Our Favorite Hairstyles for Thin Curly Hair

By Southern Living Editors
November 15, 2018
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If you have thin curly hair, it can be a struggle to amp up the volume. With these haircuts for curly thin hair, though, that won’t be a problem. Short haircuts are the easiest route for making your hair appear thicker, and there are plenty of stylish short cuts for thin curly hair. If you want to go a little longer, a shoulder length cut with a deep side part adds instant volume. Bounce? Yes, please! These are the best haircuts for making thin curly hair look its fullest.
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Pixie with Finger Curls

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Finger curls are a glamorously retro way to style curly hair, even if it’s thin. Simply tousle it a bit to add some depth.

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Classic Bob

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With a classic bob, use a texturizing mousse to add more texture throughout your cut.

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Shoulder-Length Cut with Highlights

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Highlights add dimension throughout your curls, and techniques like balayage make them look so natural.

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Tousled Pixie

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With a long pixie, simply use styling pomade to lightly brush your curls back with your fingertips for a swept-back, tousled look.

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Curly Bangs

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Regardless your hair length, bangs are an easy way to add body to any look. Don’t believe that you can pull it off? Here’s all the proof you need that curly girls can rock bangs.

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Undercut

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A gradual undercut will make your curls appear thicker on top. This cut is edgy and easy to style.

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Deep Side Part

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With a little more length, you’ll need more volume. The easiest way to add volume without an ounce of product or a single styling tool? A deep side part.

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Close Crop

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With a super short crop, your curls will add depth and texture to your look without ever seeming thin or fine.

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Blunt Bob

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Blunt cuts are trending, which is great for thinner hair, because they can actually make your hair appear fuller.

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Stacked Pixie

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A stacked look uses layers and lengths to create more volume, which is ideal for fine hair.

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Layered Lob

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Layers add depth to any length, especially with curls.

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New Shag

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The new shag is everywhere right now, and these easy, flowy bangs will amp up even the finest hair.

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