Every now and then, it can feel like your hair has lost some of its luster. Most of the time this could just be your perception — you feel bored with how your hair looks, and you seek something newer and more exciting. There’s nothing wrong with changing things up, and you may find yourself emerging from a salon chair feeling more excited than ever to take on the world (that’s the power of a great hairstyle that works for you).
If you feel like your hair has become thinner and more dull in appearance — lifeless and lacking shine and body — there are plenty of haircuts and style tips to bring your look up to date and give you a fresher appearance. Start by considering these four life-changing hairstyles that will add more volume to your hair and give you a restart.
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Backcombed Bun
Who hasn’t had a morning when, no matter how hard they try, they can’t get their hair to cooperate? Instead of fiddling around with volume-boosting products and a hair dryer to create the perfect blowout, you can turn to an elegant updo that features volume, thanks to the always timeless backcombing technique. A little bit of teasing will help create body and lift — secure your hair in a bun or chignon and punctuate your look with a pretty clip.
Pixie Cut
Speaking of pretty clips — adding one to a pixie haircut only serves to boost the charm on this already charming haircut and style. The pixie works wonders on thinning hair because it automatically makes it look fuller, thanks to a shorter back and sides and longer layers on top. Customize your pixie so that it’s playful or sophisticated and chic — you have options with this style.
Curly or Wavy Bob
Getting a bob haircut allows you to be one step closer to fuller-looking hair — cutting it so that it’s around or slightly below the chin is an ideal length for many of us to create the look of denser hair. But don’t just stop there: texture can really help boost volume. If your hair is straight, consider adding heatless waves and curls that widen each strand. Even the act of braiding sections of your hair can be enough to create a bend in the hair that enhances its style. And if you already have natural waves or curls and it’s been awhile since you’ve seen yours, quitting the straightening iron may be just the move that gets your hair to its healthiest place yet.
Angled Lob
Craving a little more length than a bob, but still want to maintain a shape that frames the face? Few haircuts hit the mark like an angled lob. The lob is longer than a bob and usually sits around the collarbone, but it maintains the integrity of a bob, with a baseline that’s often blunt, which can help make hair look thicker. Ask your stylist to angle the layers around your face so that they frame your eyes, cheekbone, and jawline to draw attention to your features and ramp up its style.
It’s normal to go through period where your hair bores you or needs a little something extra. These four hairstyles are especially perfect for anyone dealing with thinning hair that feels lifeless and needs a boost.
