Style Your Hair Right: Top Looks for Short, Curly, Layered & Long Hair
Whether you just got a new haircut or you’re looking for fresh ideas to switch up your natural style, we’ve got you covered. Explore looks designed for every hair type long, short, curly, straight, and layered. Find inspiration for everyday wear, special occasions, and everything in between.
Cuts and Styles for Short Hair
Short hair is easy to manage, but not always easy to style. Although, from edgy pixies to soft crops there is always a cut and style that will suit you.
Haircuts:
- Pixie Cut
- Bob
- Crop
- Undercut
Hair styles:
Mini Top Knot or Half-Up Bun
Pull the top section of your hair into a small bun or top knot. Cute, quick, and perfect for casual days. You can do this with hair ties, bobby pins, or even a cute clip.
Curled Ends or Flicked Out
Use a small curling wand or flat iron to curl just the ends. You can do either inward for a soft retro finish or outward for a playful, flicked out look.
Slicked-Back Wet Look
Apply a strong-hold gel or pomade and comb back for a runway ready wet look. This is great for nights out or bold statements.
Pinned Back with Hair Clips
Use bobby pins or decorative clips to pin one or both sides back. Adds elegance or edge depending on your accessory choice.
Mini Braids or Twists
Even short hair can rock tiny accent braids or twists near the front or side. Great for festivals, beach days, or layered looks.
Messy Side Part + Volume Boost
Switching up your part and teasing the roots a little can totally transform your short style giving it volume and an undone look.
Headbands & Scarves
Wrap a thin scarf or wear a headband to completely change the mood of your look.
Cuts and Styles for Long Hair
Long hair gives you many options for styles, so find some that are just right for you.
Haircuts:
• Blunt Cut
• U-Cut
• V-Cut
• Long Layers
Hair Styles:
Loose Beach Waves
Use a large curling wand or overnight braids for soft, natural texture.
High Ponytail with Volume
Pull hair up and wrap a strand around the hair tie for a sleek, elevated look. Or pull and tug on pieces for a messy look.
Low Bun
Classic and perfect for events you can keep it neat or go for a relaxed twist.
Bubble Ponytail
Use clear elastics to create fun, puffed sections in a long ponytail.
Half-Up Braided Crown
Braid two side sections and pin them across the back for a boho vibe.
Silky Straight
Use a flat iron with a heat protectant for a smooth, glassy finish.
Bubble Braids
Put hair ties about an inch away from each other all the way down your hair and tug on the hair to create bubbles. You can do this in a ponytail or even just small sections for a little something.
Cuts and Styles for Curly Hair
Whether they’re loose waves or tight coils, the right cut and care bring out their best shape so here are some of the best styles.
Haircuts:
• Deva Cut
• Rounded Afro
• Curly Shag
• Layered Curls
Hair Styles:
Wash and Product
Define your natural curl pattern with curl cream or gel and let it air dry or diffuse. You can also wrap your hair around your fingers to give it more definition.
Curly High Ponytail
Pile curls on top of your head for a fun and youthful look.
Half Up
Tie up the top half of your curls while letting the rest flow freely. Pull and tug to bring out more of your curls.
Curly Space Buns
Part hair down the middle and create two high buns for a playful style.
Bubble Braids
Put hair ties about an inch away from each other all the way down your hair and tug on the hair to create bubbles. You can do this in a ponytail, pig tails, or even just small sections for a little something. Curly hair gives bubble braids a lot of texture, and looks super cute with some pieces pulled out in the front.
Cuts and Styles for Straight Hair
Straight hair is sleek, versatile, and timeless. Whether it’s naturally straight or flat-ironed, here are some styles to highlight the structure.
Haircuts:
• Blunt Cut
• Long Bob (Lob)
• Straight Layered Cut
• Angled Cut
Hair Styles:
Glass Hair Look
Achieve a super sleek, shiny finish using a flat iron and high gloss serum.
Sleek Low Ponytail
A chic, tight pony that works for workdays or red carpets.
Straight Half Up Bun
Tie the top half into a mini bun while leaving the rest straight and sleek. You can even do a bun with spiky hair at the top which looks great with the straight hair at the bottom.
Half Up half down braid
take the top half of your hair and braid it. Its timeless and goes with a lot of different outfits.
Cuts and Styles for Layered Hair
Layers add dimension and movement to your hair. Your hair is perfoect for styles with lots of volume. Whether your hair is short, medium, or long there’s a layered style that will fit.
Haircuts:
• Long Feathered Layers
• Medium Layers with Bangs
• Shag Cut
• Layered Bob
Hair Styles:
Blowout with Bouncy Ends
Use a round brush to curl the ends under or out for volume and definition.
Face Framing Waves
Curl just the front layers to create soft, flattering motion around the face.
Messy Half-Up Twist
Twist two face framing pieces back and secure with a pin for a romantic look.
Layered Ponytail
Tie hair in a ponytail and tease different layers for fullness and texture.
Side Swept with Volume
Part hair to one side and tease roots for a bold, voluminous look.
Braided Curtain Bangs
Braid the front pieces of hair to up your basic look.
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