The wolf cut trend resurfaces on social media, and in my opinion, the consensus seems to describe the look as an extreme layered cut with texture and attitude, which makes sense given the structure benefits many women, especially those with rounder faces wanting movement without mass length removal. The extensive layering provides an illusion of elongation that, when done right, gives a looseness that updates the cut without it being too overdone.
Earlier this year I remember a client of mine in her fifties that came in with thick round face, and hair that had been growing for almost a decade. She brought in a picture of a twenty-three year old with a wolf cut and said she wanted “that energy but for a grown woman”. That was a brilliant description of both the image and the inspiration, so we did a style that was less the mullet-ish crown chop and more internal layers and she left looking at least ten years younger. The point is, this cut is adaptable. You are not confined to one look and this is all really dependent on your hair texture, density, face shape, and styling commitment. I will also tell you my recommendations for high maintenance versus low maintenance styles.
#1: Rich Auburn Layers That Actually Lift a Fuller Face
This is a great illustration of how a specific color and style create a complimentary look. The deep auburn shade gives her complexion a subtle flush and the added layers on the cut give dimension and avoids cling. The transition from having long, unmovable hair to something much more freeing has definitely brightened and opened up her overall appearance. The length is ideal for full personalities, as it creates that lengthening effect without being weighed down, and sits just below the shoulders, which is perfect for so many styles. For fine hair, this much layering adds volume and body. The color is the real challenge here; as bright auburn shades tend to wash out easily, maintenance is essential. Be prepared to use a color-depositing shampoo between appointments and plan to refresh the tone every 6 – 8 weeks. Expect to use a color-depositing shampoo between appointments and plan to refresh the tone every six to eight weeks.
#2 Feathered Maroon Wolf Cut with a Fringe That Does the Work
This is about 16 to 18 inches. The layered feathers really do earn marks for a round face. The soft bangs that touch the eyebrows give you that vertical effect where you want it. This with the downward pulling pieces that frame the cheeks, provides a benefit to the overall shape. Her hair is fine to medium with a bit of natural wave, so the ideal length necessary to hold this cut is movement. The red-maroon with slightly darker roots gives depth that a single-process flat color doesn’t. I would use a razor on those longer layers and do some light stacking at the top to give it some volume. The only thing to consider is that with a maroon this bright, a demi-gloss refresh will be needed to keep it from looking muddy. Plus, if you lose too much weight at the ends, the finer ends will look a bit too wispy.
#3 Burgundy Feathered Cut with Fringe That Sits Just Right
The chin length face-framing layers really make it because the create this curtain effect that visually narrows everything without being obvious about it. The crown micro layers tend to go flat up with round faces and the slight off-center part opens the temple area that dead center parts never do. The burgundy base with cools mauve lowlights look way better in person where it reads a little one note. There’s a subtle root shadow in there that helps with grow out which is important because this kind of vivid color is going to need maintenance. The fringe will take daily styling to behave even if it’s just a quick pass with a round brush and the dryer. Point cut the ends and finish with a semi-permanent gloss to keep the whole thing polished.
#4 Curtain Layers That Give You Volume Without the Effort Looking Like Effort
If you are looking for a wolf cut that doesn’t come off as too young or trendy, I would recommend this style. This cut has longer layers with the longest sitting at mid-back, blended layers, point cutting, and an grown out fringe. The curtain fringe is a difficult look to achieve and can be intentional as well as neglected. In her case, no backcombing or product buildup is necessary, which is a big frustration to avoid. The internal crown graduation gives her real lift at the top. The hair density, and medium-wave is perfect for this cut because it drapes well which is ideal. She has some nice face framing babylights amongst the highlights which also brightens her look without having to do an entire highlight. If your hair is finer than hers, some root-lifting spray along with some strategic blow-drying to get the crown to cooperate will be necessary, unlike with thicker hair.
#5 Berry Wolf Cut with Micro-Bangs That Need You to Show Up for Them
Okay, I have expensive taste when it comes to my hair, but I love it! I like the long wolf cut and how it is layered to sit at my chest, it really softens my features. The gloss and shadow root combo is deep berry and looks great! The large S-bend waves will be perfect with my hair. My hair is thick and wavy, which will hold the shape well. I don’t mind if the ends of the soft, framing layers get buried. I am also excited to style the bangs, because of the face framing layers. They will probably require micro bangs, which will be tons of fun to style and will give me a lot of trouble if I have a cow lick at the front of my head. I will need to keep the berry shade glazed and maintain the ends because it can get super patchy, especially with previously colored hair. This will be more expensive if I want the bangs because it will need a lot of thinning, which will be totally worth it if I want effortless bangs.
#6 Chocolate Wolf Cut with Crown Stacking That Does the Heavy Lifting
This wolf cut is well done, going from the shoulders to the mid-chest area with ends that are feathered and razor-textured. There is also a subtle curtain fringe. The crown stacking is what really makes this cut, offering her volume where a round face needs it most. The color is a chocolate base with subtle face-framing babylights. This is a smart color choice as it breaks up gray without making it a whole project. Everything about this cut screams ‘I look like I spent time on this but I didn’t’ which is the ideal scenario. Just a heads up, if your hair is super fine, you will need a texturizing product, as well as a root boost, to achieve the same result. Without some density, the stacking will fall flat.
#7 Purple Balayage Wolf Cut That Hides What You Want Hidden
What I appreciate most in this case is the purple balayage with a soft root shadow. It gives her beautiful multi-dimensional color and also conceals silver regrowth at the part. If you look very closely, you will see the peekaboo silver, and it comes across more as intended than overdue. The mid-back wolf cut has graduated face-framing layers and feathery ends, which really help to lengthen her round face. Her hair is wavy, medium-coarse, and high-density, which is the perfect type to hold S-waves and crown lift, with no assistance. The downside to having purple hair is that it necessitates prior lightening and constant toning. You also have to style it in such a way that the shape stays defined, but honestly, the effort is worth it because the color is so good.
#8 Plum Wolf Cut with Micro-Bangs That Need Daily Attention
A woman in her fifties with a round face is wearing a plum-colored long wolf cut with wispy micro bangs that fall to the mid-chest. The plum root shadow adds depth but flat tones don’t. The plum shape and fade need upkeep to achieve the look. If you don’t style your hair, then this will not give you what you’re looking for in the picture. The modern and lifted shape does look good, but it does need you. The vivid plum color does require regular touch-ups because it fades. That feathered shape only looks good if you style it, if you air dry and leave then you won’t get the photo.
#9 Chestnut Wolf Cut That Works With Your Natural Texture
I love how this hairstyle captures the natural waves and texture of her hair. The cut color is a chestnut and it falls at a mid-chest level. It is a wolf cut with long feathered layers and a soft crown plus a curtain fringe. With her natural waves and texture, no styling is required to give her hair movement. There are some silver strands that show in her part and they really brighten up her face. More women should embrace their greys. The subtle root shadow keeps the grow out looking low maintenance. The only downside is that if your hair is very fine and limp, it will not work. The stacked crown and feathered layers really need some body to hold their shape. With her texture, it works beautifully, but with fine hair, you’re looking at needing a round brush blowout and probably an anti-frizz product, because the feathers are going to be a big frizz zone.
#10 Copper Wolf Cut with Flipped Ends That Need a Little Coaxing
I adore this cut! The mid-length layers touch the chin, which give a ‘70s vibe but modern. The volume around the crown is especially stunning for women over 50. It is also great how the light copper with warm babylights and subtle darker roots gives extra dimension. It is a great touch how curtain bangs close off the frame and draw the eye up. To keep the shape in the cut, maintaining texture and density is important because, realistically, copper tones also require a lot of upkeep. Those ends are going to require a round brush blowout or need a pass with a flat iron every day to keep that shape. If your hair is super fine and straight, the flips will just droop and this variation won’t be a good option for you.
#11 Black Wolf Cut with Rounded Fringe That Uses a Cowlick as an Asset
I tell all of my clients that cowlicks are not imperfections, they’re features. This style uses a small natural crown cowlick to lift the whole top section. It’s very clever, and your stylist should be doing this instead of trying to fight it. The long layered wolf cut with soft rounded micro bangs will visually slim her round face, and the internal texturizing will remove bulk and create a lifting and more streamlined look. Her hair is thick with just the right amount of wave to work with this shape. The single-tone black color is low-contrast enough to conceal regrowth, which is very low maintenance. The bangs will need to be shaped regularly, and if you have a lot of thickness in the hair at the ends, it will need to be point cut thinned at about 45 degrees to avoid getting heavy and shapeless.
#12 Mahogany Root-Melt Wolf Cut That Handles Humidity Better Than Most
This chest-length wolf cut gives an example of long curtain face framing layers. There is some mahogany root melt peeking from the center part and is made for naturally wavy and thick hair. This type of texture gives a natural crown lift and softens a round face with very little effort. For this look, I would use stacked crown layering and slicing around the cheeks to create movement, and a lowlight root melt provides depth that a flat single process cannot. One thing to keep in mind is that curtain layers will need daily shaping to keep them in that position. If you live in a humid climate, those thick waves may puff and bulk in a way that works against the structure of this cut.
#13 Maroon Wolf Cut with Rose Balayage That Rewards the Upkeep
This cut features a prominent mid-chest wolf cut with slight micro bangs and long face-framing layers, which creates a strong effect when combined with some crown stacking and a variety of lengths to achieve more volume and shape to the look overall. The balayage rose with a faded root shadow adds a clever touch with blend depth, also camouflaging new growth, and as the grays come in, this is an appreciated feature. Hair like hers that is thick and wavy holds this type of cut perfectly. The bold maroon shade does require color care and the styled waves for the layers to read properly do need to be intentional, so this is not a wash and go cut. It does take about 15 minutes to actually achieve the desired look.
#14 Salt-and-Pepper Wolf Cut That Lets Your Gray Work for You
There is much about this that excites me. The long salt and pepper wolf cut to mid-chest with soft face-framing layers and wispy curtain bangs with her natural grey, not against it. She has medium density wavy and curly hair of medium density. It has the right texture to hold this cut beautifully, and the stacked crown layers relieve bulk while holding the length she wants. The crown lift also softens her cheeks, and the natural contrast between silver and darker strands gives her built in dimension that no colorist could improve on. I would keep my eyes on the curls wanting to puff, and some anti-frizz product would help that a lot. I also see some internal thinning I would do with relaxed external and some directed internal thinning to avoid the curls getting puffy. She has a small triangular cowlick at her hairline that creates this airy, broken fringe effect, and when cutting it, the best approach is to work with it rather than trying to force it down.
#15 Black Wolf Shag with Micro-Bangs That Air-Dry Nicely
One of the more laid-back styles in this collection is the mid-chest shag wolf cut with bangs that reach the brows and a hint of crown stacking. Her wavy and medium-thick hair texture complements the long tapered layers, and the cut rounds out her face nicely without a lot of effort. The stacking really gives a boost to crown volume, and the face-framing layers do all the work. I would say that this is one of the styles in the collection that gives you the option to have it air-dried and still look great. I can’t say this for most of the styles. The catches on this style are more minor than most. There are anti-frizz hair products to help with the unruliness, bangs will require a trim every few weeks, and the dark single-process color with a subtle root shadow may help the look appear ‘grown out’ but it will need refreshing.
#16 Ink-Gloss Wolf Cut with Micro Fringe That Shows Every Bit of Regrowth
The long ink glossy wolf cut with choppy brow-skimming micro fringe and layered face framing draws the eye to the center chest area. The hair has a soft natural wave and a medium thickness providing good volume to the point cut feathered ends and light crown stacking. A small crown cowlick is used to micro-layer which is one of the details that separates a good haircut from a great one. The cool blue-black gloss will conceal any grays, while dark gloss will show every millimeter of regrowth at the part line. The fringe will need trims every 3 to 4 weeks, and if your hair is heavy through the ends you may need perimeter thinning to avoid it from dragging.
#17 Feathered Layers with Dense Waves That Need Some Editing
With the thickness of your hair, it’ll most likely fall flat and will need some editing. The finish will remain mostly structural and will rely on the internal layers to control the weight. The fringe will need to be trimmed regularly to avoid a heavy look and for balance. Until the layers are relieved of some weight, the contrast of the layers will be difficult to see. There’s a band of color that appears sun damaged or older and with a clear glaze or soft lowlight to manage the contrast, it could look better. The mid-lengths also have an old colored band that is lighter sun damage that can be improved.
#18 Plum Wolf Cut with a Root Shadow That Grows Out Gracefully
This is a long chest grazing wolf cut with a wispy curtain fringe and short layers at the crown for added height. It elongates a round face very well. Her hair is a medium thickness with a natural wave. The plum gloss is root softened and blends the silver strands while keeping the contrast low so it will grow out more gracefully than most vivid colors. The softness in the volume is present, the face framing movement is there, and the fringe draws out her eyes in a subtle but brightening way. This look will need heat shaping or a round brush blowout to sit the way it is meant to, and the color will need maintenance. For the best result between appointments, ask for point cut ends with a shadow root gloss.
#19 Multi-Tonal Plum with Painted Face-Bright Pieces
This long mid-chest wolf cut features a feathered curtain fringe and stacked micro layers at the crown for added lift. It also elongates round-shaped faces, and the color is where the fun begins! She has a multi-tonal plum with painted lavender face framing brightness and a subtle root melt to blend gray. It sounds like a lot, but it reads rich and dimensional rather than busy. Her hair is wavy, fine to medium in texture, and of medium density which is a texture that takes this cut well. The honest, honest conversation you need to have before committing is about maintenance. Pre-lightening is required along with tone deposit glosses and frequent touch ups if your hair is porous or has been previously colored. The payoff is real, but so is the investment!
#20 Black Wolf Cut with Wispy Fringe That Air-Dries Well on Thick Hair
This wolf cut has bangs that touch the eyebrows along with layered micro-stacks at the crown, while ends are razored to elongate a round face. This cut is made for thick hair and wavy hair, which is what her hair texture is. The internal layers combined with the light razor texture give volume for air drying and keep the use of products or styling tools to a minimum. The frame lengths create a natural temple root shadow with more depth. The bangs will need regular maintenance and that’s not debatable. Using smoothing gloss is a big recommend because the texture will look more frizzy than polished.
#21 Wolf Shag with See-Through Fringe for Finer Hair
The long wolf shag also has past-collarbone length hair with sheer marshmallow, razored, point-cut pieces, along with a soft curtain fringe and is one of the best options here for people with medium-fine hair. The shag helps separate some of the increased texture and movement caused by denser hair. To get that “finished” look of separation between the layers, you will want to use a light mousse or sea-salt spray. The blue-black tint is stunning and the shine is maintained by the demi-gloss. However, the dark color coupled with the curtain bangs makes the bangs appear more pronounced than blended or lighter tones so that is something you may want to consider when deciding how long to wait between appointments.
#22 Plum Wolf Cut That Demands Product on Coarse Waves
This wolf cut has a slight fringe just above the eyebrows and some face framing layers. It has a subtle density which is wavy and light coarse. The hair is also quite dense. The color features a subtle root shadow under a deep plum gloss. There are a few lighter strands around the crown for some shape and lift. On paper, it does everything you’d want for a round face. It softens, creates movement, and reduces bulk. In practice, if your waves are as coarse, you’re going to need some product and probably a diffuser to avoid frizz from taking over the shape. The rich plum will also require regular refreshes to maintain the look. It is a stunning result when everything is well maintained, but this is not the cut I would suggest if you are looking for something truly low maintenance.
#23 Feathered Plum with Lilac Peekaboo Highlights
The combination of this juicy plum color with ashy lilac peekaboo highlights and a subtle shadow root looks super nice. The dimension is really good, especially with the plum base since it is a bit flat. I really appreciate the long wolf cut with feathered bangs. It’s nice how the cut is well done, with razor texturizing on the crown and a soft fringe, as this really helps to elongate round faces. I can tell the hair is probably a wavy and medium coarse mix, so the density being medium to high means that the coarseness and resultant frizz is likely mixed. The plum color will likely require pre-lightening, and then regular toning on top of the maintenance that this cut needs. I totally understand that some people love the process and really get that this style suits you best – thanks for letting me enjoy this cut with you!
#24 Auburn Wolf Cut with a Curtain Fringe That Ages Well
If you have a round face, and are over 50, I would strongly recommend this auburn mid-chest wolf cut. It has recessed crown layer and curtain bangs, which seamlessly elongate and elevate the face. The hair has a medium texture that is medium to thick. The slide layers are cut at 45 degrees which results in a natural, not overly styled movement. This cut also looks great with a natural wave. The root shadow grew out really well, and the face frame is genuinely flattering. The bangs will need a little touch up to style them and really fine hair may need some point texturing or babylights to avoid looking flat and heavy.
#25 Magenta Wolf Cut with Silver at the Part That Actually Helps
This look includes a mid-chest wolf cut and bangs—the silver peppered with a natural root shadow adds so much more depth to the cut I don’t see how it could be a problem. I love how it looks like no color technique was used. The mid-lengths also have more movement and soft framing around the face, and the magenta color created over the rest of the length is stunning. Color correction, however, is more complicated than it appears. It requires revision to ensure that it doesn’t fade unevenly, as well as a bond-building treatment before applying the lightener. Additionally, the mid-lengths can show a lot of porosity if the hair is processed especially before, but that is what a look like this is great for: a colorist you can really trust.
#26 Deep Chocolate Wolf Cut with Bangs That Frame Without Dominating
She’s got a wolf cut in chocolate brown that goes down to her mid-chest, with face framing layers and bangs that hit just above her brows, and naturally full, fleathered hair that makes her natural waves look denser and more wavier than others to achieve the same look. This length is very flattering for someone with a round face, and she does have a nice balance with the bangs since they also can overpower a cut. Personally, I would do long graduated with point cut ends and internal light pruning, plus some smudging or low lights to blend the greys. The trade off is you do have to keep bangs maintained, and very dense waves might need some thinning or a real smoothing service to keep the overall shape contained.
#27 Navy Wolf Cut with Blue Baby-Lights That Forgive Regrowth
This wolf cut is mid-chest length and has soft curtain bangs with choppy face framing layers. It was styled with loose curls and medium to high density, which is the ideal texture for wolf cuts as it gives an effortless look. The cool navy roots with subtle blue babylights are an intelligent coloring choice as they add depth and make re-growth less noticeable than a flat, single-process dark color. This is a flattering, slimming cut for round faces. The reality check here is that the blue will require pre-lightening and regular toning to prevent it from going green. Also, very fine hair will need internal layering and razor texturing to get the movement this cut is intended to achieve.
#28 Copper Layered Wolf Cut with Volume That Needs Managing
This is a lot of hair with waves and density of a copper base with some dark root shadow and painted ends a little lighter with a slight peppa balayage in the nape area. There is real movement and true lift, and the face-framing layers soften her round features without giving her a 90s blowout. The biggest problem with hair this thick is managing the mass and eliminating excess bulk so it doesn’t look too boxy; therefore, point cutting and sliding are crucial. A demi-gloss will add shine and helps the copper fade to maintenance better.
#29 Burgundy Wolf Cut with Curtain Bangs and Hidden Under-Layers
The mid-back length wolf cut with soft face-framing bangs and a centre part hairstyle is elongating for rounder face shapes. I want to mention a technical detail and its significance: There are a few underlayers at the nape that are a little shorter which removes bulk so that the waves don’t sit boxy. That’s the kind of detail that differentiates a really nice wolf cut from one that just looks heavy. She has medium to high density wavy hair, and the long disconnected layers with point of cut ends and root shadow give it depth and movement. For the burgundy, pre-lightening will be necessary, and demi or semi color upkeep with bond care is required, so the maintenance is something to consider for the vividness. Additionally, heavy long layers like these may overwhelm very fine hair, so it’s not universally flattering.
#30 Plum-Red Wolf Cut with a Silver Root Line That Adds Natural Depth
The long, textured wolf cut style features feathery layers and mid-length cuts with wispy microwave bangs that skim the brow. This style adds movement while taking away some of the bulk in medium-thick hair that is wavy to curly. The demi-gloss with root shadow deep plum gives rich color, but may fade quicker on porous greys. If you have a lot of silver, you can plan on color touch-ups more often. I like the detail that a narrow silver root line at the part creates natural depth that looks intentional- almost like built-in highlights. The bangs may require a small flat iron to keep them soft.
#31 Rooted Wolf Cut with a Salt-and-Pepper Peek That Simplifies Everything
A collarbone-to-chest long wolf cut features soft curtain bangs, and face-framing layers, and help create an oval effect on the face. With her thick and wavy hair, there is lots to work with for this style. Bulk was removed from the mid length with internal point cutting and some light slide cutting on the bangs so the shape doesn’t get too heavy in the middle. The best part is the peek of rooted salt and pepper at the part because it means you can stretch out your color appointments way longer, and it won’t look neglected. The fringe may need heat or diffuse styling to sit nicely, and the mid lengths can feel worse to bear than they are layered on dense hair like hers. It’s counterintuitive but true.
#32 Classic Chocolate Wolf Cut Where a Cowlick Does the Styling for You
A chocolate brown long base style with a feathered wolf cut and gentle curtain micro-fringe, is one of the more flatteringly classically styles for women over 50 with round faces. She has layered her cut so well that the natural hair growth pattern in the back will help make it look nice on days she skips styling. That certainly gives a long face a break and a soft jaw line. Plus, the shadowed roots are less maintenance to keep up in between colors. The ends that are part of the style added more to it, but it won’t look quite as intended unless you do a round brush blow dry. Lastly, she will have to get a trim sooner than most to keep up with it because the texture on the ends will show up growing out pretty quickly.
#33 Dense Hair Wolf Cut with Micro-Bangs and Built-In Root Shadow
This mid-chest wolf cut includes face framing feathered panels, an uplifted crown from short inner layers with micro bangs and especially wispy ones and is designed for people with a lot of hair. Hair density is exceedingly high. The texture reads coarse and blow-dried smooth which provides this cut with a sculptural quality that finer hair would not allow. It sculpts a round face vertically and adds coverage with softness. Furthermore, the built in root shadow covers some greys at the temples. Practically speaking bangs, require trimming and daily styling and this much density requires a lot of razor texturizing to remove bulk. For those with subtle silver at the temples a demi-gloss or soft lowlight would blend the greys without requiring a commitment to full coverage.
#34 Plum Wolf Cut with Magenta Peek-a-Boo at the Crown
This style is created for mid-back hair length that is wavy and medium to high density. It includes a wolf cut with longer, face framing layers, a wispy micro bangs/fringe, and a style that helps elongate round shaped faces. It includes a cool plum gloss with a shadow root, and concentrated magenta peek-a-boo highlights at the crown. That placement is intentional to draw the eye upwards and create the illusion of more height. The look combines a crown lift and movement with gray blending, so it ticks all the boxes. Please be aware that purple fades quickly, so you will need to do a demi refresh to keep it looking fresh. The ends will respond best to low heat and/or some texturizing product. The technique shown is point cut layering with demi direct dye on the pre-lightened mid-lengths of the hair.
#35 Feathered Curtain Fringe with a Salt-and-Pepper Halo
This specific cut that has long layers and a feathered curtain fringe is very versatile and is flattering for a rounder face structure as well as working with a person’s natural aging process instead of against it. The natural soft waves she has combined with the subtle salt and pepper gives a very nice built in dimension to the cut. The micro crown layers gives the cut plenty of lift and vertical length. The face framing layers also add some softness to the cheeks without hiding much of anything. A large-bore brush blowout or diffuser is imperative in order to keep the feathered edges defined, and your lighter mid-band along with the silver regrowth would work well for root blending or glazing. I would go for long graduated layers and then use some texturizing shears to finish off and give some nice movement.
#36 Long Chestnut Feathered Cut with a Fringe That Needs Commitment
The hair is chestnut in color and reaches to the chest area. There is a short soft fringe. The hair is wavy and of medium thickness. The hair has layers that range from chin length to collar bone and a small quantity of micro layers in the crown area to lift an oval face. The length of the hair stretches the face. The lining layers provide the hair with a framed look, softening the style. The color of the hair and the texture of the hair work well together. The back of the hair is layered via point cutting and the top layers are soft to alleviate the bulk. To provide quick brightness, a root smudge and a highlights in the cheekbone area add nice detail. The fringe is a standout feature. Styled, it looks great but grows out rapidly. The visible regrowth is pronounced on the part. If you wish to maintain it, this style is in need of upkeep.
#37 Caramel Balayage That Knows Where to Put the Light
The placement of caramel in this balayage is what makes it so good for a fuller face. Brightness is situated around the layers that frame the face and at the mid-lengths where the light catches most, and she is brightened without being washed out. The feathered layers give enough movement so that the hair appears ‘styled’ when it’s likely that it is unstyled. The layering also helps with daily managerability. The base that is darker provides a good contrast to the caramel, and that depth-to-light transition is what prevents it from looking flat. It is easier to maintain than a full highlight, but not zero maintenance. You will have to touch up every ten to twelve weeks to keep the tones from getting brassy.
#38 Mocha Waves with Bangs That Soften Everything
It’s great for fuller faces, as the soft bangs focus attention on the center of the face, rather than the sides. The waved style adds volume and the grey highlights boost texture. The only downside to this style is that waves require maintenance and a light curl cream will reduce frizz without stiffness. If you wear glasses, this haircut will work for you, as it will balance the bangs with your frames.
#39 Burgundy Shag with Bangs That Keep It Modern
Burgundy bob with face framing layers softens her look and helps to enhance her natural volume. To make sure the whole look doesn’t fall flat, wispy bangs are a great way to switch it up! Also with shades of burgundy, cooler undertones are going to bring the eyes out more than warmer tones, so here, the cut and color work together rather than compete. The color will need to be touched up frequently as shades of burgundy tends to muddy out over time, but the style is pretty low maintenance as long as you keep up with those appointments! For fuller faces, the added weight of the bangs ensures that the face doesn’t lose structure.
#40 Silver-Toned Waves That Work Best on Thicker Hair
This combination of gray and light brown creates a depth that cannot be achieved with single-process color. The curtain bangs soften wider features and create a frame around the eyes that keeps the look youthful effortless. I will say this works best on thicker hair types because layers need to hold some volume and if you hair is finer you will struggle to achieve the same effect without a lot of styling effort. The light silver and brown color contrast will need a reasonable amount of upkeep to look intentional instead of grown out, and the texture will require product to maintain definition.
#41 Chocolate Layers That Remove Bulk Where It Matters
The first thing that stands out about this haircut is that the hair on the sides and back has been bulked out, while the crown has been left with volume, which is just the balance a fuller face needs. The soft wavy texture with the fringe pull focus to the eyes creating a light look around the face and, the cascade of layers gives the movement that looks youthful without overly trendy. This haircut is designed for coarse or thick hair, as it needs that much density to hold its shape. Finer hair would just lay flat with those layers. Here, regular shaping is important – maybe every 6 to 8 weeks to keep the fringe from getting too long and the layers from losing their definition.
#42 Chestnut Waves with Feathered Bangs That Need a Blowout
Soft waves are elegantly layered with feathered bangs to create a lightness around the eyes. The rich chestnut color adds substantial depth. The generosity of the face shapes the beauty of this cut. The vertical movement is enhanced by the layers, and the bangs soften the forehead without being too distracting. Frankly, this look is a maintenance commitment to ensure the volume and color stays as it should. Because blowouts are required to create the “look” of waves in this photo, this style is high effort. It is best suited to medium or thick hair. With the right texture, it is worth the effort.
#43 Tawny Waves with Bangs That Disguise Forehead Lines
The medium-length hairstyle showcases soft waves and feathered bangs. This style gives off a relaxed elegance and works perfectly for framing fuller faces without looking like too much. The tawny color adds warmth to one’s skin tone. Bangs also cover forehead wrinkles. It’s a practical reason why many women over 50 get bangs. This style needs regular upkeep, if you want to keep the waves it will require regular styling and lightweight mousse for those tend to fall flat or get frizzy. This cut will require flexible styling so it will work with a wide arrange of hair densities which makes it more versatile than a lot of other hairstyles in this collection.
#44 Ash Blonde Waves That Balance Simplicity and Polish
With this style, the colour is softer lightens up the more full features; and the waves and bangs combined add some volume and texture, without the style being heavy, confident, or over the top. This is really good for medium density hair. It’s better for those who want to keep it more toned down and don’t want to have to colour it something super high maintenance. If there is a bit of brassiness, and that is just a little more upkeep with purple shampoo, Otherwise, it is a really clean and simple style without being too boring.
#45 Chestnut Waves with Angular Bangs That Actually Shorten the Face
One thing to mention about the bangs on this chestnut bob is that the angle of the bangs shortens the face, which is very flattering for round and square face shapes. The chestnut colour is warm and will suit skin tones that are more mature, and the waves mean that it isn’t a boring layered cut. It’s a medium length that’s versatile enough to be styled for casual or dressy occasions. The bangs will need to be defined and kept free of frizz, but the layered cut will also add volume which is particularly good for hair that is starting to thin due to age, which is a lot of women’s concerns.
#46 Warm Chestnut Tousled Layers for Fine to Medium Hair
The medium-length cut and soft layers add some fullness that bounces, and that adds a nice touch to the warm golden highlights and chestnut soften features, and the face rounder It creates some flexibly style as a treatment barely require, and a fresh look, some tousle are enough to get that felling. I like to see the warm tones and golden highlights as a complement to your skin. A person who wants completely, ZERO, maintenance hair or extremely long hair would not choose this style, but for a medium length cut, it’s almost there.
#47 Chestnut with Copper Highlights That Add Dimension Without Drama
Chestnut with copper highlights adds warmth and dimension to soft face shapes. The bouncy waves bring balance to the width of the face. Longer layers in the cut really help to move the waves and are super beneficial to thick hair. The depth that the highlights provide to the chestnut, along with light reflection, gives the illusion of depth greater than what a single tone look offers. This hairstyle does require more maintenance, as it requires ongoing upkeep for vibrant highlights and refreshed waves. However, this calm look is really long-lasting for medium to thick hair and won’t age out quickly.
#48 Flowing Silver Layers That Make Gray Look Intentional
I love this cut because letting grey hairs show can seem like giving up. But this cut makes it look like a purposeful style choice. Each layer flips out at the end which creates some movement in a cut that might look boring otherwise. It’s a nice balance of keeping volume but also managing frizz. It also makes your face look longer. The grey hair paired with darker tones creates a natural color blend which looks good without any color treatments. With some conditioning the ends stay nice for a long time. The flips do take some styling but it’s low maintenance overall. For the right person this can be a great option as you don’t have to go to the salon for color appointments and you still look good.
#49 Cinnamon Waves with Face-Framing Highlights That Earn Their Keep
The long layered haircut is wow with its beautiful cinnamon brown waves + playful highlights that frame the face. The placement of the highlights is a step up from the avg cut! The highlight that surrounds the face gives it brightness + creates great definition with the warmth + depth of the cinnamon color. This contrast works great for fuller faces, as the light placed layers give the illusion of dimension + contour. The color is also warm + flattering for pale skin tones. With good upkeep, the color stays vibrant and the waves stay bouncy. To keep those highlights alive, use a color protecting conditioner.
#50 Brunette Waves with Golden Highlights That Slim Without Trying
Waves are stunning and are cut with some layered highlights for extra volume that are face framing and elongates fuller faces. The flat gold and brunette make the hair look multidimensional with depth and movement, that just one color wouldn’t provide. The layers are cut in a way to slim the face without looking like it was cut for that purpose. This can range from medium to thick hair types and is versatile enough for most occasions. The waves will need some encouragement to hold, so a curl defining cream and some rollers will keep them nice and bouncy. It is reusable.
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