Medium Length Hairstyles For Thin Hair

55 Medium Length Hairstyles For Thin Hair


Sahiba Tandon

Are you looking for a haircut that can make your thin hair look fuller? Then, check out the following styles, which can transform your medium length tresses into voluminous looks by playing up with layers, highlights, and other important strategic hair techniques.

  

55 Medium Length Hairstyles For Thin Hair

  

Wispy-Bangs-Medium Hairstyle

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1. Wispy Bangs 

If you are looking for a whimsical look, these airy and feathered bangs would be perfect. They will add a smooth and playful touch to your medium-length hair.


Middle-Part

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2. Middle Part

A timeless hairstyle for all is this one… a classic middle part! It is taken out from the center of the face and is popular because it gives a balanced appearance that pleases the crowd!

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3. Straight Smooth Layers

These simple but refined layers create a polished appearance that adds dimension and movement to the otherwise simple tresses.

  


Deep-Side-Part

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4. Side Part

Medium length hairstyles for thin hair can be low-maintenance and chic when they are patted down. But you can make the easy hairstyle more modern by taking out a simple or deep side part!

Subtle-Highlighting

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5. Subtle Highlighting

For this beautiful look, ask your stylist for backcombing highlights that will create a perfect illusion of thicker hair and add versatility to any hair type!


Sleek-Haircut

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6. Sleek Haircut

This smooth and glossy hairstyle is a primary example of modern contemporary haircuts that create a refined image that goes with any face shape.

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7. French Mid-length Bob

Add Parisian style to your daily life with this shoulder-length French bob. The hairstyle’s distinctive feature is the slight inward curl that touches the shoulder!


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8. Vibrant Highlights

Colorful medium length hairstyles for thin hair with the addition of rich and vibrant dyes are a show-stealer! You can choose from a variety of colors, like bright red, orange, purple, etc. according to your mood and preference.

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9. Center-Parted Waves 

The soft waves that are added after parting your mid-length hair will become a phenomenal feature of the whole look. The hair cascading down symmetrically will further refine the hairdo.


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10. Blonde Hair With Dark Roots

If you like contrast, then mix and match dark roots with lighter hair shades, like the popular blonde. When they are blended together, your hair looks more dimensional.

Blunt-Cut

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11. Blunt Cut

A blunt cut means making a straight, sharp cut on your hair ends. This creates a symmetrical shape and projects a modern image.


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12. Dipped Roots 

Dipped roots are ideal for medium length hairstyles for thin hair if you are aiming for a daring and dramatic look. The bold highlights on the ends give out a phenomenal contrast to the rest of the hair!

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13. Choppy Layers

For laid back medium length hairstyles for thin hair with bangs inspiration, take advantage of the choppy layered cut that will give your tresses a volumizing feel (especially if you add side bangs!)


Bardot-Fringe

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14.  Bardot Fringe

Volumizing haircuts for thin hair can be achieved easily with a Bardot fringe! This particular bang style gives the hair a more fuller feel because of its strategic placement. Following, Jordanna Cobella, an experienced hairstylist, counts the advantages of this look:

“Bardot fringes are great for releasing volume and texture and creating petals of hair around the face, which also creates the illusion of thicker fuller hair.”

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15. Platinum Blonde Balayage 


This particular balayage can create the amazing illusion of thicker and more luminous hair with its combination of light highlights and glossy finish.


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16. Long Side Bang Hairstyle

For a sophisticated look, try to incorporate a side bang. This will add another element to your hairdo, which is ideal for women with thin hair who want to have a dimensional aesthetic instead.

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17.  Layered Mid-length Cut

Layered hairstyles are quite diverse. They especially work nicely with medium length since it gives the layers more area to be placed in a phenomenal manner.


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18. Shag

Shag is a famous 70s haircut that has come into trend once again. It is appreciated for its textured layers. Frankie Flanagan, a hairstylist and owner of Adilla Colab salon, tells the secret for the perfect shag:

"Less is more when curling a shag, so don’t overthink it! Just pick up a few pieces randomly and give them a light bend — then wait for the hair to cool before brushing it out." 

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19. Straight Hair With Inverted Ends

If you're not quite ready to do something extreme but still want to add a soft feature to your medium length hair, then choose to add inverted ends that will easily provide you with a natural ethereal appearance.


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20. Bronde Highlights

For a sun-kissed youthful vibe, try the ultimate combination of blonde and brown and get the bronde highlights! This warm blend created a beautiful hair contrast. Nataly Maldonado, an experienced hair colorist at Booster Cat salon in Lake Worth, Florida, quotes:

"The rootiness of bronde is what makes it perfect for low-maintenance people, those who want to give highlighting a break for integrity purposes.”

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21. Soft Layered Cut

Layers make great volumizing haircuts for thin hair, as they are cut and styled according to your face shape and texture. So, go with these soft, wavy ones for a whimsical style.


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22. Medium-Length Fine Hair

A flattering hairstyle that will be easily created with thin hair is this fine-haired one. The ‘shine’ can easily be achieved when you use a glossy spray after setting the hair.

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23. Collarbone Length Hair

Collarbone length hair is quite versatile, and you can play with a lot. Known for its face-framing feature, this trendy and low-maintenance is a favorite of many.

Lob

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24. Lob

The long bob will reach around your shoulders and is an ideal medium length hairstyle for many. The styling options are endless but it's best to go for a straight, sleek look. Matt Fugate, a celebrity hairstylist, quotes:

"The lob makes all hair look thick and healthy.”

Romantic-Waves

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25. Romantic Waves

Romantic waves create a super feminine and elegant hairstyle. Their polished finish adds bounciness to the hair! It's a great look for thin hair for over 40 women as well.

Beach-Waves

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26. Beach Waves

Beach waves create a casual and laid-back aesthetic with their tousled and messy waves. You can use a curling iron if you have straight hair. But if you have wavy hair, then there isn't much work needed for this lively look!

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27. Curtain Bangs

Curtain bangs, as their name suggests, will project an image of curtains opening and subtly frame your face. The best thing is that they not only add dimension to a simple hairstyle but also seamlessly blend the other hair layers as well.

Sleek Straight Hair

 

28. Sleek Straight Hair

Sleek smooth straight are smooth and subtle. Their beauty is in their simplicity, which can be achieved right at home with a flat iron.

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29. 90s Bouncy Blowout

This bouncy style gives your hair an airy texture that is just ideal when you project your thin hair onto something fuller! Easily get this nostalgic look that's easily achievable with a blow dryer.

Tousled-Hair

 

30. Tousled Hair

Simple tousled hair is among the best low maintenance medium length hairstyles for thin hair, as you don't need to put much effort into achieving anything dramatic.

 

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31. Textured Center-Parted Hair

Upgrade medium length hairstyles for thin hair with layers and a simple center part. It will go with any hair texture and you can have it styled in just under 5 minutes!

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32. Accessorized Hairstyle 

When you are in a hurry, you can instantly transform your medium length locks with hair accessories such as headbands or scarves!

Assymetrical-Hairstyle

 

33. Asymmetrical Haircut

An asymmetrical hairstyle is known for its uneven lengths, where one side is longer than the other. This ends up creating an edgy and unique look that stands out!

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34. Streaky Blonde Highlights

When you are in the mood for something fun and unique, try this root fade idea, where the lively blonde hair will meet with its perfect contrast partner in the form of dark roots.

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35. Mid-length Hair With Wavy Ends

Wavy ends, when combined with medium length hairstyles for thin hair for round face can give a youthful and voluminous look. This is a style that will forever be chic!

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36. Highlighted Glossy Hair

Highlighted glossy hair will create a beautiful, shiny image. The luminous hair can take some time to do but once it's done, you won't look back at normal tresses that aren't as luxurious.

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37. Side-Swept Bang

A popular choice in the list of medium length hairstyles for thin hair with bangs, the long swept bang on one side is nice for gals who have a larger forehead. Its placement also helps add another element to the style.

Loose-Waves

 


38. Loose Waves

Loose waves are actually quite easy to do and, once set, can be a leading example of low maintenance medium length hairstyles for thin hair. 

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39. Straight Hair With Babylights

Babylights are perfect for ultra-fine light and are known for their natural lightening impression. They will help add a soft and luminous glow to your thin hair and make it look fresh.

Wavy-Textured-Hair

 

40. Wavy Textured Hair

Wavy hair is fine on its own but to make it amazing, you should opt for a relaxed, textured look. The extra texture added with the help of curlers and hair products will add movement to your locks.

Ponytail

 

41. Ponytail

A practical hairstyle that offers comfort to any hair length and texture is the classic ponytail. Simply pull back your hair for a refined look, you can choose to wear it in the center, low, or high, as you please.

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42. Korean Layered Bangs 

Korean layered bangs are soft and airy. They nicely complement medium length hair with thin strands as they subtly frame the face and add depth.

Split-Bangs

 


43. Split Bangs 

Split bangs are parted in the middle, hence the name. You can ask the stylist to gently curl them around the forehead or go with the classic blunt ends, both offer a flattering look!

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44. Grown-Out Bob

Long bob styles like this grown-out one are perfect inspiration for medium length hairstyles for thin hair with layers. They work well with both straight or tiered layers and provide a polished image.

Curved Fringe

 

45. Curved Fringe

What's different about a curved fringe is that it is naturally framing your forehead in a rounded effect. The gentle touch pairs up nicely with thin hair.

Choppy-Bangs

 

46. Choppy Bangs

Choppy bangs are undoubtedly edgy. They are known for their jagged ends around the forehead, which add a carefree and youthful aesthetic!

Tiered-layers

 

47. Tiered Layers

If you are in search of medium length hairstyles for thin hair for round face, simply go with tiered layers that are cut and placed by your hairstylist, keeping in mind your hair texture.

Side-Parted-Waves

 

48. Side-Parted Waves

These waves, which cascade to the side, offer a timeless look. With the choice of side part, another element of asymmetry is added, which makes the style more whimsical and softer.

Swept-Up-Side Part

 

49. Swept-Up Side Part

The swept-up hair will elegantly push your hair to a side (you can choose based on your best face angle) and create a subtle height, which will add a classic touch. Not only for Generation X but this style is great for over 40 women too.

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50. Feathered Bangs 

Feathered bangs are super soft and light. You can upgrade your simple hairstyle with just some of these bangs on your forehead.

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51. Shoulder-Length Straight Hair

Shoulder-length sits on shoulders in a flowing, sleek manner. Since the hairstyle doesn't take much time to set, you can easily wear this manageable look every day.

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52. Reverse Balayage

Medium length hairstyles for thin hair with layers and balayage are an amazing combination to provide your hair with additional definition!

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53. Piece-y Bangs

Piecey bangs make great companions with medium length hairstyles for thin hair for round face because they provide an additional face-framing feature without adding much effort!

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54. Center-Parted Updo 

A center-parted updo creates a symmetrical look that is ideal for formal occasions. The well-balanced look appears to add volume as well.

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55. Face-Framing-Bangs

Medium length hairstyles for thin hair with bangs look spectacularly gorgeous but there's a subtleness in face-framing side bangs especially that makes them extra unique, i.e., they create an appearance of extra volume!



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