Hairstyles For Long Hair

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Long Layered Hairstyles for Young Girls

Having long hair is a real treasure in life. However, knowing what to do with it can be quite the challenge. Perhaps that is why so many girls and women of all ages find themselves tying those luscious long locks up, day in and day out. Indeed, when inspiration is lacking, long hair is often wasted.

Knowing what to do with long hair is much dependent on the personal style of each individual. The hairstyles for long hair outlined below very well demonstrate this point.

 

The Relaxed Beach Look

Portrait of the beautiful nice woman with red long ringlets hair

Relaxed Long Curly Hairstyles

For women who already have a natural wave in their hair, this style is fairly easy to achieve. However, even individuals with straight hair can master the style. Setting the hair in a loose french plait overnight normally provides a casual wave the next morning. For hair which is naturally very straight, a styling agent may need to be used before setting the hair. Individuals with hair which has a natural wave may not require any styling products to achieve the look.

The Sophisticated Bun Look

Sophisticated Bun Look for Women

Fixing long hair into a bun takes almost the same amount of time as fixing it into a ponytail, yet the final look can be much more sophisticated. Hair can be fixed into a low bun, a high bun or a side bun. Depending on the hoped-for look, hair can be swept tightly away from the face or can be fixed loosely with a few strands falling free.

The Hippy Braided Look

Hippie Braids Hairstyles

Braids have become very popular in recent times within the common hairstyles for long hair. Once a style from bygone school days, plaits and braids have now become somewhat of a style icon. Some hairstyles for long hair include a long and chunky braid while others may intertwine a variety of braid types.

Braided styles can be complete up-dos or partial up-dos. In fact, often a wave look can be incorporated into a few braids to create a look which is certainly eye-catching.

The Poker Straight Look

Poker Straight Hairstyles

Poker straight hair never goes out of fashion. It is one of those timeless hairstyles for long hair that knows how to show off class, boast fashion and make a woman feel extra special. Individuals with naturally straight hair can create the poker straight look with the help of straighteners and a styling agent. Women with hair which is naturally wavy or curly may need to use more products to create the look they want or to make an appointment with a hair stylist to achieve the optimum look in poker straight hair.

Certainly, having long hair is often a coveted feature in the world of women. However, it is all too easy for those stunning long locks to be taken for granted. By taking the time to analyze the look that various styles can achieve, as well as understanding how to create them, it is possible for every individual who has bee blessed with long hair to truly make the most of it.

Fun and Beautiful Braided Hairstyles

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Long Hair Braids

Are you tired of doing the same things with your hair all the time? If you’re ready for a change, you might be interested in learning how to do a few different types of braided hairstyles. Braids are naturally beautiful and they’re a lot easier to do than most people even realize. Most importantly, you can do a lot of different things with your hair when you’re braiding it.

Create a Crown Braid

Portrait Of Beautiful Young Blond Woman With Braid Crown Hairstyle.Who needs to wear a real crown when you can create a crown out of your own hair? If you’d like to achieve this elegant and trendy style, start by putting your hair into two pigtails. The pigtails should be placed closer to the nape of your neck instead of at the top of your head. Once you’ve got your pigtails in, braid each of them and tie the braid at the bottom using a hairband.

You should now have two braided pigtails in your hair. The next step involves grabbing one braid, placing it off to the side and then placing it up towards the top of your head. The braid may come close to reaching the center part or it may reach past the center part, but it all depends on the length of your hair. Pin it in place using a two bobby pins and then grab the other braid, bringing it up to the top of your head on the opposite side.

Crochet Braids

You’ll need to pin the second braid at the top of the head with the first braid. Once you’ve used your bobby pins, you should have a simple and elegant braided crown on your head. This particular style is great for parties and all other special occasions.

Try the Side Braid

Beautiful Ghana Braids

If you’d like to keep it simple and cute, the side braid is a perfect choice. Start by brushing your hair to get rid of any knots. After removing the knots, tie your hair into a low side ponytail. Once your hair is in the side ponytail, you’ll want to start braiding it as you normally would.

To keep the braid in place, make sure to tie it tightly with a hairband at the bottom. Gently pull at the pieces of the braid in opposite directions with both of your hands. When you start pulling the braid out just a bit, it’ll make your hair look a lot thicker and fuller. Add a cute clip-on bow to the end of your hair or leave it the way it is without the bow, but don’t forget to add a decent amount of hairspray to keep your hair all in place throughout the day and night.

How to do a Fishtail Braid

Style your hair to perfection with these simple and beautiful braided hairstyles. It shouldn’t take long for you to get the hang of achieving these two different styles, even if your hair is on the shorter side. Now you can easily switch things up and show off your personality by trying out these different styles with your hair.