Say what you want to about how difficult it is to maintain long hair and how much time you need to spend on styling, the fact of the matter is that there’s so much you can do with long hair. From a sleek, simple hairstyle to a fabulously-flamboyant one, there are numerous hairstyles that you can experiment with when you are blessed with long hair.
If you’re looking for some inspiration for long hair, then look no further. We’ve got 15 different styles lined up for you to try. Take your pick, depending on your mood and attire. After all, all that hair should not go unnoticed. If you’ve got it, you better learn to flaunt it, girl!
1. Straight-Up Gorgeous
Who says straight hair is boring? Megan fox shows us how to make straight hair look gorgeous. The trick is to ensure that you straighten your hair in small sections to ensure that every single strand gets straightened out, and then finish the look with a shine serum or spray to give your locks that glossy look. And if you notice, Megan’s rocking a side-part here; that’s a great way to give your sleek look an interesting twist. Why should you always part in the middle? Live it up a little and do a side part instead!
2. Messy Fishtail Braid
Once you get the hang of it, a fishtail braid is one of the easiest hairstyles that you can do when you’re in a rush. What’s more? It works great on dirty, unwashed hair. Take a leaf out of Isla Fisher’s style book and rock a messy fishtail braid every now and then. We guarantee that this will soon become one of your go-to hairstyles. It’s easy, convenient, and it’s supposed to be messy—which means it’s totally doable even if you’re hopeless with your hands. In short, if you have long hair, then the fishtail braid is one hairstyle you would do well to master.
3. Swoon-Worthy Beach Waves
Nobody rocks long hair like the Queen Bee! Let her inspire you with her beach waves look. Beach waves on long hair is every girl’s dream and Beyoncé here shows you how to do it right. Her hair is wavy, giving it texture and volume while also ensuring that it’s not too big. The idea is to create gentle waves in the hair to give it a wind-teased look, without ending up with tight Goldilock-esque curls! To achieve this look, you’ll need a curling iron and some setting spray. Curl the hair in small sections and run your fingers through it to loosen the curls until you achieve the wavy look. Then use a setting spray to hold that look and ensure that your hair does not lose the waves.
4. The Slicked-Back High Ponytail
This one’s an oldie but goodie—the ponytail. Give the humble ponytail an instant upgrade by using styling gel to tame any fly-aways and slick back your hair into a sleek ponytail. Mila Kunis wowed us with her sleek pony and baby bump at the premier of her movie ‘’Bad Moms” in Los Angeles. Who knew a ponytail could be such an elegant hairstyle?
5. The Big Bouffant
Okay, so this hairstyle is not for everyone. But if you have a lot of hair, you might want to consider giving this show-stopper a go. The big bouffant is a tribute to old Hollywood, where bouffants and updos held pride of place. In this picture, Scarlett Johansson looks spectacular with a big bouffant providing an almost halo-like effect. To achieve this look, tease an back comb your hair and spray with a holding spray to give it the required volume and height. Secure the bouffant with bobby pins and finish the look with a simple headband. This over-the-top hairstyle (pun intended) is perfect for those of you who love creating interesting looks with your hair and don’t shy away from being the center of attention.
6. Twisted Faux Braid
If you’re one of those people who have trouble with braids, then the twisted faux braid look is for you. It gives a braid look without the hassle of actually having to braid your hair. What you do need to do is part your hair into two equal sections and twist them around each other and voila! The twisted faux braid is born. This is a quick and easy look that can be achieved with a little help from some styling gel.
7. The Messy Bun
Many a woman’s Monday mornings have been saved by the messy bun. This hairstyle requires no finesse. In fact, the messier you are, the better! Now isn’t that every long-haired girl’s dream hairstyle? No wonder then that the messy bun is hands down one of the most popular hairstyle for long hair. From red carpet events to running errands, a lot of our A-list celebrities have been spotted rocking this look over the years. Here, Rachel McAdams shows us how it’s done. Those wispy bangs work so well with the messy bun. This hairdo is one of our personal favorites, for sure!
8. The Demure Updo
Jessica Alba redefines the phrase sweet and demure with this pretty updo. The hair is parted in the middle and a small section is braided (on both sides), while the rest of the hair is pulled into a low bun at the nape. This hairstyle is great for dinner parties and other occasions where you will be dressing up.
9. The Blown-Away Look
Unlike celebrities, us regular gals don’t have a team of makeup artists and hair stylists to fuss over us. So, hairstyles need to be easy to do but still make us look like a million bucks. And the blown-away look does just that. As the name suggests, this hairstyle basically entails blowing out your hair, away from your face, ensuring that there is no visible parting. Tease the roots to add some much-needed volume and your hair goes from normal to fabulous within minutes.
10. The Carry Bradshaw Look
If Sex And The City taught us anything, it was that wild, untamed hair can be a hot look to rock. That, and that a girl can never have too many shoes. But let’s concentrate on the hair. When Carrie Bradshaw rocked the wild hair, we all fell a little in love with the look. And that hairstyle is still one of our favorites. If you have long hair, then you must rock this look at some point or your hair will not forgive you for depriving it the opportunity to be free and untamed. Let your mane go wild!
11. Side Pony
There’s something about the side pony that screams chic and trendy. The great part about this hairstyle is that it works for both dressy as well as casual clothing. So, whether you’re going on a date to some fancy restaurant, or just stepping out to grab some coffee, this hairstyle can be your quick fix. Nothing elaborate, just a simple side pony, keeping it classy and understated.
12. Crimped Up
Naomi Campbell wowed us all with this interesting hairstyle back in 2012. The straight fringe paired with crimped hair creates a very intriguing contrast, immediately grabbing attention. If you are looking for an edgy look, then this one just might do the trick! Go head, play with textures. It’s all about experimentation gal. So, step out of your comfort zone and try something new.
13. Bangs R Us
Who can forget Angelina Jolie’s iconic bangs. The Hollywood star rocked bangs with voluminous hair to create a look that had an old-world feel to it. The sweet hairstyle brought out her softer side and helped tone down her sharp features. Definitely one of our favorite Angeline Jolie looks.
14. Ponytail Braid
Blake Lively gives us hair goals with her awesome ponytail braid. It looks almost as if she decided on a ponytail and changed her mind and turned it into a mess braid half-way through. We love it! What a fun, cool hairstyle.
15. Belle of The Ball Updo
This one’s strictly for formal occasions. Janet Jackson turns this princess-style updo into a more rock and roll version with a messy bun, messy bangs, and a thick, black-satin headband to finish the look. Definitely not for the faint-hearted.
Now that you’ve got these hairstyle inspirations, go ahead and give each one a try. They’re fairly simple to do, but you can always rope in one of your friends to assist you if you find that two hands are not enough. Have fun experimenting with your long hair! After all, what’s the point of having long hair if you’re not going to go crazy with trying out news things every now and then?
