Long Hairstyles - Chic and Fabulous Styles

Long hairstyles are always in style, 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. Thats 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!

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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 desirable. 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.

Many companies makes a variety of hairstyling tools that make styling long hair a lot easier and new ionic tools are advertised to do less damage 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) can really help prevent breakage and damage to your hair. Don’t over brush either. This can cause a breakdown in the hair shaft and hair might just snap right off!

Hair Vitamins are always a good idea if you want to keep lots of sheen in your hair. Biotin is a B Vitamin that enhances healthy, strong hair and nails. Try Natures Bounty 5000 mcg Super Biotin or GNC Women's Biotin 2500 mcg Capsules to make sure you keep your long luscious hair. It's always a good idea to also consume nutritious foods and get extra vitamins to keep your hair looking healthy. Use shampoos and conditioners that add moisture and shine to your hair and promote easy manageability. Garnier Fructis, Length and Strength Shampoo and Garnier Fructis, Length and Strength Conditioner have gotten good reviews but so does Pantene Pro-V Ice Shine Shampoo and Pantene Pro-V Ice Shine Conditioner. I just bought some Ice Shine and love it! Leave in conditioners like Infusium help build hair's tensile strength. Silicone based products are good to use on occasion however, over time they can make the hair lose its luster and actually damage the hair. Any ingredient that ends in .cone is a silicone based product.

There are not a lot of different styles for longer hair, however, there are quite a few things you can do to dress them up!

Long Hairstyles to Try

Layers – Layers really look good with naturally straight or curly hair. However, they will also add volume to your hair, so if you like a straight look and you’ve got curly hair, layers will only create more curl. You can easily create long layers or make a V-Cut using the video guides on this page. Both of these cuts will take the humdrum out of 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 like Emitations Rhinestone and Butterfly Clip 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. I especially like hair bangs that have lots of colors like this one: Emitations Veruschka's Velvet Headband. 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 spirals, or horizontal for waves. 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 semi damp hair at night before bed. The next morning, take your hair down and you will have lots of natural curls. Add a bit of styling gel or spritz to your hair and allow it to dry. Turn your head upside down to create volume if you like. 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 hairspray.

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 a ceramic crimping iron like Conair Tourmaline Ceramic Deep Wave Iron.

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! Sit outside in the sun until the lemon juice is dry then shampoo and condition it. Lemon juice brings out your own natural highlights. Dark hair color will add red or golden highlights. Light hair colors will add blonde highlights. It’s a natural way to get highlights without using chemicals on long hairstyles.

Ponytail Ideas for Long Hairstyles

- Double Ponytail Video Below

– Pull your hair back into a ponytail. When you pull your hair into a ponytail, make sure you have pulled it back so that that your hair is smooth and not puffy anywhere. You may need to brush it out several times to get it to lay smoothly. Use your small barrel curling iron to make a few curls in your ponytail. Spray them with a medium hold hairspray to set the curls. Allow to dry and use a pick to pick through them carefully. Your ponytail is now very chic and curly!

- Separate your ponytail into two (or more) sections, carefully twist each section until it forms a knot. Then bobby pin the hair sections to the back of your head. You can also randomly pull out a few strands if you like or change the positions of the knots. Add colorful hair chopstix in your knots for added flair.

- Use a pretty ribbon or piece of lace, or a strip of leather on your ponytail. Tie whatever you’re using in a knot over your hair tie, then kriss-cross the ribbon down your tail.

- Use ponytail bands, leather strips or cubic zirconia inspired clasps to dress up your ponytail. If you like more of a hippie motif, try things like feathers and beads.

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