During an appointment, I had to pause and study a blowout when a woman walked in, and it looked better than most blowouts I’ve seen in a salon. Most people don’t seem to understand that a blowout is not just about the blowdryer, it’s about the sectioning, the tension, and how patient you can be with a round brush. I mean, your arms might be screaming to stop. The most effortless looking blowouts probably took the most work, but no one talks about that because it isn’t glamorous. What I really appreciate about a great blowout is that it can completely change the look of a haircut. I’ve seen a shoulder length cut look like three different haircuts depending on how the stylist dried and finished it. That’s what creates the addiction, you get an instant transformation with the added value of knowing you can return to the original look just by washing your hair. I’m going to show you some of the best blowouts. It doesn’t matter if you have an asymmetrical haircut, one length, or layers that need to look like they’re moving, there is a blowout that is going to make your hair look like it finally makes sense.
#1: Voluminous Long Layered Blowout with Balayage Highlights
This stunning long layered haircut showcases soft, voluminous layers that beautifully frame the face, making it ideal for heart-shaped and oval face shapes. The model’s medium-density hair is enhanced with balayage highlights, adding depth and dimension. For styling, a round brush and blow dryer create that polished look, while a light mousse can add extra volume. This hairstyle not only elevates your everyday look but also offers versatility for different occasions. Perfect for those seeking a fresh, lively update!
#2: Deep Brunette Feathered Layered Blowout
This hairstyle is great! The blowout speaks for itself! The layers are just right to not look choppy, but are also short enough to create that beautiful lift and sweep when you pull the hair with a round brush. My favorite part is how the blades of the feathers soften everything without making the hair look thin. This is a common risk with layering for brown hair; you lose that sense of density if you go too far. The color is a big part too, the deeper colors are shiny and the layers light up and reflect shine in all the right places. If your hair is about past your shoulders, this is one of the most flattering looks you can get. A blow-dryer and a round brush lift definitely required but it will be 100% worth it!
#3 Sleek Shoulder-Length Blowout with Soft Internal Shape and Root Depth
It may look like there is a lot of volume, but there is actually a graduation effect built in from the crown area to create a soft rounded effect without any layering on the outside. It may look like a single length, but actually, it performs better than a single length cut. The depth of the roots is subtle, just enough to give brightness to the ends and a bit of dimension at the part. This type of inner structure is ideal for medium-fine hair that just hangs, as it gives it a reason to move more. You need to blow it out to encourage the movement. If you leave it to air dry, it will flatten and lose all the softness at the ends.
#4 Long Rounded Blowout with Crown Lift and Face-Framing Babylights
I enjoy working with clients who have the right texture and density to let a blowout look how it should. The graduation through the cut provides that rounded look and keeps all the length. The high placement babylights around the temples do what they’re meant to do: brighten the face, with out chunky highlights. What stands out the most is the parietal lift, that area right at the top of the head that most people go flat in. The cut is designed so that there is volume there so you don’t have to battle gravity with product. The ends have nice movement and shape, which only happens when the interior weight is correct. Those babylights will need a gloss to keep them looking warm.
#5 Lifted Shoulder-Length Blowout with Parietal Layers and Soft Micro-Lights
The difference in length really does change the feel of the cut quite a lot. At shoulder length, the ends have more energy and flip and move more with less effort as there is less weight pulling them down. The micro lights around the face are so fine you’ll almost miss them as highlights but they just make the whole front section look a little more alive. I like that crown lift is built into the cut itself here which I always prefer to relying on root lifting product alone. Honestly, on fine to medium hair this length is the sweet spot for blowouts because you get maximum movement for minimum effort.
#6 Sleek Long Center-Part Blowout with S-Shaped Layered Ends
Long hair with a center part and S-shaped curls at the ends look elegant. This type of haircut features soft layers that finish the cut and remove some of the bluntness at the ends. It also has some graduation at the crown so the top doesn’t look flat. This type of haircut requires quite a lot of hair. Even fine hair can achieve this shape, but it will require some added interior texturizing, which removes weight that pulls the hair down. A rounded brush that is 1.25 inches is also a good tool to have. The end result is a shiny and glossy look.
#7 Polished Shoulder-Length Blowout with Face-Framing and Root Melt
The style is fresh and clean. It is a collarbone length with enough face framing in front to show some personality. The ends flip under just enough to achieve polished look and finished quality, something you don’t always get at this length. The root melt is smart because it means you won’t be in the salon every six weeks and can avoid the anxiety of regrowth, it grows in looking intentional. I would place this on someone who wants to look pulled together but not like they tried, which is honestly the most requested in the chair. You do need a tension dry or round brush finish to get the ends to cooperate but we’re talking twelve minutes not a whole production.
#8 Mid-Length Feathered Blowout with Crown Lift and Warm Lowlights
The soft curtain bangs are a very nice way to open up the face and are quite flattering. The warm lowlights add more depth to the hair than a single process color can do. I can see the crown with great lift which suggests that the interior graduation is functioning as it should. The slightly retro vibe the ends give by flipping out is a nice touch, it feels modern but has character. One thing I would suggest is that the ends look like they could use some bond repair treatment prior to any further coloring, I can see some transparency on the tips and that suggests they’ve been quite damaged. Overall, this color and shape is stunning.
#9 Ash Brown Long Blowout with Vertical Face-Framing Layers
Unlike most face-framing layers, which cut on the diagonal with layers that start at the chin, these layers fall down vertically. Vertical layers create a curtain effect where movement is more like shifting panels than a cascading waterfall effect. The ash brown tone hits that cool balance without looking flat, something a lot of colorists miss. This works for fine to medium hair with some natural waves. The waves give texture, layers give shape and because of those two factors, you can get away with less blow-drying. The root shadow is brilliant because it means your grow out will stay blended for a while.
#10 Long Blown-Out Layers with Curtain Face-Framing and Balayage
With hair that is thick and wavy, it is easier for the blowout to hold because the hair has natural body and memory. The hand-painted balayage is gorgeous, with pieces perfectly placed and lightened to where the sun hits. Because of the shadow roots, you will not be chasing after your regrowth every month. The parietal lift around the part line is my favorite – so natural and not overly teased, which tells me it is from the cutting structure and not just from backcombing. To keep the balayage from looking too golden every six to eight weeks, a gloss is perfect to keep the warmth in the balayage. If you don’t want to get the blow dryer out, hot rollers are great for refreshing this look between washes.
#11 Root-Shadow Rounded Blowout with Long Feathered Face-Framing
I enjoy the sense of calm. The shape is round and full without being overcooked or stiff. The long hair pieces that frame the face start more than chin length. This keeps the framers subtle and avoids the obvious layered-in-the-front look. Off the part lowlight crowns are a great detail. She makes a shadow and depth where your eye goes naturally, and it enriches the whole thing. This will blow out beautifully on medium thick hair that has a slight natural wave. Very fine hair will struggle to get the same fullness in the ends, so be realistic about that going in.
#12 Center-Part Curtain Layers with Blonde Face-Framing Blowout
The brightness at eye level does exactly what good face-framing colour should do- draw attention to the eyes and cheekbones without making it obvious that there are highlights. The interior has been point-cut so the ends aren’t blunt, and that gives it a nice feathery lived-in quality that makes it relaxed as a whole even though it’s clearly styled. The natural lowlight root blending into brighter slices is stunning. For fine hair you would want some volumising product at the roots to keep that rounded shape, but with medium density hair this would hold really well just with a round brush finish.
#13 Soft Shoulder-Length Blowout with Bright Framing Highlights
Your Narrow Money piece is so special! I love how precise and not chunky, but still bright enough to stand out and express it’s personality. I know the rest of the color is very subdued and has babylights on the midshaft and a soft root shadow, so the face-framing gets to be the star. The cut is a mid-lob with internal graduation at the nape, which gives the ends that nice, inward roll. I would say this is one of those styles where the blowout is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. If you air-dried this, it would look like a completely different haircut! But when it’s styled, the roundness and polish are beautiful.
#14 Silver Shoulder-Length Rounded Blowout with Bright Parting Highlight
I believe that the distinct white strand on the part is a risky move but with the rest of the silvers being soft and blended. If the overall tone was warmer, that piece would be too bright and out of place. But with the warm sleek it looks deliberate. The cut has a lovely internal graduation that gives the polished under-flip at the ends. It’s a commitment to keep silver at this length though. It means regular purple shampoo, moisture treatments because lightened hair is thirsty, and a demi-gloss to keep the tone from yellowing. The bright strand will be the first to shift warm so it will have to be monitored closely.
#15 Glossy Auburn Long Layers with Soft Face-Framing
This is amazing! The richness, natural wave, and incredible color of the auburn hair are superb! What happens with fine, straight hair is simply not applicable here. The way color interacts with each little bend of the hair creates an iridescent effect as the hair moves. The face-framing pieces are long and soft, and with just a few layers, there is just enough to break up some of the weight around the jaw and cheekbones. This will work beautifully as an air dry, which is a total bonus because that much hair combined with a round brush blowout is a serious time commitment. The copper color will need glossing to stay the same and not fade to a muddy strawberry color, but the payoff is worth it. This color makes you want to stop and check yourself out in the mirror!
#16 Medium-Length Rounded Blowout with Micro Fringe and Flipped Ends
The micro fringe really does change how this looks. Without it, this would be a nice blowout. With it, you have a look that is packed with personality. The length also hits just above the eyebrows which means it will show enough of a forehead and be nice and soft. The babylights will also act as a good frame to draw focus to the eyes. For the rest of the cut, I added classic interior layers for movement and also classic flipped feathered ends. However, that fringe will give the look a lot of personality. Just know that with those fringes, you are committing to a relationship. That means trims every three to four weeks, and those little pieces are going to need some styling with a small brush or flat iron on the days they choose to be messy.
#17 Rounded Textured Chin-Length Blowout with Soft Crown Lift
Blunt chin-length blowouts are true unsung heroes. Hair that ends right at the jaw line gives the entire face an uplifted and fresh look. This one features a blunt perimeter which adds more weight and substance to the style. The interior graduation is an added bonus that avoids that helmet look. And I love that a natural cowlick is working for you here, providing crown volume that others might have to build in with product and technique. This style will require a wash and blow dry. The intention comes from a fresh blow out, and it looks like a growing out phase when it’s not. This is a round brush or iron type look, and with that in mind, thermal protectant is a must. The heat per strand exposure is concentrated, and the shorter the hair, the higher the amount of strands.
#18 Bronde Mid-Length Blowout with Curtain Face-Framing and Soft Root Shadow
The hidden “inner halo” highlights are what I’m most drawn to. Most would never pick up on these from a photo but in real life, as the hair moves, the inner highlights catch the light and create depth that surface highlighting just can’t achieve. I appreciate the chin curtain layers, as they are classic, reliable and without doing too much provide a nice framing of the face, and the bronde colour is low maintenance because it sits in the between brown and blonde, so roots look like purposeful shadow. The parietal lift is brush-style, but that type of shape is lasting all day once you set it.
#19 Long Layered Blowout with Caramel Balayage and Face-Framing
The tips of the hair give the look an effortless and naturally styled appearance, although it does look like a round brush and some patience have created the look. The caramel balayage is warm without being brassy, and the micro-lowlights woven through it fix the one-dimensional problem that a lot of balayages have. The length of the hair with fine to medium textures is good, with the long layers maintaining some weight at the ends while creating an adequate amount of movement. The reverse bevel on the face-framing pieces where they flip away from the face instead of tucking in does give a lift to the cheekbones and opens everything up. They gloss to keep things from getting too warm.
#20 Shoulder-Length Chestnut Blowout with Curtain Layers and Root Depth
The natural texture of this hair is amazing! The curtain layers start at the cheekbone, which is where I would want them with this face shape. The depth at the roots gives some crown lift without the need for any product or technique. This is one of those cuts that works with what the hair wants to do instead of battling against it. For medium to thick hair, this shape will hold well since there is enough weight to keep the ends from flipping all over, but for finer hair some internal thinning may be necessary to avoid it feeling too heavy and shapeless. A 1 to 1.25 inch iron will bend refresh beautifully on day two.
#21 Mid-Length Blended Layers with Subtle Crown Fullness
This cut may seem plain in the photos, but in real life, it has a lot of movement. Each time she turns her head, the layers will move. The babylights also brighten her face in the most natural way. The parietal lift is soft, so we won’t do a big crown, but we will do some volume so the top doesn’t look flat. If your ends tend to get a bit porous (and with this length it happens a lot), putting an anti-frizz serum on the ends is a good way to keep everything looking smooth. I also recommend a slight bevel at the ends so they don’t splay out and look too cut.
#22 Voluminous Mid-Length Feathered Blowout with Salt-and-Pepper Blend
I really respect individuals who accept their salt and pepper hair, and here is one great example of it. The blended gray roots create depth not achievable with a synthetic color, and the youthful and modern rather than dated look of feathered ends is icing on the cake. The interior graduation at the crown creates volume that will last all day rather than collapse by lunch, and with thick hair like this, lift makes all the difference. Face framing curtain bangs soften the forehead without having to commit to a full fringe. A cool-toned gloss every so often helps the gray and brown blend stay rich instead of going muddy.
#23 Deep Chestnut Long Blowout with Face-Framing Swoop
Although this is a longer haircut, coming down to the middle of the back, the internal layering starts at the parietal point so it does not appear or feel like one heavy curtain of hair. The trick to longer hair is that the internal structure gives the illusion of movement and volume without removing the visible length. The off-center part and face-framing deep swoop is soft and feminine, and that deep chestnut shade with the red undertone makes her green eyes shine. Be warned though, red chestnut tones have one of the fastest fades, so budget for glossing appointments, and a color-safe shampoo to stretch your time between washes!
#24 Warm Bronde Shoulder-Length Blowout with Feathered Face Frame
Starting with the chin, the hair all around the face and gentle blending that works with the hair will add to the differentiation of the face and create a soft effect that draws attention to those features. The warm bronde shade is also very flattering, not too blonde so that it will need constant maintenance, but not too brown so that it will disappear. With the root smudge, the regrowth will look intentional for weeks. This cut is perfect for fine to medium hair that has a touch of natural wave. It creates a beautiful blowout, and looks polished without having to do elaborate styles every morning. To prevent it from getting brassy, you will need a gloss every 6-8 weeks.
#25 Textured Silver-Blonde Curly Shoulder-Length Cut with Face-Framing Spirals
I love that this one is different, with the spirals in 3D. These stylists really cut the hair dry, which takes skill, as cutting curls while wet is a huge risk and most times does not come out well. The ash-silver blonde over the natural curls is otherworldly, in addition to the gorgeous, well-placed, and face framing ringlets. The shadow root is important for both the look and health of the hair because the less you lift at the roots, the less damage you will have on already lightened curly hair, which you will have to deal with. This will take curl specific leave in conditioner, a good diffusing technique, and to keep the ash from going warm, some violet toning will be required, but the result is really impressive.
#26 Long Warm Rooted Layers with Face-Framing Blowout
With the hair fanned to one side, that little cluster of micro-highlights passing through is a detail most people would miss, although it’s something quite clever. Because it bends the light at the hair movement at an unusual angle, it makes a little flashy light at just the right place to give the color an extra boost in dimensionality. Besides that detail, the long layered blowout is exceptionally executed. It has cheekbone framing, a subtle root shadow, and sufficient layers to keep the crown area nicely lifted. The natural pattern of the hair ranges from straight to wavy, and with medium-high density, it retains the blowout shape well. To prevent any brassy tones from showing through too much, a toning service every few weeks is advisable, and a round brush and/or smoothing iron will make this look again after a clean wash.
#27 Mid-Length Rounded Blowout with Subtle Face-Framing Layers
Some of the best styles you can get are the ones that people don’t notice. One of the best examples of this is a blowout that goes to the shoulders. This style may receive a lot of compliments, but the reason for this is a mystery to them. The reason for the polished look is micro beveling. This technique also adds dimension due to the little depth that is created when parting the hair. The subtle framing of the face gives a soft, layered look as opposed to a sharp contrasting look. This hairstyle has a pretty relaxed look, and is a good choice for those with medium to thick hair. To maintain it, a round brush is needed and some hot tools to achieve that rounded and flipped look. However, because of the haircut, it’ll look good without much styling.
#28 Warm Copper Layered Blowout with Deep Side Part and Crown Lift
Copper looks great, especially on people with warm toned skin and freckles. The single-process copper gloss is a great example of how warming a person’s natural colors can brighten the face. A deep side part like this one also creates asymmetry and lifts the crown. Combined with long internal layers, it also creates gorgeous volume at the top and then movement at the ends. Mid-length hair is perfect for this style as you get the swing and body without the weight that would pull longer hair down. The downside of any reddish color is that it fades faster than brown and blonde colors, so you will need to use a color depositing gloss to keep it fresh about once every three weeks.
#29 Rounded Blowout with Soft Feathered Face-Framing Layers
The short layers at the top are almost doing the heavy lifting. They add the volume and fullness that makes this blowout polished, and the beveled ends add the smoothness and roundedness that finishes off the look. The face framing layers are light and not too dramatic, just enough to soften the look so the length doesn’t appear too linear around the face. This is a safe, simple shape that works in a variety of situations for fine to medium hair with a medium to high density. Since the lightened ends will shift to a warmer tone over time, it’s necessary to do glosses regularly to keep things in that cooler, polished zone. On days when you want to avoid doing a full blowout, a large-barreled curling iron will do the trick just as well.
#30 Classic Mid-Length Blowout with Internal Face-Framing Layers
This is the blowout most clients see when booking an appt for the come out look done. The chin-length internal layers add movement without external visible layers, so it looks like one-length hair but actually moves better than one-length. The center-to-curtain part is versatile, as you can push it pretty center for a modern look or off to one side more for some asymmetric volume. For high-density hair, the interior slide cutting and graduation really are a must, otherwise you’ll just end up with a lot of bulk sitting in a triangle. All that plus nice gloss, rounded swing, and move finish are worth every minute of the blowout.
#31 Shoulder-Length Layered Blowout with Root Shadow and Feathered Ends
Here, the razor-textured tips provide a softness that can’t be achieved with shears alone. They feather and flip under as if done effortlessly. The face framing layers are long and sweeping, starting below the chin, which makes it flattering for most face shapes without being too much. I see a diagonal crown slice working with a mild cowlick, which is a smart detail because styling to combat a cowlick is a losing battle, but working with it through the cut gives you the natural lift without the effort. The babylights and a hint of root shadow keep color maintenance low. To keep those ends feathered and sitting nicely, you’ll need a round brush, and a toner touch up will be needed to keep those lighter pieces from getting too brassy.
#32 Medium-Length Layered Blowout with Root Shadow and Face-Framing Swoop
That style really gets your face and can make it seem like you’ve just had a pro blow dry, even if you’re on day two! It’s meant to rest on your face, and it keeps its shape longer than most face framing cuts do. The inside slicing is good! It’s chin length, so it takes out just the right amount of bulk so that the ends can roll under, without looking too thin. The root shadow gives depth at the crown and the mid-lengths lowlights create depth so it looks more than just flat. This style will need a bit of heat for a polished rounded finish, but a quick and easy blow dry will be perfect!
#33 Voluminous Long Layered Blowout with Soft Curtain Face-Framing
When someone has the right length and density to pull off this much volume, it is impressive. The natural softness and drape of the curtain bangs that chin frame and the slightly off-center part give that coveted crown lift look, which is done with product and teasing. The long internal layers add some volume and keep the hair’s length looking longer. The subtle root shadow makes the crown depth look intentional instead of making you look overdue for a color. It maintains its shape well on smooth to wavy hair, and on finer textures, you may want more point or slide cutting, along with some lowlights to achieve a denser appearance. This looks fantastic on suitable hair.
#34 Smooth Dark Brunette Blowout with Feathered Face-Framing
I love the intricate details of these dark brown blowouts. The color is gorgeous, and the haircut uses different lengths to maximum efficiency. The internal chin-length pivot layer is what gives the ends their soft, subtle inward flips. This style is perfect for slightly wavy medium density hair because it will settle just right. The soft framing around the face helps alleviate the weight of the overall style. The air-dry option is likely a no-go if you want the style to look like this because a lot of heat is required for those flips. A round brush and blow dryer will be the ticket to that smooth finish.
#35: Luxurious Golden Blend Layered Blowout
I invite the warmth of this golden hue. Instead of looking highlighted, it looks like hair that has spent lots of time in great light. The design of the layers looks long and like there are a lot of them. There is a cascading effect to create that movement where you want to shake your head to watch it all fall into place. The warm tones are layered to give depth and dimension without there being obvious lines of color. With medium to thick hair the warm tones work beautifully because there is enough density to support the layers without the ends looking thin or scraggly. This is one of those styles where you will want to wear it down for a couple of days to enjoy the full body of the round brush finish and to enjoy the bouncy curls after the day two relax.
#36: Cascading Layered Blowout
Creating soft bouncy layers is always a joy for me. Each section is building the shape, and the round brushing is really satisfying. The goal is to gain body in the hair, and these layers are light enough to ensure that happens. Wavy and straight hair types will find this style easy to create and even easier to maintain. It’s going to have some good personality as the day goes on, because with some natural texture the waves will relax into something more casual. Just be sure to apply volumizing mousse at the roots before drying to give it that lightweight lift. This is going to be key to help prevent the style from falling flat by the afternoon.
#37 Subtle Balayage with a Textured Lob
I enjoy doing these over and over again because the textured lob is one of those cuts that just suits everyone. The subtle balayage here is perfect because it means she’ll be able to brighten up her natural brown and it doesn’t change it too much so the grow out will be gentle and forgiving. The texture through the ends gives fine hair volume and movement which a blunt bob wouldn’t provide. The face framing is all part of the cut and not the color which means it helps it stay more natural. If you have some wave or curl in your hair, you’ll achieve the texture for minimal effort. If your hair is dead straight, the look is possible with a little scrunching using a texturizing product to avoid straitening it as well as blow dry.
#38: Flowing Layers with Natural Waves
When working with thick, naturally wavy hair, my goal is not to create a lot of texture. Instead, I focus more on control. It’s about making sure the layers are cut to complement the natural waves rather than creating the puffy, waveless look. This cut achieves that goal. I placed the layers to enhance the natural movement of the waves, without taking off too much weight to keep the volume under control. It is advised to use a diffuser on humid days with a light hold product to control the frizz. On dry days, little to no effort will be needed for this hair to dry on its own. The rich texture is the point of the haircut, and the layers help to enhance that texture.
#39: Luxuriant Caramel Waves with Face-Framing Highlights
The highlights that are framed on the face are placed just right so that they sit on the temples and around the jawline. This placement adds warmth to the entire complexion. The caramel woven through the mid lengths and ends creates dimension in the hair to avoid looking stripy. The waves look best when done with a barrel curling iron and are defined enough to have shape while also being loose enough to look natural. This look is gorgeous for medium to thick hair as there is enough density to hold the waves and prevent them from falling within the hour. Caramel will need to be refreshed periodically to avoid turning too warm or brassy. This wave style takes more time than most so if you have a busy morning this look is better saved for a special occasion or a weekend.
#40: Soft Chestnut Waves with Face-Framing Highlights
This look is very soft and pretty. The face-framing highlights are super subtle and are very soft to lighten the front around the face. They really open the face without changing the look of the color. The waves look thick and healthy, and the bounce comes from great styling as well as good hair condition. For med-long hair, this wave style can be done using a round brush or a large curling iron in a chestnut color. It has the right amount of depth to be sticky and dimensional. Overall , this look is low-maintenance, which is part of the charm.
#41: Classic Golden Blonde Blowout with Soft Curls
This blonde is the sort of golden and expensive blonde rather than cheap and processed. It is clear that the toning is impeccable. The slight curled finish loosens up the look of the sleek blowout and softens it a bit. This golden tone really suits medium to thick hair as it captures the light perfectly. Also, it is the hair density that supports the curls on the ends so that they don’t go limp. The true cost of this level of blonde hair is regular salon trips, every few weeks, to get it toned. Not everyone will like this but it is how it is. Despite this, newly toned hair is very warm and glam, and it suits many different skin tones. Overall, it is really effortlessly glam.
#42: Luxurious Deep Chocolate Waves with Seamless Layers
All of my favorite examples of how the layers are completely concealed show the effect on the flow of the hair and the distribution of volume, but fail to show where one layer starts and another ends. That is indicative of truly phenomenal cutting. The rich chocolate color coupled with a mirror-like sheen suggests to me that the hair is in great condition. On dense hair, the flawless layers take out just the right amount of weight to keep it manageable while still maintaining fullness. This haircut gives the impression that you have hair that is naturally perfect, which is the biggest compliment to the person wielding the scissors.
#43: Glossy Chestnut Waves with Voluminous Ends
Designing with volume on the ends changes the entire silhouette from the usual root-volume blowout. It is bottom heavier which offers a softer A-line look and, conversely, makes the face look smaller. The shiny chestnut color also contributes to this illusion because “light” is reflected off the voluminous ends, pulling the eye there. Medium to high-density hair can achieve this look with a round brush by wrapping the hair under and creating volume where it is wanted in the lower half of the hair. Healthy ends are crucial to maintain that glossy look, so using good heat protectant is advised.
#44: Jet-Black Cascading Curls with Full Bangs
This hairstyle features full bangs paired with cascading layers cut long. Depending on the person, this look could go either way. The bangs above the eyes create volume with the rest of the layered hair sitting below. This look creates a nice balance of drama without going over the top. Choosing a jet-black color is also an amazing choice. It really brings out the shine, volume, and thickness. This look is ideal for medium to thick hair. Long hair gives you freedom with styles and the bangs create some structure. Remember that regular trims will be necessary for the bangs and your curls will need some conditioning to maintain the bounce. When you catch your reflection, the hairstyle will completely transform how you see yourself!
#45: Voluminous Silken Chocolate Curls
I really like this style with the hair slicked back on the top and mid-lengths curled. The sleek top and bottom styled with different textures looks like it was finished at the salon. The color is a solid deep chocolate and looks rich and good without any dimension or highlights. Sometimes hair color just needs to be beautiful, glossy and uniform. Curls are likely to hold well in a medium to thick texture like this and the density supports the volume. If you are curling the same sections over and over, be sure to have a heat protection plan to help with damage.
#46: Polished Espresso Locks with Soft Waves
With the proper techniques, products, and conditioning, soft waves will have people asking you what your secret is. These waves are soft and natural, and they prevent length from looking flat. The espresso color has warmth towards the ends that lightens and brightens your face without obvious highlights. If your hair is medium to thick, this look is low maintenance. The waves can be done by a large curling iron or even by a simple braid of damp hair the night before. Regarding maintenance, it is mostly about color. The subtle warmth of the ends needs to be refreshed every so often to avoid looking faded.
#47: Rich Espresso Curls with Seamless Volume
This layered cutting method is tailored to how curls are shaped so that each individual ringlet falls just right. The seamless transition from dark roots to light ends gives each curl its own personality, as each curl can capture light, offering that three-dimensional appearance that no extensions can match. On medium to thick hair, curls hold shape beautifully and the espresso color deepens the overall look. The amount of hair styled is considerable, as curling so much hair, section by section is very tedious, but the style is meant to last. The type of volume is that which gets better as the day goes on and the curls relax.
#48: Sumptuous Mocha Layers with Soft Feathering
The hair-cut looks interesting because the hair is feathered around the face and it gives it a more interesting look than an ordinary layered cut. It gives a nice visual framing effect around the cheekbones and eyes almost as if it was done unconsciously having the hair just “fall” there. On the contrary, it takes a lot of cutting technique to do that. The mocha color is versatile and looks great on many skin tones which is attributed to its warm and cool blend. The subtle waves give some texture, and with movement, it looks like the layers have some play. The goal with medium to thick hair is fullness without the weight, and the layers achieve that well. The cut, color, and layers do require some maintenance to look this good, and that is something a client will enjoy if they like salon visits.
#49: Glamorous Ebony Waves with Lustrous Finish
Long, jet-black curls give added depth and richness to color look stunning and dramatic. Each wavy hair adds extra volume and beautifully frames your face. This looks great glossed with no color enhancements needed. This is among the most low-maintenance options since it’s a color aligned with the natural shade, so regrowth blends and the density of your curls will set will provide good support and shape. You will have to do periodic touch-ups to maintain the darkness of the black, but this is simple compared to other colors that require maintenance.
#50: Soft Golden Streaks with Gentle Waves
Golden streaks set against a deep brown base look like sunlight instead of contours. While it may sound easy, it is quite nuanced. The gentle gradient gives an effect warming from roots to tips and has no obvious line of demarcation of where the color shifts. Wide waves and bends are very soft and exude a natural ease. On medium to thick hair, this creates an effortless volume. It is the waves along with the color that gives the fullness and movement. The skill to keep the color transitions looking seamless and effortless will be maintenance. Depending on your growth cycle, salon visits every eight to ten weeks will be required for touch ups.
#51: Stunning Ash-to-Magenta Ombre Waves
I’ll be honest — I don’t get a lot of requests to do vivid colors on my chairs, but when someone comes in asking for something like this, and they have the right hair for it, I get really excited. The gradient from natural ash to really vibrant magenta is really good because it flows through the colors slowly enough to avoid a dip-dye, and there is actually blending through the mid-lengths. On thick* medium to long hair, the layers create movement that show off the color shift really beautifully, and every bend and wave reveals a different intensity of pink. The magenta will fade — that’s just the nature of vivid colors — so you will need color safe everything, along with touch-ups to keep it bright. The best part about the ombre placement is that your roots will be natural, so the grow out will be nice, and you can go way longer between appointments than a full head vivid would allow.
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