Style Hair 14 Best Lobs for Thin Hair By Mary Shannon Wells Mary Shannon Wells Mary Shannon is an Associate Digital Editor and has been on the Southern Living team since 2017. She helps run the brand's social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and TikTok, where she's happily behind the scenes. When she's not ruffling feathers with an etiquette poll via Instagram Stories, she's writing content for the website and assisting in various print projects like gift guides and home stories. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on May 20, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Pinterest/Damsel In Dior The lob, or long bob, has been hailed as one of the best haircuts of all time because it's absolutely no fail. There's a lob to flatter every face shape and hair type, including thin hair. That's right—lobs aren't reserved for thicker hair. In fact, it's one of the ideal lengths for thin hair. The key to having this haircut is to keep the length above your collarbone. Any longer and your hair will thin out toward the ends, which is not the look we're going for. These picks will add depth and volume before you can even reach for volumizing products, although they always help for finishing touches. Whether you want a low-maintenance style or a slight A-line cut or you want a bigger change like full fringe or an asymmetric look, these looks are the best for making your thin hair look its fullest. 01 of 14 Asymmetric Straight Lob Pinterest/The Right Hairstyles Keeping the ends blunt will make your hair look thicker, but if you're not a fan of all-one-length cuts, go asymmetric. With this modern look, the hair on your dominant side is slightly longer than on the other. 02 of 14 Lob with Soft Layers Pinterest/Elle With thin hair, too many layers will look choppy. Aim for soft, long layers to add dimension, depth, and texture. 03 of 14 Modern Shag Lob Pinterest/Harper’s BAZAAR The shag is back! The modern take on long, fringy bangs parted down the middle comes paired with laid-back waves for the ultimate boho look. 04 of 14 Balayage Lob Pinterest/Mane Addicts/Dave Lang Highlights and lowlights, especially when painted on with the balayage method, will add depth to fine hair. Light layers will make this easy color job look even more natural, and it works for any base hair color. 05 of 14 Lob with Deep Side Part Pinterest/Marie Claire A deep side part has always been the easiest way to add volume without products or scissors. Try parting your hair further on the side you normally do or even switch it to the opposite side. Of course, a little root lifter never hurt either. 06 of 14 Full Fringe Pinterest/Yahoo A full serving of fringe is just what you need to add some oomph to your look without help from products. Bangs are the "it" look right now, and they had fullness to the hair overall, creating a thicker look. 07 of 14 Blunt Wavy Lob Pinterest/Damsel In Dior Blunt ends make hair appear thicker and waves add texture and depth. With this haircut and style, no one will think your hair is naturally on the thin side. 08 of 14 A-line Lob Pinterest/Refinery29/Buddy Porter The A-line is a clever way to use layers and length for an overall thicker appearance. Keeping it slightly longer in the front than the back makes hair look fuller, but be sure not to go past your collarbone to keep it from thinning out. 09 of 14 Lob with Face-Framing Layers Pinterest/Fashion Enzyme Adding a few layers up front will make your hair look fuller without fooling with all-over layers. The ends can stay blunt to maintain a thicker appearance and for styling ease. 10 of 14 Thick Waves Pinterest/Marie Claire Use a one-inch or thicker curling iron for full waves that add body and depth without looking overdone. Use a thickening styling mousse for added body and to hold it together. 11 of 14 Side-Parted Wavy Lob John Sciulli/Stringer/Getty Images Add a little Hollywood glam to your hair with this classic wavy cut. This side-parted lob is sure to add some volume to your hair, and a little pep to your step. Add some styling mousse to your roots to avoid them flattening. 12 of 14 Asymmetrical Wavy Lob Casi Stauffer / @casistauffer The asymmetrical lob is a go-to style for those with thin hair that want a fuller look with some attitude. The longer layers in the front will add some dimension while framing the face nicely. The short cut in the back will give volume and add thickness to your hair. Add a little wave and styling mousse for texture and added volume. 13 of 14 Wispy Bangs @riawna Don't lose sight of what your fine hair can do for you. Some wispy bangs paired with subtle layering may be just what you need for your next haircut. It's a beautiful and low-maintenance option for thin hair, that doesn't skimp on volume while radiating an effortless glow. 14 of 14 Blunt Cut Lob @riawna A blunt cut lob will ensure the volume you've been looking for—with all the styling options you could want. You can easily cut some wispy bangs with this style, add some beach waves or curls, leave it straight and sleek, or try playing around with a middle or side part. You just simply can't go wrong with this cut. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit