What are the different types of layers for hair? | Abingdon | Didcot | Wantage | Oxfordshire

Layering can feel overwhelming and the number of options won’t add to the ease of understanding! Layers can achieve different things and are largely dependent upon personal taste, your natural hair type, what your hair struggles with/lacks and what you might benefit from.

Long Layers: The most common layering choice is long layers, where subtle, blended layers are cut throughout the length of the hair. If you want a natural look with more movement and definition without sacrificing on the length, long layers are a great choice and this is ideal for natural low-maintenance hair.

Short layers: These offer a more dramatic effect with more variation of lengths. Shorter layers work particularly well when used to create volume at the crown and a more textured, choppy appearance. Examples of haircuts where shorter layers are effective include pixie cuts where emphasis on styling is necessary.

Face-framing layers: The primary advantage of face-framing layers being that they ‘frame’ the face and help key facial features whether that be elongating the face, softening a jawline or similar.

Feathered layers: Feathered layers are helpful if you desire a voluminous look with a ‘nod’ to the past.

Blunt layers: Blunt layers are generally more effective with straight hair as they create a polished and clean overall look. Blunt layers are achieved by keeping the ends of the layers more defined as opposed to blended.