Layers are an indispensable element of any hairstyle, no matter your length or texture. Layers add volume to thin or delicate strands, accent waves, and coils, and even help lift heavier locks. Make the most of your straight strands by opting for long layers that frame your face or feature feathered ends at the front, and add highlights or balayage as needed to complete your look.
Long Layers
Long layers are an effective way to create volume while still leaving hair looking light and airy. Long layers also alleviate weight for those with naturally curly or thick locks while adding volume for those who air dry their locks or use wands for styling. Request a style with face-framing layers around your forehead and jawline area, followed by more subdued layers throughout. This invisible layer technique is ideal for eliminating bulk while adding natural movement and volume to your locks. Layers can add dimension and make a style stand out, especially when combined with bold color, an eye-catching ombre effect, or two-toned balayage. Rihanna always looks stylish when sporting her layered cut; Vanessa Hudgens never fails to look gorgeous with her tousled layers; even Bella from Twilight keeps her locks looking fresh with her tousled pixie cut!
Rounded Layers
Layers are an elegant hairstyle that works well on all lengths and textures, and they can be added in various ways depending on what effect you desire – framing the face, adding volume, or framing the forehead, for instance. They even pair nicely with bangs like curtain bangs to give an additional feminine flair. If you have long hair, ask your stylist to add soft layers that fall to or beyond your neckline for added volume without adding extra bulk or weight. This type of layering will give the illusion that it thickens without adding size or weight to your mane. Blonde layers look stunning on any hair length, especially when combined with light blonde tones. This style will enhance your locks for a vibrant, modern, and stylish look, perfect for any special event or gathering. For something even more captivating and dramatic, add ombre or balayage highlights for added dimension and depth in your style.
Blonde Layers
Blonde color adds a bright and lively element to any haircut, making blonde layered haircuts incredibly flattering for long faces, medium-length hair, or when accented by highlights. These styles look stunning! Feathered layers are an excellent choice for long hair. Their fluid effect softens the look of your face while highlighting the beauty of your locks. Try pinning up or braiding your tresses into an updo or crown braid to show off their beauty and further complement this style. Internal layers offer an innovative layering method, giving your hair the desired shape without adding excess weight or harshly defining your features. You can do it at home using a razor or trimmer blade for a more subtle and natural appearance than other layers.
Texturized Ends
Consider this layered haircut if you’re searching for an eye-catching style to complement long hair. The layers have been expertly razored into place to create an undulated texture. To achieve it, apply volumizing product to damp hair and blow dry it using a paddle brush before switching over to using a round brush to flip layers into place before swooping bangs to one side and tousling them with fingers for an undone beachy vibe – complete the look with a light hold hairspray. Layers are a fantastic way to add volume and dimension to straight hair and complement any color technique, from highlights to lowlights and balayage tones. Just be sure to consult with your stylist on a cut that complements your natural texture and face shape – Kristen Stewart (Bella in Twilight films) has long favored this style, often wearing hers with layers to increase the movement of her strands.
