How to have hair cut.

ask a hairdresser ?

Mine’s very fine and thin and I’ve had hairdressers advocating both. I personally prefer mine shorter and well cut. Once it gets below my ears it starts to look too wispy.

Ask your hairdresser; she sees your head from all angles as well as the shape of your head. Having your hair trimmed regularly helps keep the shape once you have decided on the right length.

What style do you think suits you best? Look at photos of yourself and decide what you like. Then, discuss with your hairdresser and seek her advice.

Great advice here and I have nothing to add except let us know what you decided

Thanks to those who responded.Atm I am trying to grow out some of the layers so that when I do go to the hairdresser she can advise either to trim it in a slightly longer style or go back to layers as before. Not all that important I suppose,given all the other worries going on all around us. Still,it's nice to hear others ideas!😊

My har is very fine and thin Delia22 I find it looks better when it's short. If I let my hair grow it just looks straggly and even thinner.

fortunately, i have now found a v good hairdresser.
i just leave it to him. i don't even put glasses on to look, or use the mirror.
i tell him, whatever you do will be good.
and it is. suits me.
but he starts by saying, so number one then.
meaning a buzz cut almost to the scalp.
however, so far he has not followed through on this suggestion.
if he did i would have no grounds for complaint, having left it to him.
could wear a woolly cap to keep head warm.
and save money, as would take longer to grow before needing to be cut again.
which is probably why he doesn't do it . . .

I have always hated my fine hair, which isn't really changing as I get older. Not only is a good cut essential- I have tried layers, short cuts but always always come back to the bob. Has to be cut well though.
In addition good hair products matter. My sister's hair just lie mine looks terrible because she scrimps on conditioner.
The sort of shampoo you use is not nearly so important as a good conditioner. A healthy diet also helps!
Ask your hairdresser for advice.

I second using good hair products. I use what my hairdresser uses and it makes a huge difference. Also for me the cut is important, chin length with some subtle layers is better than a one length cut.

I have very fine hair too. I agree with those who have said that if it gets too long it gets straggly. However if it is too short I tend to look like a fleshy pin head!
I keep it fairly short and layered. I wash it, comb it and let it dry then comb again. If I use a blow drier it just gets full of static!

Mine is just above shoulders but layered and getting a trim on Monday. From half way down its lovely and wavy and "oh, wouldn't it be lovely if it were long?" I think when I see it in the mirror, NO IT BLOODY WELL ISNT!! October I think, I finally found a mobile hairdresser and said CUT! It was down my back, long, thin, frizzy, fine, lanky, horrendous...... need I go on? I have inherited wiry mess off my dad and thin fine hair off my mum, in other words, when short, around 2-3 inches, straight and easy to manage but the minute the annoying length gets past, the waves kick in. Humidity makes me look as if I've stuck my finger in an electric socket!

I've tried everything to help it, keretin types, perfect for a maximum of 2 washes then flat and greasy! Aussie moisture it loved, for a month, then above happened. Argan oil? See above. Lidl own brand for fine hair, 1st wash was fab! My hair felt like cardboard for the 2nd, ditto regarding the plantaur range.

My hair really knows how to p*ss me off basically!

And, going off topic, why do tv shows, show the characters wearing hats then removing said hats and revealing perfect hair? When I take my hat off, perfect is not what it looks like.

In answer to the OP, layers aren’t great for fine hair, it takes away part of the top layer and makes hair look even thinner.
A bob looks best, all one length and not too long.

That's what I was thinking Oreo.I,'ll let it get a bit longer then see what hairdresser says. Thanks for all the helpful posts!

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The Judy Dench style is ideal for thin hair. Long thin hair is ageing.

If you have very fine, thin hair, it's usually better to keep it a bit longer, like just below your earlobes, and all one length. This makes your hair look thicker. If you cut it shorter and add layers, it can sometimes make your hair look even thinner. So, try keeping it longer and one length for a fuller look.

If your hair looks good, you feel good.
Not unimportant!

My hair is thinning. Someone suggested Plantur shampoo and I do think it works. It foams up in a strange way unlike other shampoos. I can't really describe it. But, after washing my hair, I do think it looks thicker at least for the next day or so.

I've just read that a hairdresser told Mary Beard her hair is dreadful. I'm surprised she didn't already know that but it seems she is being stubborn and leaving it long and wispy!
A good cut can make such a difference.

I'm delighted Mary Beard wears her hair as she wants to.
It really is only a mess when being blown around!
I'm sure mine is too!

I recently had my below shoulder length hair cut into a short layered style. How I regret it, I don't feel like myself anymore. 😒 it's been 3 weeks and still can't get use too it. Already I'm thinking of growing it at least to chin length. My advice, don't go short try chin length.

Delia, I daresay if you went to six different hairdressers their replies wouldn't be the same. Do hope the hairdresser who said Mary Beards hair was a mess was asked their opinion before giving it. . Never seen leggings like she has on though,
In my experience a chin length bob suits finer hair unless you want JudyDench style which I like but would bore me after a month. My hair has become finer as I get older and my hair longer as its so versatile, its collar bone length, I can put it in a messed up style, tie it back on an off day so it looks neat or wear it in a bob.
I think your hair is very important as you can’t feel good in an outfit if you feel your feels dreadful. A lot of very short styles have to be very precise and cut every 4 to 6 weeks which i don't want.

Have you thought about a perm?
That way it will lift your face and give volume?