Long layered hair with bangs is a women’s haircut ranging from chest to waist-length that is cut at different lengths and styled with a fringe. For gals who have a taste for flowy, long locks to crown their heads with, this one’s a big yes!
With this amount of hair on your head, you’ll have endless options when it comes to styling. Gorgeous updos, messy beach waves, elegant curls, or a sporty ponytail – its versatility is just downright amazing!
Bangs do look good on long hair. In fact, pairing a fringe with those luscious strands is the cherry on top! Long hair might not be for every face shape, but getting matching bangs with it allows you to have a balanced overall look.
That’s why a key requirement to pull off long hairstyles with layers and bangs is a consultation with your trusted hairdresser. Distinguished Boston haircut specialist Sam Kane‘s work is the epitome of perfection when it comes to all things layers, bangs, and long hair!
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#1: Long Face-Framing Layers with Wispy Bangs
Long face-framing layers with wispy bangs are a great look for any face shape! Let’s say you have long, blunt hair and are looking to spice it up. Adding face-framing and a cute bang goes a long way! The only drawback to bangs is the upkeep, but most salons will do free bang trimmings in between haircut appointments. It’s important to have a lengthy consultation with your stylist on the expectations of upkeep and styling. Styling will be moderate, you can air-dry and then add some curl to the ends with a round brush and hot dryer or a big barrel iron.
#2: Long Shaggy Brown Hair with Voluminous Bangs
Try a long shaggy brown hair with voluminous bangs if you have a round face shape or a larger forehead. The bangs will minimize the look of your forehead and the shaggy layers will create a more ideal oval shape to your face.
Long layers with bangs are not recommended for someone with extremely fine hair, as these can end up looking sparse. The pieces surrounding the face make it great for dressing up your usual ponytail.
#3: Stylish and Romantic Long Hair
Revamp your boring locks with stylish and romantic long hair. Long hair can be heavy and just hang for a flat and dull look. Layers will give your long hair some big bounce. When it comes to styling long hair, curl it with a big curling iron and brush it out to make your locks look big and voluminous. Finish with some volumizing hairspray.
#4: Wispy Bangs on Long Textured Hair
Wispy bangs on long textured hair are a chic option to make any long hairstyle look great on any face shape. The wispy bangs, if paired with face-framing layers, can enhance facial features. Get yourself a makeover, and try this stylish, wavy long hair with brow-skimming bangs. You won’t regret it!
#5: Straight Bangs with Long Hair
Waves dominate this long, layered hairstyle with bangs as your length hair becomes its canvas. To even things out, straight bangs contribute to the more angular shape of the long hair with layers and bangs and makes everything well-suited to the eyes.
#6: The Long Shag with Wispy Fringe
Consider trying a long shag with a wispy fringe if you prefer to have tons of layers and volume to your tresses. To recreate this look, ask your stylist for blended curtain bangs with face-framing layers that consist of medium to long lengths at the back. Style this cut with a two-inches barrel curling iron and a texturizing spray for a soft but full finish.
#7: Longer Layers for Curly Hair
Go for longer layers for curly hair if you have a tighter curl pattern and want your hair to look longer and toned down. It is ideal for women with a tighter curl pattern to give off a softer, more graduated style. The shorter the layers, the more volume it creates.
#8: Tousled Texture with Blunt Fringe
Tousled texture with blunt fringe is a great combo if you desire to liven up your long tresses. Adding bangs and some beach waves make for a simple way to change up a longer style. When considering fringe, remember that they will need styling every day. Also, consider any cowlicks or splits that would conflict with the bangs. Scheduling bang trims in between cut appointments will help keep the fringe in its perfect length at all times.
#9: Choppy Layers for Long Wavy Hair
Choppy layers for long way hair can be styled using thick curling irons to create more pronounced waves. Those who already have naturally curly hair and looking for a retro look would also adapt well to this hairstyle. A fringe and layers are the main components of this style, and you’re good to go.
#10: Long Feathered Hair with Fringe
The long feathered hair with fringe is great for gals who want to keep their long hair long but want some texture and volume. Adding fringe can even change the look. A fringe on long thick hair needs movement, so it’s best to have a stylist texturize it to create wispiness. Add some waves with a large barrel curling iron and finish the look with She-Bang-A-Bang by Evo.
#11: Long Hair with a Side Part and Bangs
Try long hair with a side part and bangs to give your style a dash of chicness. For control and movement, curtain bangs are a perfect way to keep a style in place. It helps create a more elegant grow-out phase, too. Top off the hairstyle by using an IGK Beach Club Texture Spray when styling.
#12: Long Hair with Arched Bangs
Long hair with arched bangs is a perfect way to complement women with long hair for an added flair to their style. It helps draw attention and frames the face perfectly. Ask for a textured fringe for more movement and style. Pro tip: Try R CO Death Valley Dry Shampoo after styling fringe on wash day. It’ll prevent bangs from getting oily the day after.
#13: Heavy Bangs for Long Hair
Heavy bangs for long hair are an excellent option for women who want to change their appearance without losing the long wavy hair length. In addition, long layered hairstyles with bangs require low maintenance at the hairdresser.
#14: Long Hairstyle with Swoop Bangs
Long layers on long hairstyles with bangs create a blanket of hair that is gorgeous to any lady wearing it. A very delicate curl that goes towards the side makes these long bangs look very exceptional.
#15: Short Layers for Long Straight Hair
Short layers for long straight hair are for women who want a glimmer of change but don’t want an extreme chop. It focuses on framing the face well, too.
Kristen Odonnell, a hairstylist from Ohio, created this long layered hair with bangs for a straight hair type with a mix of shears and razors. She advises women to style the cut if they want the layers to pop. “Ponytails on this cut gets an immediate transformation,” she says.
#16: Long Layered Hair with Choppy Bangs
Long layered hair with choppy bangs is a low-maintenance hair inspiration. Stylist Cherin Choi of California says it’s for ladies wanting movement in their hair.
To create this long bangs haircut on long hair, “I recommend taking a smaller section to start the fringe. That way, you can slowly widen as needed,” Choi states. “Continue by layering short to long strands from front to back.”
#17: Long Layered Hair with Long Bangs
Try long layered hair with long bangs if you have fine hair and want to create the appearance of fullness. To style and create more volume, blow dry with a round brush.
#18: Long Layered Hair with Curtain Bangs
The center part bangs that reveal your face but not entirely is both mysterious and elegant. With dark brunette hair like that, an enigmatic vibe is present with the long, layered haircut with bangs and waves making you look like a fairytale character.
This look has some long, dark, modern shag vibes about it. The cut was done similar to a classic shag but leaving the curtain bangs on the longer side for a more curtained look and holding the layers out further each time to keep the length. To finish, try curling thick sections focusing away from the face.
It’s harder to find longer shags with longer bangs while searching the web for inspirational pics! It’s nice to know that there’s an in-between look, and these long, layered bangs haircuts are it!
There are a few things to keep in mind for this layered long hair with bangs. One is hair texture. If someone has naturally wavy or curly hair, they will have to work pretty hard to style it like this. Shags look bomb on wavy and curly hair textures, but for these particular long bangs long hair, it won’t look the same without putting in an effort.
The great thing about shag cuts is that you don’t need to over-style it unless you’re trying to change the texture. The one thing you may want to invest in is no crease/bend hair clips for the bangs. They’re great because you can dry your bangs and then hold them in place to get that perfect curtain look to last! Overall, these curtain bangs with layers are meant to look amazing without putting in too much effort.
#19: Short Bangs on Long Layered Hair
Try short bangs on long layered hair for more lightness and focus on the eyes. Long hair with bangs and layers highlight the eyes and create a sophisticated look.
#20: Layered Long Haircut with Parted Bangs
Opt for long layered hair with bangs. Having center-parted bangs is the way to go. You can elongate your face while shaping it, too, as the long hair falls on both sides of your forehead.
This is a soft long layered cut with curtain bangs and lots of movement. If you are blessed with lots of hair, make sure your stylist is mindful of weight removal to help the layers stand out.
Long hair with bangs haircuts have versatility because of the seamless blend of the layers. It looks great whether you choose to air dry or blow-dry, and all it needs in terms of product is some extra moisture and a soft air-dry creme. The soft bangs can be easily tucked behind the ears or encouraged forward with a quick hit of the blowdryer.
Layers and face-framing bangs can be brought up higher if you want it to feel more shaggy, and more weight can also be removed if you prefer your ends to feel more textured while keeping everything blended and soft.
These “beginner bangs” are great for women who want to try bangs with long hair, but want an easy grow out if they decide it’s not for them. They’re also great if someone has a stubborn cowlick and hasn’t mastered blowdrying it into place yet.
Long layered cuts work best on a length that’s a good bit past the shoulders. It allows more space for the layers to sit and be more noticeable, especially if the layered bangs are long.
#21: Layered with Long Side Bangs
This is a long length haircut with long layered bangs followed by some layers to break up and remove some of her weight since she has so much hair! It was created by hairstylist Xiomara Muniz of Randolph, NJ. “Some volume and smoothing products allow you to get the flow and fall of the layers. Blow-dry/styling, in general, is what most women are attracted to when they bring in pictures of long layered haircuts with long bangs. This hair color is a subtle dimensional balayage leaning more towards a chocolatey tone!”
Consultation and realistic expectations from both the hairdresser and you are most important. Bringing the hair lighter is a very complex process, so the more patience you have, the better.
Baby steps keep the integrity of the hair, as seen in this shiny long hair with side bangs.
“The haircut is honestly made for any woman willing to take care of their hair. Heavy hair needs layers to remove the weight, and finer hair may benefit from having some layers to give the hair body,” she adds.
Lengthwise, side swept bangs for long hair are ideal for most face shapes. It’s not too short that it will make a round face look rounder or too long where it will elongate an already oblong face shape.
#22: Light Bangs on Long-Length Hair
The light bangs on long-length hair are perfect for women with faces with straighter angles. A long layered cut with bangs can balance the look of a long face shape, creating lightness.
#23: Long Layering with Face Framing Bangs
Long layering with face-framing bangs is a haircut that offers a chic finish and a feminine vibe. The cut isn’t as heavily layered as the shag but inspired by a modest or tailored shag. It frames the face and accentuates the cheekbones. If your mane is straight or with a subtle texture, this wavy style becomes low-maintenance. This gem is great for women with thick hair that want to remove some weight, but don’t want to lose length.
Long layers with face-framing bangs are effortless. The curtain bangs are just the cherry on top! When hair frames the face, it gives you lots of options for styling your hair.
Women considering layered hairstyles for long hair should consult with their hairstylist first. How often you style your hair and how much you want to style it, comes into play. Especially if you’re a ‘wake up and go’ girl.
#24: Baby Bangs on a Long Shag Haircut
Cute baby bangs on a long shag haircut complete a stunning style and a classic vibe. A long layered haircut with bangs appears natural together. This kind of fringe can offer a dramatic upgrade, which goes well with wavy tresses.
#25: Long Layered Hair with Blunt Bangs
Pair the blunt bangs with a long layered haircut for a cooler, more lived-in result! This stunning wavy hair idea is a combination of feminine and modern styles. To give ends a textured finish, use a razor to do so. Bangs are ideal for layered hair, so don’t let the tresses have an unexciting straight line or parameter.
#26: Long Layered Hair with Round Bangs
Long layered hair with round bangs is a great option if you have an oval or slightly longer face because the fringe shape and length make the face features softer and rounder. The layers give a lot of texture and body, ideal for straight hair that otherwise appears flat. Try Color Wow Style On Steroids for performance-enhancing texture and finish.