70 Stunning Medium and Short Hairstyles For Fine Hair To Try This Summer

by John Griffith
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Choosing the right hairdo can be a huge challenge for ladies with fine or thin hair. Long styles can make fine tresses seem flat and tired, which is not a good look for anyone, especially in summer, when we all want to look our best. The solution? Chop it off! Not only are short cuts all the rage at the moment, but they will also make your hair look bouncy and fresh, while complimenting your unique facial features. If you think this sounds too good to be true – think again! We have compiled an extensive gallery of 70 absolutely drop dead gorgeous, medium and short hairstyles for fine hair, that look flattering and chic on ladies of all ages.

Check out these nifty styling tips, especially devised for fine hair:

But before we dive int our gallery, we would like to offer some valuable tips on the most popular short haircuts at the moment, and explain why they work so amazingly well for thin and fine hair types.

There are so many medium and short hairstyles for fine hair to choose from!

short hairstyles for fine hair, smiling brunette woman, wearing a long-sleeved silky wine red blouse, with wavy chestnut brown bob, and a side part

The bob

This refreshing style became popular in the 1920s, and has never really gone out of style. And no wonder! The bob has the magical ability to add charming, playful and feminine notes to a woman’s appearance, making her look younger, while also accentuating her best facial features. Bobs come in many shapes and sizes, so they are definitely a versatile look that you can experiment with. You can go straight and smooth, with a middle parting, for a professional and crisp appearance, or indulge in some luscious vintage curls for a softer, and more romantic touch. For more info on the bob, check out our special article. It has loads of great styling ideas, too!

Bobs are charming, demure, and feminine

smiling young woman, head turned to one side, wearing a curled bob, with deep side part, short hairstyles for fine hair, in brunette and dark blonde tones

The lob

Lob is a shortened term for “long bob” and, as you may guess, it is a somewhat updated version of the beloved classic described above. The lob is an excellent choice for ladies who want to keep their tresses a bit longer, while avoiding the dreaded limp and tired look. This is one of our favorite medium to short hairstyles for fine hair, because it allows you to play with different looks. Balayage, beach waves and even ombre look great when paired up with this sweet and dynamic do.

Lobs are incredibly versatile and can be styled in countess unique ways

half bun or hun, worn by kate mara, blonde half up style, short hairstyles for fine hair, wearing a black top, with white floral embroidery

The pixie

Ultra short and super sweet, this quirky cut rose to fame during the 1950s, when Audrey Hepburn brought it into the public eye. The pixie is dynamic and refreshing, and an excellent choice for ladies who want a more relaxed look. Plus, is it is extremely easy to look after, and can be styled in a myriad of cool ways. Getting this cut is also a good idea, if you feel that your hair is tired, damaged, or simply needs a boost, as it will allow your tresses to “breathe” and grow out healthy and strong.

Pixies are a great way to reinvigorate your hair and lend you a refreshing, dynamic look, that accentuates your unique facial features

boyish-style dark brunette, extremely short and shaggy pixie cut, with cropped bangs, short haircuts for thin hair, worn by young smiling woman

Although the looks listed above are the most popular medium and short hairstyles for fine hair, there are countless of other looks you can opt for. Browse our gallery for some rally unique and inspiring ideas, and check out our previous articles for even more irresistible suggestions!

Short, smooth, and slick

close up of a young woman, with sooth and straight honey blonde hair, wearing glossy lipstick, short hairstyles for fine hair

Hayden Panettiere dazzles with an asymmetrical side-parted bob

vivid red lipstick, worn by hayden panettiere, with fake lashes, short hairstyles for fine hair, asymmetrical blonde bob, with side bangs, and dark blonde roots

Reese Witherspoon proves the versatility of the lob with these gorgeous retro curls

retro blonde curls, styled on a long bob, with deep side part, short hairstyles for fine hair, worn by reese witherspoon, in a hot pink strapless top, with matching lipstick

The lovely Emma Stone, sporting a chic wavy bob

fiery red or ginger hair, shaped in a long bob, with side bangs and waves, short hairstyles for fine hair, on emma stone, smiling in a sequined silver dress

When it comes to short hairstyles for fine hair, few looks are as effective as the bob

karlie kloss with a short, wavy brunette bob, wearing a white strappy top, dark eye make up, and a glossy pale pink lipstick, short haircuts for thin hair

Awaken your inner rock star!

short haircuts for thin hair, punk-inspired pixie cut in platinum, long side bangs at the front, and short at the back, with light chocolate strands

medium length hairstyles for thin hair, kristen bell with long blonde bob, and middle part, wearing a strapless, light grey embroidered dress

hazel green eyes, and messy brunette hair, in a long bob with shaggy bangs, smiling young woman in a white t-shirt, medium length hairstyles for thin hair

Smooth and straight or textured and messy?

smooth chestnut-colored pixie cut, with long bangs, and ombre effect, short haircuts for thin hair, choppy brunette pixie, with shaggy bangs, and dark blue streaks

big smile on a blue-eyed woman, with short wavy, textured pixie cut, in dark and light blonde, short haircuts for thin hair, black strappy top

short textured pixie cut, on brunette hair with honey blonde highlights, short haircuts for thin hair, worn by smiling hilary swank

The platinum bob is one of the hottest looks of 2018

short haircuts for fine hair, platinum blonde messy bob, with deep side part, worn by woman in black t-shirt, with red lipstick

beach waves on a long, dark ash blonde bob, with light blonde balayage, on a woman in profile, medium length hairstyles for thin hair, wearing a black top

deep side part, and long side bangs, on blonde pixie cut, with dark blonde roots, short haircuts for thin hair, worn by jenna elfman

Kirsten Dunst doesn’t let fine hair stop her from looking gorgeous!

pewter grey top, with flower-shaped cutouts, worn by kirsten dunst, with short slightly wavy bob, side part and dark blonde roots, short haircuts for fine hair

white pattern on a black sleeveless top, worn by smiling blonde woman, with a messy layered bob, short haircuts for fine hair, with ends styled outwards

caramel and chocolate strands, on platinum bob, with side bangs, short haircuts for fine hair, worn by smiling young woman, with glossy lipstick

The pageboy cut is not to everyone’s taste but, when done right, it can look really charming and fresh!

eye pencil in black, and discrete make up, on smiling blonde woman, with bowl-like haircut, and side bangs, short haircuts for fine hair, black top and long earrings

young woman looking at her reflection in a mirror, placed on a white desk, near some straightening irons, short haircuts for fine hair, light chestnut brown wavy bob

jennifer lawrence in profile, with a textured pixie cut, brunette at the back, and blonde in the front, short haircuts for fine hair, wearing a pale violet meshy top

Jennifer Lawrence has gone through numerous hair transformations over the past few years, but this tousled and textured pixie is definitely one of her most memorable looks!

hairstyles for fine thin hair, textured pixie cut, with brunette base and blonde highlights, and longer side bangs, on smiling jennifer lawrence

celebrities with hairstyles for fine thin hair, lily collins with a swept over, brunette pixie cut, and side part, and keira knightley with side parted wavy brunette bob

messy wavy long brunette bob, with deep side part, worn by victoria bekham, smiling and wearing discrete make up, hairstyles for fine thin hair

Some may find Miley Cyrus’ style a bit over the top, but it’s hard to argue she’s a trend setter

knitted white sleeveless top, with black and diamante beads, worn by miley cyrus, with a blonde faux hawk, hairstyles for fine thin hair, with dark roots

glittering silver sleeveless top, with cutout details, worn by ruby rose, dark eye make up, hairstyles for fine thin hair, wet-look pixie cut, swept over to one side

Marion Cotillard proves that less is more with this understated, yet incredibly stylish and crisp asymmetrical bob

straight and smooth asymmetrical bob, with deep side part, worn by marion cotillard, hairstyles for fine thin hair, silver encrusted necklace

pixie cuts in blonde and brunette, hairstyles for fine thin hair, one seen from the front, with long layered side bangs, and one seen from the back, with a bowl-like shape

The gorgeous Charlize Theron with a trendy wavy pixie cut

hairstyles for women with thin hair, charlize theron with wavy, short pixie cut, styled upwards like a pompadour, wearing a golden sequin dress

pale nude pink lipstick, and strong black mascara, worn by smiling, dimpled young woman, with textured platinum blonde pixie cut, hairstyles for women with thin hair, dark blonde roots and side bangs

side-swept wavy brunette bob, hairstyles for women with thin hair, worn by kristen stewart, in black sleeveless top, with silver chain, and smokey eye make up

Pixies are an excellent choice for stylish mature ladies, as proven by the impeccably chic Dame Helen Mirren 

silver wavy pixie cut, with messy bangs, worn by helen mirren, with a encrusted silver necklace, and a strappy embroidered top, hairstyles for women with thin hair

back view of a textured, layered pixie cut, dark brunette with blonde highlights, very short in the back, and longer in the front, hairstyles for women with thin hair, worn by woman in black t-shirt

two images showing a woman with blonde hair, with waves and light blonde balayage, medium length hairstyles for thin hair, white sheer tank top, over a black bustier

We love Evan Rachel-Wood’s slick, tucked-behind-the-ear bob

slicked blonde bob, with dark roots, tucked behind the ear, worn by evan rachel wood, hairstyles for women with thin hair, in a black shirt, and wearing discrete make up

soft platinum blonde waves, on hair with dark ash blonde roots, hairstyles for women with thin hair, on woman in profile, wearing a striped jumper, with hair obscuring her face

mirrored image of a smiling blonde woman, wearing a messy long bob, with dark roots, medium length hairstyles for thin hair, light denim shirt

If you think pixies are not suitable for your face shape – think again! We guarantee that there is a perfect short look for everyone:

emma watson and other celebrities and models, wearing different pixie cuts, short and longer, textured and smooth, blonde and brunette, haircuts for fine thin hair

haircuts for fine thin hair, two young women, with short bobs, in blonde and brunette, straight with side bangs, and messy and wavy respectively

hayden panettiere with swpt back, short and curled blonde hair, haircuts for fine thin hair, wearing vivid red lipstick, and golden jewelry

Braids add a playful twist, with a touch of romantic glamour

braided short dark brunette hair, haircuts for fine thin hair, worn by smiling young woman, wearing a floral blouse, and pale pink lipstick

slim woman in a grey tank top, with messy side parted bob and bangs, curled for added volume, haircuts for fine thin hair, neon pink lipstick

examples of short pixie cuts with bangs, haircuts for fine thin hair, blonde with deep side part, textured brunette with shaggy bangs, and blonde highlights

Carey Mulligan is the undisputed queen of pixie cuts

carey mulligan with nine different pixie cuts, 1920's inspired and modern, smooth and textured, blonde and brunette, wavy and straight

short sassy haircuts, curled platinum bob, with side bangs, on girl with bold black eyeliner, and matte lipstick in nude beige

four images showing different bobs, short sassy haircuts, ginger red and straight, with side bangs, curled with highlights, dark brunette with platinum strands

Women over 50 look decades younger thanks to this cute and refreshing haircut

ideas for pixie cuts, textured with platinum highlights, and side swept bangs, straight with dark blonde roots, short sassy haircuts, shaggy with side part

tucked behind the ear, short sassy haircuts, smiling young woman, with platinum blonde hair, and dark roots, wearing a grey t-shirt

feathery and wavy, chestnut brown hair, with highlights and bangs swept to one side, on young girl with blue eyes, wearing a light grey t-shirt, short sassy haircuts

Medium and short hairstyles for fine hair, favored by Hollywood stars

actresses wearing short, and medium length hairstyles for thin hair, jennifer lawrence with messy long bob, and side part, and charlize theron, with pixie cut, and textured side bangs

shaggy layered bob, with side swept bangs, in darker and lighter shades of blonde, on woman in profile, next image shows blonde woman, with textured bob, and large round sunglasses

pale duck's egg sleeveless top, worn by woman with dark eyes, with a retro inspired, layered and textured pixie cut, dark blonde with platinum highlights

Kelly Osborne shines with a playful blonde bob

bubblegum pink lipstick, worn by kelly osborne, with soft straw blonde bob, layered and featuring side bangs, half covering one of her eyes, easy short hairstyles

freckled young woman, with auburn hair, styled into a bob, with deep side part, and dark roots, easy short hairstyles, wearing a dark grey tank top, and nose piercings

soft brunette wavy bob, with deep side part, on smiling anne hathaway, in embellished white top, easy short hairstyles, charlize theron with a curled bob, and middle parting

Side parting with a sweep over – simple yet so effective! A fitting look for the red carpet

smooth hair with side part, worn tucked behind one ear, and falling over the other, easy short hairstyles, smiling woman in a fluffy, white fur coat

mesh veil worn by alexa chung, in a red dress, with blue straps, and white and black pattern, medium length hairstyles for thin hair, slick side part and wavy ends

voluminous layered and textured, choppy and shaggy bob, with side bangs, worn by smiling young woman, easy short hairstyles, next image shows retro photo, of woman in layered short brunette do, with honey blonde highlights

Cool asymmetrical bob with added volume

talking blonde woman, with an asymmetrical wavy bob, with added volume and waves, black top and matching scarf, nude pink lipstick, and dark eye make up

singers miley syrus and pink, with short platinum pixie cuts, one with shaved sides, and top styled into a pompadour, the other textured and messy

dimpled smiling woman, with platinum blonde messy bob, and side bangs, wearing a striped black and white top

Pixie cuts – a stylish choice for mature women

collage of three photos, showing smiling blonde women, with pixie cuts, long side bangs, textured and layered, side-swept and tucked behind the ear

asymmetrical straight brunette bob, silky and smooth, worn by a young woman in profile, and by keira knightley

multicolored strappy top, combined with a chunky boho necklace, with many different stones, worn by a smiling woman, with short blonde hair, styled upwards

Messy bob with side swept bangs – an irresistibly sweet combination

layered blond bob, with added volume, worn by smiling young woman, with faux eyelashes and mascara, wearing a black and gold sequin top

minimalistic black sleeveless top, worn by smiling diana argon, with hot pink lipstick, and vintage-inspired wavy bob, with side part

olive green meshy top, worn by woman with bold black mascara, and a long bob, slicked at the top, and styled in waves towards the tips

John Griffith
John Griffith

John Griffith is a young, passionate journalist. Writing has been John’s hobby ever since he was a boy. He has worked in some of the UK’s most successful news portals over the course of his professional career but found his forever home at Archzine.

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