Bob haircuts are an extremely popular look for those who want to sport a short and sassy hairstyle. But did know that they are also a great way to add volume and depth to hair that is thin or fine?
Bob haircuts can be shoulder-length, chin length or anywhere in between. Asymmetrical, stacked, inverted and French bobs are the most popular types of bob haircuts. They are a girl’s best friend if you are looking to add some fullness to your otherwise thin hair.
Adding some highlights, balayage or ombre tones to bob haircuts are another great way to add texture and movement to fine hair. Anything goes when it comes to hairstyles these days so why not trade in your long locks for a fun and flirty bob haircut?
9 Volume Building Bob Haircuts for Fine or Thin Tresses
Check out some of the trendiest bob haircuts below!
#1: Wavy Platinum Blonde One Length Bob with Long Bangs
If you don’t like a lot of layers, this short one-length bob is very chic and pretty. Ask for choppy ends on a one length bob to give it a bit of texture. If you have wavy hair, this will help accentuate the waves while adding body and movement. Long bangs will softly frame your face for a demure and sexy look.
This silvery platinum blonde is very flattering and feminine. Style your hair is soft waves to give it a romantic flair. Blow dry your hair with a vented brush to give it volume along with a slight wave.
#2: Buttery Blonde Inverted Bob Cut
This wavy inverted bob is full of body and texture. The cool and warm blonde tones give it a multi-tonal look with the dark and light ash blonde highlights and lowlights. Ask for shaggy ends with layers to give it more depth and volume. Style your hair in a slightly messy fashion to give it a sexy behead look as well as added fullness.
#3: Chocolate and Caramel Short Stacked Bob Haircut
Stacked bobs are a great way to add volume to thin hair. A stacked bob is one that stacked layers in the back to add volume and texture. For years, they were stereotyped as a hairstyle for the middle age suburban housewife. However, recently, they have become quite the trend for women of all ages and walks of life.
This stacked bob with razored ends is super cute. The pretty brunette balayage blend of dark and milk chocolate hues along with some caramel brown tones is a great way to add even more depth to this wavy bob. Apply a texturizing product and blow it dry with a vented brush, lifting it to give it more volume. Mess it up a bit with your fingers for a playful, tousled look.
#4: Fiery Angled Bob for Thin Hair
Blunt bobs are not flattering for fine tresses as they drag your hair down, instead of maximizing it. This angled bob creates the illusion of volume with sleek straight lines and long layers. The back is short while the long layers in the front will fall softly into your face.
Blow dry your hair straight with a round brush. Flip some pieces a bit to give it more texture and body.
If you really want to play up this super cute bob, this fiery sunset ombre with dark roots that fade to bright magenta and orange hues.
#5: Wavy Asymmetrical Long Bob with Razored Ends
Asymmetrical bobs are very popular right now if you want a short bob that has a bit of an edgy feel. One side will be slightly longer than the other to give it that rocker chic vibe. Choppy, razored ends will give it a ton of texture. Add some chunky golden and ash blonde highlights with dark undertones to give this look the illusion of depth. Go with a light ash blonde on the tips for an ombre fade that is stylish and chic.
Style your hair in soft, messy beach waves for a causal flair that shows you have a chill outlook on life.
#6: Shoulder-Length Shaggy Bob with Layers and Eye Grazing Fringe
As you can see by the difference in the before and after pictures, a short shaggy bob adds a ton of volume to fine hair. Notice how much texture and natural waves have appeared since the extra length and weight were removed. The long eye-grazing fringe gives this cute a fun and flirty vibe and the long layers add fullness and enhance the natural wave.
Apply a volumizing mousse to your damp hair and blow dry your hair with a vented brush, giving the layers a slight lift to add fullness and movement. This look is fun and youthful and will accentuate your gorgeous facial features.
#7: Neon Green Long Bob with Short Side Bangs
Side bangs are really flattering with bob haircuts. And they are a great way to add volume and depth to thin hair. This straight sleek bob is very pretty with its long layers and jagged ends. Make a deep part and flip your long bangs off to one side, falling over one eye for a flirty vibe. Blow dry your hair straight and finish it off with a flat iron if needed for a smooth a straight look.
What really sets this straight sleek bob apart is the pretty lime green hues. Keep your roots dark and blend in mint and lime green tones for a neon green tone that is one of a kind and full of texture.
#8: Textured Short Bob for Fine Hair
Adding texture to thin or fine tresses is the best way to maximize volume. If your hair is limp and lifeless, some perfectly placed layers will do wonders for fullness and volume. This short choppy bob is full of body and movement with its random layers of varying length that have been carefully placed throughout.
And the blonde highlights with black undertones give it even more depth and texture for a perfect contrast of dark and light tones.
Blow dry your hair with a vented brush and flick out the ends to end more fullness. Make a deep part and tease the roots a bit to give it more body and height.
Are you tempted by any of these flattering bob haircuts for fine hair? If you are ready to trade in your longer tresses for a sassy new do, we hope we have given you the push you need for a sexy new look!
#9: Angled Bob for Fine Hair
