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32 Low-Maintenance Haircuts For Thick Hair You’ll Want To Try Right Now

ByDiane Newell Last Updated

Thick hair can be a blessing and a bit of a handful, right? It’s full, it’s lush, but let’s be real – sometimes it has a mind of its own. That’s where the right low-maintenance haircut can work its magic. These fabulous, low-maintenance cuts bring out the best in thick hair without making you wrestle with it every morning. Each style is designed to tame, flatter, and give you a new low-maintenance, high-impact look.

1. Long Waves with Bangs

Long Waves with Bangs Haircut on a young woman with ombre brown to blonde hair.

If you’ve got thick hair, long waves with bangs are your secret weapon for looking glam with minimal effort. These soft, flowing waves bring out the natural beauty of your thick locks without requiring a lot of styling. Ombre shading brings dimension to your hair, creating a gorgeous, low-maintenance blend of shades that grows out easily.

2. Textured Layers with Bangs

Textured Layers with Bangs Haircut on a smiling woman with highlighted brown hair.

Textured layers with bangs are the perfect pairing for thick hair. The choppy layers add a whimsical touch, giving you a fun, relaxed look that’s easy to style. The bangs add a little softness, almost like a gentle frame around your face.

3. Thick Hair with Layers

Thick Hair with Layers Haircut on a woman with brown hair, from back, in hair salon.

Sometimes, thick hair can feel a little overwhelming, but layers are here to save the day. This cut breaks up the density, making your hair look beautifully styled instead of just big. With layers that fall smoothly, you get shape, movement, and all the benefits of thick hair without the weight.

4. Thick Wavy Bob

Thick Wavy Bob Haircut on a young woman with brown highlighted hair.

If you want to show off your thick hair’s natural volume, a wavy bob is an unbeatable choice. This cut keeps things short and sassy, while the waves have blunt ends. Because it’s a bob, you won’t need much styling to keep it looking chic. You might want to consider some highlights around your face to make your features pop.

5. Shaggy Layers with Bangs

Shaggy Layers with Bangs Haircut on a smiling woman with blonde hair.

Shaggy layers with bangs are like the rock ‘n’ roll version of layers. These aren’t your standard, neat layers – they’re messy and playful on purpose. Perfect for thick hair, the layers bring down the bulkiness.

6. Tousled Pixie

Tousled Pixie Haircut on an older woman with gray hair and glasses.

The tousled pixie is a fierce little number that packs a punch! It’s cropped, bold, and a bit rebellious, yet perfect for thick hair. This cut shows off your hair’s natural volume while keeping things easy to style. This gray cut looks stunning with dark glasses.

7. Tousled Bob with Bangs

Tousled Bob with Bangs Haircut on a woman with short brown hair.

The slightly layered bob gives thick hair a lightweight, bouncy feel that stays full of movement throughout the day. This cut is ideal for thick hair because it uses natural weight to create a softly textured finish – no curling iron needed. It’s a low-maintenance, high-style look that lets you embrace the fullness of your thick hair.

8. Cropped Pixie

Cropped Pixie Haircut on an older woman with short gray hair.

Want short, sassy, and super easy to maintain? Try this low-maintenance pixie. By chopping off most of the length, you get a light feel that’s perfect if you’re tired of dealing with thick, heavy hair.

9. Voluminous Waves with Curtain Bangs

Voluminous Waves with Curtain Bangs Haircut on a smiling woman with brown hair.

Voluminous waves and curtain bangs are a lovely combo for thick hair. The waves make your hair look rich and full. The curtain bangs complete the look. With thick hair, these waves have a natural bounce that lasts.

10. Long Layers with Blunt Bangs

Long Layers with Blunt Bangs Haircut on a smiling woman with dark brown hair.

The layers of this cut reduce the heaviness of thick strands while showcasing the natural volume. The blunt bangs add a strong, stylish statement. Plus, the layered texture makes this cut low-maintenance, so you can let it air-dry for a tousled look or use a quick blow-dry for a more sleek effect.

11. Face-Framing Long Layers

Face-Framing Long Layers Haircut on a smiling woman with long brown hair.

Face-framing long layers bring a fresh look to thick hair while keeping that gorgeous volume intact. With these layers, your hair will fall in soft, flattering sections around your face, adding movement without the weight. You get fullness and manageability in one beautiful package.

12. Long Honey Blonde Layers

Long Honey Blonde Layers Haircut on a woman with long honey blonde hair.

Long honey blonde layers are like sunshine – warm, glowing, and super flattering for thick locks. These layers add depth and make thick hair look luxuriously full. The golden blonde hue accentuates every layer, creating a multidimensional look.

13. Half-Up Half-Down Long Curls

Half-Up Half-Down Long Curls Haircut on a smiling woman with long curly blonde hair.

The half-up, half-down look is perfect for thick, curly hair. This style pulls half your hair up, keeping it off your face while showing off those beautiful, full curls. It’s easy to style and stays put all day, so you’re free to go about your day without worrying about your hair.

14. Low Ponytail

Low Ponytail Haircut on a young woman with long sandy blonde hair.

The low ponytail is pure chic simplicity. With thick hair, this style is anything but basic – the natural volume creates a sleek, full ponytail. No endless hours of styling here!

15. Shaggy Layered Bob with Bangs

Shaggy Layered Bob with Bangs Haircut on a smiling woman with salt and pepper hair.

For a look that’s full of fun, the shaggy layered bob with bangs has you covered. It’s all about texture, giving your thick hair that perfectly tousled look. The layers reduce the weight of thick hair, while the bangs add a playful finishing touch. Use texturizing spray for added definition.

16. High-Volume Blonde Bob

High-Volume Blonde Bob Haircut on a smiling woman with short platinum blonde hair.

Thick hair gets a major boost with this cut, which adds height and body in the best possible way. The bright blonde shade makes the volume stand out even more. Work a little volumizing mousse or root-lifting spray into your roots, and watch this bob come to life.

17. Wispy Layered Bob

Wispy Layered Bob Haircut on a smiling woman with short gray hair.

The wispy layered bob is all about lightness and movement. This style keeps things soft and airy, with layers that create a feathery effect. For thick hair, these layers break up the density, giving your locks a relaxed, easygoing shape.

18. Spiky Textured Pixie with Cropped Sides

Spiky Textured Pixie with Cropped Sides Haircut on a young woman with short blonde hair.

A spiky textured pixie with super short sides is pure fun. This style plays up the volume of thick hair in a bold way. The cropped sides keep the style sleek and simple, while the spiky texture on top lets you have some fun with texture. To style, grab some wax or pomade to define the spikes – it’s as easy as that.

19. Shaggy Pixie

Shaggy Pixie Haircut on a smiling woman with short highlighted brown hair.

Shaggy layers add texture and take advantage of the natural volume, giving you a full, playful look. Just add a dab of mousse or some texturizing spray, and you’re ready for your day. The highlights take it up a notch and really let those shaggy pieces shine.

20. Chin-Length French Bob with Bangs

Chin-Length French Bob with Bangs Haircut on a smiling woman with blonde hair.

A chin-length French bob with bangs is a timeless and easy look for thick strands with added Parisian flair. Thick hair lends itself to this style, creating a structured yet soft shape. The bangs add a touch of that classic French charm. Use a smoothing serum for a sleek, straight finish that shines.

21. Layered Pixie

Layered Pixie Haircut on a smiling woman with short thick brown hair.

With softly stacked layers, this pixie hairstyle practically styles itself. Just apply styling cream to straight hair, work it into your hair with your fingers, blow dry with a round brush, and you’re done. No daily flat iron needed here.

22. Long Golden Blonde Layers

Long Golden Blonde Layers Haircut on a smiling woman with long blonde hair.

Think of these long golden layers as your ticket to luxurious hair. These flowing layers allow you to keep the length but lose the heaviness, which is a blessing for thick-haired women. The added layers give each strand a chance to shine, creating a soft, beachy bounce that’s perfect for air-drying.

23. Choppy Layers

Choppy Layers Haircut on a woman with dark brown hair, side view.

These choppy layers bring thick hair to life by breaking up the density and adding a playful feel. With each layer cut at different lengths, your hair gains texture and a shape that looks anything but plain. The layers let your natural volume shine through without the weight.

24. Long Wavy Bob

Long Wavy Bob Haircut on a smiling woman with beachy blonde hair.

Meet the long wavy bob – the style that screams modern and chic without even trying. This cut lets you keep the volume of thick hair while ditching any heavy, weighed-down feel. Gentle waves bring out the best of your hair’s natural movement. You can let it air dry for a relaxed, wavy look or add some loose curls with a styling wand for more definition.

25. Classic Bob

Classic Bob Haircut on a smiling woman with short brown hair.

This classic bob is pure sophistication and simplicity. Thick hair stays sleek and manageable with a blunt edge that keeps everything looking elegant and in place. The length is perfect for showing off your hair’s natural density, but it’s still short enough to feel light and sleek.

26. Silver Lob

Silver Lob Haircut on a smiling woman with straight gray hair.

Why not let your silver shine with this glamorous lob? This lob (long bob) sits right at the shoulders, offering a perfect balance of length and lightness that thick hair loves. Ask your stylist for some layering near the ends for that soft, swingy movement that keeps this style looking fresh.

27. Tousled Waves

Tousled Waves Haircut on a smiling woman with wavy brownish blonde hair.

Easy-going waves with just the perfect amount of texture always keep things interesting. This tousled look really shows the natural volume of thick hair. The layers add a playful lift, so your hair feels light and airy.

28. Long Blunt Bob with Subtle Angling

Long Blunt Bob with Subtle Angling Haircut on a smiling woman with bark-brown/black hair.

This long bob has a straight cut at the ends that keeps things clean. The slight angle adds a bit of modern styling. For thick hair, the blunt ends give a structured look that’s surprisingly easy to maintain. A quick blow-dry or flat iron will have this cut looking sleek and chic.

29. Textured Tapered Pixie

Textured Tapered Pixie Haircut on a smiling woman with short blonde hair.

This textured pixie is for thick hair that wants to stand out. The tapered sides keep the style streamlined, while the top focuses on volume and texture. It’s a cut that’s practically wash-and-go, perfect if you want a style with plenty of attitude AND convenience.

30. Textured Silver Layers

Textured Silver Layers Haircut on a woman with layered wavy gray hair.

Textured layers add a soft, flowing movement to shoulder-length hair, allowing your thick hair to feel lighter. The texture keeps it looking modern and lifted rather than flat or heavy. Each layer is designed to release weight from thick strands, so your hair has volume that’s controlled and full of dimension.

31. Long Layered Bob with Bangs

Long Layered Bob with Bangs Haircut on a smiling woman with brown hair.

This layered bob with bangs has everything you want in a low-maintenance haircut – structure, volume, and a youthful charm. The bangs bring a fresh touch, while the layers lighten up thick hair. You’ve got plenty of styling options: blow it out for a smooth finish or let it dry naturally for some texture.

32. Shoulder-Length Cut with Textured Layers

Shoulder-Length Cut with Textured Layers Haircut on a smiling woman with medium gray hair.

Here’s the perfect balance of length and lightness for thick hair – the shoulder-length cut with textured layers around the face. Those layers work to thin out the bulkiness, making it feel airy without losing that lush volume thick hair is known for. This style is low-maintenance because it holds its shape well, even with minimal styling.

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