Growing up, I never grew my hair longer than shoulder length. Mostly, it was because I had tangly, fine hair that made my mom’s life a living hell every morning. But even in my youth, I wanted hair that looked fuller and thicker, like all my friends’ hair, and my mom was adamant that a short haircut was the answer to creating volume. Now, in the 2020s, the bob haircut isn’t just a trick to make hair look thicker, but it’s one of the biggest haircut trends of the year.

Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Hailey Bieber, and other celebs have all chopped their hair shorter this year—and one thing they all have in common? Fine hair. But not all bob haircut shapes will make your strands appear thicker. Let me explain.

What is the best bob cut for fine hair?

The best bob haircut for fine hair is dependent on a lot of factors, like if your hair is fine and lacking density (aka thin), if your hair is fine and curly, if it’s fine and you hate maintenance, etc. The best bet is having a long talk with your stylist.…