Have Fine Hair? Try These 25 Hairstyle Ideas for the Illusion of Volume

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With , the best hairstyles are all about creating the illusion of volume. Or at the very least, avoiding that flat and lifeless look (if you have fine hair, you know it well).
Right now, celebrity hairstylist and Nexxus ambassador Clariss Rubenstein is all about the blunt bob for fine hair. "It's timeless, chic, and perfect for fine hair," she says. "The sharp, even perimeter creates the illusion of thickness. I especially love a short French bob that tucks just under the ear. It's minimal, elegant, and adds instant density."
Ahead, see examples of the best hairstyles for fine hair to take to your stylist, plus everyday looks you can copy no matter your length.Pixies and Bobs
"I love a pixie-bob hybrid—as in, a grown-out pixie with soft layering and movement," says Rubenstein. "Emma Stone's version is a perfect example—versatile, textured, and full of personality."Pixies and Bobs
It-girl Iris Law also has a version of this look that's closer to a true pixie. She's worn it sideswept and neat, seen here, and loose and wavy, as she did on the Cannes red carpet.Pixies and Bobs
Want to go super short, but aren't sure which cut to try? "I'm really into the short French bob with a chunky bottom line—it's so flattering and easy to wear," says Rubenstein.Strategic Layers
Rubenstein says layers can be beautiful on long hair, but adds that too many can make the ends look stringy. "A soft 'dusting' of layers can add movement without sacrificing fullness," says the stylist. "Keep the bottom strong and avoid thinning out the perimeter."Strategic Layers
As Jodie Comer demonstrates here, with the right blowout, even fine hair can look extra voluminous.Strategic Layers
Rashida Jones's layers are more subtle but very much there, and her piecey bangs add oomph.Ballerina Buns
For an easy hairstyle that looks great with fine hair, you can't go wrong with a classic bun, seen here on Laura Harrier. Use a hair wand like Dae Cactus Fruit 3-in-1 Styling Cream + Taming Wand to keep any flyaways at bay without feeling sticky. Ballerina Buns
Braiding the hair before placing it into the bun is a great way to ensure the hair stays in place. We love the extra Center Stage energy Zoe Saldaña's look has here.Ballerina Buns
A low bun like Lily-Rose Depp's is a little more unexpected. Tie on a black ribbon (or any color, really) for an elegant twist.Messy Topknot
If a slicked-back bun isn't the vibe, go for a low-key topknot like Hailey Bieber's, and don't worry if it has a few bumps—that's part of the charm.Messy Topknot
The same goes for Hoyeon Jung's look here. The less "done" the topknot, the better—and always keep a piece or two out around the face.Messy Topknot
Anyone else looking at this photo of Kristen Stewart and suddenly feel the urge to get bangs and dye their ends pink?Sleek Center Part
One perk of fine hair? It does the sleek thing, seen here on Daisy Edgar-Jones, pretty well. Just make sure you use a frizz-fighting styling product so it stays that way—otherwise, you know the drill. Try Amika Frizz-Me-Not Hydrating Anti-Frizz Treatment before you heat-style your hair.Sleek Center Part
For a slick-straight finish like Meghann Fahy's, use a straightener with heat-protection built in like the Bio Ionic 10X Pro Styling 1" iron, and go easy on the product so hair doesn't look weighed down.Sleek Center Part
Not quite straight and not quite wavy, fine hair looks gorgeous with a subtle bend in the hair, like Kristen Bell's here.Low-Key Half-Up
A half-up bun is a fantastic way to add the illusion of volume. Fluff up the bun a little, and be sure to leave a good amount of hair down like Jamie Chung did here.Low-Key Half-Up
As Gracie Abrams demonstrates, this look is also adorable with shorter hair. With a bob, Rubenstein advises avoiding too many layers. "A clean, blunt line gives the illusion of thicker hair. It's all about maintaining weight at the bottom," she says.Pulled-Back Ponytail
A pony is a fail-safe style for all hair types, including fine hair. Copy Cameron Diaz's look by doing a middle part and keeping out chunky pieces to frame the face.Pulled-Back Ponytail
For an evening-ready version, get inspired by Margot Robbie and go for flipped-out ends and wrap your pony at the base. Hairspray is key here; we like Tresemme A-List Collection Lacquer Shine Spray to add extra gloss.Pulled-Back Ponytail
A side pony? A side pony! Renee Zellweger's look gets its volume thanks to a good amount of teasing at the crown and soft, easy waves.Long, Loose Waves
Speaking of waves: The boho look is back, and that's great news for those of us with fine hair. Take a cue from Sienna Miller at the Chloé spring 2025 show and go for undone waves. The best boho waves are from the day before; run a bit of hair oil, like Rōz Santa Lucia Heat Protectant Styling Hair Oil, through the ends for shine. Long, Loose Waves
The look works on medium-length hair, too, as seen here on Nicole Richie.Chin-Length Bob
French bob feel a little too risky? Try a slightly longer cut like Keira Knightley's. It's still a full-on bob, but it doesn't need quite as much maintenance. "It's all about maintaining weight at the bottom," says Rubenstein. "Using a wash and care system like the Nexxus Therappe Shampoo + Humectress Conditioner is perfect for inserting moisture back into strands for that plumping effect."Chin-Length Bob
Charlize Theron's wavy look is further evidence that a chin-length cut—with a soft wave and center part—is ideal for fine hair.Chin-Length Bob
A slicked-down look with flippy ends, like Maya Rudolph's, is chic and requires no added volume—a major plus for fine hair.
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