A long textured haircut is a contemporary choice that combines length with natural movement, offering a stylish and laid-back look. This haircut is perfect for those who want to showcase their hair’s natural volume and texture while maintaining a relaxed, yet polished appearance.
Key Features of the Long Textured Haircut
- Length and Layers: The defining feature is the length, often reaching below the shoulders, combined with layers that add movement, life, and dimension.
- Natural Texture: Emphasising the hair’s natural texture, whether wavy, curly, or straight, is key to this style.
- Effortless Look: This haircut aims for an effortless, slightly tousled appearance that looks natural and relaxed - as if the hair naturally falls into place.
- Versatility: The long textured haircut can be styled in various ways, from loose and flowing to tied up in a bun or ponytail. This adaptability makes it a popular choice for those who like to change up their style frequently.
Variations of the Long Textured Haircut
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Beachy Waves: This variation focuses on creating soft waves that add a casual and breezy feel to the haircut. Essential is the use of a texturising spray - Shear Revival’s Amity employs sea salt, which imparts that soft beachy look. It’s the next best thing to a dip in the ocean.
- Shaggy Layers: Incorporating shaggy layers gives the haircut a more edgy and modern look, enhancing the hair’s natural movement. These layers are typically uneven and choppy, which adds a sense of texture and depth to the hair in an effortless way.
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Curly Texture: For those with naturally curly hair, this style emphasises and celebrates the curls, adding volume and bounce to the overall look. Layers can be strategically placed to prevent the curls from becoming too heavy or weighed down. A lightweight cream lightly massaged and scrunched into the hair adds control without losing volume and buoyancy. Loyal Sea Clay Styling Balm from Shear Revival keeps down the flyaways, preserving a loose feeling and look.
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Straight and Sleek: This version maintains the length and texture while keeping the hair straight and sleek, a hair oil, for instance, such as Progress All Purpose Oil from Shear Revival controls the frizz against humidity, improving its look and feel at the same time.
Styling Tips for the Long Textured Haircut
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Use of Texturising Products: Enhance your hair’s natural texture with texturising sprays, creams, and all the rest. Centrally, focus on products that add volume and definition without weighing the hair down. Firsthand Texturizing Paste is a great choice
- Regular Trims: Keep your hair healthy and prevent split ends with regular trims as required - usually every 6-8 weeks.
- Blow-Drying for Volume: Blow-dry your hair with a diffuser attachment to enhance natural waves or curls. For straight hair, use a round brush to add volume at the roots.
- Heat Protection: When using heat styling tools, always apply a heat protectant to prevent damage and maintain the hair’s health. Some Shear Revival Progress All Purpose Oil will help here.
Who Will This Haircut Suit?
- Hair Type: The long textured haircut is ideal for all hair types, including straight, wavy, and curly. It’s particularly beneficial for those with thick hair, as the layers help reduce bulk and enhance movement.
- Face Shape: This haircut complements various face shapes by framing the face and adding balance.
- Oval Face: The balanced proportions of an oval face work well with any long textured style, allowing for versatility in layers and texture.
- Square Face: Soft layers and waves can soften the strong jawline of a square face, creating a harmonious look.
- Round Face: Long layers can elongate the face, adding definition and breaking up the natural roundness.
- Heart Face: For heart-shaped faces, this haircut can balance a wider forehead and narrower chin, providing a flattering frame.