The Genius Way to Thin Out Super Thick Hair Without Getting An Undercut

From Seventeen

Thick-haired girls, you know the struggle is real. And some days, the thick hair problems just get to you and you wish you were never cursed with such a voluminous mane. On dark days like these, you might be tempted to chop your long, beautiful tresses, but don't worry – we've got you covered. So back away from the scissors, and check out this totally life-changing hair hack that will make your super thick hair look wayyy thinner – without cutting it.

Step 1: Part hair into two sections

First, divide your hair into two sections, like you would if you were making a half bun. Clip the top half up out of the way.

Push the top half up out of the way. You can clip it out of the way if that helps.

Step 2: Section-off a part of the bottom section

Grab a handful of hair from the bottom section just above your hairline. Make sure you leave a little bit of hair down underneath.

Step 3: Part the section in two

Step 4: Create two braids

Then braid each section all the way down to the end. Secure each with a small hair elastic.

Step 5: Twist the braids around each other

Twist the two braids into a circle on the back of your head, but don't overlap the braids. Keep them flat to your scalp, so the braids don't look bulky.

Step 6: Secure them to your head

Use bobby pins to secure the ends of the braids and loose sections to the back of your head.

Step 7: Take down the top layer of hair

Pull down your top section of hair over the braids to hide them.

The Final Look

Boom! Instantly thinner hair with no cut!

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