Long Hair Cuts

Long hair cuts can be different in length and layering. Knowing what you want and how to describe it when going to the salon will help you end up with the style right for you.

Long Layered Hair
Multiple Lengths Around Entire Head

Layers are versatile for any texture and face shape, especially square and rectangle. The layered look basically consists of various lengths around the entire head.

Downside: Harder to style (eg., messy braids)
Upside: More volume in crown area

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Long Hair Cut with Framing Around the Face
Cascading Lengths Around Your Face Only

Framing long hair is great for wavy textures and versatile face shapes. The framing style consists of various lengths around the face.

Downside: Messy if not cut correctly
Upside: Beautiful emphasis on face

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Long Hair with Bangs
Two Clean Layers, or More In Between if Desired

Long hair with bangs is great for straight and wavy textures and versatile face shapes, especially heart and triangle.

Downside: Hair can fall into your face
Upside: Adds volume and lift to crown

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Long Hair
Single Length

The single length, long hair cut is great for all textures and versatile face shapes. The overall bottom shape can be straight across on the ends, or slightly rounded, dipping longer in the middle of the back.

Downside: Can weigh down volume
Upside: Many styles and looks possible

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