Having thick hair can be both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, you have a lot of hair to play with, which opens up endless styling possibilities. On the other hand, managing and maintaining thick hair can be a bit of a challenge. Whether you prefer short, medium, or long styles, there’s a haircut that will perfectly complement your hair type and face shape. Here are fabulous haircuts for thick hair that are sure to inspire your next trip to the salon.
Bob with Layers
The bob with layers is a chic and timeless option for those with thick hair. This style involves cutting the hair to a chin length or shoulder length and adding layers to reduce bulk and add movement. It’s a versatile look that can be styled straight or wavy, making it perfect for any occasion, from a day at the office to a night out. The layered bob works well for those with a round face, as it helps to elongate the face and add definition.
To achieve this look, your stylist will cut your hair to the desired length and then add layers throughout. A good texturizing spray, like the Bumble and Bumble Thickening Dryspun Finish, can help maintain the volume and texture of the layers. Regular trims every 6-8 weeks will keep the style looking fresh and prevent split ends.
Short Pixie Cut
For those who prefer short hair, the short pixie cut is a bold and stylish choice. This haircut is all about short, textured layers that create a tousled, edgy look. It’s perfect for showing off your facial features and is easy to style and maintain. The short pixie is ideal for those with a round face, as it adds height and dimension, making the face appear more elongated.
To achieve a short pixie cut, your stylist will trim your hair very short, adding texture and layers to create movement. A good styling wax or pomade, like the Aveda Control Paste, will help you achieve the desired tousled look. Regular trims every 4-6 weeks are essential to keep the pixie cut looking sharp and fresh.
Shoulder-Length Shag
The shoulder-length shag is a trendy and low-maintenance haircut that works wonderfully for thick hair. This style features layers of varying lengths that create a textured, tousled look. It’s perfect for a casual, everyday style and can be easily dressed up for special occasions. The shoulder-length shag is flattering for all face shapes, particularly round faces, as it adds volume and dimension.
To create this look, your stylist will cut your hair to a shoulder length and then add layers throughout, focusing on the crown and ends. A good texturizing spray, like the Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray, will help enhance the layers and add volume. To maintain the style, regular trims every 8-10 weeks are recommended.
Blunt Cut with Bangs
For a sleek and sophisticated look, consider a blunt cut with bangs. This haircut involves cutting the hair to a uniform length, with the ends cut straight across. Adding bangs to this style creates a modern and edgy look that can be tailored to suit your face shape. The blunt cut with bangs is particularly flattering for those with a round face, as the bangs help to frame the face and draw attention to the eyes.
To achieve this look, your stylist will cut your hair to a single length and then add blunt bangs that fall just above the eyebrows. A good heat protectant, like the GHD Heat Protect Spray, is essential for maintaining the sleek, straight finish of this style. Regular trims every 6-8 weeks will keep the ends looking sharp and prevent split ends.
Medium Length with Curtain Bangs
Curtain bangs are a trendy and versatile option that works beautifully with medium length hair. This style features bangs that are parted in the middle and swept to the sides, creating a soft and feminine look. Medium-length hair with curtain bangs is perfect for those who want a stylish and easy-to-maintain haircut that can be styled in various ways. It’s particularly flattering for those with a round face, as the bangs help to elongate the face and add dimension.
To create this look, your stylist will cut your hair to a medium length and then add curtain bangs that fall softly around your face. A good blow-dry cream, like the Moroccanoil Blow-Dry Concentrate, will help you achieve a smooth and polished finish. Regular trims every 8-10 weeks will keep the bangs looking fresh and prevent them from becoming too long.
Long Wavy Layers
If you love the look of wavy hair, long wavy layers are a stunning option for thick hair. This style involves adding layers throughout the hair to create movement and texture. Long wavy layers are perfect for a beachy, carefree look and can be easily styled with a curling iron or wavy hair tool. This style is flattering for all face shapes and looks particularly stunning with natural highlights or balayage.
To achieve this look, your stylist will cut your hair to a long length and then add layers starting from the mid-lengths to the ends. A good sea salt spray, like the Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray, will help enhance the natural waves and add texture. To maintain the health and shine of your wavy layers, use a hydrating shampoo and conditioner, like the Ouai Wave Spray.
Chin Length Bob with Bangs
For a chic and modern look, consider a chin length bob with bangs. This haircut features a bob that falls just at the chin, with blunt or wispy bangs that frame the face. The chin length bob with bangs is perfect for those who want a stylish and easy-to-maintain haircut that can be styled in various ways. It’s particularly flattering for those with a round face, as the bangs help to draw attention to the eyes and cheekbones.
To achieve this look, your stylist will cut your hair to a chin length and then add bangs that fall softly around your face. A good volumizing mousse, like the Kenra Volume Mousse, will help you achieve a smooth and polished finish. Regular trims every 6-8 weeks will keep the ends looking sharp and prevent split ends.
Pixie with Long Bangs
The pixie with long bangs is a bold and edgy haircut that works beautifully for thick hair. This style features a short pixie cut with long, side-swept bangs that add a touch of femininity and softness. The pixie with long bangs is perfect for those who want a stylish and low-maintenance haircut that can be easily styled in various ways. It’s particularly flattering for those with a round face, as the long bangs help to elongate the face and add dimension.
To create this look, your stylist will cut your hair to a short pixie length and then add long bangs that fall softly around your face. A good texturizing spray, like the Living Proof Full Dry Volume Blast, will help enhance the texture and add volume. Regular trims every 4-6 weeks are essential to keep the pixie cut looking sharp and fresh.
Medium Layered Cut
The medium layered cut is a versatile and stylish option for thick hair. This haircut features layers of varying lengths that create movement and texture, making it perfect for those who want a stylish and easy-to-maintain haircut. The medium layered cut is particularly flattering for those with a round face, as the layers help to add dimension and frame the face.
To achieve this look, your stylist will cut your hair to a medium length and then add layers throughout. A good blow-dry cream, like the Kerastase L’incroyable Blowdry, will help you achieve a smooth and polished finish. Regular trims every 8-10 weeks will keep the layers looking fresh and prevent split ends.
Textured Lob
The textured lob (long bob) is a modern, stylish haircut perfect for those with thick hair. Falling between chin length and shoulder length, this haircut features layers that add movement and reduce bulk. Ideal for both casual and professional settings, the textured lob suits all face shapes, particularly a round face, by elongating the appearance.
Your stylist will cut your hair to a long bob length and add layers to create texture. Use a volumizing mousse, like the Moroccanoil Volumizing Mousse, to enhance the movement and body of your lob. Regular trims every 8-10 weeks will keep the style fresh and bouncy.
Classic Bob with Side Part
The classic bob with a side part is a timeless choice that offers a sleek and polished look for thick hair. This haircut typically falls at chin length and can be worn straight or wavy. It’s a versatile option that works well for both formal and casual occasions and is especially flattering for those with a round face.
To achieve this look, your stylist will cut your hair to a bob length with a slight angle from back to front. A smoothing serum, like the Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum, will help keep the hair sleek and manageable. Regular trims every 6-8 weeks are essential to maintain the sharp lines of the bob.
Asymmetrical Pixie
The asymmetrical pixie cut is a bold and edgy option for those who want to make a statement with their thick hair. This haircut features one side cut shorter than the other, adding a unique and modern twist to the traditional pixie. It’s perfect for those with a round face, as the asymmetry helps to add dimension and elongate the face.
Your stylist will cut your hair into a pixie length with one side longer than the other. A texturizing paste, like the Aveda Control Paste, will help you achieve a tousled, edgy look. Regular trims every 4-6 weeks are necessary to maintain the asymmetry and keep the style looking sharp.
Blunt Bangs with Long Layers
Combining blunt bangs with long layers offers a stylish and dramatic look for thick hair. The blunt bangs frame the face, while the long layers add movement and reduce bulk. This haircut works well for both casual and formal settings and is particularly flattering for those with a round face.
Your stylist will cut your hair to a long length with blunt bangs that fall just above the eyebrows. Use a smoothing cream, like the Living Proof No Frizz Nourishing Styling Cream, to keep the bangs sleek and the layers smooth. Regular trims every 6-8 weeks will keep the bangs at the perfect length and the layers looking fresh.
Shaggy Bob
The shaggy bob is a trendy and low-maintenance haircut that works wonderfully for thick hair. This style features choppy layers and a textured finish, creating a casual, tousled look. The shaggy bob is perfect for those with a round face, as it adds volume and dimension without overwhelming the face.
Your stylist will cut your hair to a bob length with choppy layers throughout. A good texturizing spray, like the Ouai Texturizing Hair Spray, will help enhance the shaggy, tousled look. To maintain the style, regular trims every 8-10 weeks are recommended.
Curly Afro
Embrace your natural curls with a stylish curly afro. This haircut celebrates the volume and texture of thick, curly hair, creating a bold and beautiful look. Perfect for casual and formal occasions, the curly afro is particularly flattering for those with a round face, as it adds height and dimension.
Your stylist will trim your curls to create a rounded shape that suits your face. To maintain the health and definition of your curls, use a moisturizing curl cream, like the DevaCurl SuperCream Coconut Curl Styler. Regular trims every 8-10 weeks will keep the shape of your afro looking fresh and vibrant.
Layered Cut with Side Bangs
A layered cut with side bangs offers a stylish and versatile option for thick hair. This haircut features layers that add movement and side-swept bangs that frame the face. It’s perfect for both casual and professional settings and is especially flattering for those with a round face.
Your stylist will cut your hair to a length that suits you, adding layers throughout and side-swept bangs. Use a blow-dry cream, like the Kérastase L’incroyable Blowdry, to achieve a smooth and polished finish. Regular trims every 6-8 weeks will keep the layers looking fresh and the bangs at the perfect length.
Shoulder-Length Cut with Soft Waves
The shoulder-length cut with soft waves is a romantic and feminine option for thick hair. This haircut features soft, loose waves that add movement and texture, perfect for a casual day out or a special occasion. The shoulder-length cut is particularly flattering for those with a round face, as it helps to elongate the face.
Your stylist will cut your hair to a shoulder length and use a curling iron or wavy hair tool to create soft waves. A good sea salt spray, like the Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray, will help enhance the natural waves and add texture. Regular trims every 8-10 weeks will keep the style looking fresh and prevent split ends.
Long Layers with Face-Framing Highlights
Adding face-framing highlights to long layers creates a stunning and dynamic look for thick hair. The highlights draw attention to your facial features, while the long layers add movement and reduce bulk. This style is perfect for both casual and formal settings and suits all face shapes, particularly a round face.
Your stylist will cut your hair to a long length and add layers throughout, focusing on the front to create face-framing highlights. Use a color-protecting shampoo, like the Joico Color Balance Purple Shampoo, to maintain the vibrancy of your highlights. Regular trims every 8-10 weeks are essential to keep the layers looking fresh and the highlights vibrant.
Blunt Cut Bob
The blunt cut bob is a sleek and sophisticated haircut perfect for those with thick hair. This style features a bob cut to a single length, creating a sharp and polished look. It’s ideal for professional settings and special occasions and is particularly flattering for those with a round face.
Your stylist will cut your hair to a bob length with blunt ends. Use a smoothing serum, like the Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum, to keep the hair sleek and manageable. Regular trims every 6-8 weeks are essential to maintain the sharp lines of the bob and prevent split ends.
Conclusion
Finding the right haircut for thick hair can make all the difference in how you manage and style your locks. Whether you prefer short, medium, or long styles, there’s a haircut that will perfectly complement your hair type and face shape. We hope these hairstyle ideas have inspired you to try something new and embrace your thick hair with confidence. Feel free to share your thoughts and experiences with these styles in the comments below, and let us know which one you’re excited to try next!
Hi! I’m Alena Forushchenko, and I’ve been passionately creating beauty for over 8 years. My journey into the world of beauty started with an unexpected twist—I was studying art and realized my true canvas wasn’t paper or paint, but people. From that moment on, I knew I wanted to help others see the best versions of themselves.
