As we get older it seems the standard is to chop off our locks. While a fresh chop can feel great, long hairstyles are in! These fabulous trending cuts will have you rethinking your next hair appointment.
Soft, natural textures
Sometimes less is more when it comes to styling. Embrace your natural wave with this trend, like an elevated take on beach hair. You want soft layers for texture and movement, but nothing too fussy.

Fashion influencer Brittany Bathgate is the perfect example of unfussy hair that’s still soft and luscious.
Imaged credit: @brittanybathgate on Instagram.

Chief Communications Officer of KKW Brands, Tracy Romulus shows off cascading locks in long layers.
Image credit: @tracyromulus on Instagram.

Kate Hudson always nails the relaxed but polished beachy look from her crowning glory right down to her shoes!
Image credit: @katehudson on Instagram.
All the curls
The Curly Girl Method is helping curly hair become one of the leading long hairstyles, and we don’t see it going anywhere! Keep coils a bit bigger and looser for an effortless feel full of life.

Chef and TV culinary host Sophia Roe gives us curl envy with her gorgeous long ringlets.
Image credit: @sophia_roe on Instagram.
Healthy, shiny and bouncy
When it comes to long hairstyles, no one is quite as iconic today as Duchess Kate Middleton. Her glossy, bouncy blow-dry oozes luxury and glamour without trying too hard.

Kate’s hair is always as graceful as she is. Image credit: Pinterest.
Long sleek strands
Think Naomi Campbell’s signature dead-straight tresses. It’s an easy way to wow a crowd and show off length. Our advice is to keep layering to a minimum and only right on the ends. High-shine is the secret to this sleek look so invest in good products!
Don’t want to wait for the length to grow? Hair extensions are a winner.

Singer Kelly Rowland brings the drama we love with her extra-length straight locks
Image credit: @kellyrowland on Instagram.

Nicole Kidman is the epitome of elevated cool for DuJour.
Image credit: @nicolekidman on Instagram.

The iconic actress Helen Mirren shows you can take on a trend at any age. And have a ton of fun doing it too! This stunning look was for the Cannes Film Festival.
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A second look at that length! Image credit: Pinterest.

In a swimwear campaign, Demi Moore keeps it youthful by straightening out her length for a 70s feel. Image credit: @demimoore on Instagram.
Give it a bang
If you need to give your long hair a bit of a lift, turn to bangs. Although short ‘baby bangs’ are on the rise, a longer fringe can be easier to pull off. It’s often a softer feminine look too.

Actress Dakota Johnson pairs her long locks with thick bangs for simple styling that isn’t drab.
Image credit: @dakota_updates on Instagram.

Model Alessandra Ambrosio recently showed off a new French cut that features just a hint of a fringe.
Image credit: @alessandraambrisio on Instagram.

Beyonce gives her straight style a lift with soft curtain bangs that highlight her eyes.
Image credit: @beyonce on Instagram.
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