Fine Natural Hair: Tips, Growth & Easy Hairstyles (2024)

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Being a black woman with fine hair can be challenging but there’s still versatility for styling and more importantly we can have healthy hair. The fine natural hair tips you’ll discover on this site can make it happen for you.

To start, below is just a small subset of what you can expect to discover here on the blog, Fine Natural Hair and Faith. Aside from below, there’s everything from length retention to basic hair care maintenance. Dig in!

Let’s examine some of the key topics us sistas with microscopic fine strands need to focus on. Then, we will take a look at many of the easy hair styles that can be done on fine strands.

The fine natural hair tips compiled here on this blog are based on my personal experiences. I am not a licensed professional. A lot of what I learned is based on my trial and error experiments.

Thankfully, nothing of detriment has occurred!

The Goal

So, the fine natural hair tips I share are with one goal in mind: to help you stop hair breakage so you can retain length.

I recognize that not everyone’s goal is to grow long hair. Yet, that’s what is the primary focus of this blog. The main reason is because those of us with fine hair typically have difficulty growing our hair long because of how fragile it is.

However, there’s still much you can benefit from even if you’re not here for the tips on growing your hair through length retention. You’ll find things like:

  • Maintaining healthy hair by knowing your hair’s porosity
  • Tips for a healthy scalp
  • How to add shine to your hair so it can reflect light

You’ll also find scores of easy natural hairstyles.

Stop Breakage & Improve Length Retention

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Caring for Fine Natural Hair is Easy When You Know How

As of 2013, I’ve been natural for over 10years. I’ve learned a lot of tips and tricks to care for my 3C/4A/B typed naturally curly hair. In the process, I’ve also discovered a ton of styling tips for fine naturalhair like mine and have a lot of fun creating styles.

Here at Fine Natural Hair and Faith, you’ll find scores of tips that will help guide you on your way to a healthier head of hair using practical tips and God as your Source. I’ve linked the Hair categories at the bottom of this page.

Grab a natural hair planner or journal to help you nail your hair routines

Fine Natural Hair Tips: Length Retention

Tips for Maintaining Length on Fine Natural Hair – Part 1

Tips for Maintaining Length on Fine Natural Hair – Part 2

Utilizing Protective Styles

Protective styling is a very effective means of retaining length. More importantly, when it comes to fine natural hair the less you handle it the better.

You’ll find protective styles that will inspire you to create your own. Here are just a few:

Get the Look: Milk Maid Braids Lazy Day Protective Style

One Month of Practical and Easy Protective Styles

Protective Styling Natural Hair and Making It Fun

Indian Herbal Hair Care

One of the greatest gifts from God for your hair care is natural herbs. That’s because herbs are so powerful – not just for your hair but for your health too!

I’ve discovered over time, how potent herbs can be and have experienced thicker, denser, and stronger hair because of them.

Visit the navigation above for herbal hair remedies and DIY hair recipes.

Two herbal hair guides

Below you’ll find a beginner’s guide to one of the most used herbs (Henna) for natural hair care. Then, below that is another resource with some tips on how to use natural oils in your hair:

The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Using Henna on Natural Hair

The Many (and Mighty) Ways to Use Oils on Natural Hair

Tip: Don’t forget to visit the links in those resources. They all tie together to help you with your fine hair

Quick & Natural Hairstyles

Here’s a couple more that were shared in the past:

Low Manipulation Hairstyling + Hairstyles

Finger Coils on Natural Hair

For all hair related posts, visit the individual hair categories:

  • DIY-Herbal Hair – Articles linked in this category are referenced by some as Ayurvedic hair care. As a Christian, I don’t credit Ayurveda (a Hindu practice) but the Creator.
  • Growth and Retention – Here you’ll fine every tip imaginable to help you grow thin strands and keep them from breaking off
  • Hair Styling – Keeping things simple, the hairstyles here are either easy or fast!
  • Hair Regimens – What works for one may not work for another. Basically, I give you choices of hair regimens that work for fine natural hair
  • General Hair Info – This category is where I put basically anything that’s not about styling, herbs, hair growth, length retention, hair products or hair styling. In other words, you’ll find things like “How to organize your hair products.” That kind of thing.
  • Natural Hair Products – Here you’ll find my two cents on natural hair products that are loved and even those I don’t love so much

Lastly, for a bit of faith and inspiration visit this category.

While most of what’s shared here is about hair care and inspiration for those with fine strands, as a Christian I share on that as well. Sometimes you’ll discover I write articles on hair care that interwove the two.

Fine Natural Hair: Tips, Growth & Easy Hairstyles (2024)

FAQs

Fine Natural Hair: Tips, Growth & Easy Hairstyles? ›

I recommend products that have a lightweight, gentle, and sulfate-free formula that won't dry out or damage your fine strands. Look for strengthening ingredients like hydrolyzed proteins and lightweight humectants that will make your hair voluminous, strong, and hydrated but won't weigh it down.

What hairstyles make natural hair grow faster? ›

10 Styles
  • Cornrows. Cornrows are a popular and versatile protective hairstyle that can be worn on all hair types and lengths. ...
  • Top Knot. The top knot bun is one of the easiest protective styles to achieve and can be styled in so many different ways. ...
  • Bantu Knots. ...
  • Box Braids. ...
  • Crochet Braids. ...
  • Senegalese Twists. ...
  • Pineapple. ...
  • Wig.

What strengthens fine hair? ›

I recommend products that have a lightweight, gentle, and sulfate-free formula that won't dry out or damage your fine strands. Look for strengthening ingredients like hydrolyzed proteins and lightweight humectants that will make your hair voluminous, strong, and hydrated but won't weigh it down.

Does thin fine hair look better, short or long? ›

It's tempting to cling to long hair like a security blanket. However, the most flattering lengths for fine or thin hair are shoulder-length or shorter, no matter your age. It removes enough weight to give your mane a boost of fullness at the ends, and it makes it much easier to add volume to the roots.

How can I thicken my thin fine hair? ›

‍Here's suggestions on how to make hair thicker and fuller naturally.
  1. Try dry shampoo.
  2. Use hair mousse for volume.
  3. Use a volumising spray.
  4. Shampoo and conditioner that helps thicken.
  5. Use a round brush when blow-drying hair.
  6. Tease hair at the roots for volume.
  7. Get a volumising haircut or style.
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Should fine thin hair be layered? ›

Long layers are an excellent option for thin hair, says Toth, because the look "preserves most of your hair's thickness while still allowing for some movement and volume around the face."

What speeds up hair growth the most? ›

One of the best methods to ensure faster hair growth is by making sure your body gets the right nutrients and energy from your diet. A balanced diet, rich in vitamins and minerals is crucial for not only longer hair but stronger hair too.

What is the secret to make your hair grow faster? ›

14 Ways to Help Your Hair Grow Faster and Stronger
  • Cool It Down. 1/14. Heat styling can break and damage hair. ...
  • Let Wet Hair Be. 2/14. Wet hair is super-stretchy. ...
  • Take Care With Color. 3/14. ...
  • Meds Can Help or Hurt. 4/14. ...
  • Get a Trim. 5/14. ...
  • Stress Less. 6/14. ...
  • Handle With Care. 7/14. ...
  • Take Care With Extensions and Braids. 8/14.
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How can I make my natural hair grow super fast? ›

Here are eight hair growth tips straight from an expert.
  1. Maintain a healthy diet. ...
  2. Drink plenty of water. ...
  3. Use the right natural hair growth products. ...
  4. Get regular trims. ...
  5. Scalp massages. ...
  6. Protect your hair at night. ...
  7. De-stress. ...
  8. Take your vitamins.

What can I do with really fine hair? ›

7 Easy Ways to Style Thin, Fine Hair
  1. Go For Beachy Waves. Beachy waves are achievable for those of us with thin, fine, or flat hair, too. ...
  2. Braid It. ...
  3. Give Yourself A Blowout. ...
  4. Embrace Your Natural Texture. ...
  5. Use Rollers. ...
  6. Bed Head, But Better. ...
  7. Pull it into a Sleek Bun.

How can I fix my fine hair naturally? ›

Style with volumizing sprays, texturizers, and root lifters – and use a boar bristle circular brush for added volume. Apply dry shampoo before bed to allow hair time to absorb excess oil as you toss and turn.

How to grow fine, thin hair long? ›

The key to growing fine hair long is avoiding damage. It is very delicate and you need to take more care than people with thicker hair types. make sure your wide toothed comb does not have seams in it, which will tear your hair. Many fine haired ladies really like the tangle teaser.

Can you grow out fine hair? ›

You can grow fine hair long if you want to. It will appear thicker if it is shorter, but there's nothing wrong with having thinner fine hair. The key to growing fine hair long is avoiding damage. It is very delicate and you need to take more care than people with thicker hair types.

Can naturally fine hair become thicker? ›

While there is no way to change the texture of the hair follicles, there are many ways to make the hair appear thicker and reduce breakage and hair loss, such as eating a nutritious diet and scalp massage. Thin or thinning hair is common and can affect anyone.

What to do with fine natural hair? ›

Fine natural hair tends to be more prone to damage, so what would cause a bit of damage for thick strands could do double the damage on finer strands. Being too rough could lead to breakage, split ends, and more. Make a concerted effort to be extra gentle with your hair when washing, detagangling, styling, etc.

How long does it take for fine hair to grow? ›

Typically, hair grows an average of about half an inch each month. 1 This means hair grows about 1/8 of an inch each week, and you can expect your hair to grow one-and-a-half inches in three months.

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