If you have thick hair, layers cut from underneath will let your hair move in a much more natural, swinging way.
"We're getting away from visible exterior layers," says Michelle Lee, co-owner and master designer of Salon Eva Michelle in Boston. "Creating the layers inside the hair allows for more movement." One of the most versatile hairstyles for long hair, the cut works for any length — from collarbone to mid-back.
As for styling, Jarman says to avoid anything stick straight. "Embrace your natural wave pattern," she says. "Texture is back in a big way." (Play up the look with a texturizer or beach spray, such as KMS California Hair Play Playable Texture, $20, or Oribe Après Beach, $39).
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Best Long Hairstyles: Melted, Razor-Cut Layers
If you're into hippie-chic hairstyles for long hair, bring this one to your stylist. The "light, yet bountiful" look is created by cutting "exterior layers, which are then melted with a razor," says Lee. The razored edges lighten the style, giving it an almost feathered appearance.
This technique thins out very thick or curly hair, while still enhancing its natural texture. The loose, effortless result aligns with the recent bohemian throwback trend.
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Best Long Hairstyles: Textured Ends
If you're not into boho waves, ask your stylist to texturize your ends for a current style that you can wear long and straight.
"The tips of the hair are texturized using thinning scissors," explains celebrity stylist Vanessa Collington of Louis Licari in New York City. One of the more streamlined hairstyles for long hair, this cut is smooth, layer-free and can work for midi-length to long hair. "A great blowout and flatiron are essential to this style," Collington says.
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Best Long Hairstyles: Updated Farrah
The '70s were all about unique hairstyles for long hair. And lucky for us, they're back. Inspired by Farrah Fawcett's signature look, "this full bodied haircut adds sexiness back into the hair with a modern twist," says Lee. The look is created with rounded layers that push hair away from the face, creating tons of volume, she says, plus some symmetrical brow-skimming bangs.
Wearing you hair in a center part is also "very much in right now," says Taylor (who adds that we have the Kardashians to thank for the trend). This look is especially flattering on round faces.
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Best Long Hairstyles: Blunt Bangs With Long Lengths
Say goodbye to side-swept, blended bangs. Keeping with today's '70s influence, blunt fringe, juxtaposed with superlong strands, is one of the hippest hairstyles for long hair.
"This is a style I love for clients who want to switch up their style without losing any length," says Martens. "Adding a bold, straight-across bang, but keeping it disconnected from long lengths, creates a more modern feel."
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So you want to switch up your haircut, but you don't want to go short. We get it. Hairstyles for long hair have been in since before the invention of scissors — though the decades have shown us myriad ways to rock long hair, from big '40s curls to '90s graduated layers.
So what are the newest hairstyles for long hair, the ones that will allow you to keep your length, while still looking up-to-date?
"We're seeing a very '60s and '70s vibe right now," says Brad Taylor, senior stylist at Pyara Spa & Salon in Cambridge, Massachusetts. That means feathered waves, volume and messy layers. "Everything right now is about embracing your natural texture, while using products suited for your hair type to enhance it," he says.
So if you're ready for a change, but not quite convinced a pixie or a bob is for you, try one of these. They're the best hairstyles for long hair happening right now — for every hair texture and personality.
