Are you prepared to give your long hair a makeover? A fresh long hairstyle that suits your face and personality is a way to make your look brand new. Whether you are looking for a major change or minor change we have found 15 good long hair cuts to get your mind going. Choosing a style will help you appreciate your long hair once again and will also help your hair’s natural beauty shine.
In a long hair consultation, there is always someone who says, “I love my length, I just want it to feel like something again.” It is very honest. After a while, hair can feel like wallpaper. I have a client who had really long hair and grew it for four years without doing anything so she was so happy to let me put layers in it. When she saw the result for the first time, she was almost crying because she felt like herself once again, it was not for the drama of the change.
And that’s what makes this cut so special, the only thing your hair needs is length! With this type of haircut you don’t need to completely reinvent anything! You only need to find one detail that will make you want to run your fingers through your hair, or check out your reflection in the window! I have fifteen different ideas that I find myself suggesting to clients with length to play with, and these are them. Each one is a little different in what it asks from you and what it gives to you.
#1: Soft Chestnut Layers That Frame Without Trying Too Hard
My favorite part is that the layers are subtle, allowing the hair to flow freely and reducing weight that causes the hair to become flat. The face-framing layers are soft enough that they don’t box you in to face framing layers and if you have medium to thick hair and have been avoiding layers because of concerns regarding fullness, this would be the type of cut to eliminate those concerns. It will still feel like a lot of hair, but it will just be more manageable.
#2: Long Chestnut With a Quiet Wave Running Through It
This haircut reminds me of hair that flows perfectly. The waves aren’t forced and are just there. It gives the style a lot of ease. The length seems to be the same too, which I know is appreciated by all those who worked for it. With this hair type, you’d want to keep a good deep conditioner in rotation because the shine is really doing a lot of the work here. Without it, the look just isn’t as warm.
#3: Dark Espresso With Waves That Know Where to Fall
This color really stands out! The deep espresso brown captures light so beautifully in a way that no other color can. The face-framing layers fall softly around the face instead of making it look shorter. This gives a natural contour to the face, which is very flattering to wider face shapes, and works every single time without any extra effort! The only con of this color is that the rich dark shade will display regrowth and greys sooner rather than later so you might have to see your colorist a little more frequently. However, that depth will definitely make the extra visits worth it!
#4: Deep Black Waves With a Polished Weight to Them
Deep black hair color brings a sculpturally beauty statement and end waves soften the look. This style works better with thick hair as the volume really can speak for itself. Finer hair can make this look impossible. Before styling you will depend on a lightweight volumizer and a heat protectant, and even then it might not hold the same way. Thick hair is the most suitable for achieving the look of, ‘put together without trying’.
#5: Warm Copper Balayage That Builds as It Goes
Thank you for your email. I appreciate your time. I think the copper construction does a great job merging the deeper roots with the lighter ends. It provides the eye with a great sense of movement that layered haircuts cannot do on their own. The color variation is also very lively. I like how face framing pieces is subtle and highlights the cheekbones in a very flattering way. This will require a lot of maintenance as it will be regular toning, and trims to keep that gradient. If you like warm tones and have the hair density, this is a great direction.
#6: Ebony Waves With Just Enough Highlight to Notice
I really appreciate the restraint that this style shows. The highlights sit nicely with the base and don’t compete. Instead, they add some lightness to the waves where they hit the light. It is more dimensional than colorful, which is a tough line to walk but this does it well. The layers are angled enough that you still get all the fullness, just with more shape. I would keep a good hydrating mask with you because waves at this length need moisture to look their best, and dry ends will undo the whole effect faster than anything.
#7: Deep Espresso Layers That Move Without Being Told
The use of layering here is one of the most important features. It removes just enough weight for the hair to move on its own without cutting any length. This is ideal for the hair being thick enough to feel heavy by the end of the day. The hair moves very naturally and the texture looks unstyled as if the hair just decided to collaborate with you. This would suit someone who does not want to spend a lot of time in the morning but still wants to look like they made an effort.
#8: Soft Black Waves With a Side Sweep That Lengthens Everything
I like this hairstyle’s shape the most. The side sweep is great for face proportions, plus the waves are soft and look effortless. Thick hair like this doesn’t need much styling to look full, just some directing, and this style strikes that balance. With this length, I’d expect daily styling to be high considering how polished it looks, but I’d recommend hydration treatments every few weeks to maintain the shine.
#9: Chestnut With Sun-Warmed Ends and Easy Movement
It is also nice how the lighter colors are concentrated at the ends. Is it like the hair just got back from a long summer vacation? It looks lived in, which is harder to achieve than people think. The layers are just enough so that you maintain your length and density, and get some movement around the face. If your natural base shade is darker, the lighter ends will need maintenance over time to prevent them from looking brassy. A good toning shampoo will help a lot in between appointments.
#10: Golden Blonde That Builds Volume Where It Counts
I appreciate how this cut smooths out on top and keeps most of the weight toward the ends. The waves start in the right place, and the layering provides the bottom half of the hair with enough fullness to create an intentional look. The blonde does not demand attention and upkeep because the new growth blends in instead of showing. To achieve that look the hair needs to be medium to thick. If the hair is very fine, the weight of the length may counteract the volume at the ends, which is something to consider before going for it.
#11: Chestnut Waves With a Fringe That Changes Your Whole Face
A wonderful fringe really alters the vibe of a haircut, and this one does the job perfectly. It’s thick statement, yet soft enough towards the ends to where it doesn’t feel like a wall across your forehead. The cut is also long and layered with lots of natural movement, so it keeps the fringe from feeling heavy or looking disconnected. I’ll say if your hair is on the finer side, that fringe is going to need some assistance from a dry texture spray to maintain its shape throughout the day. You’ll also be back for fringe trims more often than you expect, but most of my clients who take the plunge on bangs tend to say they wish they would have done it sooner.
#12: Tousled Chocolate Waves That Don’t Ask Much of You
If you want to look like you didn’t try this would definitely be the cut to go for. The tousled and tousled relaxed feel, as well as the highlights woven through, give just the right amount of contrast and dimension so the hair does not fall flat in photos and indoor lighting. The highlights create a nice shape around the face which are not obvious about this. For those with hair that is on the thinner side, this is a great option as the illusion of fullness is created by the texture. The shape and relaxed cut is what you’ll want to ask for. It is best to come back to the salon for texturizing as it will start to look and feel shapeless if you don’t.
#13: Swooped Edges With Curls That Feel Like an Event
This design is truly unique. The smooth curves lift the design above the average while the curls are loose and not stiff, making them able to stand out. This is a design I would do for special occasions where the client wants their hair to be part of the focus. It does require quite a bit of work. The edges are clean and stay that way, but the curls need to be defined with a good cream and some careful setting. But it if the work is done correctly, it speaks for so much more than the simpler designs.
#14: Chestnut Curls That Warm Up Everything Around Them
The chestnut color is nice because it complements skin tones and makes people appear healthier and more awake. The end curls prevent it from looking overly polished and the layers are perfect to keep some structure without bulk. I would recommend some curl cream and leaving it as the beauty of this cut is that it will look good without much effort. It will just take a couple of minutes to really hold it.
#15: Toffee Layers That Catch Light From Every Angle
I love what the first layer in the front does for openness and lightness, especially for medium to thick hair. The toffee color brings in warmth that looks more golden or more caramel depending on the light. That type of color movement is fun to watch even on days where you just leave your hair to dry. This cut has so many possibilities; one is to wear it straight and sleek, and another is to let some waves through for a different feel. The color will need to be refreshed every now and then to stop the tones from getting muddy, but the cut is kind enough to grow out beautifully from appointment to appointment.
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