Leave the twists in for several days as a protective style before unraveling for a voluminous twist-out effect.
This dual-purpose style protects while setting your hair for a fuller appearance.
14: Crochet Pixie Cut
Try a crochet protective style with lightweight, short pixie-length hair.
The cropped style minimizes weight while the fullness of the crochet hair creates the illusion of thickness.
This low-manipulation style can protect your natural hair for weeks while giving you a chic, manageable look.
15: Flat Roller Set Updo
Set your hair on flat flexible rollers with a strengthening mousse, then create a loose protective updo once dry.
This technique gives your thin hair added volume and curl pattern while the updo protects your ends.
The setting process also adds temporary thickness to each strand.
16: Braided Headband with Loose Back
Create a French braided headband using just the front section of your hair, leaving the back loose or in a gentle low ponytail.
This partial protective style guards your fragile hairline without putting tension on your entire head.
The braided front adds textural interest and creates the impression of fuller hair.
17: Tucked and Pinned Bob Illusion
Create a faux bob by loosely gathering the ends of your hair and tucking them under, securing them with bobby pins crossed in X formations.
This protective style keeps ends from rubbing against clothing while creating the appearance of thicker, shorter hair.
Use a lightweight texturizing spray for added fullness.
18: Scaled-Down Passion Twists
Adapt trendy passion twists for thin hair by using lightweight water wave hair and creating medium-sized rather than jumbo twists.
The fluffy texture of the synthetic hair creates volume while the installation technique puts minimal stress on your natural strands.
Style in a half-up look to reduce weight.
19: Crown Braid with Hidden Pins
Create a single crown braid that circles your head, securing it with small hairpins hidden within the braid rather than elastic.
This elegant protective style distributes tension evenly while keeping all your ends tucked away safely.
The circular shape creates height and the appearance of fuller hair.
20: Strand-Wrapping Technique
Wrap small sections of synthetic hair around tiny ponytails of your natural hair, creating protected individual strands similar to locs but with less tension.
