How I Transformed My Hair: 40 Amazing Medium Length Hairstyles For Thin Hair

For years, I’ve struggled with my thin hair. It always felt like a constant battle with flatness and lifeless locks that simply refused to hold any style. Even when I used styling products or spent hours trying to give it shape, my hair always ended up looking unremarkable. This really didn’t help with my self-confidence. So, one day I decided I couldn’t put up with this anymore, and I started to do some digging in my favorite fashion magazines, like Vogue and Cosmopolitan. I was in search of the best medium length hairstyles for thin hair. And I found them! There are a ton of beautiful styles for thin hair. Today, I’ve collected some amazing medium length hairstyles that will make all the difference in the world if you have thin hair! Whether you are looking for volume, texture, or a brand-new look, these styles are sure to inspire you!

Jennifer Aniston is such a trendsetter when it comes to hairdos

Why Do I Have Thin Hair?

If you have been asking yourself this question, you are not alone. I’ve wondered this many times. Unfortunately, I can’t give you an exact answer. The reasons behind thin hair can be so many. First of all, genes play a big part in that. If you have naturally thin hair, sadly, there is not a lot you can do. However, sometimes you can have thinning hair. According to Anabel Kingsley, a renowned trichologist and hair expert at Philip Kingsley, this may be caused by some hormonal changes (if you have recently had a baby, for example), over-usage of hair products and even stress. Normally, people tend to lose 50 to 100 hairs a day. If you notice your hair thinning too much, however, there are a few things you can try:

There are many reasons you may have thin hair

Hair products

Choose hair products that are going to help with your brittle hair and are used specifically as anti-thinning. These types of products usually have ingredients like biotin, keratin, and collagen, which are all amazing at strengthening your hair and promoting thickness. Using a conditioner is also very important. A good conditioner can help to moisturize and nourish the hair. Thus preventing breakage and split ends. Experts at Kérastase also recommend avoiding products with harsh chemicals, like sulfates and parabens. These chemicals strip your hair of its natural oils and make it more susceptible to damage. Instead, choose natural formulations that are gentler and kinder to your hair and scalp.

Vitamins

The reason for your thinning hair may be hidden into your body not getting enough vitamins and minerals. A balanced diet that is rich in nutrients is essential for healthy hair growth. However, sometimes your diet isn’t enough. Find a multivitamin that is specifically for hair, skin, and nails. These supplements usually contain biotin, vitamin E, zinc, and other great nutrient that will support your hair health. Beauty comes from within, so supplementing your body with good nutrients can easily lead to thicker, fuller hair.

Essential oils

These wonders of nature are extracted straight from the plants and have amazing health benefits for your hair! So, don’t be afraid to try out lavender, rose, or thyme essential oils for your hair. Lavender oil, for example, helps with hair growth as it improves blood circulation to the scalp. Whereas, rose oil is an excellent way to add some shine to your hair and moisture it. Thyme oil has powerful antimicrobial properties, which are great for maintaining a healthy scalp. To use these essential oils, all you need to do is mix a few drops with a carrier oil, like coconut, and massage the mixture into your scalp. Leave it for around 30 minutes before washing it out.

Natalie Portman looks so beautiful

Easy Ways To Make Your Thin Hair Thicker

If you have thin hair and are longingly looking at some of the girls on Instagram and envy them, don’t! Just because you have fair hair doesn’t mean that it can’t look stylish, beautiful and full of life. So, here are a few tricks you can steal to make your hair look more voluminous:

There are many ways to make your hair thicker

The perfect length

First of all, medium length is perfect for thin hair. Why, you may ask? Well, the longer the hair is, the heavier it is. The heavier it is, the more it sticks to your scalp. Therefore, having your hair at shoulder length is perfect. It is neither too short, nor too long.

Tease your hair

You don’t have to overdo it and look like you came from the 80s. Separate your top layer and gently tease the bottom layers at the scalp, then let the top layer cover it up, and you are good to go!

Get highlights

Strategically placed highlights make your hair look thicker. They provide more depth and rid your locks from the flatness of same-coloured hair.

Make sure your roots are covered

If you are dyeing your hair, make sure your roots are always covered. If your roots have grown out and are lighter than the rest of your hair, this will immediately give the illusion of flatter hair. So, don’t let them grow out.

Use dry shampoo if you have oily roots

The oil in our hair makes it heavier, and removing it lets your hair flow more freely and adds volume to your roots. Which is why, you shouldn’t be afraid to use a dry shampoo every time you feel like your hair has been stuck to your scalp.

Invest in high-quality extensions

I mean, look, all of us sometimes want to have our hair long, voluminous and curly, so this is the only solution. Invest in extensions and let them help you any time you feel like having thicker hair.

Saoirse Ronan has pretty fair hair, but that never stops her from looking flawless

The Best Medium Length Hairstyles For Thin Hair

If you have tried all of the above, but are still looking for some change, here are a few ideas. There are some medium length hairstyles for thin hair, which give you the illusion of thicker hair. Here are these magical hairstyles:

There are many beautiful hairstyles for thin hair

Timeless angled lob or bob

Since shorter hairstyles are always a better idea for thin hair, so that it doesn’t fall flat, this timeless look might be just what you need. Stars like Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lawrence can often be seen with this gorgeous haircut.

Lob with layers

Speaking of lobs, why not try one with light layers. Light layers can create the illusion of thicker hair, don’t overdo it, though. Lots of layers are going to chop up your hair too much. Also, it is best if you keep the ends blunt.

Blunt cut

Shoulder length blunt cut. As we’ve already discussed, shoulder length is the best option for thin hair. Keep your ends blunt, so your hair appears thicker.

Super deep side part

Parting most of your hair on one side is a great trick. Not only does it look amazing and stylish, it is also a great illusion for making your hair appear so much thicker. It also creates lift at the roots.

Extra thick bangs

Bangs with blunt ends provide texture and make your hair appear more voluminous. Add a side part and your hair will look better than ever.

There are so many things you can do to add more volume to your hair

Pick out your brand new look

Having highlights adds more volume to your hair

Take a page out of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s book and get a nice shoulder length haircut with light layers

And here is Saoirse Ronan’s deep side part

It looks good on hair with any color

Charlize Theron always looks absolutely stunning

With any hairstyle

So does Elizabeth Olsen

And Emily Blunt

Emma Stone’s red locks

Gorgeous example of bangs with side part

Heidi Klum – one of the queens of the runway

Here is Jennifer Lawrence’s stylish bob

Hairstyles for medium hair, courtesy of Jennifer Aniston

More examples for medium length hairstyles for thin hair

Short hairstyles for fine hair

Haircut for thin hair to look thicker