Hairstylists Share Cuts That Make Grey Hair Look Fuller
Celebrity hairstylists recommend blunt cuts, short styles and the bob to make fine grey hair look thicker. Gentle daily care also matters for keeping grey hair looking full.
More and more women are choosing to stop dyeing their grey hair and embrace their natural colour. However, grey hair often looks thinner and loses volume, so hairstylists are sharing advice on which cuts help create a fuller look. The topic was covered by the Polish website “Onet Uroda”.
Celebrity hairstylist Ricky Walters, founder of the London salon “Salon64”, explains that fine grey hair needs a special approach. According to him, unlike dark hair, which looks thicker because of its pigment, grey hair can appear more transparent.
Blunt cut
One technique is the so-called blunt cut, a straight cut without gradual layering. Ends cut this way look denser, giving the impression of greater overall volume. However, Leslie Dramond, a creative stylist at the “John Frieda Mayfair” salon, says a straight cut is not always the best solution. In her view, it is more important to create a shape that adds movement and the impression of thicker hair.
Short styles
Walters notes that hair is usually thicker at the roots and thinner towards the ends, which is why many celebrities with fine hair choose short cuts. As examples he names actresses Judi Dench and Jamie Lee Curtis. Dramond also suggests volumising products applied at the roots, as well as fabric rollers that do not damage fragile hair.
Bob cut
Experts single out the classic bob with an even length as a universal option. To get a smooth, well-groomed result, similar to actress Helen Mirren's style, suitable conditioners are recommended. A fringe combined with a bob can create a denser hairline at the forehead. The stylist warns against cutting off too much hair, as this can further emphasise thinning.
If hair is naturally wavy or curly, it is better not to straighten it but to highlight its natural structure. Hair should also not be over-combed or frequently exposed to hot styling tools, since heat can reduce elasticity. Experts remind that full, healthy-looking grey hair depends not only on the right cut but also on gentle daily care.
