Long Layered Hair

Most women swear by chocolate to cure oneself when in a depressed state of mind, but my personal favorite whenever I am suffering from the blues is a trip to my favorite salon for a haircut. It may sound a little far fetched and unbelievable but nothing drives my bad mood away better than a new hairdo. It works wonders for me. Good haircuts have that power. They increase your self-confidence and a spring to your walk. The knowledge that you are looking good and that you are going to be fending compliments for a while to come makes you feel like you are on the top of the world. But how do you make sure that you get a good haircut. One way to do that is to talk to your stylist and work out an option for haircut styles and ideas for yourself. But if you have long hair, then I suggest that you opt for long layered haircuts because there is no way that you can go wrong with one of those styles.

Long Layered Hairstyles

Layered hairstyles are best suited for women who have straight or wavy hair because with curly hair the layers may not be as visible due to the sheer volume and thickness of the hair. If you want to cut your hair in one of the many variations of long layered haircuts, then we would advise that you choose your haircut according to the structure of your face.

Heart Shaped Face
If you have a face that is heart-shaped, then your face is probably at its widest at the temples and narrowest at the jaw with a pointed chin. What you would want to do is get a hairline that makes your jawline appear wider. The best hairstyle for you would be long layered hair with side bangs that hide the wider area of your face, sweeping across your cheekbones. Make sure that the layers are not choppy and harsh but frame your face smoothly in soft layers. Add hair highlights to accentuate the softness of the look.

Style Icon: Reese Witherspoon, Katharine McPhee

Oval Face
Are you blessed with an oval-shaped face? Then you should probably be perennially grateful to the Gods who decide on face shapes because you are lucky to be able to sport any hairstyle that you wish. Long hair looks very good on people with oval faces. If you are getting layers, then just make sure that you do get very short layers as it will make your face look longer. Try to wear your layers near the feature that you want the attention on, like your cheekbones, lips or chin.

Style Icon: Jennifer Anniston, Demi Lovato

Round Face
Long layered haircuts are best for people with a round face and soft features. Layers, especially ones that start after the chin elongate the appearance of the face. Never opt for haircuts that are one length hairstyles. Get your hairstylist to cut your hair in such a manner that it adds height to the top portion of your hair and reduces the volume of your hair. Try shaggy layers that move away from your face.

Style Icon: Kate Winslet, Mandy Moore

Square Face
If you have a square face, then you need to opt for long layered hairstyles that tone down the already angular features of your face. Let the layers fall at the jaw line to soften the squareness of the face. Long layered hair with bangs that are side-swept suit women with square faces but try to avoid blunt bangs as they add to the angular nature of the face. If you are opting for one of the hairstyles with bangs, then remember that you need to add softness to your face.

Style Icon: Megan Fox, Rosario Dawson

It is very important to understand which hairstyle suits you the best before walking into a parlor and asking the hairstylist to blindly follow the haircut that your favorite actress sports. While you may love her look, it may look completely disastrous on you. Talk to your stylist and jointly decide on a long layered haircut that is not only in vogue but also looks good on you as well. Ensure proper hair care to maintain the style and visit your stylist every 8 - 10 weeks for a trim so that your hair does not outgrow the style. After you get the cut, do ensure that you learn from the stylist, how to style long layered hair properly, because it can be tricky. Layered haircuts for long hair are not only flattering for every woman but also a style that will definitely turn heads when you cross their paths.