4 Ways to Style Fine Hair

Fine hair is a tricky subject: it looks simple compared to curly hair, but it has its own set of uphill battles that it needs to fight: limp and lifeless in the summer, static-y in the winter, and product precaution since too much can weigh it down. Using fine-haired celeb Kate Bosworth as our example, here are four different ways to style your baby-fine locks.

Straight and Shiny
For sleek, glossy locks, start in the shower with a volumizing shampoo and a lightweight conditioner (apply it from your ears down). Then, mist damp hair with a root-lifting spray and blow-dry using a paddle brush.
Try Herbal Essences Body Envy Volumizing Shampoo and Conditoner, $4 each; walmart.com



Chic Updo


Bosworth's red-carpet bun would look gorge at a fancy event like a wedding. For a similar effect, backcomb the crown for volume, then make a deep side part and pull hair into a low ponytail. Twist the pony into a smooth bun and secure with hairpins. Mist with hair spray for hold.
Try Pantene Fine Hair Solutions Lasting Volume Hairspray, $3.99; drugstore.com



Soft Curls

It can be tricky to get fine, straight hair like Bosworth's to hold a curl. The key is to apply a volumizing mousse to damp hair, then blow-dry it using your fingers. Next, mist two-inch sections of hair with a flexible hair spray before wrapping them around a wide-barrel curling iron.
Try Garnier XXL Volume Thickening Mousse, $4.29; drugstore.com



Tousled Bedhead


If you want to add a touch of oomph to your naturally straight strands, start with a volumizing shampoo and conditioner. Then, saturate damp hair with a texturizing spray before blow-drying, using just your fingers to style.
Try LiQWD Professional Volumizing Catalyst, $28; liqwd.com





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