Style Hair 20 Flattering Layered Haircuts For Long Hair That Feel Instantly Refreshed Craving a change without having to make a big chop? We've got you covered. By Kaitlyn Yarborough Kaitlyn Yarborough Part of the Southern Living team since 2017, Kaitlyn Yarborough is a Georgia native living in Austin, Texas, who covers a wide variety of topics for both the magazine and website, focusing on culture and lifestyle content, as well as travel in the South. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on February 24, 2024 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: @chrisgreenehair At one point or another, we've all faced the classic salon dilemma when you want a haircut that feels fresh and new, but you love your length and can't bear the thought of anything more than just a trim. While one-length styles certainly don't have to lack panache, layers are an easy option for anyone who is craving a change that does not require sacrificing much length.Of course, thick hair and those with curly hair see major volume-boosting effects of a layered cut, but fine and thin hair also benefit from strategically placed layers. Basically, if you have long hair, layering can almost always offer a major refresh. Here are the best layered haircuts for long hair to consider for your next appointment. 01 of 20 Flippy Layers @lindseyneavitt901 Plenty of flippy layers make creating a salon quality blowout at home easy to do since they create instant volume and bounce when styled with a blowdryer. 02 of 20 Face-Framing Layers @smallbatchhair on Instagram You don't need to have a short hairstyle to rock face-framing layers. Long locks just allow for even more layers. 03 of 20 Chin-Grazing Layers @bethanyschair If you don't want to commit to full bangs, but want to incorporate shorter layers, chin-length bangs will do the trick. 04 of 20 Face-Framing Layers with Curtain Bangs @hairbygabbymarie The layers of this long hairstyle start at the top with curtain bangs and continue to frame the face all the way to the ends. 05 of 20 Simple Long Layers with A Middle Part @chrisgreenehair A middle part perfectly pairs with long layers. Adding curls when styling adds allows the layers to truly shine. 06 of 20 Blunt Bangs with Long Layers Getty Images/Silke Woweries Blunt bangs and long layers are a winning combination for a low-maintenance look that's not too boring. 07 of 20 Shaggy Layers @ashleenormanhair Think of this hairstyle as the best of both short and long hair. The shaggy layers add instant volume while still creating a sleek and polished look. 08 of 20 Curly Hair with Balayage Layers @natalieannehair / Instagram Adding subtle caramel hair color allows each curl to catch the light. Ask for layers to further accentuate the look. 09 of 20 Long Hair with Soft End Layers @justinandersoncolor These face-framing layers blend easily into long hair, and the result is a soft cut that looks great with a longer mane. 10 of 20 Side-Swept Layers @chrisgreenehair For those who still love a flattering side part, layers can add volume that helps hair not fall flat. 11 of 20 Wavy Hair with Chopped Layers @mizzchoi Go for chopped layers to add body to long textured hair. This cut removes any excess weight. 12 of 20 Layered Hair with Soft Waves @dommiecole Let loose curls make a big statement with an extra layered cut. 13 of 20 Layered Long Curls @salsalhair For extra thick hair, especially those with curls, layering is essential for removing weight and adding volume. After each haircut, you'll notice an instant lift. 14 of 20 Layered Hair with Fringe @studiolioness Curtain bangs and layers go together flawlessly. Just make sure you're prepared for a little extra styling time for the fringe. 15 of 20 Curly Layering with Bangs @natalieannehair / Instagram Layers allow curls to achieve their fullest, bounciest potential. Add bangs for a little something extra when you want a full refresh. 16 of 20 Strawberry Blonde with Subtle Layers @jamiewilhelm.hair A playful cross between blonde and red, strawberry blonde has plenty of warmth and depth. Subtle layers are a great way to showcase those pink and gold highlights, letting you keep the length. 17 of 20 Chocolate Brown Hair with Highlighted Layers Instagram/@makeupbyfrances Brighten up dark hair with golden ribbon-esque highlights, which layers help stand out even more. 18 of 20 Golden Bronde with Long Layers @COURTNEYMCLARENHAIR Blending blonde hair with medium brown and adding long layers makes for a multi-dimensional combination. 19 of 20 Ash Blonde with All-Over Layers @laci.mane Layering helps create dimension throughout your cut. This ash blonde color makes the most of cool tones and a smudged root. 20 of 20 Ombré with Layers @aaashleee Darker hair can have some fun with this ombré color and layered cut. Ombré starts with dark hair color at the roots and transitions to a lighter color near the ends for a stunning result. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit