Those with curly hair want straight hair; those with stick-straight hair want waves; fine-haired folks want a thick, luscious head of hair; and, yes, even those with thick hair might want the alternative. Because having thick hair is not easy, especially when it comes to cutting it. “People with thick hair need to understand that having more hair doesn’t mean leaving more hair,” Hodge tells ELLE. Thick hair should move. Short cropsStephane Cardinale - Corbis // Getty ImagesShort haircuts can work beautifully on thick hair, but ensure that they are tailored to the individual’s texture and growth patterns.