Playful pompadour variations for voluminous fine hair
What's the story
Fine hair can be challenging to style, lacking volume and holding power.
The pompadour, a classic 1950s hairstyle, has been reinvented for fine hair, creating voluminous styles.
Contemporary takes on the traditional pompadour offer fun, dynamic styles that bring vitality to fine hair.
This article explores five pompadour variations perfect for amplifying volume and texture in fine hair.
Classic twist
Classic pompadour with a modern twist
The classic pompadour entails pushing your hair up and back to create a high, full front.
For fine hair, use a lightweight volumizing mousse before blow-drying. This will give you the lift you need without making your hair heavy.
Blow-dry your hair with a round brush to get the most volume at the roots.
And, seal it with a light-hold hairspray to keep that height all day long.
Textured fade
Textured pompadour fade
Adding a fade to your pompadour creates depth and a contemporary edge.
The contrast of short sides and a full top emphasizes the pompadour, particularly in fine hair.
For texture on top, apply a texturizing spray or powder post drying your hair.
Style it upwards and a bit back with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb to create a casual yet stylish look.
Side elegance
Side-parted pompadour elegance
A well-defined side part adds a touch of sophistication and structure to your pompadour.
After establishing your part on one side, spritz on a heat protectant spray before blow-drying your hair in the opposite direction for a volume boost.
A dab of matte finish styling cream will secure your style while preserving natural movement in your fine strands.
Curly charm
Curly pompadour charm
People with naturally curly or wavy fine hair can celebrate their texture with this curly take on the pompadour.
Begin by working curl-enhancing cream through damp hair, then diffuse to define those curls and build volume at the roots.
Tease curls gently at the crown, then sweep them back for a dreamy curly pompadour that highlights your natural texture.
Sleek glamor
Sleek back pompadour glamor
For those events that require a more polished look, taming your pomp into a sleeker style is both easy and impactful.
Work a serum or lightweight oil into damp roots, then blow-dry straight back on high heat for a smooth and shiny finish that doesn't compromise on volume at the base—perfect for adding the illusion of thickness to fine hair while maintaining the sophistication of the classic pomp.