25 Hairstyles That Can Make Your Face Look Thicker In 2025

If your hair is on the thinner end of the spectrum, there are actually lots of ways to style and cut your hair that will create the illusion of fuller and thicker hair. So, we went to top hairstylists Feisal Qureshi, Gretchen Friese, Abii Raji, and Rogerio Cavalacante for their top tips for making thin hair look healthy and full.

While some of these A-list inspirations may have fuller heads of hair, the styles that they're sporting will help make your own hair look thicker and more voluminous. Scroll through to see the official guide to the best styles for thin hair.

Hairstyles have the power to create the illusion of a longer and thicker face by framing and balancing facial features.

25 Hairstyles That Can Make Your Face Look Thicker and Longer

1. Long Layers: Soft, long layers that start around the jawline can add dimension and create the illusion of a women's narrower face.

2. Side-Swept Bangs: A deep side part with long, side-swept bangs can camouflage a wider forehead and draw attention away from the width of the face.

3. Bob with Face-Framing Layers: A chin-length bob with face-framing layers can provide structure and contour to the women's face, making it appear more slender.

4. Angled Bob: An angled bob that is shorter in the back and longer in the front can add length to the women's face and create a thicker or slimmer effect depending on the hair length.

5. Pixie Cut: A short pixie cut with volume on top can give the illusion of a longer face shape.

6. High Ponytail: A high ponytail that is pulled tight can create the appearance of a lifted and elongated face.

7. Top Knot: A top knot or high bun can add height to the crown and create the illusion of a longer and thicker face.

8. Side Part: A deep side part can create asymmetry and draw attention away from the width of the face.

9. Beach Waves: Loose, tousled beach waves can add texture and create a softer, more elongated face shape.

10. Half-Up Hairstyle: Pulling half of your hair up and leaving the rest down can create vertical lines and make the face appear longer.

11. Sleek Straight Hair: Straightening your hair and keeping it sleek and smooth can create a streamlined look that thickens down the face.

12. Side Braid: A side-swept braid can add asymmetry and draw attention away from the width of the face.

13. Deep Side Part with Curls: Create a deep side part and add curls or waves to the lower half of your hair to add volume and create a more balanced look.

14. Layered Pixie Cut: A layered pixie cut with textured ends can add movement and dimension to the hair, creating a thicker appearance.

15. Curtain Bangs: Soft, curtain-like bangs that graze the cheekbones can create a vertical line and make the face look longer.

16. Low Bun: A low, sleek bun at the nape of the neck can create the illusion of a longer face shape.

17. Voluminous Updo: An updo with volume at the crown can add height and elongate the face.

18. Side Swept Updo: Create a side swept updo with loose tendrils to add asymmetry and draw attention away from the width of the face.

19. Layered Lob: A long bob with layers that start at the chin can add movement and create the illusion of a thicker face.

20. Deep Side Part with Slicked-Back Hair: Create a deep side part and slick back your hair for a sleek, sophisticated look that elongates the face.

21. Fishtail Braid: A fishtail braid pulled to the side can create an angular, slimming effect.

Expert Tip

If you don't want to commit to an asymmetrical haircut, you can easily style hair to meet this look. On one side, either pull back and secure hair with pins or slick-back with a strong-hold gel.

22. Textured Shag: A textured shag haircut with layers and choppy ends can add volume and create the appearance of a more slender face.

23. Low Side Ponytail: A low ponytail swept to one side can create asymmetry and make the face look longer.

24. Soft Waves with Middle Part: Soft waves with a middle part can create a vertical line that lengthens the face.

25. Side Swept Curls: Create side-swept curls that drape over one side of the face to add softness and create a thicker appearance.

Choose a hairstyle that makes you feel confident and comfortable. Experiment with different styles to find the one that suits your individual features and personal style best.

Expert Tip

If your hair is oily– a common concern for those with thin hair– then be sure to leave enough length in your bangs to account for the extra volume needed at the root area when styling.

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FAQ

• Does thin hair look better short or long?

  There's no rule that you have to add volume to your thin hair to make it look good, but if that is what you're looking for, then you'll want to err on the shorter side. "Generally when it comes to haircuts if your hair is thin, the shorter your hair, the fuller it will look," celebrity hairstylist Andrew Fitzsimmons told us.

• What kind of bangs are good for thin hair?

  If you have thin hair, light, wispy bangs can help add shape to your haircut. And what's extra great about wispy bangs? Just about any bang style can be cut wispy. "Side bangs, blunt bangs, micro bangs, curtain bangs—they can all be cut to accommodate a lighter, wispier feel," according to hairstylist and our contributor Ashley Rubell.

• How do you cut thin hair to make it look thicker?

  If you want to create the illusion of thicker hair—which, again, isn't a requirement—ask your stylist about layers. "Soft, face-framing layers will add dimension and fullness without weighing you down," hairstylist Jessica Shakir told us. "You can also ask your hairstylist about adding internal layers to your shoulder-grazing locks, so you can keep the length of your hair while adding the volume you desire."