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Long layers for straight hair offer a sleek style with a soft and subtle movement for more intricacy. Now, having a stick-straight mane is no longer an excuse to live with a flat, lifeless hairstyle!
Stylist Celeste Docherty from Manahawkin, NJ shares a few perks of getting a layered cut. “One, it takes some weight off very thick hair. Two, it provides a playful canvas for more styling possibilities,” she notes.
These long layers on a straight haircut have to be cut in certain ways, depending on how you like to wear them. This is to prevent unwanted choppiness.
Docherty assures that “bounce, volume, and fullness are what you can achieve with the right layering.”
Hair density and texture are other factors to take into account. This haircut may create thinner ends if you have fine hair. Instead, get a face frame or curtain bangs to alter your style without getting rid of density.
Show your stylist a picture of your favorite hairstyle and ask whether you can replicate it at home. Docherty suggests questions like, “Will it fit well with your daily routine? Do your hair type pair well with this look?”
Get a whole new hairstyle without taking away so much length. These images will show you how to wear these trendy long layers for straight hair!
If you’re looking for more movement and volume in your straight long hair, try long layered bangs. This straight haircut gives the illusion of thicker hair. When styling long layered straight hair, feel free to add soft beach waves or curls for extra body. Then spray with a fine mist of Redken Control Addict hair spray and run your fingers through for touchable hold to finish it off.
Long Tousled Layers for Thick Hair
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Debating trying long tousled layers for your straight, thick hair? Textured layers remove unwanted weight from the hair to make it more manageable and seamless. Style long layers for straight thick hair using Kenra Silkening Gloss while tresses are damp, then blow dry to help control and soften your locks.
Long Swoopy Layers with Bangs
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Give long swoopy layers with bangs a try this season. Straight black hair with bangs is the way to go when you need something to upgrade your look. These face-framing layers for long straight hair are also effective when concealing a sharp jawline. Ask your stylist to texturize your ends when cutting to achieve this beautiful texture.
Layered Blowout for Women Over 40
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Try a layered blowout for women over 40 to put some pep in your step. Layered haircuts on long hair have tons of movement and are extremely versatile. To style, spray Kenra Silkening Mist onto those long layers for thick straight hair to achieve this record-breaking shine.
Layered Red Hair with a Fringe
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Feeling bold? Try having layered red hair with a fringe. This color is flattering on almost every skin color! The blunt bangs add an extra edge and the classic layers give movement. The layers make the best low-maintenance haircuts for long straight hair as they’re easy to pull away from your face when needed.
Flattering Layers for a Round Face
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I’m absolutely obsessed with these flattering layers for a round face shape. If you have hip-length hair, you need to draw the eye up to the face with face-framing layers and angles like these. Long layers with bangs for straight hair create a nice hairdo that shows off your facial features and keeps you feeling young and rejuvenated.
Click here to see more long layered haircuts for women with full faces.
Bronde Highlights on Subtle Layers
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Try bronde highlights on subtle layers this year for something new and fresh. Long straight hair with layers can be super flattering and has a ton of movement compared to one-length styles. Haircuts for long straight hair with layers and side bangs require styling. Evenly distribute about a dime-sized dollop of Redken Aerate throughout your hair for volume and a light, touchable hold.
Blonde Hair with a Middle Part
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Have you tried long layers on blonde straight hair with a middle part yet? It could be the perfect hairstyle for you. Layered hairstyles create tons of movement which can make a middle part super flattering. Ask your stylist about the maintenance for going blonde before taking the plunge.
Layers and Face-Framing Bangs on Straight Fine Hair
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If you’re looking to try something completely different, try face-framing bangs on fine hair. This layered style helps give the illusion of tons of volume on long tresses, without losing any length. To prep long layers for straight fine hair, apply Moroccan Oil Dry Shampoo at the root and rub in for extra volume.
Everyone loves loose waves with softened layers and bangs. Soft layers are flattering on straight hair and give a haircut more personality without sacrificing length. This long layered straight hair with bangs can fix into a ponytail and stay super cute and bouncy. The layered mid-lengths are an easy way to remove bulk if your locks are thick.
Blended Layering with Long Curtain Bangs
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A great way to spice up long layered straight hair for Asian women is with blended layering and long curtain bangs. When your stylist point cuts or uses a razor to cut your layers it causes them to blend seamlessly while still giving personality to your cut. Styling with a large round brush can help you achieve stunning but easy long hairstyles.
Face-Framing Layered Cut on Mid Back-Length Hair
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For something new this season, try a face-framing cut on mid back-length hair. This is one of the best hairstyles for long straight hair because it makes it look fuller and more exciting. These long face-framing layers for straight hair can be styled with a couple of drops of Olaplex No. 7 Bonding oil for softness and shine.
Piece-y Layers with Long Bangs
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If you love straight long hair but want to try something different, try piece-y layers with long bangs on soft messy hairstyles. Long straight haircuts can be monotonous and boring, but this one is the exact opposite! Such long straight hairstyles with layers and texture can make you look young and carefree.
Textured Long Shag
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If you find yourself debating whether or not to try a textured long shag, I say do it! Such long hairstyles with layers for straight hair can also work with other different hair textures. Shaggy layers on straight long hair help to remove unwanted weight from the hair which creates a feathery and seamless effect.
Dimensional Balayage and Highlights
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Try a dimensional balayage and highlights for a beautiful, photo-worthy straight hairstyle. The dimension that balayage highlights create on layered straight hair is effortlessly stylish and more low-maintenance than regular foil highlights.
Waist-Length Straight Layers
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A great cut to try on extra long hair is waist-length straight layers. This cut features long choppy layers for straight hair. They look flattering and give straight locks movement and texture. Make sure to use a heat protectant before applying heat to your waist-length hair to keep it from becoming dry and brittle.
Long Wispy Layers
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If you’re looking for a way to get more movement and volume in your straight long hair, you should try wispy layers. The blended elevation in this cut creates a softness that also helps make it easier to achieve a voluminous body when styling. Redken Guts 10 is an amazing volumizing spray mousse that can also help style these long front layers for straight hair.
Back View of Long Feathery Layers
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This back view of long feathery layers is what all of our hair dreams are made of. Feathered layers give an amazing amount of movement to straight hair, making it look seamless and blended. To maintain long layers for straight blonde hair, make sure to get them trimmed at least every 12 weeks.
Long Cascading Layers
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Long cascading layers are the style to try when wanting to keep your hair long but want to spice it up. Long layers for straight brown hair with blonde highlights are like a microwave for popcorn, it creates a masterpiece. Try Olaplex No.7 Bonding oil to recreate this shine in your hair.