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Glam | If You Have Fine Hair, This Could Be The Haircut For You

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One of the hallmarks of having fine hair is a lack of volume. ‘Fine hair’ is defined as hair with a small diameter. Fine hair simply means that the hair strand itself is small, meaning that it can lack the appearance of volume and thickness. That is why choosing the right haircut to suit fine hair is essential if you want to create volume and bounce.

While it is true that one can choose any hairstyle they want, there are certain haircuts that will emphasize a lack of volume and thickness. If that is not your goal, then experts will recommend styles that will either hide these features, or create looks that can create an illusion of thickness and bounce.

Regardless, these newest haircut trends are the perfect place to look for inspiration if you want to turn your fine hair into a voluminous look you’ll love!

SheFinds | 3 Life-Changing Short Haircuts Women Over 40 Can Try To Look Years Younger

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Turning 40 is a major accomplishment, and what better way to celebrate this than with a flattering haircut? Read on for tips, suggestions and insight about three timeless, trendy and celeb-fave haircuts that beauties over 40 can utilize to emphasize their best features, rock a youthful-esque glow, and use for a fresh change to ring in the holiday season.

SheFinds | The ‘Wispy Bangs’ Hairstyle You Should Ask For This Fall Because It’s So Flattering

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If you’re looking for a fresh, easy to style and timelessly flattering new cut to celebrate the changing of the seasons, look no further! When it comes to the biggest hair trends of 2022, and one that dominated BeautyTok this fall especially, wispy curtain bangs come to mind. Adding a bouncy, eyebrow-grazing fringe to long layers, is a tried-and-true way to add volume, movement and fullness to fine, thin, thick or curly hair.

With that said, here are tips regarding wispy curtain bangs, and how to rock the look for each hair type. Read on for tips, suggestions and insight from Gina here!

SheFinds | 3 Life-Changing Expert Hair Tips To Boost Volume And Shine Over 40

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One inevitable part of aging is losing hair or volume over time, but with a healthy diet, ample hydration, the right haircare products and regular upkeep, it is certainly possible to maintain shiny, bouncy tresses over 40. We reached out to professional hair stylists and experts for three hair styling and care tips that can bring instant volume and shine to lifeless, dry or flat hair. Read on for insight, tips and suggestions from Gina Rivera here!

SheFinds | 2 Trendy, Low-Maintenance Haircuts Every Women Over 40 Should Consider

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Hitting the big 4-0 is a major accomplishment, and what better way to celebrate than a fresh, new ‘do for fall? We reached out to professional hair stylists for two classic, go-to and still so trendy haircuts that can instantly provide volume to aging hair and maintain that youthful glow and essence at any age. The best hairstyles will elegantly frame your features and be voluminous, so we checked in with experts to learn more about two specific cuts— a lob with curtain bangs and a side-parted, layered pixie— to help you find inspiration before you hit the salon. Read on for tips, suggestions and insight from Gina Rivera, celebrity hairstylist and Founder of Phenix Salon Suites.

Real Simple | Stylists Say the U-Shaped Cut Is the Secret to Faking Thicker Hair

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Fine hair can be, well, not so fine to style sometimes. It’s especially tricky when you’re thinking about implementing layers into your hair—should you go for more movement or less? Choppy layers or one length? The latest layered haircut trend making the social media rounds—dubbed the U-shaped haircut—is ideal for faking the appearance of maximum volume. Find out why the U-shape will have U-sold here!