Yes, we know that a head of hair can be a nightmare with detangling fights, scary bedhead looks and frustrating styling that literally chews up your time. But we also believe that thick manes are beautiful, sexy and doable, if the right cut is applied depending on your face shape, hair texture and styling abilities. So, we’ve collected hot and happening hairstyles for thick hair that will help control your bushy hair, while creating stylish looks.
1. Shaggy Pixie
A lot of women with thick hair go for pixies, and they’re absolutely right with their choice. A shaggy pixie is the best bet for thick wavy hair. This one features top tresses swept frontwards to blend into flirty bangs.
via @headdress_hairsalon
2. Spiky Pixie
It’s a nice example of a daring lady over 50 who rocks a sassy short cut with spiky pieces on the crown. Without any doubt, this is one of the most awesome styles to suit all ages!
via @deladoeshair
3. Angled Pixie Bob
You’ll love how an angled pixie bobcan tame your thick mane. This cute cut is layered and angled to showcase both shape and texture. The thick side swept fringe adds movement and frames the face.
via @labellevieboutiquesalon
4. Rounded Bob
A rounded bob with thick blended bangs creates a flattering shape for square, diamond, and heart-shaped faces. A hidden undercut at the nape and multiple layers throughout this cut help tame even a coarse thick mane.
via @hairby_jlynnlowe
5. Asymmetric Pixie
This eye-catching red pixie has very short sides and back, showing off the clean shape of the cut and grabbing attention with dramatically long angled bangs. For a fun and chic look, you can style it by adding some tousled texture, sleek straightness, or even a bit of wave to keep it playful.
via @benbrownhair
6. Layered Curly Lob
It goes without saying that a layered haircut can reduce thickness and give your mane a more airy look. Get inspired by this layered shoulder-length cut that makes the curly locks fall seamlessly right into place. And the texture is bombastic!
via @curlyspb
7. Choppy Lob With Bangs
Choppy layers look damn good on thick hair! This charming and touchable shoulder length lob with bangs boasts a choppy texture all around the cut – up to the full dense fringe.
via @salsalhair
8. Choppy Highlighted Lob
Highlights make your thick locks appear vibrant and full of life and look amazing in updos. For instance, look how a choppy cut like this can be transformed into an elegant updo with a bouffant, romantic tendrils and haphazardly pinned tresses.
via @kellgrace
9. Side-Swept Lob
Thick straight hair can look soft and airy when properly layered and beautifully highlighted. And we adore the sexy feel this shoulder length lob oozes.
via @romeufelipe
10. Asymmetric Lob
A long bob can be subtle, smooth and appropriate even for school, like this deep dark brown version with a side part. Ask your stylist for a subtle angle with soft layers and a polished finish.
via @tribecacolorsalon
11. Long Wavy Shag
Wavy hair is in! Look how this chic shaggy mane radiates texture due to a plethora of layers and a choppy finish. And these stunning highlights just cannot be overlooked!
via @mizzchoi
12. Long Layered Curls
And here is how a curly head of hair can be structurized by masterfully cut layers. Look how defined spirals and lovely babylights make this style ultimately awesome.
via @rafaelbertolucci1
13. Butterfly Cut
Thick hair looks phenomenal with a butterfly cut. It beautifully blends layers to add movement and lightness. Coloring done by a professional adds flare to the long hair that arrests the eye with flipped out face-framing tresses and a feathered finish.
via @karlavarleyhairartist
14. Twisted Ponytail
You can easily tame your shoulder length or long thick hair with casual updos, such as a messy twisted ponytail – just make a low pony and then pull it through a gap between parts of the hair above your elastic.
via @nataliemariehairstyles
15. Sleek Low Bun
Wonder how to style your long thick locks for special occasions? Easy! Just go for an exquisite low bun with textured tresses emphasized by highlights. Goddess!
via @oksana_sergeeva_stilist
16. Long and Highlighted
Long locks is a go-to option for women with thick hair and round faces, but it will look even more flattering, if texture and highlights are shifted to the bottom. They draw attention downward, giving your face a more elongated look.
via @edenfabbs
17. Razor-Cut Lob
To create lighter, more textured layers that reduce bulk and add movement, ask your stylist for a razor cut. Choppy razor-cut layers help to make this lob airy and feminine.
via @carlosacastellanos
18. Long Wispy Locks
Long faces can pull off lengthy hairstyles, when volume is added around the face with correctly placed layers and a featheredwispy finish. To add even more more volume on the sides, blow-dry your hair with a round brush, focusing on lifting the roots and flipping out the layers for a fuller look.
via @chelscaruso
19. Side-Swept Pixie
This edgy long pixie with layered and tapered side bangs is a beautiful compliment to the pointed chin of the heart-shaped face. They also soften the forehead and add width around the cheekbones for a more harmonious look.
via @lesliechin_hair
20. Short Pixie
For thick hair, go for a short pixie with soft layers to reduce bulk and add texture. This haircut works great for oval, round, and square face shapes. To style it, just tousle with some texturizing spray or smooth it down with a bit of pomade for a sleek finish.
via @courtneyxcentrichair
21. Classic Bob
If you want an elegant look, consider getting a bob for thick hair. This classic bob with blunt ends is fashionably upgraded with feathered pieces, giving the cut an airy feel.
via @gustavoblesa
22. Textured With Face Framing
Thick long hair can come with bangs that are layered and textured in style with the hairdo. This gorgeous thick wavy hair also boasts an awesome color transition.
via @stephengarrison
23. Medium-Length and Choppy
And this is the proof that choppy layers can add a pure romantic vibe to your look. Laid back waves add movement to this choppy medium hairstyle, while lived-in highlights make it vibrant.
via @styledbylizsustaita
24. Long and Feathered
Feathered hairstyles are back, and we absolutely like this layered haircut. Look how these fab layers around the face and through the tips are lightened and beautifully curled.
via @tatianamutu.km
25. Long Layered Haircut
Hairstyles for thick coarse hair can be tricky to manage, however, a layered haircut can totally change the game. Even coarse hair gets a bouncy feel thanks to layering. And this is a great example of short layers and coloring that transforms the long thick hair ultimately.
via @chelscaruso
26. Short Curly Afro
Short Afro curls are perfect for thick hair because they let you rock that natural volume without the hassle of heavy maintenance. Look how this cute girl nails natural curls with a deep side part and fun spirals falling on the forehead.
via @shaddah_elyse
27. Braided Style
Thick hair looks gorgeous in braided and twisted hairstyles. This ‘do combines both a twisted crown and two braids with creatively knotted ends.
via @flawlesshairstyle
28. Short Black Pixie
A chunky pixie with an eye-grazing fringe is an eye-popping hairstyle for straight black tresses. It’s also quick and easy to style with a texturizing product at hand. Just work a small amount through your hair with your fingers to add definition and volume
via @pekelariley
29. Halo Cut
A halo cut is a rounded, voluminous style that creates a halo effect around your head. This African American female rocks her head of beautifully defined spirals with pretty loops scattered across the forehead.
via @citycurlstudio
30. Layered Coily Style
Sport your natural ringlets long, but have them properly layered to get a flattering shoulder length shape and to avoid bulk. For a customized look, try a Deva cut, which is done on dry hair to ensure each curl falls perfectly in place.
via @curlfactor
31. Textured Bob with Bangs
Texturizing is great for thick straight hair because it lightens up the bulk and adds movement. This thick hair is tamed and shaped into a long tousled bob, featuring a straight Frenchy fringe.
via @christinacarlssoncoif
32. Medium with Sliced Ends
Layers and sliced ends make this straight mane dynamic and light, while the coloring lets it shine with soft, warm hues. This sleek, tapered finish delivers tons of movement.
via @igorkhonin
33. Choppy Pixie
A choppy pixie is great when you need to add texture to your head of hair. Team it up with copper red and adorn with a dense fringe.
via @chelsea.bannister.hair
34. Side-Swept Bixie
When you want something longer than a pixie, yet that edgy, go for a messy angled bixie. It’s super low-maintenance, gives you a chic, modern look, and works well with all hair textures.
via @singi.vo
35. High Messy Pony
This girl knows how to tame her long thick hair! She works her heavily layered locks pulled back into a high and voluminous ponytail. Style it handsomely disheveled and don’t forget about wisps along the hairline.
via @_hairbygabrielle
36. Chignon
Your lush tresses can be packed into this graceful wedding updo that combines large loops and a classy chignon. Elegant and timeless, it keeps your hair neatly in place, and works for both casual and formal occasions.
via @nicoledrege
37. Tousled Bob
The wedge shape and fiercely sliced tips of this angled bob make it pretty eye-catching, but it’s even more stunning due to dramatic dark roots and a subtle balayage. Paired with tousled styling, it gives off a carefee and laid-back vibe.
via @styled_by_carolynn
38. Sleek Pixie
Owners of thick hair can totally rock and easily maintain a sleek pixie with the right cut and styling products. This sharp cut arrests our attention with its tapered sideburns, where the bangs and side pieces melt into each other.
via @randa.rivera
39. Prom Style
For a very special occasion, look no further than this chic prom hairstyle with tons of woven locks, boasting a tri-dimensional effect due to both texture and color. We fell in love with this totally amazing thick wavy hair!
via @kuku_la_praline
40. Short Bob
Short bobs work well for thick hair because they can be tailored with layers to manage volume, giving a structured, manageable style that looks effortlessly chic. This undercut bob with razored layers looks cool on black hair, giving it movement and depth.
via @hairbyac_alcorn
Now you are armed with tips and ideas for your next visit to a salon. From overnight hairstyles to blowouts, our selection gives a wide array of options for girls with thick manes. And while we keep on surfing the Web in search of fresh trends and inspo, you stand a good chance of getting into our next pick!
