41 Haircuts to Add Volume and Body to Fine Straight Hair

Are you looking for haircut inspiration for your fine, straight hair? You’ve arrived at the right place! When you’ve got thin, poker-straight strands, it can seem like the hair gods are against you. But the major plus side to having this kind of hair is that there are so many different cuts and hairstyles for fine hair that can help give your style a much-needed lift.

When it comes to fine hair the aim of the game is always volume, so you’ll notice that layers and bangs are a common theme. Browse through these stylish haircuts for fine straight hair and find your next look today.

Pixies are a perfect match for fine, straight hair types. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

The pixie cut is one of our all-time favourite haircuts for fine straight hair. The contrast of boyish short hair with feminine styling? It’s no wonder Audrey Hepburn and Twiggy made it their signature hairstyle.

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Curtain bangs are making a sweep online (with over 3 billion views on TikTok alone), and the trend just keeps on growing. They are a great option for anyone with fine hair as it adds body to the crown and front of the hair and stops hair from looking limp.

Bobs are a winning look for those with fine hair. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

Bobs are a classic, which is good news if you’ve got fine hair. Keeping your hair short gives it shape and fullness, instead of your strands being dragged down by longer lengths.

Treat yourself to the tousled look. Credit: Instagram.com/salonbugatti

One way to make straight fine hair look instantly thicker is to wear it tousled. You can achieve this style in a few different ways, from straighteners to a waving wand, adding random curls in different directions to give the most natural look. Try TRESemmé Curl Definition Mousse during the styling phase for extra bouncy and soft curls.

Cutting in a side fringe is a clever way of plumping up your look. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

A sweeping side fringe is an easy way to add volume at the crown of your head, making any cut look more exciting without the commitment of a full fringe.

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If there’s one look we’ve noticed cropping up more and more lately, it’s this. The rounded-under bob gives a ’90s twist to a classic bob but also helps to fake thicker hair, making it a great one for those of us with fine hair.

Let the layers take centre-stage. Credit: Instagram.com/lo_doeshair

Why not try piecey layers through the lengths of your hair? They’ll help to add body and dimension by fluffing up the mid-lengths and adding some va-va-volume to your fine straight hair. And for an extra boost, try TRESemmé Body & Volume Shampoo, enriched with silk proteins, collagen, and the unique Volume Control Complex to add volume to fine, dull hair.

A is for A-line. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

A-line haircuts for straight fine hair give a stacked look that’s fuller at the front than the back, so that when looking at it face on, it looks as though you’ve got more hair.

A lush ‘do. Credit: Instagram.com/hiushuonedandy

Want to try a fringe but worried it will end up sticking lifelessly to your forehead? We know your pain. But did you know that opting for chic curtain bangs like these will actually make your hair look thicker by blending in seamlessly with the rest of your hair?

Ask your stylist for blunt ends – it’ll make your hair look thicker! Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

While those with thick hair might prefer to get their ends feathered to take away some of the weight, fine-haired people can choose blunt cuts with just one length to make their hair look thicker.

Flip your hair over to one side for fullness. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

Asymmetric styles that are longer on one side trick people into thinking your hair is super thick. Sweeping all of your hair over to one side in a deep side parting will also further enhance the look.

Wispy hair wins. Credit: Instagram.com/yourhairgal

Imagine if you could have salon blow-dried hair every day. If you’re looking for a way to recreate the bombshell blowout look at home, save this wispy layered look to take to your hairstylist for inspo.

However long your hair, face-framing layers will always add shape. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

If maintaining length is important to you for styling purposes, be sure to ask your stylist to cut in some layers around your face. This way, there’s no risk of your hair weighing you down and your cut will be more bespoke and tailored to you.

Rosie’s shoulder-length cut looks bouncy and full of volume. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

Shoulder-skimming haircuts give the hair a bumped-up look, which can be enhanced by flicking out your layers with a round brush or straighteners for added volume.

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Can’t decide between staying short or growing your hair? The solution – a long bob that blurs the lines between a bob and shoulder-length hair to give you the best of both worlds.

Karlie’s got that cool girl texture down to an art. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

While sleek looks like the glass bob work well with short hairstyles for fine hair, when styling medium-length or longer hair, make adding texture your main focus. Opt for undone waves and messy texture and you’ll exude off-duty model vibes.

Brb, we’re off to the salon. Credit: Instagram.com/dmitrovahair

A shag cut might seem a little intimidating but its volume-boosting abilities are undeniable. Plus, the modern incarnation channels more ‘effortless French girl’ than ’70s Mick Jagger.

This classic cut would work for all ages. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

If you’re looking for haircuts for fine straight hair, adding shape to your style is very important. Dakota Johnson’s bangs soften her face and give her long, straight hair more life and personality.

Editor’s tip: Fringes can tend to go gappy or droopy, particularly if you’ve got oily hair, so dry shampoo is a must-have for anyone thinking of getting one.

Look back in time for your hair inspiration with a fluffy, ’70s inspired style. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

This layered, top-heavy style is just what fine-haired gals need to amp up their locks at the crown of their head and gives just the right amount of retro flair.

This is how you do long hair when you’ve got naturally fine locks. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

You might not want to take any of your length off at all, but long layers are a must if you want to grow your fine hair to Rapunzel lengths.

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You’ll still be able to hold on to your lovely long locks, but they’ll look more polished and glamorous when you decide on a long-layered haircut with your fine straight hair.

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Sleek hairstyles work especially well on fine hair, as they’re easier to manage. This wet-look example is a good one to try as the swept-over side-parting also helps to conceal the fact you might not have the most voluminous locks.

Cameron loves a layered ‘do. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

Combine face-framing layers at the front with long layers at the back for a haircut that looks thicker and full of natural movement for your fine straight hair.

Brown bobs are trending right now. Credit: Instagram.com/ceremonyportland

This tousled lob is the perfect antidote if you’re lacking ‘height’ in your hairstyle. The full, almost-triangular shape of this cut helps make the hair look wider, cleverly making it appear much thicker.

A fierce, statement haircut. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

Blunt cuts are a great way to add weight and bulk to the hair, helping the hair appear thicker. Follow in January Jones’ footsteps and go for a stylish blunt bob cut for extra style points.

Do like Kate, always. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

Okay, this one is more about the colour of your hair but hear us out! If you’re a full head of highlights kinda woman then we suggest asking your colourist to add a mix of high and lowlights to your hair to help give your strands more dimension à la Kate Moss.

A delightful cut. Credit: Instagram.com/justfrancis_t

If you feel as though your hair is too thin to rock a traditional full fringe, a tapered one is a good alternative. Instead of gaps ruining your fringe, the gappiness actually gives it more of a Tinkerbell-esque look, as seen on stars like Dakota Johnson and Selena Gomez.

Hello, wet hair look. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

Give the illusion of more voluminous hair by styling fine strands in a quiff. While this hairstyle is great for fine hair, it can also work to conceal thinning strands too!

Let’s go to the beach. Credit: Instagram.com/ronan_ds

Here’s, even more proof that getting highlights can actually have the power to make your hair look thicker. The different light and dark tones running through create some much-needed contrast and dimension instead of just having one flat colour.

We’ve officially found our new favourite fringe. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

We’ve already spoken about how full fringes can be tricky when you have fine hair, but if you’re committed the trick to perfecting the look is blow-drying. Use a volumising blow-dry spray and rounded brush and concentrate on lifting your hair as your dry to help with volume.