45 Hairstyles for Long Thin Hair to Try in 2023

Any fine-haired friend out there will know the struggles of finding hairstyles for long thin hair. But instead of admiring all your thick-haired friends for their voluminous locks or copying their style, the key is finding the right style for you.

Low Bun

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Top knots not really your vibe? Try the messy bun’s sleeker, chicer alternative: the low bun. Favoured by celebs like Poppy Delevingne, it’s the ultimate antidote for days when you’re due a hair wash and can take you all the way from the office to your post-work drinks.

Scrunchie Bun

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Building on the bun trend, buns with scrunchies are a blogger favourite and it’s easy to see why. Chic and super simple to do, the scrunchie will distract from thin hair and instantly elevate any outfit.

Half-Up Ponytail

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Get the best of both worlds with this super cute half-up, half-down hairstyle. Wear this look with straight hair for an Ariana Grande-inspired finish or to give your hair extra bounce and the illusion of fuller strands, curl the ends of your hair.

Bow Bun

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Buns, especially messy buns full of texture, will help to give long thin hair a fuller feel. If you find regular buns a bit “meh”, add an on-trend accessory like this cute bow and it’ll look way more put together.

Braided Pigtails

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We all have those lazy days where we want to look put together but can’t bring ourselves to do anything too major to our hair, which is where our love for braided pigtails comes in.

To give your fine strands extra body, try pancaking your braid by pulling on it gently from either side. This clever hair hack can be used on all braided styles and once you try it, you’ll never do a braided style without it.

Half-Up Pigtails

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Of all the long hairstyles for long thin hair, the hun (that is, the half-up bun) has absolutely blown up, especially on Instagram. This is partly thanks to how cute it looks, but it’s also super easy to do, too, which always helps.

French Fishtail Half-up Bun

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What could be better than a fishtail braid? A French fishtail braid, duh!

While it might take you a couple of tries to get this one right, it’s basically a combination of both the fishtail and French braiding techniques, so if you can do those you’re all set.

Hidden Braids

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Are you someone who wears your hair down a lot? What about trying out a few hidden braids? This summery style, seen on boho queens like the Olsen twins and Drew Barrymore, adds a pretty detail to everyday styles.

You could even try colouring in your braids with hair chalk if you’ve got a festival on the cards!

Loose Braid

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Long hair is the best for creating loose braids and soft, undone styles like this are the perfect way to keep your hair back during the day (or on the red carpet if you’re Elizabeth Olsen!).

High Ponytail

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By teasing the roots of your ponytail you’ll add volume at your crown, which will not only boost the height of your style but actually give your hair more hold, so it won’t fall out. Clever, right?

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A beautiful and fun way to spruce up a pony without it taking too long is to add a hair clip (or 2, or 3, or…4?). It will give the style a more occasion-worthy finish, and it looks so good that it won’t even matter if your hair’s not the fullest.

Braided Ponytail

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Whatever hairstyle you decide to choose, incorporating wispy, face-framing strands will give your look a whimsical, romantic appearance. The textured, relaxed look will also help to give the illusion of thicker hair.

Half-Up Ponytail with Wispy Bits

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If your hair (like many people with thin hair) can look a bit limp, getting short layers cut in around your face can help frame your face and prevent your locks from looking weighed down.

’90s Wavy Blowout

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Blowout hair looks good on everybody. To achieve this bouncy look on fine hair, we recommend using either velcro or hot rollers which will add lift and body as well as curl.

Glam Waves

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Aside from the fact that waves are always on trend, they’re also a clever way to boost volume and body to fine or flat hair. These glamorous waves can be achieved with a large barrel curling wand, which will create soft waves rather than tight, defined curls.

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Bubble ponytails are still as popular as ever, with stars like Tessa Thompson and Alicia Keys sporting them too. The best part? They’re super easy to do and a great way to make your hair look more voluminous!

’90s Hair Clip

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Another ’90s hair trend coming back this season is the claw clip and we’re big fans of this practical (yet also stylish) accessory. Whether you’re working from home or going for a summer picnic, channel your inner Rachel Green with a clip updo and you’ll be good to go for any occasion.

Faux Braid

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This hairstyle might look like a braid but it’s actually not braided at all! Once you learn how to do a pull-through braid (it’s pretty easy) you’ll be able to create a whole variety of intricate-looking styles that’ll trick everyone into thinking you’re a total braiding master!

Flicked-out Ends

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Sometimes less is more when it comes to styling fine hair. Case in point: Flicking out the ends of your hair, or using straighteners to simply curl the hair under, gives thin hair a fuller look and feel in a flash.

Layers

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If you’ve ever searched ‘fine hair’, then you’ll know that what comes up is basically just pages and pages of layered looks.

It might seem like an obvious one but, as cliche as it is, layered haircuts for fine hair can really transform your mane, giving it more shape and body, so don’t write it off.

Curtain Fringe on Long, Thin Hair

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From authentic ’70s styles to more modern, understated variations, this year is all about the curtain bangs. Luckily, they complement layered cuts like a dream, making them ideal for those with fine hair.

Swoop

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Join the likes of Reese Witherspoon and Emma Stone with swoop bangs. Universally flattering, they work on hair of all lengths and can be styled in a whole host of different ways.

Wispy Bangs

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Fringes are great because they allow you to change up your look while still holding onto your length – perfect if you’re trying to grow your hair. These long, wispy bangs are giving us Jane Birkin vibes but we love how the blunt ends keep it looking fresh.

Full Bangs and Layers

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Despite the Gen Z debate around side vs. middle parts, there are plenty of reasons to love a side fringe – especially if you’re looking for hairstyles for long thin hair with some oomph factor.

Choppy Layers

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Choppy layers are a tried-and-tested winner for adding volume, movement and shape to limp hair. They’re created by cutting bold, chunky layers into the lengths of the hair in order to give it an intentionally choppy look, with a blend of shorter and longer layers.

Sliced Layers

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Layers that look so natural that they’ll barely be detectable. If you’re looking for hairstyles for long thin hair that take minimum effort, this is definitely one to consider.

Blunt Layers

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Having hair that’s all one shade can sometimes have a flattening effect – something you’ll probably want to avoid if your hair is lacking natural volume. Incorporating different colours into your hair with highlights or balayage livens up the hair by giving it more life and dimension.

Editor’s tip: Coloured hair is needy, so you need to make sure you show it some extra love. One way you can do this is by using products like TRESemmé Revitalise Colour Shampoo and TRESemmé Revitalise Colour Conditioner.

Long and Defined Fine Curls

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Is your hair fine and curly? Don’t be afraid of getting layers if you have curls – they can help to give your coils more shape and definition and stop them from becoming weighed down.

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Sometimes less is more when it comes to hairstyles for long thin hair. Barely-there layers give this beachy look a naturally tousled flair.adding texture at the crown and choppiness through the lengths.

Clipped Half-Updo

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While creating volume is probably your top priority if you’ve got long fine hair, that doesn’t mean you can’t also make the most of your lengths, too. A half-up half-down ‘do is a great way to make the top layers of your hair look more bumped-up while also showcasing your lengths.

Layered Beach Waves

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If face-framing layers aren’t your cup of tea, focus on the back of your hair by incorporating wispy layers. This way, it won’t impact your length but will add texture to the rest of your hair.