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Ultra-long, Disney princess hair may be trending, butwaist-lengthdoesn’t mean you’re confined tojustone length.
In fact, length often requires layers to eradicate any limpness that results from the weight of the hair.
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movement and dimensioninto your hair.
But don’t just take it from uscelebs love long, layered haircuts, too.
Joan Smalls’s lush blowout highlights the cut beautifully, emphasizing all the right arcs throughout.
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That’s whereghost layerscome into play.
Don’t believe us?
Take Emily Ratajkowski’s mane as proof.
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Ask for soft face-framing layers and fewer slices throughout the length for Sadie Sink’s mermaid look.
Who better than Sydney Sweeney, another child of the 90’s, to showcase the style?
The cut works perfectly, however, with the choice in soft wispy layers over deeper slices.
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“This cut is great for fine hair that is also dense, as well as thicker hair.”
If you have curly, long hair, this cut is for you.
Her long, loose spirals are everything that curls strive to be: bouncy, moisturized, and well-defined.
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Just know that it comes with a regimented hair maintenance routine, especially if you’re coloring your hair.
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Try incorporating natural organic oilscoconut,argan, andjojobainto your haircare routine.
They can work to strengthen bleached curly hair, which dries out easily.
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We love the center part and richcaramel highlightsblended throughout, adding dimension and shine.
Thick Layers
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Priyanka Chopra’s look is all about volume.
Since she has thick hair, the layers appear to bring even more bounce and movement into this style.
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Her recommendation: “Regular cuts at DevaCurl, lots of treatments, and a goodcurly hair routine.”
Herhalf-up, half-down styleis perfect for lazy days,second-day hair, or both.
This works to add a boost of volume to thinner textures.
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Waterfall Waves
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Talk about waterfall hair.
Demi Lovato’swet-look styleshows off the long layers cut throughout.
This is sauntering-out-the-ocean hair at its finest and works best on medium to thick hair densities.
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Protective Braids
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Gabrielle Union’s hair is showstopping in this long braided look.
Bouncy Ends
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Redheaded beauty Lily Cole wears her lustrous hair long and layered.
We’re loving it, especially how her curled ends create added texture and bounce.
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A cool-girl side flip amps up the volume.
“The less you care about perfect neat curls, the better.
We like how her long layers amplify the flowy look of her wavy hair.
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These super-subtle, texturized layers will look amazing on curly-haired girls.
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Naomi Campbell has got it going on with this head-turning hairstyle.
Francis agrees: “This look feels like hair goalstexture, shine, and length.
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She curled Keable’s hair using Chopstick styler.
Flipped Ends
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Here, Amanda Seyfried’s hair is prim and proper.
For added flair, she incorporates a subtle side bang and flipped ends.
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J.Lo has been known to wear her hair in long layers from time to time.
Her grown-out curtain bangs also frame herdiamond-shaped faceperfectly.
Voluminous Coils
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Ciara’s hair makes us feel things.
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By pulling hair up into a half-up, half-down ‘do, Ciara modernizes this vintage style.
She also highlights her long layers that lend shape to her hair.
Anything from invisible layers to choppy layers can remove weight and add movement to long, thick hair.
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With thin hair, less is more.
Go with layers that can build volume like long, light layers.
If you have a curl or wave to your hair, strategically-placed layers can help define texture.
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Meanwhile, long layers can keep straight hair from falling flat, as well as add dimension.
Also, consult them on where they think your layers should fall; they are experts, after all.
Layers remove weight from hair and can make it appear less dense.
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While this is great for thick hair, those with thin strands should proceed with caution.
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