Style Very Long Hair
With long hair, the options are endless. Every occasion requires a different look, so what's a girl to do? This article will teach you styles for your long, beautiful locks for every type of event.
Contents
Steps
Up-Dos
- Put your hair up into a messy bun.This style is super easy and takes seconds. Ideal for casual hang-outs.
- Make an elegant ballet bun. This is a more formal look that will stay in place all night long.
- Try a French Twist. It's a timeless look — simple and sophisticated.
- Do a sock bun. It's a happy medium between the messy and ballet buns — fun yet functional.
- Create a Retro Updo. This look is vintage and super cute.
- Put your hair into bow. Literally! It's great for theme nights and funkier occasions.
- Create an Adorable Half Updo. Perfect for a night out or a night in, it's incredibly versatile.
Ponytails
- Make a Cheerleader Ponytail. This clean ponytail that keeps the hair out of your eyes — ideal for outside and onstage.
- Make a Beachy Ponytail. A texturized ponytail is a spin on the classic — it's messier and camouflages fly-aways.
- Create a Side Ponytail. It's easy to do, and you won't have to worry about it coming undone.
- Make a Fireworks Ponytail. It keeps your hair off your neck — better for working out!
- Make an illusion ponytail. It's ideal for dressier occasions when you're on a time crunch.
- Do an inverse ponytail. It's a funkier take a normal ponytail that looks hard to do, but takes a matter of seconds.
Loose Styles
- Straighten your hair. Though it may seem too easy, long, straight hair is a style in itself.
- Curl your hair with a curling iron. Loose, natural curls are simple and sexy.
- Curl your hair with a straightener. Don't have a curling iron? This method is just as easy — if not easier.
- Get beachy waves. Here's a simple way to get that just-off-the-beach look.
- Make a poof. This Old Hollywood classic that results in maximum hair volume.
- Experiment with parts. Try zig-zag, left, right, center, or diagonal!
Braids
- Do a French braid. It's style that will leave you looking classy and feminine.
- Make an intricate fishtail braid. This is a twist on the classic — messier and more mermaid-like.
- Try a Dutch braid. This more obscure braid requires skill, but results in an interesting look.
- Make a Triple Braid. It's cute, classic, and easy to do.
- Crazy Braid. It looks bit medieval and very eye-catching.
- Do a cascading waterfall braid. It's ideal for weddings or other elegant occasions.
Tips
- Always use a heat-protectant before using heating products.
- Try to avoid brushing your hair when it's wet.
- Experiment with cuts and bangs. Without changing your length, you can easily change your look.
- If you like hair extensions, dye some in crazy colors.
Things You'll Need
- Headbands/clips/ties/hair sticks
- Bobby pins
