The hair trends for autumn 2024 are diverse and exciting. If you want a fresh short cut without taking too many risks, consider the popular “Collarbone Bob.” At the same time, the “Beach Bob” remains a go-to choice for reviving your locks post-vacation.
When it comes to hair color, two camps emerge: the bold who dare to go red this season and the more conservative who opt for Lily-Rose Depp’s cool, subtle beige. Beyond these trends, what hairstyles should you adopt if you have fine and thinning hair? Let’s explore insights from an expert hairstylist.
Why Choose Short Hair for Fine Locks?
Several factors can contribute to fine hair. Genetics often plays a role, with some individuals inheriting naturally fine hair.
Physical or emotional stress can disrupt the hair growth cycle. Hormonal imbalances from pregnancy, menopause, or thyroid issues may also affect thickness. Additionally, diet can negatively impact hair health. Deficiencies in essential nutrients like protein, iron, and B vitamins, especially biotin, weaken hair fibers. Omega-3 fatty acid deficiencies can also contribute to hair thinning.
To disguise the feeling of sparse hair, choosing the right hairstyle is crucial. Short hair once again proves to be the best option! “Short hairstyles work well for fine hair because they create the illusion of more volume,” states Lorraine Charbonnier, hairstylist and trainer for Franck Provost, in an interview with Aufeminin. It’s well-known that a shorter cut instantly conveys a strong sense of volume, especially when the hair is uniform in length.
The key is to select a short style that complements your face shape to maintain balance. “A pixie cut is ideal for fine hair as it enhances volume,” adds Charbonnier.
How to Tailor the Pixie Cut to Your Face Shape
While presenting her latest Fenty Hair collection in London, Rihanna recently shared in an interview that her favorite hairstyle has been a black pixie cut. If Rihanna endorses it, it’s time to take the plunge!
However, this daring hairstyle must be tailored to your face shape. To elongate round faces, ask your stylist to “add volume on top to create height, which visually lengthens the face,” according to the expert. For square faces, she recommends favoring “asymmetrical lines” that soften facial angles, warning against framing the face to avoid accentuating harsh lines. Lastly, for elongated faces, “adding fullness to the sides helps rebalance the overall shape,” giving the illusion of a fuller face.
To achieve volume in your everyday hairstyle, remember this fail-proof tip from Lorraine Charbonnier: dry your hair upside down to lift the roots! Before doing this, use a volumizing shampoo and steer clear of heavy formulas that weigh down your locks. Finally, make volumizing sprays and texturizing mousses your best allies for creating structure and enhancing volume.
This article first appeared on grazia.fr – Author: Elisabeth Sall
