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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Best Long Hairstyles: V-Cut Layers
If you have extremely thick or coarse hair, ask your stylist for some V-shaped layers. This is one of the best hairstyles for long hair if you want to thin out your mane without losing any vertical length. Worn either curled or stick straight like Zendaya, the style will keep your long hair in check.
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Best Long Hairstyles: Side-Swept Volume
Long, blended side bangs may be out (read: all those hairstyles for long hair from 2004). But shorter side-swept bangs matched with longer, tousled layers offer a contemporary vibe and flattering style for women with round or square-shaped faces.
To achieve this soft side bang, ask your stylist to cut a section of hair in front of your face so that the longest strand falls just over your eyes. Style by parting hair to the side and using a 2-inch curling iron to create loose, messy waves.
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Best Long Hairstyles: Piece-y Layers
We love how this long hairstyle pairs the choppiness of a '70s-inspired cut with a sleek, modern finish. Textured, straight across bangs that fall to the brow bone work well with fine hair and compliment most face shapes, while choppy layers throughout create dimension and look great worn straight or curly.
This is one of the trendiest hairstyles for long hair this year, and is perfect for those who can't grow their hair down to the floor, but still want to achieve a sexy look.
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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.
