55. Miranda Lambert’s Side Sweep & Wavy Blonde Layers
Miranda stays true to her country roots, and this side-swept blonde cut suits her face perfectly. This same cut with balayage color could look even more amazing.
Long Hair Tips
- Longer hair requires more attention to a good conditioning regime. Make sure you are at least deep conditioning weekly. If you don't use a separate conditioner when you shampoo, then switch to an all in one formula.
- Regular trims are necessary to maintain condition. If you start skipping too many visits, then you will likely run into split ends and even breakage.
- Color is a great way to enliven your look but if you overdye long hair, it is more likely to break off. Going to a professional for touch ups will largely eliminate this risk. Going a lot lighter than your natural color is often more damaging than going darker.
- Clip-in hair extensions can add a lot of extra length with ease if you struggle to get your hair as long as you would like. They are a great way to add in some extra streaks of color without using chemical hair dyes.
- Realize that you can wear long hair no matter what age you are. The key to great long hair is a good cut that flatters your unique beauty.
FAQs
Which Layer Cut is Best for Long Hair?
Generally, the answer depends on what effect you wanna achieve in the end. We would choose bouncy feathered layers with curtain bangs for soft waves or a messy cut with choppy multiple layers for straight hair.
What Are Different Types of Layers?
Basically, layers can range from short layers to long layers, and can either be connected, flowing gradually from the shortest layer to long layered locks length; or alternatively disconnected, where the layered section is much shorter than the overall length. Also, depending on the styling and cut, you can have wispy layers, choppy layers, and messy layers.
Do Bangs and Long Layers Look Good Together?
Absolutely! Long feathered layers and curtain bangs or blunt bangs make a great couple since they frame the face nicely and add dimension to any long hairstyle. Match the style of the bangs with the type of your long layers.
Do Layers Look Good On Straight Hair?
Indeed. Layers add a lot of life, movement, and youthfulness to long straight hair. Moreover, long layered haircuts give an illusion of volume and texture which is exactly what women with long straight hair (especially long thick hair) are looking for.
Do Layers Make Hair Look Thicker?
Only visually, but yes. Textured layers make the hair look wider, giving the illusion that you have fuller hair than it actually is. Still, it’s crucial to choose the type and length of layers flattering your facial features and hair type individually.
Choosing Your Style
The beauty of long layered hair is that it is easy to change the look if you are ever unhappy. Layers also help alleviate some of the weight and heat thick-haired ladies have to manage.
As you can tell, layered haircuts are very popular, so this means that creative women are constantly coming up with new twists on the trend. Over the years we are sure you will have a lot of fun with fab layered looks.
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@billysbbThose that have been curious about balayage should just go for it. 
@salonaloraLight blonde often looks better when there is some effort to incorporate other tones. This balayage look is a great alternative to the bleached blonde look. Long layered haircuts are perfect for soft curls and balayage.
@beauandcoflThis is a beach-inspired look that is sure to please. The texture and layers are what makes this long wavy hair look stand out so much from other haircuts for long hair.
@nunzio_nyc1Keep things simpler with subtle layers of a 
@hairmagick_by_luThis dark red shag with wispy layers is gorgeous. The scarlet highlights take this red to a whole new level. 
@amythehaircutterToday is a time when no one should be afraid of hot colors. This choppy layers shaggy wavy hair cut is a lot of fun, and the red color and blonde streaks are edgy but pretty.
@saloncouncilpinesThis is a very extreme asymmetrical cut with long layers for straight hair. However, if you are into a longer cut but want to reduce weight, then this is the cut to consider. Feathered chunky layers in the bangs will add some extra fun to 
@mimm_inae.zzangThe texture achieved with this cut shows what a good stylist can do when put to work. Feathered layers are one of the seasons hottest styles, and if your natural hair isn't thick enough for this style, you can always opt for a set of 
@nivthestylistThis purple halo and wolfcut long shaggy layers dye job goes far beyond the typical. Purple is effortlessly blended with darker tones of brown hair to get this unique color.
Brunette beauties will benefit from this look. Dreamy chestnut layers with subtle highlights are easy to get and always beautiful.
Caramel highlights go a long way with this look. Penelope is not afraid of larger hair looks.
The color pattern shown here says it all.
Variation is key to a great layered color cut. Warm and cool come together well with this look. To add dimension to your existing hair color without going to the salon, try a set of ombre or balayage hair extensions.
Medium brown smooth layers are hard to beat.
Multi-tonal blonde and brown color are where it's at.
There is plenty of hair dye that claims to be red blonde, and this look shows you what they mean. This gorgeous color is enhanced by well-done layering.
This very long V is tastefully cut and perfectly shows off the beauty of this lady's hair. If you don't have locks quite as long, you can replicate this look with a set of clip-in hair extensions.
Honey blonde waves are romantic and just plain gorgeous.
This very long blonde look has a ton of layers to it. This is a suitable look for women with very thick hair. The taper of the layers is seen in this side view and gives a good rule of thumb for your stylist to use.
Not all scene hair has to be a wild color. 
Very choppy looks are hot right now, and this platinum shaggy cut is worthy of the list just for the face framing quality of the well-placed layers.
This darker hair color looks fabulous with thought out layers that form a gorgeous V.
This look shows how beautiful ash blonde hair can be. The multitude of cool tones is impressive and can be instantly achieved with this set of Hair extensions.
Waves and curls at the bottom help balance out a face.
Layers that feather out can be a lot of fun and flatter the face.
Chery knows how to rock big hair, and her highlighted layers are enviable. You can get the same look no matter what hair color you choose.
This cut shows how you can get waist length hair without all the weight. The quickest way to do so is with a set of hair extensions.
This very choppy look is modern and stylish. Razor cut layers are the standard for layered cuts among many women.
These soft layers are enhanced by the warm brown tone of the hair.
We love how the layers of this cut curve in to perfectly frame a gorgeous face.
The length is impressive, and the layers make this cut truly stunning.
The strawberry blonde color trend is hot and here to stay.
Jennifer is great at layered looks. This lighter blonde cut has fewer layers than she usually has but still looks fabulous.
This lady is lucky to have such thick and beautiful hair to work with. There are a lot of layers in this style, and the texture is just fab.
Taking the plunge and going curly is well worth it.
The challenge with this look is getting the length and color without damaging hair too much. Platinum color is beautiful but bleaching hair can be very harsh, so opting for a set of hair extensions to brighten your blonde is a great idea.
If you love flowers then why not wear them in your hair? These carefully placed flowers are just so pretty in this cut.
Layers don’t have to be neat to look good. In fact, a lot of the hottest styles are messy.
This basic razor cut is classy and stylish at the same time. This is a great look if you are searching for low maintenance.
This classy look is beautiful in so many ways. These layers make it so easy to look good on a daily basis.
A long, shaggy cut with wings is just what you need for a style refresher. This cut is a good alternative to the scene haircuts and is a bit more retro in appearance.
This fresh take on the traditional V-shaped layered cut is gorgeous.
Sun-kissed blonde hair is some of the most natural looking blonde colors you can get.
The before and after shots show what just a little color can do for a look. Caramel lowlights and a cooler blonde toner takes away the yellow that was so prominent before.
This shaggy 70s-inspired cut is all the rage and with good reason. Well, textured layers and thick bangs are flattering to almost anyone.
The warm highlights of this shaggy bob make it come alive. This style is going to look for busy ladies of all ages.
This cut isn't quite curly, but the rounded layers are a good alternative for those that are craving a somewhat curly look but don't want the maintenance.
Scene hair doesn’t have to be ultra bright colored or over the top. A cute long layered razor cut is charming on a lot of different ladies.
These layers start out rather long compared to a lot of other long layered looks. This length perfectly suits the model.
Kim goes through a lot of styles, but this major volume layered look is one of our favorites for long hair.