Long layers: which face shapes it balances and how to ask for it

Hair is kept long and cut in graduated layers so it has shape and movement instead of falling as one length. Layers can start near the jaw or lower down.

What it does to the outline

Lets you put volume at the sides, around the jaw or at the front, depending on where the layers start. Hair that falls past the chin adds visual weight below the cheekbones.

Face shapes it tends to balance

Oblong. Side volume adds width and reduces the look of length.
Heart. Layers starting near the jaw add width where the face is narrower.
Diamond. Chin-length layers balance wide cheekbones.

What to say at the barber

“Long layers that start around my chin, with a side-swept front section.”
“I want movement at the jaw without losing length.”

Styling

Air-dry or diffuse for natural movement.
A light texturising spray or sea-salt spray adds hold without weight.

Upkeep

A trim every 8 to 12 weeks keeps the layers from growing out of shape.

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