Do I Have Thin or Fine Hair?

…or both?

Defining your style starts with decoding your hair type. You might have figured out which haircut is best for open-wave or 3B curls, but what’s the best style for fine or thin hair? To get to the bottom of this, start by determining if you have fine or thin hair. Spoiler alert! It could be both.

Hair types come in all shapes and sizes. The most common categories cover texture, diameter, and density. Each person has their own individual type, making it possible to have fine and thin hair.

The actual diameter of each strand characterizes fine or thick hair.

Thin hair refers to the density or number of hairs on your scalp.

Fine hair can either be thin or dense. In general, fine hair will lack volume, especially at the root. Layering and finding the right length for your type is essential.

If your hair is fine and thin, short haircuts for fine hair, like bobs or layered bobs, are ideal. The heavy weight line adds volume to your silhouette, giving off a thick appearance.

If your hair is fine and dense, invisible layers that remove weight and add texture are best. This will enhance your look without weighing down your finished style.

Due to the delicate nature of fine hair, healthy hair habits are essential. Choose lightweight shampoos and conditioners to cleanse the hair and preserve natural oils. For a great style, find a leave-in conditioner with heat protection that won’t weigh the hair down.

• Care Absolute Volume Shampoo and Conditioner

• Style Salt Mousse

• Style Thickening Cream

• Style Precision Powder

Thin hair can be coarse or fine in texture. This type benefits from scalp care, thickening products, and the right haircut.

If your hair is thin and coarse, lightweight conditioners to smooth the cuticle are best.

If your hair is thin and fine, scalp treatments and thickening products are key.

With the right haircut, it is possible to make thin hair appear thicker. If your hair is thinning, routine scalp treatments reduce loss and promote growth.

Whether your hair is fine or thin, you can also experience thinning hair. Thinning hair is the process of losing density on your scalp. If your hair is thinning, you'll notice a widening hairline, hair fall, or hair loss.

• Care Derma Activate Shampoo, Thickening Spray, and Lotion

• Style Root Volumizer

• Style Precision Powder