Thinning hair at the temples can be frustrating, but the right hairstyle can work wonders in creating a fuller look. From clever cuts to styling tricks, there are plenty of ways to add volume and make thinning areas less noticeable.
Whether you prefer short and chic or long and layered, these 18 hairstyles are designed to give thinning hair at the temples an instant lift, helping you feel confident and fabulous.
Layered Pixie Cut
A layered pixie adds volume and texture. This cut creates fullness at the top and around the face, drawing attention away from thinning temples.
Angled Bob
An angled bob frames the face and gives the illusion of thicker hair. It’s a chic, versatile style that helps cover thin spots at the temples.
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Side-Swept Bangs
Side-swept bangs add softness and volume to the front. This style helps mask thinning at the temples by creating a fuller, face-framing look.
Shoulder-Length Layers
Shoulder-length layers add movement and thickness to the hair. The layering technique builds volume around the temples, making hair appear fuller.
Short Shag Cut
A short shag adds texture and body, with layers that naturally cover thinning areas. This style is playful, modern, and great for thin hair.
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Long Bob (Lob) with Waves
The long bob with loose waves adds dimension to thinning hair. Waves bring texture and fullness, enhancing the look of thicker hair around the temples.
Curly Pixie Cut
A curly pixie cut gives a voluminous look with minimal effort. The curls add bounce and naturally cover areas where hair might be thinner.
Deep Side Part
A deep side part can instantly add volume. By switching up the parting, you create lift and fullness on one side, helping to mask thinning areas.
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Textured Bob with Layers
A textured bob with layers creates a fuller appearance. The layering and texture give the illusion of more volume around the face and temples.
Messy Updo
A messy updo adds volume all around, perfect for camouflaging thin areas. Tease the hair at the roots to create extra lift and a fuller look.
Wispy Bangs
Wispy bangs are light and soft, adding volume without feeling heavy. They create a gentle frame that helps to fill out thinning spots at the temples.
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Soft, Loose Waves
Soft waves add body and volume, making hair look fuller. This style is easy to achieve and enhances thickness around the temples.
Layered Lob
A layered long bob (lob) brings fullness through layers. The layering technique is especially effective in adding volume around the temples.
High Ponytail with Teased Roots
A high ponytail with teased roots creates height and volume. Teasing at the roots around the temples provides lift and fullness in thinning areas.
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Tapered Cut
A tapered cut creates volume at the crown while keeping things neat around the edges. This style makes hair look thicker around the face and temples.
Voluminous Blowout
A blowout adds instant fullness and bounce. Using a round brush at the temples lifts the roots, making hair appear thick and lush.
Choppy Layers
Choppy layers add movement and depth to fine hair. This style gives a fuller look at the temples, helping to cover any thinning.
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Crown Braid
A crown braid adds texture and volume around the head. This style naturally hides thinning areas and creates a regal, stylish look.
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