Pump Up the Volume: Hairstyles for Thin Hair

7. Milkmaid braid

When you have thin hair, regular hanging braids can look scrawny and tend to just accentuate how little hair you have. But that doesn’t mean you have to give up on braids altogether. A milkmaid braid, or a braided crown, is the perfect alternative. Not only is it a ridiculously simple look to pull off, but it creates the illusion of having more hair than you actually do by adding much-needed height and texture at the crown. Simply make two braids, one on each side of your head, and secure them over and across the top of your head like a headband. Instant updo!