If You Have Thicker Mid-Length Hair Try This Stunning Look

Bring your thick, medium length hair to life with long layers that add kick to the ends. When hair is roller-set, you can go longer between trims because the shape is set-in. To customize the cut, Eman Ellaham of Fantastic Sams in Southern California parts hair asymmetrically and adds shortest layers on the heavy side. This adds soft curve and makes the most of naturally thick hair. The longer back is cut into a slightly curved line, so the back blends into the sides perfectly. Even if you don’t set your hair, it takes on the swing and movement that’s the hallmark of healthy locks.

• This Hairstyle Works Best If:

  • Your hair is medium to dense in volume and medium in texture.

  • Your hair is straight or has some natural wave.

• This Hairstyle Requires:

  • A roller set. For a long-lasting set, start with damp hair and use medium and jumbo-sized rollers. Set the sides in the medium rollers, winding just the last few inches around the roller. Set the entire back on jumbo-sized rollers for body and curve. Once hair has dried, unwind rollers, brush out curls gently and turn the back under.

  • A trim every 6 to 8 weeks.

• This Hairstyle is Not Recommended If:

  • Your hair is too fine to create lush curls when set.

Article courtesy of Harris Publications

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If Have a Face Shape With a Strong Jaw Line Try This Cute Bob Hairstyle

This cute little bob is one of the easiest haircuts to style. That’s because the edges create a strong shape. Hair is shorter in back and rounds out to longer pieces in front, but the line is fairly sharp. There’s little need for layers, bangs or any other elements; keep it simple and keep it cool. For a touch of volume on top, Amanda Braun of Jean Byford Salon in Columbus, OH snips in a few short layers that will add lift. The length works for petite, oval-shaped faces; get your next haircut a little longer if you have a strong jaw line. To dress it up, slip in jeweled clips. Suddenly, it’s evening-right!

• This Hairstyle Works Best If:

  • Your hair is medium to dense in volume and medium in texture.

  • Your hair is naturally straight.

    

• This Hairstyle Requires:

  • Daily blow-drying. Shampoo, condition and towel-dry gently. Mist on spray gel and comb through evenly. Then use a wide-toothed comb to comb hair in the direction it will be dried. Create a strong, off-center part and comb hair behind it straight back. Then dry in sections using a round brush. Turn ends under slightly; lift the roots a bit more from the part line back. Mist with a shine spray for a fabulous finish.

  • A trim every 4 to 6 weeks.

• This Hairstyle is Not Recommended If:

  • Your hair is wavy or curly.

Article courtesy of Harris Publications

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How to Enhance Your Long Hairstyles

Long hair never goes out of style and day by day, it’s the easiest look to wear because you can let it dry naturally and brush it out. But if you want a more special-looking hairstyle, nothing beats a little end action. At The Elite Group in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Nina Zumwalt-Hallick cuts ends into a soft, rounded shape and keeps hair nearest the face a tad shorter, so curving it inward is simplified.� Add long bangs that aren’t too thick, a crossover part, and now you’ve got a look that’s both new and easy to do.

• This Hairstyle Works Best If:

  • Your hair is medium to dense in volume and medium in texture.

  • Your hair is naturally straight.

    

• This Hairstyle Requires:

  • Daily blow-drying. Start with freshly shampooed hair with conditioned ends. Blow-dry on high heat to remove excess moisture, then switch to medium heat for styling. Comb through a dollop of mousse or use gel for harder-to-hold hair. Dry in medium sections, turning ends under with a large-diameter round brush. Curve bangs under as well.

  • A trim every 6 to 8 weeks.

• This Hairstyle is Not Recommended If:

  • Your hair is too fine to look good this long.

Article courtesy of Harris Publications

For more discussion about long hair styles you might want to also checkout these other articles:

• Summer Hair Trends for Long Hair
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• Quick Hairstyling Tips For Long Hair
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