#1: Bright Blonde with That Lived-In Texture
I really like how the layers blend right into the style so that they don’t stand out. The blonde is perfectly balanced as well, not too bright to be icy. If your starting color is dark, be prepared for the maintenance that comes with a color like this. On the right person, this blonde color adds a lot of dimension to the overall look. Warm blonde can really change the way light hits your face. It can be a low maintenance style too because it looks good without having to do too much to it, so it’s just as easy to air dry and add a little texturizing product as it is to blow dry it out.
#2: Caramel Waves and Those Wispy Little Bangs
The light bangs above the forehead create a soft airy feel that changes the entire style. I love to think of these bangs as a face frame that draws attention to the center most part of the style. The caramel highlight is a great compliment to the hair. Its neutral warmth, along with the added waves, gives the hair a body that is soft and natural. If you’ve got fine hair, this much volume may be a bit more than you want and you could end up doing more blow-drying than is the good kind of suffering. But if your hair is medium to thick, this is a great way to style bangs without feeling overly feminine.
#3: Deep Black Waves That Feel Like a Statement
I think black is such a deep color that the layers feel like almost an afterthought. This outfit does have a presence, and I don’t mean heavy in a bad way, more like you’ve entered a room and the room has registered your presence. If you have dark hair then I think the cut and those longer layers should fall in a specific way. A heat protectant is going to be important because you will want to maintain that wave pattern by curling the hair intentionally.
#4: Golden Layers That Don’t Try Too Hard
I’m going to give this haircut an ‘easy pretty’ review. The layers are soft and long, and the blonde color is a beautiful golden hue that looks like real sunlight rather than something out of a bottle. The haircut is pretty naturally and doesn’t require much effort or many styling products, which is probably why people are drawn to it. If you want to look sophisticated and put together without putting much effort into your hair every day, you should get this haircut. One minor downside is that golden blonde hair can get brassy if you don’t use a good purple shampoo. Just make sure to keep it in your shower so that you don’t have to wait longer for your appointments than you do for the brassy intervals!
#5: Chestnut Layers with a Little Something Extra
The highlights on this one are super subtle, and that’s precisely the point. They do just enough to keep the chestnut from feeling flat and give just a bit of brightness where the layers move. I really appreciate when colour work is this restrained because it takes a lot of skill to place highlights where they look like the sun is actually reflecting off the hair. The long layers also frame the face without being too structured and that gives it the effortless quality that is really easy to maintain once you have the cut right.
#6: Burgundy Waves, If You’re Feeling Brave
Honestly, I think burgundy is one of those colors that looks amazing for three weeks, and then looks surprisingly terrible. But those three weeks? Awesome. The waves here keep it from feeling too harsh, making the color easy to wear rather than looking staged. If you have been wanting to try a fashion color without going all out pink or purple, this is a really classy option. Just plan for a good color depositing conditioner and possibly a standing appointment every five to six weeks.
#7: Ash Blonde Growing Out Gracefully from Dark Roots
The blend of dark-ash-blonde colors is one of the best options here. The color grows out nicely because dark roots blend into the light ash-blonde ends. I’m surprised more people don’t ask for this. It’s one of those looks that takes a good stylist to avoid looking like they’ve just neglected your highlights. A good stylist will give you contemporary looks. Straight hair makes the color more refined and having mid length hair is versatile enough to work with any style including ponytails, half ups and whatever else you fancy.
#8: A Brunette Bob That Knows What It’s Doing
Thanks for your trust in us regarding your new bob haircut. The ends are nice and playful, and the length is in that sweet spot where it will move whenever you turn your head. I think people tend to overthink bobs. Face shape, neck length, you name it. But sometimes you just have to trust the cut. This bob has a lot of texture and softness, which works in your favor. If your hair is prone to frizz, then light smoothing serum on the ends should do the trick.
#9: Shoulder-Length Brunette with Sun-Warmed Highlights
I love the warmth of the color and the fact that it doesn’t feel heavy or one-dimensional. It also seems that the warm highlights are non-streaky, which is spot on! The shoulder-length cut is practical and without being a compromise. It’s a really nice length on a lot of people. The soft waves are not overused “beachy” which is nice. It’s just a slight bend that adds some life to the hair. This style is exactly the kind of thing people will compliment without being able to articulate why.
#10: Espresso Waves with Layers You Can’t Quite See
The layering looks blended perfectly so that it looks like the hair just falls this way. That’s exactly what layering should do! The espresso color is very rich and shiny, the kind of brunette that will have people asking if your natural color is that (even if it’s not). Personally, I think the tousled texture is what really brings the whole look together. It adds a lot of personality to the cut without needing to style it too much. Invisible layers like this take out a lot of the bulk and make your morning routines so much easier, the thicker the hair the better. All it takes is a little mousse and some scrunching while it’s still damp and you’re good to go!
#11: Chestnut Layers and Face-Framing Bangs That Actually Frame
I appreciate how the bangs emphasize the eyes and cheekbones without covering up anything. I can see the soft wave through the layers, and I think the movement is nice and isn’t overdone. The chestnut color is warm and grounding, and since it’s near the natural color range of most people, it’s easy to maintain. If you’re contemplating bangs, I’d say this type of longer, face-framing fringe is a nice way to transition into it. They look nice grown out, and you’ll be able to skip trims for a week or two as the bangs will be grown out.
#12: Jet Black Layers with Feathered Ends
The cut has a certain something that is difficult to appreciate in photos. You may need to see it in movement. The crowned volume and ends of the flow give a shape that is hard to achieve with other cuts. The balance between the black colour and the weight of the hair is nice. The cut is photogenic, but more than that, it is a nice weight. Not many cuts give that free and light feel and you will appreciate it come the daily grind. For thick and straight hair, this is going to be one of the lowest maintenance cuts on the list once you have the cut.
#13: Glossy Chestnut with Length That Goes and Goes
To have long hair look good, it needs to be healthy and shiny and chestnut hair is glossy and healthy. The layers are doing their job just enough that it doesn’t look like one solid mass of hair, and the subtle wave gives it texture and no stiffness. I think what I love the most is how relaxed and unbothered it is. It’s not styled in a way that’s going to date the look, it really is just beautiful hair. If you’re growing out your hair and wondering if there’s a point to it, this is the point.
#14: Mocha Waves with Volume at the Ends
The volume on this one is probably lower than expected, especially towards the ends, which gives it an almost retro shape. The mocha color is an easy one to wear, dark enough to feel rich, but warm enough to reflect some light. I would definitely grab a curling iron to get those ends to do what they do in this photo, which is wrap all the ends away from the face. Then let them cool before touching them. The way the layers fall is also great because they help distribute the volume so it doesn’t all clump at the bottom which is something I often find with longer cuts that are poorly layered.
#15: Ebony Waves with a Clean Center Part
Center parts and center cuts take commitment, and there’s no real way to hide from them, but this one manages it all wonderfully. The softness of the waves sticking to shoulder length gives a nice touch. Personally, when it comes to this type of style, I find that it really comes together when not much more effort is put into it. The part is there, the waves are doing the work, and all there really is to it is a good amount of background. A color like this is simplicity at its best. If you’re fighting against humidity, an anti-frizz cream worked through your damp hair will save the trouble, but really, this is a cut that will earn its keep without you breaking much of a sweat.