Long Hair Styles
Soft layered face-framing long hair style
Long Hair Styles are Hot
2008 brings us long hair styles with sheer elegance. It is the time to wear hair primped to its finest. Amy Winehouse has shown us that a long hair style can be worn to the extreme, but this year the extreme is done with grace. Just because the hair style long doesn’t mean you have to let it dangle in that goody two shoe manner, it is high time to infuse those long hair styles with some attitude.
Long Hair Style Guide
Straight Long Hair Style
A Long hair style that is worn one length can come across a tad boring and dull, but with the right hair color you can really change things around. A two toned effect will add depth and dimension. High lights are always a good idea, but changing it up will make things more interesting. Keep the stripes smaller and more blending to the base hair color, and add a few colors to the mix. This will add transition and reflect light-giving-depth to the hair.
Long Hair Styles with Multi-Layers
This is a great haircut if you are working with long curly or wavy hair. One of the biggest problems with long curly hair is that the cut lies too flat at the top and explodes through the bottom; before you know it you resemble a Christmas tree. The layers will transform the curls, cascading the hair and making it look fuller from start to finish.
When the hair is straight and very thick the multi-layered look can also be a great haircut to use. It removes the excess weight from the hair making it easier to style. However, be careful not to cut the layers too short, all that extra weight removed will allow the hair to bounce up leaving you with a bowl shape at the crown.
Long Hairstyles with Face Framing Layers
Ladies, if you are one of the many who defines yourself as being “hairstyling impaired,” or not blessed with the hands or talent to do your own hair, then look no further. This long hair styles cut keeps all the length through the back blunt, but allows for flattering layers to frame the face. This is a classic haircut that has been revised over the years to bring more attitude to the table. It is important your hairdresser works this long hair style to accentuate your best features. Cut the layers around the face to high light your cheekbones or your lips. And, if you have killer eyes that you want to be noticed chop in an eye grazing fringe to seal the deal.
the finished locks are sleek and polished.
Long hairstyle, multi-layered, soft wave
Whatever long hair style you luscious lasses choose to wear, remember to have fun with the overall picture. Long hair is like a blank canvas, there is so much to do with it . . . play around, have some fun and don’t be afraid to try new things.
I’ve written an article on how to avoid making poor choices when choosing a new hairstyle that you might want to check out What Should I do with my Hair?
For more discussion about long hair styles you might want to also checkout these other articles:
- Summer Hair Trends for Long Hair
- Layered Hairstyles for Summer
- Hairstyle Trends from Sam Villa
- Long Hair Styles with Bangs
- Quick Hairstyling Tips For Long Hair
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This is a great haircut if you are working with long hair styles or wavy hair. One of the biggest problems with long curly hair is that the cut lies too flat at the top and explodes through the bottom; before you know it you resemble a Christmas tree. The layers will transform the curls, cascading the hair and making it look fuller from start to finish.
Comment by fashion — November 5, 2010 @ 1:01 am