Tips for Long Hairstyles -
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| Long hairstyles are always chic, no matter what the new trends are. Long hair depicts elegance and high fashion. They are perfect for anyone who has coarse, thick hair. |
Long hair is heavier therefore it weighs your hair down and hair can be controlled more easily that way. Of course, you don’t have to have really thick hair to have long hair. It just looks more aesthetically pleasing when your hair is thicker. That's because those with thinner hair are more likely to have straggly ends, which may not be a good thing.
Although long hair is very appealing and beautiful there are some things that you should understand and be prepared for if you choose to grow your hair out. The longer your hair is, the fewer styles there are to choose from, which can seem a little humdrum at times!
There are however, quite a few things you can do to dress up your long hairstyle!
The main problem most people have with thick hair is that it’s a lot harder to maintain it. Shoulder length styles work well because your hair is long but can still be worn in many different ways.
Long hairstyles stand out as one of most glamorous and luscious hairstyles because they create a flow of hair that moves in mysterious directions. Long hair that shines and looks healthy is always a pleasure to see. Soft flowing curls or waves make it even more fanciful. French braids or long ponytails are always stylish and can give you a more conservative look. This is especially helpful when you’ve got a big meeting or a formal event.
There is a huge variety of hairstyling tools that make styling long hair a lot easier and new ionic tools don't damage your hair when you use them. Hot rollers are a great investment too.
Keep long hair neat and well brushed. Using natural bristled brushes (like boar’s hair brushes) can really help prevent breakage and damage to your hair. Don’t over brush though. This can cause a breakdown in the hair shaft and hair might just snap right off!
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There are not a lot of unique styles for longer hair, however, there are quite a few things you can do to dress up your luscious locks!
Tips for Long Hairstyles
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Layers – Layers really look good with naturally straight or curly hair. Layers add hair volume! So, if you like a straight look and you’ve got curly hair, layers will only create more curl for you to straighten. Also, the more layers you have, the more flyaways you will have. If you like your long locks, you will find that on layers do much better on long hairstyles.
Bangs – Bangs are a way to draw attention to the face when you have long hair. This is especially useful when you’ve got a long face shape as bangs will help shorten the face. Add long side bangs to give definition to the cheekbones or choose bangs that fall just above the eyebrows to draw attention to the eyes. When you add layers to your bangs, you can style them upwards or backwards by teasing them a bit. Set lifted bangs with hairspray. You can also create a layered fringe around your face that adds drama and flair to long hairstyles.
Accessories – Use hair accessories like big bows, colorful scarves, barrettes, or shimmery clips to add to your long hairstyle. You can also add a splash of color to your hair by tucking a large flower behind your ear and securing it with a bobby pin. Use wide headbands to add a zip of color across the top of your head. If you can, match them to your outfit or choose a color that compliments what you’re wearing, even if it’s a contrasting color. Hats are also very stylish too and can be worn for more conservative occasions.
Curl – Use hot rollers or hot irons to create soft waves in your hair. Pin or clip a few curled strands to various parts of the head to create curls over curls.
Alternate making spiral curls with wavy curls by positioning your iron or rollers either vertically for spiral curls, or horizontally for smooth wavy hair. This creates a movie star look that adds volume and dimension to your long hairstyle.
If you don’t have time to curl hair in the mornings, then do a French braid on wet or damp hair at night before bed. The next morning, take your hair down and you will have lots of natural curls. Add styling gel or spritz to your hair before you braid your hair for more sculpture and hold. Then, allow it to dry naturally. After you take down your hair, turn your head upside down and shake your hair to create hair volume. Don’t brush your hair out though, as it’s best to use a wide toothed comb or pick instead. (you might brush out the curls) Set with a flexible or firm holding hairspray of your choice.
Buns – You can always make a bun in the back of your hair with or without braiding it first. Secure your bun using hairpins and bobby pins. (Be sure to use the kind that disappear once they’re secure.) Add a flagrant pair of chopstix or flowers to dress up this long hairstyle. For an added twist, pull your hair back and start to make a ponytail. On the last pull through, don’t pull your hair all the way through the tie. It will form a loose bun. Pull out a few 1" pieces and bobby pin them into various sections of your hair. Pull out a few strands here and there for added effects. Try this easy double sided bun for a long hairstyles change of pace!
Braids – Add a simple ponytail braid to your hair or do a French braid if you have the time. If you wear a side part, you can choose one small to medium sized section of hair and only braid one braid on the thicker side of your hair. Add a colorful tie to the end or a soft ribbon.
Glitter – The simplest way to add style to your hair is to add a high quality hair glitter gel. Hair glitter is dirt cheap and can add a movie star glitz to any look. The small shimmers will begin to fall off after a while so brush hair before bed if you don’t want your sheets full of glitter.
Crimp – You can always buy a crimping iron. Personally I love them! They add a twist to a very old time hairstyle. Crimped hair is very shiny and soft to the touch and looks totally hip! If you don't want to damage your long hair, use hair crimping irons
Natural Highlights – My grandmother always made us sit outside with lemon juice in our hair when I was little, even though my sister and I had dark brown hair. I didn't like it so much when I was little but it sure left my hair shiny and full of light refraction! (Use the juice from one whole lemon, then sit outside in the sun until the lemon juice is dry. Shampoo and condition as usual.) Lemon juice brings out your own natural highlights. Dark hair colors will gain red or golden highlights. In light hair colors, lemon will add blonde highlights. It’s a natural way to get highlights without using chemicals on long hairstyles.
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There are so many ways you can wear your long hair! Just use your imagination and have ideas about the styles you want to flirt. Don't be unrealistic though. Choose long hairstyles that reflect your personality and are doable for your own hair type.
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