The good news? There really are no hard and fast ‘rules’ for cutting thick hair; rather, it’s about finding a good stylist who can work with your unique hair, styling preferences, and features to create a complementary look that balances out the volume and weight of your hair, Cisnero says. That being said, if you’re not sure where to start, stylists say these five cuts tend to work particularly well on thick hair. Styling tip: Blow-dry using a paddle brush to help smooth out the undercut area, suggests Brook. Styling tip: In a rush? Blowing out just your bangs (using a round, boar bristle brush for extra smoothness) is an easy way to make it look like you ‘styled’ your hair, says Saviano. Styling tip: A round, hot air brush makes it easy to enhance and increase the movement created by the layers, says Brook. Styling tip: This cut is designed to have forward movement, so use a paddle brush to direct your roots forward as you blow dry, suggests Brook. Styling tip: Lazy girls, rejoice. According to Saviano, air-drying is actually the best way to style this cut—it enhances the piecieness and textured look.
