Hi, I’m Lena — a salon stylist with over a decade of experience. I’ve selected 29 women’s hairstyles shown with clear images to inspire your next look. From pixie cuts and textured bobs to long layers, braided updos and modern ponytails, these styles suit a variety of face shapes, hair textures and lifestyles. In the salon I tailor each cut to a client’s density, curl pattern and daily routine, and I’ll share those same practical adjustments here. Expect honest styling tips, product recommendations and maintenance notes so you know which looks are low-maintenance and which need regular salon shaping. Whether you’re refreshing color, adding movement to limp hair, or learning to tame frizz, these 29 images and step-by-step pointers will make it easier to get a salon-fresh result at home or prepare for your next appointment.
Textured Side Fishtail Braid with Crown Braid
Works best on long, medium to thick hair; fine hair can achieve similar volume with clip-in extensions or targeted backcombing. Start with a deep side part and create a loose Dutch/French braid along the crown, feeding hair toward the ear. Transition into a low, oversized fishtail braid and pancake the outer loops to build width and soft texture. Leave a few face‑framing pieces out and gently pull sections to create that lived‑in, voluminous look. Tools: rat‑tail comb, sectioning clips, medium curling wand (to add wave), small clear elastics and bobby pins, paddle brush. Products: texturizing or sea‑salt spray for grip, light mousse or root lift at the roots, dry shampoo to refresh, smoothing serum for flyaways and a flexible‑hold hairspray to set. Difficulty: Intermediate — requires basic braiding skills and patience; budget 20–35 minutes in salon, 30–45 minutes at home if learning. Maintenance tips: sleep on a silk pillowcase or loosely wrap to reduce frizz, refresh with dry shampoo and re‑pancake rather than re‑braid, resecure any loosened sections with hidden pins, and use weekly protein‑moisture treatments for bleached hair.
Voluminous Dutch Crown into Loose Side Braid — Chunky Textured Platinum Hairstyle
This romantic, voluminous Dutch crown flowing into a loose, chunky side braid is ideal for thick, medium-to-long hair and flatters color-treated blondes or any hair with body. Styling technique: create a deep side part and begin a Dutch (reverse) braid along the hairline, adding sections toward the crown; when you reach the nape, switch to a three-strand or fishtail technique and braid down. Pancake (gently pull apart) the braid as you go to build width and softness; secure with a clear elastic and pin any escaped pieces for shape. Tools needed: tail comb, paddle brush, sectioning clips, small elastics, bobby pins, 1–1.25 curling iron (optional). Products required: lightweight mousse or root-lift spray, texturizing spray for grip, heat protectant, smoothing serum for flyaways, medium-hold hairspray. Difficulty level: intermediate — requires braid control and pancake technique but no advanced cutting skills. Maintenance tips: sleep on a silk pillowcase or wrap with a silk scarf, refresh texture with dry shampoo and a touch of texturizer, and retighten or repancake the braid each day; avoid heavy oils at the roots to preserve lift.
Loose Textured Side Braid with Face‑Framing Waves
This romantic, boho-inspired side braid suits medium to long hair and works best on medium-to-thick density or wavy textures; fine hair benefits from clip-in extensions or lightweight volumizing products, while very curly hair should be smoothed slightly before braiding. Start on dry hair: apply heat protectant and a root-lifting mousse, rough-dry for volume, then create loose 1–1.25 inch waves with a curling wand. Backcomb lightly at the crown for lift, gather hair to one side and create a loose three-strand or pull-through braid, then pancake (gently pull apart) each section for a wide, textured look. Secure with a small elastic and hide with a bobby pin if desired; leave face-framing tendrils soft. Tools: blow dryer, round brush, 1–1.25 curling wand, tail comb, sectioning clips, elastics, bobby pins. Products: heat protectant, texturizing or sea-salt spray, light-hold hairspray, and a lightweight finishing oil for ends. Difficulty: intermediate (25–45 minutes). Maintenance: sleep on a silk pillow or loosely re-braid, refresh texture with dry shampoo or salt spray, and retouch loose waves as needed with a wand.
Long Layered Waves with Curtain Face‑Framing Bangs
Suitable for medium to thick long hair and natural waves; can be adapted for finer hair by adding softer, graduated layers and texturizing. Start with a long layered cut and soft curtain bangs that graze the cheekbones. For styling: towel-dry, apply a heat protectant and a volumizing mousse at the roots. Blow-dry with a medium round brush, lifting at the crown for volume; use a diffuser if you have natural waves to preserve texture. Create loose S-waves with a 1–1.25 curling wand, alternating directions and leaving the ends slightly straighter for a lived-in finish. Finger-comb the curls, mist with a flexible-hold hairspray, and smooth flyaways with a pea-sized serum or lightweight oil. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle, medium round brush, 1–1.25 curling wand, sectioning clips, wide-tooth comb (or diffuser). Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root-lift spray, texturizing/sea-salt spray, flexible-hold hairspray, lightweight smoothing serum. Difficulty: moderate—requires sectioning and practice to blend layers and shape bangs. Maintenance: trim every 8–12 weeks, deep-condition weekly, use dry shampoo between washes, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to preserve shape and reduce frizz.
Textured Half‑Up Braided Crown with Loose Waves
This relaxed half-up braided crown works best on medium to long hair with natural wave or loose curl — thick hair holds the shape best, while fine or very straight hair benefits from added texture or light extensions. Technique: create loose waves throughout, then take two sections from the temple area and French-twist or Dutch-braid them back toward the crown, pinning into a soft looped braid and pulling gently to pancake for volume. Tools needed: 1–1.25 curling wand (or flat iron for bends), teasing comb, sectioning clips, bobby pins and small clear elastics. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root lifter, sea-salt or texture spray, light-hold hairspray and a few drops of smoothing oil for ends. Difficulty level: intermediate — plan 20–40 minutes depending on length and density. Maintenance tips: sleep on a silk pillowcase, refresh texture with a spritz of sea-salt spray and finger-combing, re-secure any loosened pins, and touch up waves at the ends as needed. Trim split ends regularly to keep the style looking soft and polished.
Voluminous Side‑Swept Romantic Curls with Face‑Framing Layers
This look suits medium to thick hair and shoulder‑length to mid‑length cuts with long layers; fine hair can achieve the shape with root boosting and creative padding, while very curly hair should be smoothed slightly before styling. Start on towel‑dried hair with a volumizing mousse at the roots and a heat protectant on lengths. Blow‑dry using a large round brush to lift the crown and set the side sweep; section hair and curl away from the face with a 1″ curling iron or wand, alternating directions for natural movement and leaving some ends softly out for a lived‑in effect. Lightly backcomb the crown for height, sweep and pin one side behind the ear or loosely secure at the nape for the asymmetrical silhouette, then finger‑comb the curls to blend. Tools: blow dryer with nozzle, large round brush, 1″ curling iron, sectioning clips, tail comb and bobby pins. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse/root lift spray, light texturizing spray, medium‑hold hairspray and a dab of smoothing serum on ends. Difficulty: moderate — achievable at home with practice. Maintenance: refresh with dry shampoo or texturizer, reheat individual curls as needed, sleep on a silk pillowcase and trim every 6–8 weeks to preserve movement and shape.
Pastel Lavender Textured Tousled Updo with Face‑Framing Pieces
Suitable for short-to-medium lengths and fine-to-medium textures, this pastel lavender textured tousled updo creates volume and soft movement while keeping a relaxed, modern finish. Best on hair with slight layering or natural wave; thicker hair benefits from point-cut layers or thinner sections to reduce bulk. Technique: start on towel-dried hair with a root-lifting mousse, blow-dry with a round brush (or diffuse if wavy) to build lift, then create loose bends through mid-lengths with a 1 curling wand. Apply texturizing spray, lightly backcomb the crown for height, then gather and twist sections into a loose, off-center knot, securing with bobby pins and pulling small face-framing pieces free for a lived-in look. Tools needed: blow dryer, round brush, 1 curling wand, tail comb, sectioning clips, bobby pins and a small elastic. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root lift, salt/texturizing spray, light-hold hairspray and a lightweight shine serum. Difficulty: moderate — salon-friendly but achievable at home with practice. Maintenance: use sulfate-free shampoos, cool water, color-depositing conditioners for pastel tones, deep-condition weekly, refresh color every 4–6 weeks and sleep on silk to preserve texture and tone.
Textured Dutch-to-Fishtail Side Braid with Loose Face‑Framing Tendrils
Perfect for medium-to-long hair, this textured, slightly-pancaked Dutch-to-fishtail side braid with loose face-framing pieces works best on fine to medium-density hair with natural wave or light layering. To create it, start on dry hair spritzed with texturizing spray and lightly backcomb the crown for lift. Begin a Dutch (inside-out) braid along the hairline, adding sections across the top and pancaking each braid segment outward to build volume. At the nape transition into a loose fishtail or three-strand braid and secure with a discreet elastic; gently tug sections to soften the look and pull a few tendrils forward. Tools needed: tail comb, sectioning clips, small elastics, bobby pins and a 1 curling wand for shaping face pieces. Products required: texturizing spray, dry shampoo for hold, light-hold hairspray and a small amount of smoothing serum for ends. Difficulty: intermediate — requires controlled braiding and pancaking technique but is salon-friendly. Maintenance: sleep on silk, refresh texture with dry shampoo, re-pancake by hand, touch up waves with a wand and deep-condition weekly for color-treated or bleached hair.
Textured Voluminous Ponytail with Full Fringe
Salon-ready textured ponytail paired with a full blunt fringe and loose face-framing pieces. Best suited for medium to thick hair and medium-length to long layers; fine hair can also achieve this look with light volumizing cuts or clip-in extensions. To style: prep damp hair with a volumizing mousse at the roots, blow-dry using a round brush to lift the crown, then create soft waves through mid-lengths and ends with a 1–1.25” curling iron, alternating directions for texture. Tease the crown lightly for height, gather hair into a mid-to-high ponytail leaving a few front pieces out, and secure with an elastic. Wrap a small section around the band and pin. Finish by tousling the ponytail and pulling small pieces at the crown for a lived-in effect. Tools: round brush, 1–1.25” curling iron, blow dryer, teasing comb, elastics and bobby pins. Products: heat protectant, root-lifting mousse, texturizing sea-salt spray, lightweight hairspray and smoothing serum for flyaways. Difficulty: intermediate. Maintenance: refresh with dry shampoo between washes, reshape waves with a curling iron on day two, trim bangs every 4–6 weeks, and use a deep-conditioning mask monthly.
Textured Messy High Bun with Curtain Bangs and Face‑Framing Tendrils
This relaxed, textured high bun with curtain bangs works best on medium to thick hair and on straight to wavy textures; fine hair can achieve the same look with volume-building products or clip-in pieces. Start on towel-dried hair: apply a heat protectant and a root-lifting mousse, then blow-dry with a round brush to soften the bangs and add lift at the crown. Use a 1 curling iron or straightener to create loose bends in sections for movement. Tease lightly at the crown, gather hair into a loose high ponytail, twist into a messy bun and secure with an elastic and strategically placed bobby pins, pulling out face‑framing pieces for softness. Tools: blow dryer, round brush, 1 iron, teasing comb, elastic, bobby pins. Products: heat protectant, root mousse, texturizing spray or dry shampoo, lightweight hairspray and a small smoothing serum for flyaways. Difficulty: easy–moderate. Maintenance: refresh volume with dry shampoo and finger-smushing, retouch bangs with a flat iron as needed, schedule trims every 6–8 weeks to keep bangs and ends tidy, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to preserve shape.
Boho Crown Braid with Loose Fishtails on Long Wavy Hair
This romantic boho style works best on long, medium-to-thick hair with natural waves or loose curls; fine hair can achieve the look with added texture, and very curly hair should be lightly smoothed before styling. Prep hair with a salt or texturizing spray on second-day hair (or blow-dry with mousse on freshly washed hair) to give grip. Create a small crown braid across the hairline (Dutch or lace braid) and secure with pins, then form two loose fishtail or three-strand braids through the lower lengths, gently pancake them for width and softness. Tools: wide-tooth comb, rat-tail comb, 1
Loose Pull-Through Braid with Textured Waves
This voluminous pull-through braid works best on medium to long hair with a medium or thick density; fine hair can achieve the look with extension pieces or plenty of texturizer, while very curly hair should be smoothed slightly before styling. Start with hair prepped in loose waves (1–1¼ curling iron) and a light root lift. Section the crown, backcomb slightly for lift, then create a series of tied sections down the back and gently pull apart (pancake) each segment to build that chunky, twisted shape. Use hidden elastics between segments and secure any loose pieces with discreet bobby pins. Tools needed: curling iron, tail comb, sectioning clips, small clear elastics, bobby pins. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root lift, texturizing spray/dry shampoo for grip, flexible-hold hairspray and a light shine serum for ends. Difficulty: moderate — doable at home with practice; expect 20–35 minutes. Maintenance tips: sleep with a loose silk wrap, refresh volume with dry shampoo and a quick re-pancaking of sections, touch up stray waves with a curling iron, and avoid heavy oils near the roots to keep texture intact.
Textured Chin-Length Bob with Blunt Fringe — Ash Dark, Tousled Finish
This chin-length textured bob with a blunt fringe suits fine to medium hair and straight-to-wavy textures; light layering keeps weight balanced while adding movement. To recreate: start with a precision blunt cut at the chin and soft internal layers around the perimeter, then cut a slightly feathered fringe to frame the brows. Styling technique: towel-dry, apply a root-lifting mousse, then blow-dry using a medium round brush to add volume at the crown and smooth the fringe. Use a flat iron on low-medium heat to flick ends under or outward and roughen mid-lengths with alternating bends for that tousled, lived-in look. Tools needed: blow dryer, medium round brush, flat iron or small-barrel curling wand, sectioning clips, wide-tooth comb. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root spray, sea-salt or texturizing spray, lightweight shine serum and flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — cutting clean fringe demands precision and styling requires texturizing for movement. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks for fringe and shape, use sulfate-free shampoo, deep-condition weekly, refresh between washes with dry shampoo and a few spritzes of texturizer.
Textured Tousled Short Pixie with Voluminous Waves and Side-Swept Fringe
This short, layered pixie with tousled waves and a side-swept fringe suits fine to medium hair best — it adds lift and movement — and can be adapted for thicker hair with more internal layering. To style, start on towel-dried hair: apply a root-lifting mousse and a heat protectant. Blow-dry using a small round brush or your fingers to build volume at the crown; for defined pieces, wrap 19–25 mm sections around a curling wand or use a flat iron to create soft bends. Use a light texturizing spray and fingertip-applied matte paste to separate choppy layers and shape the fringe, finishing with a flexible-hold hairspray to preserve movement without stiffness. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle, 1–1.5 round brush, curling wand or flat iron, sectioning clips, and a vent brush. Products required: volumizing mousse, heat protectant, texturizing/sea-salt spray, lightweight matte paste or wax, and flexible hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — basic blow-dry and hot-tool skills needed. Maintenance: trim every 4–6 weeks to retain shape, use deep-conditioning once weekly, refresh with dry shampoo between washes, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz.
Voluminous Textured Updo with Soft Face‑Framing Tendrils
Salon-style voluminous textured updo ideal for medium to thick hair and naturally wavy or slightly straightened hair. Start on clean, towel-dried hair; apply a volumizing mousse through roots and mid-lengths, then blow-dry with a round brush for lift. Create loose curls with a 1-inch curling iron and cool before styling. Section hair and backcomb the crown lightly for structure, then gather sections and twist or loop them, pinning with long bobby pins to build a soft, elevated shape; leave several tendrils around the face and nape for softness. Tools: 1 curling iron, teasing/tail comb, sectioning clips, long and short bobby pins, elastic, blow dryer with round brush. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse, texturizing or dry shampoo, flexible-hold hairspray, light shine serum. Difficulty: moderate — achievable at home with practice; for event polish, book a stylist. Maintenance: sleep on a silk pillowcase, refresh volume with dry shampoo and re-spray roots, tighten any loose pins before wearing again. Avoid heavy oils near the roots to preserve lift.
Volumized Crown Double Fishtail Braids — Boho Face‑Framing Style
This relaxed double fishtail braid with a volumized crown and loose face‑framing tendrils works best on medium to long hair with medium to thick density; fine hair benefits from texturizing products and light teasing, while very curly hair should be smoothed slightly before braiding. Technique: prep damp or dry hair with a salt/texturizing spray and light mousse, create a center part, backcomb the crown lightly for lift, then section into two sides and fishtail each braid from the upper temple area down. Pancake (gently pull apart) the finished braids for width and softness, pull a few wisps around the face, and secure ends with small elastics. Tools needed: rat‑tail comb, sectioning clips, small clear elastics, bobby pins, paddle brush and a blow dryer or diffuser; optional curling iron to soften pieces. Products required: texturizing/salt spray, light mousse or root lift, heat protectant (if using heat), finishing spray and a lightweight anti‑frizz serum. Difficulty: moderate — allows room for imperfections. Maintenance: refresh texture with dry shampoo or salt spray, retighten elastics if needed, sleep on a silk pillowcase or wrap to reduce frizz, and avoid heavy conditioners at the roots to keep hold.
Tousled Short Wavy Bob with Soft Curtain Bangs
This tousled short wavy bob with soft curtain bangs suits fine to medium hair and works well on naturally wavy or slightly curly textures; thick hair can wear it with internal thinning and more layering to reduce bulk. To style: start on damp, towel‑dried hair with a volumizing mousse at the roots and a light cream through the mid-lengths. Blow‑dry with a round brush (1–1.5 in) or diffuse on low heat to encourage lift at the crown. Create loose bends with a 25 mm curling iron or a small flat iron — alternate directions and leave the ends slightly undone for a lived‑in look. Finish by raking in a salt or texturizing spray, then set with a light‑hold hairspray and define a few face‑framing pieces using a dab of styling paste. Tools and products needed: hairdryer, round brush, 25 mm curling iron or flat iron, clips, volumizing mousse, heat protectant, texturizing spray, light hairspray. Difficulty: moderate (salon cut is key). Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks to maintain shape, refresh second‑day texture with misted water plus sea‑salt spray, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz.
Long Tousled Beach Waves with Soft Root Lift
This effortless, textured look suits naturally wavy hair best but can be created on straight or relaxed hair with heat styling. From salon experience, the styling technique focuses on building texture and a gentle crown lift: start with a volumizing mousse on damp hair, rough-dry with a diffuser or blow dryer while lifting at the roots, then create loose S-shaped waves with a 1–1.25” curling wand, alternating direction and leaving ends out for a lived-in finish. Clip curls to cool to improve longevity, then rake through with fingers or a wide-tooth comb to break them up. Tools: blow dryer with diffuser, curling wand, sectioning clips, wide-tooth comb, and a fine-tooth teasing comb for the crown. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root lift, texturizing/sea-salt spray, lightweight serum for ends, and a flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty: easy–medium — approachable for home styling with basic curling skills. Maintenance tips: sleep on a satin pillowcase or loosely braid to preserve waves, refresh with a water + texturizer spritz, dry-shampoo the roots between washes, and trim every 8–12 weeks to avoid split ends.
Textured Messy High Bun with Soft Bangs — Voluminous Updo for Medium–Thick Hair
This textured messy high bun with soft bangs is ideal for medium to thick straight or slightly wavy hair; fine hair can work with added padding and strong texturizers, while very curly hair benefits from a light blowout to smooth the fringe. Technique: prep hair with heat protectant and a root-lifting mousse, blow-dry with a round brush for volume at the crown, then loosely backcomb the crown section. Gather hair into a high pony, twist into a relaxed bun leaving face-framing strands and bangs soft. Secure with an elastic and bobby pins, tug sections gently for shape and movement. Tools needed: blow dryer, round brush, tail comb, curling iron or flat iron (for shaping bangs and ends), bobby pins, elastic. Products required: heat protectant, root volumizer or mousse, texturizing spray or dry shampoo, light pomade for flyaways, flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — achievable at home in 20–30 minutes; faster with practice. Maintenance tips: refresh volume with dry shampoo, re-pin loose pieces as needed, touch up bangs with a flat iron, and trim bangs every 6–8 weeks to maintain shape.
Textured Wavy Chin-Length Bob with Side-Swept Fringe
This textured wavy chin-length bob works well on fine to medium hair and adapts beautifully to thicker hair when weight is removed with internal layers. Natural waves or relaxed curls are ideal; straight hair can achieve the look with simple heat styling, while very curly hair will need a stretched or blown-out base. The salon technique: a blunt chin-length perimeter with soft, short internal layers and point-cutting at the ends to create movement. Style by rough-drying with a root-lift mousse, then define loose waves with a ¾–1 curling wand or by twisting sections with a flat iron for a softer finish. Tools needed: blow dryer with diffuser, 1 curling wand (or flat iron), round brush, wide-tooth comb, and hair clips; ask your stylist for texturizing shears. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or salt spray, light-weight cream or serum for ends, and flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty level: moderate — requires a precise salon cut but only 10–15 minutes daily styling. Maintenance tips: trim every 6–8 weeks, use sulfate-free shampoo and weekly conditioning mask, refresh with dry shampoo and salt spray, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to preserve shape.
Textured High Bun with Curtain Bangs — Messy Face‑Framing Updo
This relaxed textured high bun with soft curtain bangs is a salon-friendly, everyday updo that flatters oval and heart-shaped faces. Best on medium to thick hair for natural volume; fine hair can work with a light texturizing spray or a small bun donut for added body. Technique: prep damp hair with a volumizing mousse and heat protectant, blow-dry while lifting at roots, and smooth bangs with a round brush or flat iron. Lightly backcomb the crown for height, gather hair into a loose high pony, twist into a messy bun and secure with an elastic and strategically placed bobby pins. Pull out a few face-framing tendrils for softness. Tools: blow-dryer, round brush, tail comb, teasing brush, elastic bands, bobby pins, optional small curling iron or flat iron. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root-lift, sea-salt or texturizing spray, dry shampoo, lightweight flexible-hold hairspray and a smoothing serum for bangs. Difficulty: easy–intermediate (10–20 minutes). Maintenance: refresh with dry shampoo, retuck pins as needed, trim bangs every 6–8 weeks, deep-condition weekly, and sleep on silk to reduce frizz.
Textured Messy Braided Updo for Wavy or Fine Hair
This relaxed, textured updo pairs loose braids with an undone crown — ideal for naturally wavy, loosely curly, or fine hair that benefits from added body. Start on second-day or lightly day-two hair: apply a heat protectant and a sea-salt or texturizing spray to enhance grip. Use a 1–1.25 curling wand or large-barrel iron to add soft bends if hair is too straight. Section the crown, gently backcomb for lift, then create one or two loose braids (Dutch or three-strand) and pull them slightly apart (pancake) to widen and soften the braid. Gather sections into a low, messy chignon or pin them across the back with bobby pins, leaving face-framing pieces out for a lived-in look. Tools: tail comb, wide-tooth comb, curling wand, bobby pins, small elastics, blow dryer (with diffuser optional). Products: dry shampoo, texturizing spray, lightweight hairspray, anti-frizz serum. Difficulty: moderate — basic braid and pinning skills required. Maintenance tips: sleep on a silk pillowcase, refresh texture with dry shampoo or a light mist of water and restyle loose pieces, and touch up volume by backcombing the crown as needed.
Textured Messy Updo with Face‑Framing Bangs
This soft, textured messy updo works best on medium to thick hair and on wavy or loosely curled textures; fine hair can achieve the look with root‑lifting products and light teasing, while very curly hair should be smoothed slightly before styling. Start by prepping damp hair with a heat protectant and a root‑lifting mousse or sea‑salt spray, then blow‑dry for volume using a round brush. Create loose waves with a 1–1.25” curling wand, alternating directions for natural movement. Lightly backcomb the crown for lift, gather hair into a mid‑high loose ponytail, twist and pin sections with long bobby pins in an X pattern to secure while leaving random tendrils and face‑framing bangs out. Tools: blow dryer, round brush, curling wand, teasing comb, sectioning clips, elastics, bobby pins. Products: heat protectant, texturizing spray or dry shampoo, flexible hold hairspray, small smoothing serum for flyaways. Difficulty: moderate — salon technique but manageable at home with practice (20–30 minutes). Maintenance: refresh with dry shampoo and texturizer, re‑pin loose pieces, sleep on a silk pillowcase, and deep‑condition weekly if you use heat often.
Textured Romantic Low Updo with Soft Face‑Framing Bangs
Suitable for medium to thick hair and naturally wavy or curly textures, this low, textured updo also adapts well to finer hair with proper prep (use lightweight padding or tease for volume). Start on dry hair: apply heat protectant and a volumizing mousse at the roots; create loose waves with a 1 curling iron or diffuse natural curls. Clip curls while they cool to set. Lightly backcomb the crown for lift, gather sections into a low, loose twist or series of twisted loops at the nape, and secure with long bobby pins—leave a few face‑framing tendrils and soft bangs unpinned for a relaxed, romantic finish. Tools: curling iron, sectioning clips, teasing comb, tail comb, invisible elastics, and lots of pins. Products: heat protectant, texturizing/salt spray or dry shampoo, flexible‑hold hairspray, and a small amount of smoothing serum for ends. Difficulty: intermediate — expect 25–40 minutes in a salon setting. Maintenance tips: refresh with dry shampoo and a light mist of spray, re‑pin loosened pieces, sleep on a silk pillowcase or wrap hair loosely to preserve shape, and trim face‑framing pieces every 4–6 weeks.
Loose Textured Low Side Braid with Face-Framing Tendrils
This soft, low side braid with pulled-apart texture and face-framing tendrils suits medium to long hair and works well on straight, wavy, or loosely curled textures. Fine hair benefits from texturizing spray and light mousse for grip; medium to thick hair will hold the volume naturally but may need extra pins to control weight. Start on towel-dried hair with heat protectant and a volumizing mousse, then rough-dry while lifting at the roots. Create loose waves with a 1–1¼ curling iron for movement, backcomb the crown slightly for lift, then gather hair to one side at the nape. Form a relaxed three-strand or pull-through braid, secure with small elastics, and gently pancake each section to amplify fullness. Tuck and pin any bulky ends for a polished finish and pull a few face-framing pieces loose. Tools: curling iron, tail comb, sectioning clips, elastics, bobby pins. Products: heat protectant, texturizing spray, light-hold hairspray, smoothing serum. Difficulty: moderate — requires basic braiding and shaping skills. Maintenance: refresh with dry shampoo or light texturizer, retuck pins as needed, and sleep on a silk pillowcase or loosely wrap to preserve shape.
Textured Layered Lob with Side-Swept Fringe and Tousled Waves
This modern, shoulder-grazing layered lob with a side-swept fringe creates natural volume and effortless movement. Suitable for fine to thick straight or wavy hair (very tight curls require a modified cutting approach), the cut uses long layers to remove bulk and encourage soft bend and texture. In the salon: cut into soft, face-framing layers with slightly heavier weight at the ends and a long, angled fringe for sweep. Styling technique: rough-dry hair upside-down to build root lift, then use a round brush to smooth the fringe and add bend at the ends. For texture, wrap 1
Long Layered Waves with Loose Side Braid Accent
This look suits medium-to-thick long hair and works beautifully on naturally wavy or relaxed textured hair; fine hair can achieve similar fullness with lightweight extensions. Start on towel-dried hair: apply a heat protectant and a volumizing mousse at the roots, rough-dry with a diffuser or blow-dryer until 80–90% dry, then section. Create loose, large barrel curls (1–1.5 wand or curling iron) working away from the face and leaving ends slightly straighter for a modern, lived-in wave. On one side, French or Dutch braid from the hairline toward the crown, pancake gently for width and pin the braid discreetly to blend with the waves. Tools: blow-dryer with diffuser, 1–1.5 curling wand, sectioning clips, wide-tooth comb, teasing brush, and bobby pins. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse, sea-salt or texturizing spray, light-hold hairspray, and a small amount of smoothing serum for ends. Difficulty: intermediate — plan 30–45 minutes. Maintenance tips: sleep on a silk pillowcase, refresh with dry shampoo and texturizer, re-curl a few pieces as needed, avoid heavy oils at the roots, and schedule trims every 8–12 weeks to keep ends healthy.
Long Textured Waves with Full Fringe (Layered Cut)
This long, layered cut with a full fringe suits medium to thick hair and natural waves or loose curls best. Hair with heavy texture benefits from long internal layering to reduce bulk while preserving length; fine hair can wear this look if layered more subtly and finished with volumizing styling. Cutting technique: remove weight with long, face-framing layers and soft texturizing points through the ends; shape a blunt or slightly rounded fringe tailored to the brow. At home styling: towel-dry, apply a lightweight leave-in conditioner and curl cream or mousse, then diffuse on low heat while scrunching for enhanced waves. For extra definition, touch up with a 1–1.25
Voluminous Romantic Braided Updo with Loose Cascade Braid
This dramatic, textured updo suits medium-to-long hair and shows best on naturally thick or textured hair (including wavy or lightly curly). Fine hair can achieve the look with added padding or clip-in extensions. Technique: create a deep side part, backcomb the crown for lift, then form several oversized, loosely tied braid sections down the back and sides. Pull apart each braid gently to amplify volume and softness, pinning sections to build a rounded silhouette while leaving a few face-framing tendrils. Tools needed: tail comb, sectioning clips, small clear elastics, lots of bobby pins (U-pins for hold), optional rat-tail padding and a 1–1.25 curling wand for prepping pieces. Products required: volumizing root spray, texturizing salt spray or powder, lightweight smoothing serum for flyaways, and a medium-hold hairspray to set. Difficulty: intermediate to advanced — expect 45–75 minutes. Maintenance tips: refresh volume with dry shampoo at the roots, secure loosened pieces with discreet pins, sleep on a silk pillowcase or use a loose braid wrap, and avoid heavy oils that weigh down the texture.
Thanks for exploring these 29 hairstyles with me. As a stylist I always encourage bringing reference images and discussing your daily routine so I can adapt cuts and color to your life. To keep styles looking their best, prioritize regular trims every six to twelve weeks depending on the cut, use a heat protectant before thermal styling, and include a weekly deep-conditioning treatment for dry or color-treated hair. Fine hair benefits from lightweight volumizing products at the roots; thick or frizzy hair responds well to smoothing creams or lightweight oils on mid-lengths and ends. Practice braids and updos ahead of events and keep a few quality pins on hand. Protect color with sulfate-free shampoo and minimize hot-tool frequency when possible. Unsure which of the 29 styles fits you best? Book a consultation — I’ll assess your texture, face shape, and lifestyle to recommend tailored options. — Lena