Starting just below the chin will always be your safest bet if you have extra long hair. No matter your length or face shape, you never want to start your face framing layers above the cheekbones or nose level. The shortest point to begin your face framing layers is at the same level as your nose or cheekbones.
So, long layers (or long choppy layers) will give you the most lift and movement. Medium hair will also have less volume when layered. U-shaped layers will be easiest to style if you have this hair type. But you can also try curtain layers or shaggy layers if you want something trendier.
Shoulder length cuts are universally flattering (think the lob or a modern shag). These medium length haircuts toethe line between bob and long hair, enabling you to cherry-pick the best elements of both. As an added bonus, it's the perfect middle ground when you're growing out a buzz cut or pixie look.
The Universally Flattering Haircut
The one haircut Citrone swears looks good on everyone? The bob. Yes, the cut you've been eyeing from afar with curiosity and perhaps a tinge of fear. “The bob is such a great, versatile haircut that really suits everyone,” Citrone tells us.
Shoulder-length hair (or longer) with layers
Forget what you thought about long hair past the age of 40—thick hair actually looks more youthful and polished when it falls shoulder-length or longer. Shorter hair has a tendency to expand at the ends, leaving you with an unflattering triangle effect.
Of course, thick hair and those with curly hair see major volume-boosting effects of a layered cut, but fine and thin hair also benefit from strategically placed layers. Basically, if you have long hair, layering can almost always offer a major refresh.
If your hair is on the thinner side, you may want to steer clear of layers. Layers can be a disservice to thin hair because taking away hair from the longest length can leave this section looking sparse and straggly.
Ask for: Long layers, or face-framing layers at the front and more subtle layers at the back. The same principal applies here as it does to short layers. Long, in this instance, refers to the length between the longest and the shortest layer. Contrary to short layers, long ones help create much more dramatic results.
Who should get face-framing layers? We've stated that face-framing layers can flatter any face shape, but sometimes they can elongate your face more than you'd like. If you have an oblong face, shorten up your face-framing layers to the cheekbones or add fringe bangs to balance your face shape.
If you're looking for a subtle change, consider asking your hairstylist for barely there layers like Gemma Chan's. Long layers are an excellent option for thin hair, says Toth, because the look "preserves most of your hair's thickness while still allowing for some movement and volume around the face."
Warm tones do an exceptionally good job at making us look younger. If you're a brunette, add some warmth to your look by asking your stylist for golden highlights. This way you'll be ready for the summer plus ensure that your hair is making you look younger, not older!
Long hair after 40 doesn't automatically make you look older, but since hair thins as you age, pump up the volume with layers and movement around the face. Poker-straight styles are too harsh, try parting hair on the side for a softer look, It will open up your entire face and give you a fresh, wide-awake look.
Sleek, straight bob
According to Thompson and Wilson, a bob is not only universally flattering but is also one of the hairstyles that make you look younger because “it softens facial features and opens up the face,” which, in turn, reduces the appearance of wrinkles.
The most low-maintenance haircuts are very short haircuts like pixies and cuts with long layers that make styling easy and don't require a ton of salon maintenance. While you'll still need to see your stylist every few months to keep your cut looking its best, you can go longer between appointments.
The “awkward stage” occurs when you have decided that you no longer want short hair and you will instead grow it out. Everyone's awkward stage is a bit different depending on their styles, but inevitably, you will find that your hair looks shaggy, uneven, or simply messy at some point in the process.
Experts believe that the reason long hair is more attractive is the evolutionary one. In short, it is believed that the length of a woman's hair represents her body's ability to have children. In turn, this makes female fertility one of the markers of human beauty.