8 Flattering Hairstyles Over 50 That Bring Major Volume Back To Fine, Thin Hair This Spring
March 28, 2025 by Lisa Cupido
Fine, flat, and thin hair can be a challenge to manage — but starting off with a great haircut is the best way to respect your hair type and condition as it is at this moment in time.
Luckily, there are a number of great haircuts and styles that bring volume back to fine, thin hair — they can also work whether your hair type is straight as a pin, wavy, or super curly. So, if you’re in the mood to explore this spring and give your hair lift and life, we bring you eight flattering hairstyles for women over 50 that bring major volume back to fine, thin hair.
1. Angled Bob With Layers
You already know the bob is a hot hairstyle — and it isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Adding angles and layers gives your bob a uniquely full shape and an intriguing way to make the classic bob more sophisticated.
2. Long Shag
The long shag hits the collarbone or slightly below it and is defined by tons of shorter and longer layers that give it a ton of retro appeal. This cut automatically boosts volume, but be forewarned that the thinner your hair is, the shorter the length should be to ensure it doesn’t appear straggly.
3. Blunt Bob
Supremely thin hair can often benefit from blunt ends that boost your hair’s density and make it look thicker. A blunt bob is chic, elegant, and makes the most of fine, flat hair.
4. Face-Framing Layers
Whether your hair is short, medium, or long, adding face-framing layers is a fast and easy way to take strands that hang like a sheet by your face and give them purpose. Angle a few layers toward your face and you’ll automatically create lift and the illusion of fullness.
5. Pixie With Longer Front
Don’t be afraid to customize your pixie haircut so that it works well with thin or fine hair. One way to do this is by keeping the front longer so the you can slick it to the side, create a choppy, more funky look, or brush it back to cover sparseness around the crown and scalp.
6. Curtain Bangs
Curtain bangs are fabulous for giving the illusion of thicker hair. These bangs start off shorter in the front and gradually lengthen until they meet the other layers of your hair. As a result, they can look fuller on the sides of your hair, making the crown of your hair appear fuller.
7. Curly Lob
If the bob is too predictable for you (or too short), try a lob and keep your natural curls intact. A curly lob hits the collarbone so that it’s short enough to do fine hair justice, but also full, thanks to the volume that curls provide.
8. Kitty Cut
The kitty cut is like a wolf cut, but with softer, rounder ends. It has feathered, face-framing layers and a chunky curtain bang that brings volume to your crown. It’s a fun tribute to ‘70s hair, but softer and super feminine.