“Short hairstyles are best for thinning hair because too much length can drag the hair down and create an unflattering, stringy appearance,” says hairstylist Hope Russo, based in AL ...

This is a fantastic haircut for thin hair to look thicker. The half-down style adds volume by teasing the crown slightly. Soft waves prevent mid-length hair from looking flat or stringy.

But fine, thin hair is simply in my DNA, and unless I want to pile on hair extensions, styling products are the only way to make my hair appear less stringy and lifeless. But here’s the thing ...