Shoulder Length Hairstyles With Layers


Shoulder length hairstyles are perfect for those who are trying to outgrow their short hairstyles, and wish to revamp their look. You have a number of options to choose from, where cuts like fringes, layers, and flicks, can be incorporated into your haircut. They are great to give your hair and face a new look and feel.

When you are opting for shoulder length haircuts with layers, keep in mind that the texture of your hair plays an important role. Different hairstyles with layers look fabulous on different hair textures. If you have a thick, unruly hair then opt for shoulder length haircuts with layers that are longer on the top. This helps weighing down and smoothing out hair. Shoulder length haircuts with layers for fine textured hair involve layers around the crown. This helps in adding volume to fine hair. The shoulder length haircuts with layers for thick and straight hair, look gorgeous with a simple layered cut that is shaped to frame the face.

Shoulder Length Haircuts with Layers

If you are searching for a simple yet fun look that is easy to maintain, then try some of these different hairstyles with layers. You can try a shoulder length haircut with layers, known as a flow down haircut. It is exactly as the name suggests; just cut hair with flow-y layers and add a fringe (for wide foreheads) or part it with waves, ringlets, or curls at the end. This style works well for African-American women, and those with curly hair. Straight hair can use this style to accentuate layers, while adding volume and depth to the overall haircut.

You can even try a medium-length bob for those with shoulder length hair. You can add a fringe and infuse the medium length hair with long layers. You can add very light layers that will add to its fullness. You should cut the layers at the bottom two inches of hair and create a flip style.

Medium length hairstyles with layers look great on most face shapes. For those who have heart-shaped faces, opt for layers that make your face look fuller towards the bottom. Angular faces should opt for layered hairstyles that make one's features look soft, while adding a little bounce to hair.

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You can opt for a medium-length haircut that is long and graduated. It helps in adding a lot of dimension to your look. The way the ends are tapered plays an important role in finalizing the look for hairstyles with layers. The symmetrical, jagged or angled ends affect the style's look and the way it adheres to the face and shoulders.

When the top layer is kept at its full length, it helps to smoothen hair. When it is cut at different lengths, it adds style and volume. The more the number of layers you add, the greater its volume. But it also becomes a bit difficult to manage, therefore using styling products to maintain it, is important; they must of course be from a trusted company, and not cheap alternatives. If you have very curly hair, it will lead to unruly waves that will cause them to tangle.

Women with curly hair, should try graduated layers that fall from the top of the head, to around the shoulders. This will help impart a curly definition to hair. Also, they will be less prone to frizz. Those who have really fine hair should go in for ear-length layers. This will add volume to already fine hair. Women with straight hair can try layers with a 'shag' style to it, since layers are more prominent.

You need to keep in mind, that it becomes difficult to manage layered hairstyles for shoulder length hair, as the layers quickly outgrow their original length. The shoulder length haircuts with layers tend to last for about eight weeks without constant trimming. The number of trims you require will depend on the number of layers you have. Make sure you condition your hair regularly to maintain these layers. Layers also help prevent split ends and hair damage. Apply hair care products like volumizing cream or spray to keep the layers in place. Do not style your hair heavily with hair care products, since this can weigh down hair unnecessarily.

You can always add some funky hair accessories and embellishments to your layered hairstyle. Hair bands add a feminine touch to a layered hairstyle, especially if worn around the forehead, hippie style. You can always opt for two tone hair color or add color highlights to accentuate your haircut's layers. You should follow a healthy diet and drink lots of water to keep hair healthy, shiny, and strong. Ask your hair stylist about the different shoulder length hairstyles that will turn your hair into a one-of-a-kind result.

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