Long layered celebrity cuts to inspire your next style
I like my hair long, but not short layers. ...... Good news for those who like their hair long but not short layers. Thanks to meeting the world's best stylists, celebrities with long, layered hairstyles can give you endless inspiration for your next trip to the salon. (Yes, celebs often use extensions, wigs, and other tools to increase the density and length of their hair, but you can do that too.) No matter what your hair length, texture, or color, you'll find something on this list that fits what you're going for.
If you want long, layered hair (either with or without extensions), Laverne Cox's ombre hairstyle is a great starting point. The majority of the layers begin at the shoulders, and the fringe is a key fringe that frames the face.
Curly hair, especially 4A to 4C hair, needs more layers for proper shaping. However, this cut by Alicia Keys is the longest hair we sometimes see. The bangs are short and accentuate the contours of the face, but the longer layers make the shape a little less dramatic. Hiring someone who knows how to cut curly hair is a wise choice.
Chrissy Teigen's cut, with its long layers, looks great styled with a curling iron. But the key here is the side part, which allows one side to drape dramatically across half of her face.
Yes, even a bob can have long layers. Technically, this is probably a lob (the cut falls between the chin and shoulders), with subtle pieced layers, especially in the bangs. A little curl and a very dramatic side part help to add movement and drama.
Aside from the angled bangs, Lauren Conrad's long blonde locks showcase her classic "Hills" hair. Here, the ombre effect on top and the three-dimensional blonde highlights help to add volume and body, while the cut itself is almost one-length.
No cut is more iconic than the beach wave from Adriana Lima's heyday as a Victoria's Secret model. The front is full of pieces framing the face, while the back is gorgeous with long layers starting at the shoulders.
I absolutely love this choppy cut by Ashley Graham. Like others on this list, the layers start at the shoulders, but there are lots of variations in the cut. The curls are a cool addition to the "choppiness."
For a more classic long layered cut, this curl by Oprah Winfrey is a nice blueprint. The length is down to the shoulder blades, but subtle layers throughout lift and separate the curls (rather than making them all flat against the head).
Iman provides the perfect inspiration for the blunt hair angled in front of the face. By curling the ends slightly inward, the hairstyle is symmetrical and frames the face. A part almost in the middle and highlights soften the bluntness.
Contrary to popular belief, layers are not only effective on thick hair. Kate Hudson's hair is thin and not very dense, so she is not aiming to create volume. Instead, the longer layers and a few curls help to add a bit of glamour while preserving her natural texture.
Sure, Alessandra Ambrosio is a literal supermodel, but her minimalist cut is perfect - especially when her hair is not very dense and fairly straight, as she has it. Her bangs are deeply angled upward toward her face, but almost even underneath.
This hairstyle by Eva Mendes is soft and romantic. The shortest layers appear to be going into the bangs (not surprisingly), but they are long enough to go behind the ears (long enough to put into a ponytail, which would make this an everyday cut).
Jennifer Lawrence doesn't always like her hair this curly, but I've been open about how much I love this style. The layers start a little below the chin length and would suit anyone with curly or wavy hair looking for long layers.
Logan Browning confesses that she has a mix of curls, some loose and some kinky. However, through skillful styling, she has created a stunning form.
I know it's unfair to use Rosie Huntington-Whiteley as inspiration. But since she is not actually the thickest, she uses a variety of highlights throughout her hair and a curling iron at the ends to give "oomph" to the minimal long layers.
Farrah Fawcett is a must for any list of long layers (or any layer). It's a Charlie's Angels-esque cut with fringe-style bangs, deep angles in the front, and much longer layers in the back. The classic style is there for a reason.
A more modern take on the '70s-inspired cut (here expertly done by Nicole Beharie), there's not as much layering in the bangs or overall curl width. But the side part, the longer layers on the body, and the angled front part are still there.
If you like long layers, Penelope Cruz should be on your haircut vision board right away (her career has been defined by a series of expert cuts that showcase gorgeous hair). Her windswept and softly styled hair with a messy part adds to the beach vibe.
Alexa Chung describes her ideal haircut: a long bob, with minimal, random-looking layers that add dimension to thin hair without adding too much volume. Not everyone will want such a "messy" cut, but when it works, it's gorgeous.
Hello, Old Hollywood. There are lots of curls throughout Winnie Harlow's 'do, which has obviously been carefully styled. So the volume and vitality comes from the density and added volume of the hair.
For those who may not know, the "wolf" haircut (a mix of shaggy and mullet) is popular with long-haired people who want to add a little fun to their cut. This haircut on Suki Waterhouse is a little longer than she prefers.
Rachel McAdams' hair is always enviable, a nice balance of thick enough for natural volume (thus the need for layers at the bottom), yet versatile. The side part is a cascade of gorgeous curls.
Beautiful, thick, relaxed hair doesn't necessarily need lots of layers at the bottom. Gabrielle Union has shown us many layered cuts in her career, and it is hard to argue with something so simple and beautiful.
In all seriousness, Dua Lipa has always had the tools to make leaves fly. (Just kidding, she's just cooler than us). This layer is very, very long, so soft curls help with body and volume.
This cut is mostly one length for Priyanka Chopra Jonas (maybe very few layers), so lighter highlights help with volume. I'm a fan of the side fringe bangs. Without them, this cut might make the bangs look a little too severe.
Long layers can still be messy and fun. (It helps that Aubrey Plaza has an innate cool factor and a good curling iron.) There seems to be hair gel in here as well, helping to "lift" the bangs and framing the face and define the long layers of body.
I wish I had hair this long and shiny. Ana de Armas has some very minimal long layers that are simply styled, but relies on the health of her hair and a very subtle ombre hair color to achieve this seemingly effortless look.
I think what I like best about this hairdo of Ciara's is the little silver braids throughout her hair. (Also, the fact that I can't sweep my own hair this much.) With a cut this long, you can put in layers that are a few inches shorter quite tightly without compromising length.
Perhaps the Platonic ideal of long, layered hair, Brigitte Bardot gave new meaning to the messy but chic cut. Curtain bangs, angled and cropped fringe, uneven underneath (with a bit of frizz, in a good way). Simple, but intrinsically cool.
The modern "Bardot" omits the bangs and lengthens the layers, as seen on Jessica Biel. Curls are added here, but the classic bumps at the bottom and the angle of the front make the classic cut look very chic and extended.
With a long, perfectly curled blonde bob, Zendaya (again) offers us some serious hair inspiration (she changed colors while promoting the film Challengers). Not a lot of layers, but as usual, a side part adds volume to one side.
Meghan Markle has always been my hair inspiration and I am incredibly jealous when she goes long with long layers (like you see here). With so many layers starting around her shoulder blades, she doesn't need to do much to give her hair life and volume. It's perfect as is.
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