered, such as the texture of your hair.

Clearing the Air: What Having Fine or Thin Hair Really Means

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While you are in the process of choosing a hair style that will best suit your facial features and the texture of your hair, let's first define what having fine hair really means. First of all, remember that fine hair does not necessarily mean that it's thin.
What the word fine refers to is the diameter of each individual strand. So basically, you can have fine hair which is thick-looking because there are more follicle strands in your scalp per square inch. Or, you can have fine hair which looks thin simply because you don't have a lot of hair (i.e. fewer follicles per square inch). As such, the basis of having fine hair is not necessarily whether it is thin per say, but it is based on its thickness or diameter.
'Looking Thick' Hairstyles
Now that you already have an idea about how you can tell whether you have fine or normal hair, let's run down the best hair styles for fine hair to give you the maximum texture, volume, body and control. Since you already know about the texture of the hair that you have, the only thing that your stylist will consider when you sit down on a salon chair is the shape of your face.
Check these Designs for Volume & Body:

1. A Medium or Long Bob - A trick in styling is to add the appearance of "thickness" or volume where there may be little or none. Opting for a medium or long Bob is the best way to go to add more life - especially if you lightly style with a gel, mousse of medium-hold hairspray. Caution not to use too much styling aid or follicle strands can clump together making the scalp more visible.


2. Mid-length that is Slightly Layered - If you grow your hair a bit too long but you would like to have a layered cut, it might not work because of its lack of volume. This is why you should go for mid-length design which has a slightly layered cut - any longer and your style will be weighed down by its sheer length and weight. This is a great look to style with a large diameter brush and blow dryer. Flipping in or out works well and lock-in with a medium-hold spray. Again, the trick is getting flowing body. Thinner and finer strands lay-over easily, so spray before and after styling for the best control.


3. Long and straight hair styles for fine hair. Now, if you really want to grow your hair long and it has a fine texture, you can wear your locks long and straight - without any layers. Personally I think this is risky, however. If you're looking for a 60's "runway super model" look, this is great. But, the finer or thinner the follicle strands, the more they want to cling to the scalp - making it look lifeless and unkempt.


4. The Blunt Haircut - You may remember Hollywood celebrity Gwyneth Paltrow wearing a blunt cut for her blond hair. This is style if perfect to add more volume. It is an easy and care-free way to style - and works well with a variety of styling aids depending on the look you want.


5. Go for Wavy Styles - Finally, one of the best ways to add volume is by add waves or curls to your locks. Use a volumizing product (shampoo, elixir, or spray) after curling or styling to get the full effect.

To sum it all up, remember that choosing hair styles for fine hair can be quite tricky because you might end up with limp-looking locks. To determine the best hairstyles that will suit you perfectly, always consult with your stylist, decide which cut you will feel most beautiful and comfortable and carefully select and use the right hair products.
Choosing Hairstyles For Fine Hair - Looking Your Very Best
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