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The best hairstyles for thick hair

The best hairstyles for thick hair

In the salon, we noticed that thick hair doesn't always fall perfectly on its own. That's why we've created this blog with the best hairstyles for thick hair. It's often thought that having thick hair is ideal—who wouldn't want a full head of hair? However, thick hair isn't necessarily the same as a full, well-styled mane. Thick hair is very heavy, which means it sometimes lacks volume and can look lifeless. Curls or waves in your hair might not stand a chance. Sound familiar?

Limit the length of your hair

When your hair is really too thick, it becomes difficult to manage. Your hair will hang down because it is very heavy. The best hairstyles for thick hair are those that reduce the weight of your hair. You can achieve this by not wearing your hair too long or by having layers cut into it. This way, you maintain volume at the crown. Consider the following options:

Opt for a short(er) hairstyle
A hairstyle that reaches up to or over the shoulders becomes very heavy. Your hair can look a bit flat and lifeless as a result.

 

Thick  pixie

 

Choose layers
Choose a hairstyle with layers. Layers help to soften the hair and give it more movement. Tousled, mid-length hairstyles work perfectly with thick hair!

 

Thick hair brown bob

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Have your hair thinned out
Have your hair thinned out to restore its natural volume, curl or waves. Using so-called thinning shears, the hairdresser removes certain pieces of hair so that your hair becomes lighter as a whole. So your hair is not cut in length, but actually in 'depth' (thickness).

Opt for fringes
Try fringes or go for curtain bangs: fringes that are slightly longer and frame your face 'like a curtain'. Fringes can make the face look narrower and make your hair look fuller.

 

 

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The best hairstyles for thick hair

So the best hairstyles for thick hair are those where you create volume. You usually do this by cutting the lengths a little shorter. That is why the following haircuts are great for thick hair:

  • bob
  • lob
  • shag
  • pixie
  • short haircuts

Tips for Styling Your Thick Hair

  1. Blow-dry your hair with your head upside down. This helps to create volume.
  2. Use a diffuser on your blow-dryer. A diffuser helps to dry the hair without drying it out or causing damage.
  3. Do not blow-dry your hair for too long. Too much heat can damage your hair.
  4. Use a brush with widely spaced bristles. A brush with closely spaced bristles can flatten the hair.
  5. Use a styling product to keep your hair in shape. Styling products like volume mousse, gel, or natural hair wax help to keep the hair in shape.

Optical Effect of Your Hair Color

The darker your hair, the "heavier" it appears. Adding some highlights to your hair makes it look more dynamic and less heavy. Additionally, movement in your hair gives you a younger appearance.

With WECOLOUR bleach, you can easily add highlights to your hair at home. By letting it sit for longer or shorter periods, you can create more or less contrast. Do you have shoulder-length hair? You can easily use the bleaching cap with a hook to apply highlights evenly. For longer hair, it's often more convenient to use the bleaching board. The advantage of the cap is that you can easily treat or tone the highlighted strands without coloring your entire hair.

Is your hair not dyed? Then you can also create lighter strands using hair dye in a slightly lighter color than your own hair.

Thick hair


If you know what to look out for and consider the best hairstyles for thick hair, you can create a beautiful mane with your thick hair!

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