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Long Hair

Growing long, healthy, luscious hair requires time, effort and focus, If you feel that you have the right type of hair, and are lucky enough to have the chance of growing it into the length you want, long hairstyles are most likely the most envied of hairstyles lengths.

How long? Remember that the average person is genetically programmed to grow hair at the rate of 6 inches a year. If you want to grow 15 inches of hair, plan on waiting approximately two and half years to experience that length.

So you have grown your hair, but what do you do to stop it from looking boring?
Long hair offers many different hairstyle options that other hair lengths do not. A layered long hairstyle is a very versatile cut that gives definition to the face.
You can change your long hairstyle look by wearing your part differently. Trying a middle, side or a zig zag part, will alter your appearance.

Long Shag
This cut suits people who want rock star texture and style without the fuss. A little product and air-drying is all you need to style. This cut adds texture to fine hair and lightens thick hair.
The shortest top layers should reach lip length. With continued layering all the way to the base length using scissors or razor to leave ends feathery.
Maintenance: Cut every 6 to 10 weeks to keep the style fresh and energetic. Great with multi coloured Highlights.

Long Fringe
This cut emphasizes eyes and cheeks. Long faces need fringes to cover the eyebrows; round faces look best with choppier bangs.
Cut long bangs with a Curved effect so the outer edge’s are longer, its more flattering than dead straight across, or have the Fringe sliced with an isometric slant shorter over one eye descending to cheek bone over the other.
Maintenance: Get a trim every 6 weeks or so.

Long Straight
With the exception of baby-fine hair, which will look limp, this popular look works on most types of hair. But since long straight hair has nowhere to hide it should be in perfect shape.
Maintenance: A minimal trim every 4-6 weeks is great for getting rid of split ends.

Long Curls
Long curls are incredibly sexy as long as you have patience to style them. Hair must be naturally curly and at least a few inches past the shoulders.
Always have the cut with the shortest layers from either lip or below chin. Texture the hair a little throughout: to create separation and make it looser and easier to style.
Maintenance: Style when it's damp, after that no touching! Since ends are not that noticeable have them trimmed every ten weeks.

Long and Natural
This style suits either naturally curly or wavy hair with lots of length.
No Razors! Only Scissors should be used to cut this style otherwise you risk frizz. Hot rollers make the best loose but full ringlets
Maintenance: Make curls last by tying on a silk scarf at bedtime.

Long Layers
For those who love the look of long, Gisele-like hair, but want volume and versatility.
Layers should start at about an inch below chin length. Layer the back as well so you get movement and a nice curve throughout the hair.Maintenance: To avoid straggly ends, get a trim every 8 weeks and don't over-wash your hair. Long layers actually look better a few days after washing