A Guide To Layered Hairstyles

There are a variety of hairstyles that include layers.  For those of us who are not familiar with layered hairstyles you might ask what is layered hair and how is it accomplished.  The answer is simple.  Layered hair is accomplished when you have your hair cut into various lengths, usually longest to shortest.  With the top layers of hair, those that grow nearer the crown, cut shorter than the layers beneath.  This allows the tips of the top layers to blend seamlessly with the layers beneath.

If you have curly hair you might wonder if layers would be a positive or negative.  It depends on you and your hair type.  For example you might have curly hair but when it is layered it appears thin.  Another person might find their curly hair more full when they have layers added.  It all depends on your hair texture.  Know your hair before you give layers a try.

If you have straight hair regardless of texture layers will look great.  Adding layers to straight hair is a fun way to change your hairstyle with out necessarily loosing much of the length.  You can cut your hair in a bob hairstyle and have short layers put into it to create a fun choppy style.  To that same bob hairstyle you could add long layers and create texture that frames your face for a sophisticated style.

For medium length hair you can add both long and short layers and create a fun flared look.  You can use a flat iron to flip out the ends of the layers to create a fun sassy look or that that same flat iron and help the ends of the layers to curve under to create a soft look.

Layers are fun to accessorize too.  With your curly hair you can add a fun clip and pin up your shorter layers to create a fun half do, where you wear half your hair up and half of your hair down.  With your straight hair you can use a head band to pull back part of your hair and accentuate your layers.  With the use of a head band you could create a whimsical look by flipping the ends of your hair out some what messily.  The sky is the limit with layers and accessories.

Layers are a nice addition to many hairstyles.  They not only create volume and add texture but they can take an okay looking hairstyle and bring it to life with just a few snips of the hair.  If you have never had layers added to one of your hairstyles you might consider giving them a try.

If you have any questions about how to achieve the layered hairstyle look, then please “Ask The Hairstylist” your question and we will post the response here.

How To Style A Blunt Cut Bob

Nothing makes fine hair look thicker than a bob hairstyle.  One great way to have your hair styled is with a blunt cut.  The blunt cut bob has straight and unblended edges, creating almost a 90 degree angle.  There are a few ways to style this type of haircut.

If you have curly hair a blunt cut bob could be a little high maintenance.  Curly hair will need to be straightened every day in order to show off the blunt cut in this hairstyle.  But if you do not mind straightening your hair this cut will be a fun style to sport.  For curly hair you will need to use a bit of styling product to help keep your hair sleek and straight.  Wash and dry your hair and apply the styling product. Once you have the product in your hair use a flat iron to straighten several pieces of hair a time.  The flat iron will allow you to create a very blunt look, meaning that all of your hair is straight and even or you may choose to use the flat iron to blend the cut a bit.

For straight hair a blunt cut bob is a great way to go.  This hairstyle adds volume to thin hair and you too can style it in different ways.  You may choose to add a sleek and shine product to your hair to give it an extra shine and glamorous look.  As well as using a flat iron to also create that sleek straight blunt look.  A key element to the blunt cut bob is your bangs.  One of the distinct things about a blunt cut bob are the bangs which are cut just like the rest of the hair in a straight even line.  No fringe or wisps.  To maintain the sleek blunt edges of this hairstyle it is best to have your hair trimmed every six weeks.

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Bob Haircut and Layered Bob Haircut

First of all, what is a bob haircut? A bob haircut is a short haircut that falls between the ears and chin. There are many things you have to know about the bob haircut before deciding it’s the hairstyle you want to go with. The first and most important thing to realize is that the bob haircut does not look good on everyone. If you do not know how it will look on you, you should ask your hairstylist before making a decision as they will be able to tell you the pros and cons for your specific facial features. Be sure you can trust your hairstylist’ opinion because a new stylist will tell you it will look great because of their own opinions or need of a sale.

The bob haircut looks really great when it is flat ironed or straight down with the bangs parted over to the side. The bangs parted to the side are one of the most popular features of any bob haircut. Another bob haircut style is to cut the front up to your chin and leave the back past up the hair line. Many different celebrities have been seen with this style and is something that looks nice.

Bob haircuts can be layered, flipped inward, framed around your face, or wisped outward to give your hair a bit more flair. Even though these styles are mostly for women, men also get the bob haircut and can do some of the same features.

Other features you can add to your bob haircut are curls. Once curled you could easily clip a few of the strands back using the good old bobby pins, or just let the hair hang. Be sure to consult your hair stylist before making drastic changes to your hair as you do not want to end up messing things up. You do not want to end up with a layered bob haircut or just a normal bob hairstyle that does not fit your face.

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