Long hairstyles are always in trend. In fact, it is still the must-have hairdo of women even with the emergence of fun and chic crop. The good thing is, this year offers new and exciting sets of long hairstyles. Whatever face-shape you have, there’s that one hair trend that will make you a head-turner. Let’s hit on those long hairstyles of new season. Read on!
Blunt layers
This is best for women with thin hair as blunt layers starting at the collarbone will make your hair look thicker. While this is a perfect match for girls with heart and round-shaped faces, hair textures must be considered as well. Long, blunt layers are ideal for wavy and straight tresses but not for tight curls.
Soft Curls
The good thing about curls is that it suits any face shape. Long hairstyle of curls will emphasize your features and its beautiful waves will bring out the best in your everyday outfit. To achieve a natural look with lustrous curls, use curling irons to create waves in your tresses.
Bangs
Looking chic and sweet is easy with this hairstyle. Just make sure not too cut your bangs too wide to avoid looking dorky. Bangs should have light layers in front with the ends snipped up. The rest of your hair should have few layers as well but don’t cut the mane around your face short.
Cascading hair
This is not a Rapunzel-like hair. When a cascading hair is done in the right way, the result is simply gorgeous. To achieve this, the length of the tresses should be balance with layers that would frame your face. Tell your hairstylists that the layers should start at your cheekbones.
Angled
If you happen to have a fine hair, this is the trend for you. Angled layers give volume and movement to the tresses thus improving its look. Angled long hair helps shorten oval face, not to mention that it will make your hair look seamless.
Shag
This is one of the most flexible and low maintenance hairstyles ever. Long shag is never boring and will highlight your hair’s natural waves. You can improve your shaggy hair by adding bangs and a few layers as well.
How to style
How do you fix and style a long hair? For some it’s a bit complicated especially during a busy morning. Not a problem though as we round up some easy tips for you!
One side twist back
Create a deep side part and grab small strands of your tresses from the side with less hair, twist it back and use pins to secure it.
Mermaid waves
Achieve this by wrapping your mane in sections with a wand iron and use hairspray to get the perfect waves. After a few seconds, loose the curls carefully using your fingers.
Braid a ponytail
You have to ponytail your hair first before doing a fishtail braid up until the ends of your tresses.
Keep it natural
If you want to let your hair loose, add life to it by applying mousse from roots to ends. You can also add a few twists and curls to achieve a sexy look.
Make-up
Here are some make-up ideas when you have long hair:
Keep it rosy
You don’t have to apply too much. Just dab blush to achieve rosy cheeks and leave the rest bare.
Define your pout
Your long locks can be perfect with glossy pink lips defined by a lip liner.
Red lips say it all
Signature red lips can keep you going all day long even without other make-up add-ons.
Sun-kissed
Long hair plus sun-kissed make-up? You will certainly be a head-turner.
Deal with eye shadow. Bronze eye shadow can pull any look as it gives you sexy and mysterious aura.
Cat-eye
If you want your eyes to do the talking, sport a cat-eye with gel liner.
Accessories for long hair
Looking for some accessories for your long locks? Consider these options:
Head scarf
You can use this as hair accessory especially when you have your hair in a bun or ponytail.
Barrette
A gold barrette looks good in ponytails and braids.
Bobby pins
These come in different shapes and colors that would help you fix your hair fashionably.
Halo
This has become a crowd favorite in the past few months. Halo works wonder on both straight and wavy tresses.
Indeed, you can be flexible with a long hairstyle. From make-up to accessories with long beautiful locks, you will certainly get that fashion statement you’ve been aiming for. Stay gorgeous!