Recently a customer of mine said she wanted to get “that hair from all the movies between 1993 and 1999.” I didn’t even need her to be that specific. I knew exactly what she meant. The long layered cut from the 90s clearly sticks in people’s minds and I don’t blame them. Those sorts of cuts let the hair move instead of just being Instagrammed into place. I think a lot contemporary cuts completely miss that. I’ve noticed a lot of nostalgic movements for hair cuts and I think it’s super interesting how people don’t seem to want replicas of 90s hairstyles. What people seem to capture is the effortless volume and bounce of a blow dry that 90s hair had. Also, 90s hair had face framing pieces that gave a salon finish to a lot of people.
The 90s layer cut looks deceptively simple at first. Most people think it just requires a few layers to be cut, but that is not the case. A good cut requires advanced techniques like thoughtful gradation, along with removing some interior weight, so the cut looks clean and seamless. Most people won’t notice that unless they are trained to do so. One of my clients showed me a picture of a 1997 Jennifer Aniston, and three other stylists could not achieve that look because they kept making the layers too short and too uniform. It is just as important to leave some sections uncut as it is to cut others. These are some of the looks I am currently obsessed with. Rest assured, I have a lot of thoughts on each of these looks.
#1: The Kind of Layers You Lie About Being Effortless
This haircut is the type where your friend is going to ask you what you did differently, and you’re going to shrug, saying, “nothing,” knowing full well that your stylist spent 45 minutes on each layer. The finish is soft to the point where it seems almost undetectable. The feathering at the ends of the hair, combined with the balayage that’s so soft you could almost miss it— which yes, is the point— adds just the right amount of movement to look organic, and if you have fine to medium hair, that’s a good thing because it gives body without the effort. The haircut is easy to maintain so you don’t have to think about it too often between appointments. You can be fancy and only a little round brush is required.
#2: That Ash-Brown Flip That Looks Like You Have a Blowout Team on Retainer
This cut is definitely one of my favorites because it is the most versatile for the least. The face-framing starts at the chin and graduates through the interior so you get this outward flip that looks pure salon magic on fine to medium straight hair. The ash-brown balayage with that little root shadow underneath is to die for and the kind of color that doesn’t scream “I just spent four hours in a chair.” Here’s the thing though, you are going to need to style this. If you wake up and just air-dry, you’re getting a completely different haircut. Grab some hot rollers or commit to the round brush situation because this look earns its drama through effort and it’s worth every minute.
#3: When Deep Brown Hair Decides to Show Off
Let’s take a minute to appreciate the root lift on this one. The graduated layers and slide-cut feathering evoke exciting 90s flip ends, and the crown lift ensures you’re not flat on top, which is where a lot of long-layered cuts go wrong. This is best on straight to slightly wavy hair that is medium to thick enough to carry the weight. So, if you have medium to thick hair and an oval face, you’ve basically won the jackpot for this look. About those auburn undertones: Fair warning, they’re gonna shift on you, so be prepared to glaze every few weeks to keep the richness honest.
#4: The Deep Center Part Energy We All Need
When done on the right person, a center part works wonders, especially when considering the overall shape and how the layers sit on the face. This cut is giving such a polished but completely effortless 90s blowout flip. All the rounded layers that frame the face are the real MVPs. The interior slide cutting is what makes sure that thick hair doesn’t go triangular, which is what we are all trying to avoid when we have long layers. If your hair is thick and naturally straight with soft waves, this is going to look incredible on you. You are going to need some heat to get those ends to flip, but once you get the technique, it will be so easy.
#5: Deep Chocolate With Those C-Shaped Ends I Can’t Stop Thinking About
I especially love the C-shaped ends on this cut, and I must admit, I don’t say that often. I don’t know why, but the rounded curtain frame along with the cascading steps through the interior looks very high-end. I know many will overlook the off-center detail that lifts at the crown, but what a great detail it is! The best part is, this shape is supported by the natural wave and density of the hair, and it doesn’t look overworked. The interior was point cut and that made the steps move individually instead of as a block, creating the illusion that the hair was flowing, and the whole look gives off an I woke up like this vibe, but we all know that you didn’t. You just spent a heap of time with a large round brush, and had a lovely burn with your blow dryer.
#6: Glossy Curtain Layers That Refuse to Be Ignored
For people with thick hair, there are positives to look at instead of seeing it as a burden. This hairstyle cut shows how thick hair is advantageous. The interior graduation and point cut texturizing handle the tough job of removing bulk so you get a swing without the weight. The curtain fringe aims the framing to face flattering detail that gets people telling you how different you look. With that much density at the crown, your stylist needs to know what they’re doing with over direction or no one will end up with pyramid hair. It is worth the round brush blowout commitment for the payoff you are getting.
#7: Jet-Black Drama at Its Finest
Thanks to slide-cutting and point-cutting on the inner layers, this isn’t just a solid block of black, and it lets the glossy flow catch and reflect all the light. Naturally, the dark color displays every millimeter of regrowth, and heat styling will be a must to achieve that flip at the ends, so it is a commitment. And if you’re in, you’re all in — it’s absolutely stunning!
#8: Mahogany That Actually Earns the Word “Rich”
I really love mahogany glazes and this one really works! The internal stacking with the S-shaped under layer creates crown height that gives you secret volume powers. When you dry it using a large round brush the cascade just falls into place like it was created. This is great for really thick hair because the internal weight removal stops it from being unmanagable and on an oval face with that curtain framing it’s divine. To keep the mahogany looking great you’ll need to gloss it periodically because red fades really fast, but when it’s fresh, it’s color is absolutely unbeatable.
#9: Ash-Brown Layers That Grow Out Like a Dream
I appreciate this cut and color combination because it is designed to still look good if you miss an appointment, and honestly, it shows some appreciation for the world as we know it. The soft-root shadow and fine ash face frame balayage grows out more forgivingly vs the harsh lines that scream, “I haven’t been to the salon in 6 weeks!” The long internal layering starting at the chin with slide cutting creates an effortlessly natural movement, and the rounded ends from the blowout is the icing on the cake. Those flips will require a round brush blow-dry or a smoothing iron to look as good as the cool ash tones will after some toner, but your maintenance here is clever and realistic for what you’ve got.
#10: Sculpted Layers That Know Exactly What They’re Doing
The excitement is palpable with this big hair and is fantastic! The internal graduation combined with the rounded curtain fringe gives the look of volume and that is naturally done rather than overly styled. It does exactly what it is supposed to when the framing is on an oval or soft-round face. Very high density hair does the heavy lifting so those barrel-wave movements without needing extensions, which is a flex. And if you have finer hair you would require slide-cut thinning to achieve that. The colour is so deep and dark that it could swallow dimension unless you put in some fine surface babylights, but honestly on the right person this is a ten out of ten situation.
#11: Sculpted Curtain Layers With That Quiet Confidence
This cut won me over with its subtlety. It’s designed to be the best, not the loudest. The sculpted curtain layers are nice, as well as that interior graduation which lifts the crown and holds the end weight. Balancing all that is no joke, and effortless is the bar. Here, dense, medium-textured hair takes a large-barrel blowout beautifully, and the volume is nice and full. My only note is that dark brown hair this dense can read flat if you don’t have some strategically placed lightening in there. You may want your stylist to do some interior thinning to remove the bulk that you can feel but don’t necessarily want to see.
#12: Warm Caramel-Blonde With Those Perfect C-Flick Ends
The C-flicks are so satisfying, I feel like I should get this picture framed for my salon! This is warm caramel-blonde with a single ribbon balayage and soft root shadow. The light hitting the face framing pieces is magical. The long interior layers with curtain bang framing makes for a polished, intentional end weight and is super flattering on an oval face shape. You will need either a large-barrel blowout or a lot of hot tool time to maintain those C-flicks because they will not do it on their own and a glossing will be needed to keep the tone from getting brassy. Very fine hair would need internal texturizing here to avoid things going limp, but on medium-thick hair this is perf.
#13: Feathered 90s Layers That Actually Move
The graduated feathering makes S-shaped flicks that actually move when you walk; this may seem small, but it makes a great long layered cut great as opposed to just good. The soft, face framing layers are flattering and don’t overwhelm the look, and warm micro lights at the ends give just the right amount of dimension and don’t look like a highlight job. This is designed for medium-thick hair that is straight to slightly wavy, and it definitely delivers. I won’t call this a wash and go because of course a 1.5 inch round brush blowout is a must for the ideal finish, and if you have tight curls, then this definitely won’t be the same.
#14: Feathered Layers With the Kind of Shine That Makes People Stare
From the cheeks onward, you can see the radial stacking that’s for that phgotogenic lift. The floating inner tiers are stunning on textures all the way through 2A-2B with decent density. You’ll get excellent shine and lift around the face and not too much of it. The warm chestnut lowlights that shine in the sun are the details that remind me why I love what I do. This cut isn’t meant for very fine limp hair unless your stylist does a lot of internal texturizing to balance that out, and you’re going to have to round-brush blowout or heat style to get the organized C-flick ends. But if your hair can handle it, this is brilliant.
#15: Big 90s Energy With a Rounded Curtain Fringe
A great feeling about having thick hair is getting a haircut that works with your volume, and this haircut is that feeling. The cut removal from the interior gives you movement and bounce and lifts the roots naturally without making the hair too overwhelming. The rounded curtain fringe looks gorgeous, and gives a pretty and intentional face framing effect. Slide, shear long layers, and point cut ends combined with solid dark brown hair and natural root depth means your maintenance for this style will be low lift for how polished it is. If you have fine hair you’ll have to sit this one out unless you add some texture, and you’ll definitely need heat for the flipped ends, but for thick hair this serves perfectly.
#16: 90s Revival Feathered Layers With a Wispy Fringe That Actually Works
I’m usually fussy with wispy bangs as they tend to feel like a grown-out fringe but this is so well executed and thought about that it elevates the entire cut. The internal graduation with a subtle bevel bottom layer makes it so that the ends will naturally flip after a round brush blow dry which is so nice and on thick straight to slightly wavy hair it’s giving such a nice 90’s vibe. Ovals and hearts will work. Some hot tools shaping will be needed to achieve this and it can overwhelm very fine hair so do consider your hair type. A clear gloss will add depth and finish off the look perfectly.
#17: Deep-Rooted Graduated Layers With a Soft Center Fringe
The soft center fringe around the cheekbones may look simple, but it changes everything about the entire cut. It enhances the overall appearance and frames the eyes. The inner graduation and long point cutting removed some of the weight to give that blowout flicks refined look and not too bulky. It falls beautifully on medium to high density hair that is straight to slightly wavy. Honestly, this shape is going to depend on daily heat styling to look its best, and keeping flyaways at bay with a light clear gloss will definitely help. It isn’t a low-maintenance cut, but the end result is worth it.
#18: Warm Money-Piece Babylights That Know Their Assignment
The money piece at the cheekbone is brilliant as it lifts the whole face, something no amount of contouring can replicate. That paired with some babylights and root smudge, the colour work is super well thought out here. The angled, feathered, curtain, face framing layers give that rounded, blowout finish which is peak 90’s. With thick hair that’s smooth and naturally textured, you’ll get loads of movement and cheek lifting without it being overdone. Then, you’ll want to do a round brush blowout and some warm rollers along with toners to keep things fresh, but the colour and cut here is so good and works with so many.
#19: Feathered Layers With the Smartest Root Smudge I’ve Seen Lately
For those who do not want to go to the salon every six weeks, the root smudge will be a godsend, and I fully agree with that philosophy. The temple babylights and that smudge technique offer brightness where it is necessary and will be low-maintenance. The internal point-cutting at the mid-lengths produces airy ends and that rounded flick, which looks polished, but not stiff. This haircut works best with fine to medium wavy hair of medium density and is very blowout friendly, just know it requires heat styling to achieve the polished flip. On very coarse, thick hair, it can get overly thinned out if your stylist is too aggressive with the point-cutting. Also, if you want the ash-bronde color to stay cool, you’ll need to use a toner frequently.
#20: Caramel Balayage on Feathered Layers, a.k.a. My Happy Place
I love the way the darker hair paired with the underlying caramel balayage highlights looks, and this cut captures that look perfectly. It’s all about the flip with those 90s layers, and with the feathered and pointed ends at 45 degrees, it removes bulk and adds that flip they used to live for. Curtain bangs also frame the face beautifully and oval face shapes especially love how it pulls together everything without it looking overly layered. This cut is perfect for straight to slightly wavy hair and to really make the layers pop, you’ll want to do a round brush blow dry or use a large barrel brush to curl. For your balayage ends, if you want to lift the darker hair to caramel, it’s really about finding the right place to lighten so your colorist is going to need to know exactly what color you want to achieve. It’s all worth it in the end.
#21: The 90s Blowout That Makes Everything Else Look Underdone
When you catch sight of a particular type of cut, you know it’s the one; and you would be right. The slide cut layers and weight removal from the interior are going to give a cascade effect that looks out of a shampoo commercial (but actually attainable). The low-contrast root-smudge balayage hiding regrowth is practical genius; It means you aren’t tied to the salon for touch-ups on a strict schedule. With medium to heavy hair density, smooth to soft wave hair, the volume and framing is effortless and universally flattering. For fine hair, added texturising or some internal graduation might be needed to keep it from going limp. For the right hair, this is pretty much everything you want. You will need heat tools to get those flippy ends though.
#22: Movement That Looks Like It Happened by Accident (It Didn’t)
This haircut is great if you want subtle layered looks. The movement is natural, and it creates the illusion that your hair is different in a good way. Using layers that start mid-length and go down give a light, flowing look without losing much overall length. The warm chestnut with slight caramel hues creates an illusion of natural multi-dimensional color rather than just highlight. This look is ideal for straight and slightly wavy hair, plus if you have an oval or heart-shaped face, the way it frames your face is really flattering. You have to make sure you get regular trims because this look will show split ends first.
#23: Polished Long Layers That Know When to Stop
I appreciate the restraint in this cut, because not every long layered look has to be a big bouncy production number; it’s nice to have something more sleek and polished and just good. The face framing layers fit just enough to your features and not take over, and the hair cascades just past the shoulders and gives it a sleek finish which is modern and effortless. Medium to thick hair types will get the most value because there’s just enough weight to maintain that polished look without all the constant fiddling. The rich deep color adds a touch of elegance which I really think is underrated; and on oval or heart shaped faces it all just especially works. You will need to style it regularly; this is not a wash and go situation, to keep its sleekness.
#24: Chin-Level Layers That Frame Without Trying Too Hard
I love the way the layers start just at the chin because it creates a natural framing effect and draws the attention upwards to the face in a way that isn’t obvious. The style also looks great with medium or thick hair because it adds soft volume and fresh movement to the hair. There’s a gentle wave in the hair and I love that because I don’t have to worry about curling it myself with a curling iron and less heat is always better in my books. If you have fine hair it’s not going to work quite the same because you are going to need to put in some effort with volumizing products in order to get this look. With fine hair, the long layers can look flat and not have the same effect. The right hair type means you will absolutely have this cut and love it, because you’ll be wondering why you didn’t get it sooner.
#25: Caramel Highlights That Actually Look Like They Belong There
The caramel highlights make it look like the sun has kissed your hair, and that is exactly what so many people want! Instead, they get stripy foils. The soft waves and face framing layers are elegant, and the versatile styling options with a look that is below the shoulders is great. This style looks fabulous either way. Due to the hair’s density, the waves have an added elegance. The warmth and dimension from the highlights is great, but maintaining them will require commitment to regular salon visits. If that is something you can commit to, the highlights will look fresh.
#26: The Modern Cut That Doesn’t Need Bells and Whistles
The added ends with layered face framing create a softer look and features. It’s flattering and perfect for all faces because it’s above and around the shoulder area. The subtle movement with the ends creates a youthful look without trying too hard. The ideal hair type for this cut is medium and thick hair, but finer hair should use a lightweight volumizing spray and this will keep the body all day. The cut also gives off a quiet confidence and does not need to be loud to be noticed.
#27: Soft Curls That Give Long Layers a Whole New Personality
Long layers and soft curls can transform a hairstyle, and this is a great example of how to achieve this look! The shoulder-length layered curls accentuate the hair’s natural texture, and give a gorgeous combination of volume and movement. It looks sooo alive! This look is ideal for medium density hair that is naturally wavy. It will work with what you already have, versus doing a big change, which is always my preference. The cut will round out and frame the face, without adding any width, which is why you have layers in the first place! With a balayage treatment, the added warmth and dimension will create even more dimension in the curls. If you have wavy and curly hair, an anti-frizz serum should be a staple in your hair collection, as these hair types can be prone to dryness and frizz.
#28: Subtle Highlights on Long Layers That Look Expensive
This haircut and color combo is bound to have folks asking who your stylist is, and you’ll love it because it will feel like those face-framing layers and subtle highlights cost a fortune. Hair that is just past shoulder length looks especially light and airy, as is fine and medium hair when layered like this. These highlights are for the person that does not want to try too hard, which might be the case with them. The unfortunate thing is that to keep the magic alive, you’ll need regular trims because the layers will lose their magic as they grow out.
#29: Dark and Glossy With Movement That Sneaks Up On You
This cut’s dark tones and subtle shine really give the impression of hair that is healthy and full of life which, to be honest, is the foundation that everything else should be built off. I enjoy the fact that not every cut has to be a statement cut; Sometimes just making your hair look great is all that is needed. The gentle layers around the face add dimension and texture, without drawing too much attention to them. This fine to medium density hair gets fullness without feeling heavy or overdone. It’s so natural that on good hair days, you could really get away with not having to style it. I know it sounds a bit contradictory, but I also know you know exactly what I mean. We all have those other days, and on those days you will want to put some effort into maintaining that look.
#30: Flowing Layers With Just Enough Texture to Keep Things Interesting
The slight variation in texture at the ends of the cut makes it look more intentional and styled rather than just layered. It tumbles so perfectly that you will be hesitant to touch it. On straight, medium density hair, this cut will look fabulous. The layers will also beautifully frame the face, and the placing of the layers will work for both oval and heart shaped faces. It is low maintenance which I know is the most important factor for my clients. The right hair type will give volume that holds those layers up. If you have fine hair, be prepared for the layers to stick and clump together. In that case, you will want to add some volume-boosting product. Otherwise, this cut is an easy yes for me for the right hair.
#31: Bold Curtain Bangs on Long Layers, Which I Have Feelings About
I wouldn’t recommend curtain bangs for the commitment phobes, as these require a lot of upkeep to keep them in that sweet spot between looking purposeful and looking unkempt, and this cut goes all out by being super bold with them.
Thick, long, straight hair that falls over the shoulders also gives a younger look and the bangs provide some great framing that works especially well for oval and heart shaped faces. The extra layers will definitely help with the look and texture, and the overall appearance is going to be very nice and healthy. This will take a bit of commitment to styling since it will need to be kept nice and sleek and I’d recommend a deep conditioning treatment because of all the blow drys and styling.
However, if you do have the maintenance commitment for curtain bangs, then the end result is a look that seems very effortless and is always super aesthetically pleasing.
#32: The Kind of Volume That Makes People Think You Have Extensions
Once in a while, a customer walks in with the kind of natural volume that would allow for dramatic cascading curls on long layers, and I feel simultaneously jealous and happy for them. Hair that is sleek and straight at the roots and then turns into bouncy layers creates movement and a dramatic effect. With medium and thick hair, this is pure magic. This look can be most flattering for oval and heart-shaped faces, as the curls frame the face without adding any extra width. I won’t lie, this is high-maintenance hair as the curls need to be re-styled and defined, and the color will need maintenance to keep it shiny and to retain depth. But with this hairstyle, you bring an energy to the space that is hard to ignore.
#33: Soft Bangs on Long Layers Done the Right Way
This cut’s layers starting around the chin are great for face-framing, and combined with the soft bangs, you get an aesthetic that is fashionable and suits almost all face shapes, which is quite difficult to achieve. The straight, medium density hair provides a good finish, and in fact, this will also look great on wavy textures if you let it air dry with a bit of product, which gives you versatility that most bang-and-layer combinations lack. A subtle balayage for a bit more depth and warmth would elevate this even further. You will also need regular styling to maintain the polish, and bangs do need to be trimmed every few weeks to look intentional.
#34: Bold Fringe With Rich Burgundy, For the Fearless
It’s great to see you sporting this hairdo. I like how the bangs paired with a rich burgundy color make a strong and memorable statement. I also think pulling the hair back displays your straight hair texture nicely. The layers help you create movement and volume when styling, especially if your hair is on the thinner side. With the length still in place, the cut it’s a lovely option for all ages and face structures to give a clean fresh look. I do also think the color is a big commitment and will fade quickly, they will certainly require more maintenance than other more natural hues. That said, do I think it will look great? Yes!
#35: Sun-Kissed Highlights That Actually Look Sun-Kissed
I’ve lost count of the number of clients who come in and request sun-kissed highlights that come out of other salons looking like they got chunky foils done in 2004. When I see highlights that look warm and natural like they just got back from a beach vacation, I want to have a party. This hair is thick and straight and has a healthy shine, and the layers provide dimension and bounce to the hair without losing any length, which is exactly why you get layers in long hair. Blended warm tones can brighten your whole look and work really well to soften an angular face shape. Yes, there is maintenance to make sure those warm tones don’t go muddy, but this color is versatile enough for just about any occasion. The overall effect is fresh and pretty.
#36: Long Layered Ombre Waves With Actual Volume
The warm ombre highlights bring out the natural color variations in the hair, creating more depth and brightness without the appearance of harsh color contrasts. Wavy thick hair looks beautiful and adds movement to the style. Natural movement is more appreciated than artificial movement. This style works well for oval and heart shaped faces. The fine texture variation contributes to a clean enhancement of the movement. This style is also easier to achieve on straight hair. Your hair will look damaged if you style it with heat frequently, so a conditioning treatment will help restore its health.
#37: Subtle Face-Framing on Long Layers, Perfectly Restrained
Although I like it when face-framing layers are kept to a minimum, this cut helps to draw attention to your features without taking away from them. The shine and sleekness of the straight hair is very versatile and works nicely with all face shapes. The light to medium density gives movement without everything looking too heavy or without shape. Soft highlights are great for bringing some depth up close, but from far away you can see the glow that looks like natural dimension. This is perfect for anyone who wants color but doesn’t want to see a lot of it. To keep that polished look, you’ll have to style it regularly. Even on a lazy hair day it’s solid enough to look good.
#38: Sleek Layers With Warmth That Feels Natural
Because of the long layers in this cut, you have the freedom of being able to style your hair in different ways, and it’s not often that a long layered cut possess this kind of versatility. Whether it’s sleek and straight or soft and curly, this style is going to look gorgeous. The frame layers are just right to hit and accentuate your features and the overall look is going to be balanced. This cut is going to end right at the shoulders, so it will give you movement and flow. The warm, subtle color looks like a natural color rather than a salon job, which makes it perfect for a color service, and it’s going to be ideal for straight to wavy textures. Along with the healthy shine, it’s going to look like it is great texture, as well as low maintenance. Keep in mind that with regular trims, the soft hair is going to show split ends more than a rough texture.
#39: Gentle Feathering That Takes This Cut From Good to Great
The cut’s soft feathered ends beautifully remove bulk while retaining structure, and on straight, medium density hair, it provides an effortless and fluid look, which is amazing. For oval and heart-shaped faces, this is a wonderful cut. The softness around the face is quiet and understated, which, in comparison to dramatic face framing, I find far more compelling. Most of my clients find it especially appealing that this will be low-maintenance and still look great. The cut will still look great even on bad hair days, and that is what really adds value to a haircut. Keeping this look polished is going to require regular styling, but the cut will still look good even on the worst days, and that is what makes this haircut worth it.
#40: Bouncy Ends on Long Layers, the Way It Should Be Done
The haircut features bouncy ends that create movement. The volume and movement in the cut are amazing. This is especially true for thick straight hair, where the difference is significant. Cuts with layers that start around the chin are flattering and create a nice shape. You don’t lose any length, and you don’t sacrifice anything. It’s a great cut that works for all ages, which is a good sign. Thick hair always needs a bit of styling to keep it looking good, but that’s the price you pay for that amazing volume. For a “healthy and expensive” shine, a moisturizing serum is your best friend. It’s a small step that will make a huge difference.
#41: Rich Chocolate Waves That Look Like Dessert and I Mean That as a Compliment
The combination of this style’s chocolatey rich tones with the soft flowing waves evokes such a strong sense that I almost reach out and touch it. This is how I understand the color cut combination. Hair densities from medium to thick is ideal to give a style its desired volume and motion. The layers are cut to work with the hair’s natural texture rather than against it. This is crucial to opening up the best potential for layered cuts on wavy and slightly curly textures. For those with oval or heart face shapes, this is an especially complimentary style as the waves hit and soften the face without adding width so the look is more streamlined. It’s one of those styles that will make you feel like wavy hair has finally reached its purpose. Regular maintenance will likely be required to keep the waves in the cut hair especially if the curl pattern of your hair is more straight or lacking, otherwise if the texture of your hair is wavy then this style is one will hit its purpose.
#42: Full-Bodied Long Layers With Just the Right Amount of Face-Framing
To get this bouncy effect, having a medium to thick density hair and soft face framing layers helps. Face framing layers can be a great way to highlight your best features, without going overboard. This hairstyle gives the impression that you spend a lot of time styling your hair, when really, you didn’t put in much effort at all. Hair that is shoulder length and a little longer provides great movement and volume while still being easy to manage. Hair that has subtle shine looks really healthy, and while a cut and color won’t do that much, it does do a lot for your overall appearance. It creates a positive impact to your overall appearance. If you have a round face, this is great because it will help create a longer, more oval appearance. If you live in a humid climate, you might want a volume control product since your hair might need it, but this cut will really work for you.
#43: Soft Volume That Doesn’t Need to Try
If you want a haircut that will improve the way you look, but do not want to make too big of a change, this is the style I would recommend. With some layers added around the front, you would get comments such as, “Wow, your hair looks amazing,” versus, “Oh, you got a haircut.” This cut is ideal for fine to medium density hair as it keeps the hair lightweight and manageable. The framing hair in the front is also very flattering for oval and heart face shapes. If you are considering color, I would suggest adding some subtle highlights as they will complement the haircut. In order to keep the length looking healthy, regular trims are required. The length of this style is perfect for giving you some options when it comes to styling. It’s a trustworthy and simple haircut and sometimes that is exactly what you need.
#44: Silky Layers That Catch Every Light Source in the Room
I want to know what shampoo and conditioner this person uses because of the soft silky feel and natural shine, it makes the cut look better than it would otherwise. The hair is soft, flowing, and finely layered and gives a beautiful airy volume to the hair, especially if it is fine to medium. Also, this type of style gives a great frame to the face on oval and heart shaped faces and has the beautiful light and breezy vibe of long hair with layers. Ideally, the layers should look fresh, smooth, and free of split ends which come from regular trims and subtle highlights will keep the ends from losing that smooth finish. The movement will create simple, pretty, and effective movement to the ends of the hair.
#45: Warm Blonde Curls on Long Layers, Because Why Not
This style is light blond and looks great for summer anytime! It also has soft curls around the face which is a fun addition! Overall is looks amazing! And this cut can be styled in multiple different ways, for example, you can style this so that it is soft and curly like in this picture, or you can straighten it and that will also look good, or you can do a casual messy bun and it will look great all three ways and more! You also will have the freedom of not getting a haircut that only looks great in one style so that you have to redo it the same way every day! This length is great because it will work with a ton of different face shapes and the soft curls are not going to add much time to your hair. People with long hair do have to spend a lot of time maintaining their hair but if you like styling it you will get a great reward with this style.
#46: Sleek Face-Framing That Makes You Look Like You Have Your Life Together
Hairstyles that make people look like they have their lives together are always a win in my book. This particular style gives off the most polished version of this vibe. This specific cut is a long layered look with soft framing layers. The straight, smooth, and uniform texture contributes to the overall polished look of the cut. The layers also add soft movement and volume to the hair, especially if it’s medium to thick. The absence of a solid fringe also allows for more versatility with the hair, since it means the hair can be styled up, back, or down, and it can even be pulled out of the way to suit whatever occasion it may be. The style tends to look best on oval and heart-shaped face shapes. The layered looks is youthful, but the style overall is modern and truly timeless, due to the lack of anything too trendy. It’s a pretty fair ask to have regular upkeep to ensure the layers are fresh given the rewards of this cut.
#47: Face-Framing Highlights That Warm Your Whole Complexion
The face-framing highlights are perfect for this style. These sorts of highlights should not only lighten your hair but also enhance and brighten your skin tone. The hair that is below the shoulders has a slight wave that enlivens the hair. The texture is thick and straight, and the big, full-bodied wave with subtle layers adds dimension without losing volume. If you have a heart or oval face, you’ll especially love how the face-framing highlights pop here. The layers might be high maintenance, but they are worth it. When a woman’s hair is done this way, it feels so good to see it in the reflection.
#48: Chestnut Waves With Delicate Highlights That Know Their Place
The luxurious chestnut base color and subtle highlights makes the hair look more dimensional and balanced with the underlying tonal depth of the color. This kind of balance takes a lot of effort and I appreciate it when people manage to get it. Soft cascading waves frame the face beautifully on medium to thick hair and, if you have an oval or heart-shaped face, the movement adds to your natural beauty. It’s long and layered, so you will have to visit the salon regularly to keep your split ends at bay since damaged ends will really show through all the waves and will drag the whole look down. Achieving those waves does involve some heat tools, but the result is the kind of hair that looks like it belongs in a slow-motion shampoo commercial, so the effort tracks.
#49: Subtle Balayage on Long Layers for the Low-Maintenance Realist
If you don’t want to go to the salon a lot, this is a great cut and color combo option for you (no shade, I totally understand, and respect, this approach. It’s literally half of my clientele). The lightweight layers provide a nice form for the fine and medium hair. Also, the subtle balayage will detail and color without becoming a high-maintenance color, keeping you on that does salon visit cycle. You could do this hairstyle sleek, or, you could do it with soft waves to keep it fresh. The cut provides a lot of versatility that allows it to funciton in real life, not just in photos. So many styles in a cut look great in theory, but then in practice, it just ends up looking messy. Regular trims will keep the ends healthy and looking purposeful. Other than that, this is about as low-maintenance as layered looks with color get, which is exactly the point.
#50: Classic Face-Framing Layers With That Glossy Finish
Many people should appreciate what this look has to offer. The subtle gloss treatment enhances the look and health of the hair while long layers also help. The soft, layered waves of hair that is past the shoulders help with movement and volume that long layers add. This is where long layers hold value, where smooth, straight, and medium to slightly low volume hair allows layers to fall and flow seamlessly. The soft framing around the face adds to the universally flattering element and is enough to work with out being tailored to one specific face and not others. There is some trade off here for your own good, and some good layering with a gloss finish will give you hair that looks healthy and stylish. More care is obviously better than any trend, but without a trend, good layers with a gloss will do the job.
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