Once your hair reaches shoulder length, it becomes an adaptable style that works both casually and chicly. Tousled beach waves offer an informal aesthetic, while classic retro waves work perfectly for evening occasions.
Consider opting for a medium side bang for added flair in your wavy locks. This face-framing style will soften features while providing a beautiful frame around your parts.
Afro Curls
For those with Afro-textured hair, this style can be an elegant solution to protecting and showing off the volume of their coils.
Curly hair can quickly become dry if left neglected, so using deeply moisturizing oils and gels isis vital when styling it. They will keep strands moisturized and healthy. This step should always come before styling the locks!
A voluminous curly ‘fro is an easy and stylish way to express individuality. Add extra flare by braiding the front section into a crown shape, adding flowers or any other accessories as part of its design.
One popular trend is a blunt bob that shows off your hair length. This style can be worn with either a soft side part to frame the face or, for a more dramatic impact, use a center part instead.
Fringes
Wavy hair has long been one of the most desired textures, revered for its versatility and ability to create soft, romantic looks. Wavy locks often appear fuller and thicker than straight ones and are better at disguising dryness and split ends than their counterparts. Shoulder-length natural wavy locks offer many styling possibilities, from long beachy waves to choppy layers and bangs.
Casual days out require tousled beach waves styled with a deep side part to frame and highlight cheekbones, while for an eye-catching statement, soft curtain bangs create more feminine features and face-framing effects. Dip dyeing your locks can add dramatic flair like Hilary Duff did with her electric blue hue!
Vintage Haircut
Donning vintage styles, whether inspired by Brigitte Bardot or Audrey Hepburn, can be timeless options that look beautiful while being easy to maintain if paired with accessories like hairpins.
The mullet is one of the best vintage haircuts for medium or long hair. This timeless vintage style looks good on all facial structures and hair textures alike.
Simple cuts such as slick fade on the sides, and longer tops that reach near your head’s crown your head’s height will do, leaving waves and layers as focal points for styling. A razored shag cut adds texture while giving an authentic feathered-like finish for any wavy hair type – ideal for soft, feminine looks!
Balayage
Balayage hair coloring technique has recently become increasingly fashionable. According to Colombini, instead of creating an apparent difference between your roots and lighter-colored ends, balayage creates an organic sun-kissed effect in your locks.
Brunettes may opt for this two-toned style with dirty blonde roots and golden highlights for a soft, natural effect – Ciara made an example by wearing this style to elevate her layered bob cut.
Add a light brown balayage to shoulder-length hair for an effortlessly feminine style that stands out. This color will help add volume and thickness, as well as an effortless chic aesthetic. Pair this look with side parts and tousled waves for added bounce – creating a look that exudes femininity while remaining effortlessly chic! For optimal volume enhancement, use Matrix Vavoom Extra Full volumizing spray!
Strawberry Blonde
Strawberry blonde is an eye-catching hue that combines red and blonde tones, creating an irresistibly lush appearance on wavy locks. Perfect for creating texture in different styles – pairing with side parting for volume or creating an updo that turns heads!
If you’re still deciding whether to commit to going full strawberry blonde, ombre highlights might be the perfect alternative. It can add some subtle color without being as drastic andalso brighten your strands and make them look more radiant!
This stunning strawberry blonde ombre features platinum roots that transition seamlessly into light strawberry highlights with pink streaks running throughout. This feminine and gorgeous look will compliment any complexion perfectly.
