Best Hairstyles for Thinning Hair on the Top of the Head: 5 Cuts That Make Hair Look Instantly Thicker
Celebrity hair stylists share the haircuts and styling tip that conceals thinning through the crown
Lately, you may have noticed your hair is looking a little thinner on top. While you might be looking into addressing the problem with topical or oral treatments, perhaps you’ve also wondered if there’s a way to cover sparse spots and give your thinning tresses a bit more oomph in the meantime. Turns out there are some great hairstyles for thinning hair on top! Hair pros say certain haircuts can act as a S.O.S. to hair that’s thinning on top and make it look more lush. Read on to find the perfect style for you!
What hairstyles for thinning hair on the top of the head are best?
“The basic rule when it comes to the best cuts for hair that is thinning on top is that the thinner the hair, the shorter and blunter the cut should be,” says Clyde Haygood, PURA D’OR partner and celebrity hairstylist who has worked with Katy Perry and Shakira. “These types of cuts create fullness while longer styles are usually not the best option—razored, shaggy or wispy haircuts can actually make thin hair look even thinner.” That means when it comes to hairstyles for thinning hair on top, you want to ask your stylist to keep layers blunt, like one of these chic cuts, below.
Best hairstyles for thinning hair on the top of the head: A pixie
A good pixie cut never goes out of style and is a great way to help make the thinnest hair look thicker. “Keeping the layers blunt will give the hair more bounce and volume,” says Haygood. “It’s also a great cut to help disguise any patchy areas.”
What to ask for: A multi-layered pixie leaving a 1/2-inch of length on sides, with 2 to 3 inches of length on top.
Best hairstyles for thinning hair on the top of the head: The boy cut
One of the most versatile hairstyles for thinning hair on top is the boy cut, since it can conceal sparseness at the top of the head. “It has tons of layers to play with yet still makes hair look full, especially with the help of styling products,” says Haygood. “It can also be worn slicked back for a fashionable wet look or pumped up like a pompadour for even more oomph.”
What to ask for: A pixie with longer, blended layers through the top and sides.
Best hairstyles for thinning hair on the top of the head: Stacked bob
“One length hairstyles or blunt bobs can leave the hair looking flat on top,” says Lisa Abbey, celebrity hairstylist and founder of Strength x Beauty Hair Care. “But long or ‘stacked’ layers provide a foundation underneath to support long-lasting volume at the crown.”
What to ask for: A bob cut that’s shorter in the back and longer in the front with textured ends.
Best hairstyles for thinning hair on the top of the head: Choppy lob
“If your hair is thinner on top but has thickness and fullness in the back and sides, a layered or choppy long bob can give instant lift and texture to the top,” says Haygood. “While the weight of long hair can drag strands down, this style gives hair lift while still allowing you to have some length.”
What to ask for: A long bob cut that grazes shoulders with a few graduated, choppy layers throughout.
Best hairstyles for thinning hair on the top of the head: Butterfly cut
The face-framing layers around the top the butterfly cut can make tresses appear thicker while giving hair lift, movement and bounce. “Thinning hair at the crown needs layers which will create movement and the appearance of more hair,” says Haygood. “Layers give versatility to a style and can be moved around or tousled to help camouflage sparse spots.”
What to ask for: Face-framing layers that begin just at cheekbones with longer layers throughout the ends of hair.
Bonus: Styling trick that masks thinning at the crown
Not quite ready for a new cut? Try flipping your part. This simple change of your part from one side to another can cover bald or thinning spots and also add an instant lift to hair. “A simple flip of your part can instantly add lift and volume,” says Haygood. “It’s a super quick and inexpensive way to help cover bald spots and make thinning hair look more voluminous.” No matter what you decide whether it be trying one of the recommended hairstyles for thinning hair on top or just a simple flip of your part — the end result is sure to give both your hair and confidence a boost!
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