Styling your long hair is easy with these trendy hairstyles that cater to all occasions.
There’s something very alluring about long hair. But it can be a hassle to style every morning, especially on those days when you are running late. All that ends today with our handpicked list of surreal hairstyles for long hair.
Learn how to style your flowing locks flawlessly so that you will have everyone fawning all over your tresses. What’s more? Now, you don’t have to spend 15 minutes every day trying to settle on which hairstyle to sport.
Scroll down to check out this handcrafted list of haircuts for long hair and pick your favorite one!
30 Stunning Hairstyles For Long Hair
The hairstyling options for long tresses are plenty, from polished braided styles to messy hair updos. Scroll down to check out a curated list of 30 eye-catching hairstyles that make everyone’s heads turn!
1. Half Up Side Braid
Here’s a stunning long hair hairstyle with side braid and a half updo that exudes endless charm. Not to mention the ombré shade that further complements the hairstyle. The braided sides keep your hair from brushing against your face, while the half updo lets you flaunt your long tresses.
Styling Tip: Keep this style neat by securing the braid with bobby pins and a light mist of texturizing spray to add grip and hold. You can also use a small amount of styling cream to smooth out frizz and give the braid a more defined look.
2. Royal Ponytail
Curl the lower half of your hair. Gather all your hair in a high ponytail and push it up to create a pouf. If you have bangs or slightly layered hair in the front, allow it to hang loose. Tie the high ponytail with an elastic and accessorize with sparkly barrettes and hair combs.
Styling Tip: Apply a heat protectant before styling to ensure your curls stay bouncy. Use a teasing brush to enhance the pouf and create volume. Attach the accessories after applying hairspray to your ponytail to keep them secure.
3. Braided Crown
This has to be one of the most Grecian and stunning hairstyles of all times! Part your hair in two sections from the front to the back. Using the waterfall braiding method, weave braids on both sides. Wrap the tails of the braids around your head to create the full crown effect.
Styling Tip: To keep your braided crown intact, use bobby pins to tightly secure the braids to your head and tuck in loose ends. Spritz a lightweight hairspray to prevent flyaways and maintain the Grecian elegance throughout the day.
4. Fancy Updo
Before you panic at the intricacy of this hairstyle, let me tell you that it is to achieve. Curl all your hair in perfect ringlets. Roll and pin the curls at the top of your head to create the mohawk look. Then, wrap all your hair in a bun and pin it in place.
Styling Tip: To preserve the structure of this updo, use a generous amount of hairspray to hold the curls and bun in place. Avoid touching or pulling at the pinned sections to maintain the intricate design. For extra security, use sturdy pins that blend with your hair color.
5. Dutch Braid
Another gorgeous hairstyle for long hair, the Dutch braid is a godsend for women who have long hair and work out. Brush your hair down to remove any knots and tangles. Gather the hair from the top and comb it back. Weave it in a Dutch braid by passing the middle section of the braid over the side sections instead of under. Keep adding hair to the side sections and weave the braid until you reach the very end. Secure the braid with an elastic band. “Pull the sides of the braid to give it that loose effect,” adds Dawna Jarvis.
Styling Tip: For a long-lasting Dutch braid, apply mousse or texturizing spray before braiding to add grip and hold. Finish with a flexible hairspray to keep the braid in place, especially if you are planning to stay active or work out.
6. Curly Updo
Curl your hair with a curling iron and spritz on some hairspray. Gather all your hair, allowing some strays to fall loose. Wrap your hair in a loose low bun, allowing the ends to hang loose over the bun. Accessorize your bun with some golden barrettes if you have an event to attend.
Styling Tip: Use strong-hold hairspray after styling to keep the curls in place. If you have loose strands, smooth them with styling gel for a polished look. Use hairpins strategically to secure the bun while maintaining its loose and relaxed feel.
7. Tribal Boho
Long hair has always been captivating. You can try so many looks with it. Hairstyles like this tribal boho braided look work only with long hair, and they sure do look beautiful. This hairstyle has a lot of braids and curls.
Styling Tip: To maintain the tribal boho look, use a curl-defining cream to enhance the curls and smooth any frizz. Secure smaller braids with clear elastic bands and add a touch of hair oil to keep the style looking fresh and polished.
8. Highlighted Beach Waves
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Styling Tip: To maintain highlighted beach waves, use a sea salt or texturizing spray to enhance the tousled effect. Apply a regular leave-in conditioner to keep your highlights vibrant and prevent dryness. Avoid overbrushing to retain the natural, carefree vibe of the waves.
9. Messy Updo
This is a quick and easy way to jazz up your everyday bun. Gather hair from the front on one side and weave it in a fishtail braid. Repeat the same on the other side. Gather the rest of your hair and wrap it in a messy bun. Wrap the braids around the bun and pin them in place.
Styling Tip: To keep your messy updo chic, lightly tease your hair before creating the bun for added volume. Secure the braids and bun with bobby pins and finish with a medium-hold hairspray to ensure it stays put while still looking effortless.
10. Semi Crown
Here’s one feminine and cute hairstyle for long hair that can be easily sported. To emulate the look, gather some hair from both sides at the front and weave it into a regular 3-strand braid. Accessorize this boho-chic hairstyle with a pretty flower crown clip, and you are good to go!
Styling Tip: Keep the semi-crown braid neat by securing it with clear elastics or decorative clips. Add a spritz of lightweight hairspray to prevent the braid from loosening throughout the day. Protect the style by avoiding excessive touching or pulling.
11. Waterfall Crown Braid
This is another boho look that has been turning the world upside down. Part your hair from the front and all the way to the back to divide it into half. Weave each section into a waterfall braid. Merge the braids at the back and weave a fishtail braid.
Styling Tip: For a flawless waterfall crown braid, use a comb to create clean partings and work with slightly damp or textured hair to keep the strands manageable. You can also add small decorative pins or flowers at the point where the braids merge for a more boho-inspired finish.
12. Scrunched Curls
There are two ways to achieve this look without using heat. One is to dampen your hair and weave the lower half of your hair into a braid, leaving it that way overnight. Untie the braid the next morning, apply some mousse, and scrunch up your hair. You can also use rollers without the heat to achieve these curls.
Styling Tip: Lock in the scrunched texture using a curl-defining cream or mousse after braiding or rolling your hair. Avoid over-scrunching, as it can lead to frizz. Use a diffuser attachment on a low-heat setting if you need to dry your hair quickly.
13. French Pouf And High Ponytail
This hairstyle looks pretty rad and is perfect if you are looking for a big hairstyle to create a voluminous look. Also, if you think it is difficult to achieve, think again! Backcomb hair at the top and crown of your head and neatly weave it into a French fishtail braid. Pin the braid at the crown. Gather the rest of your hair and tie it in a high ponytail. Take two sections of hair from the ponytail and wrap them around the elastic band to cover it. Tuck the ends within the elastic band or pin them in place.
Styling Tip: To maintain the volume in your French pouf, use a volumizing spray or dry shampoo before backcombing. Gently smooth out the outer layer with a comb, and secure the braid and ponytail tightly with elastics to keep the style intact throughout the day.
14. Dimensional Color
If you have long hair, one of the best looks you can sport is a dimensional color blend. Color your long hair in multiple shades of your natural hair color. This will give your locks depth and dimension. “Make sure not to curl the ends to keep that textured look,” recommends Dawna Jarvis, a licensed cosmetologist.
Styling Tip: Keep the vibrant color blend fresh by using a deep-conditioning treatment weekly to prevent dryness. Avoid excessive heat styling to maintain the integrity of the color. Finish your style with a texturizing spray for that effortlessly chic look.
15. Fishtail Braid
The fishtail is the most common braid I’ve seen over the past few years. You may struggle with it at first, but it gets easier with practice. Brush all your hair back and divide it into two sections. Take a little hair from the outer side of the first section 1 and cross it over to the inner side of the second section. Repeat the same with the second section. Keep adding hair to the sections of hair you join to the other section as you go. Secure the end with an elastic band and pancake the braid.
Styling Tip: To maintain this look, use a texturizing spray before braiding to give your hair a grip and prevent the braid from unraveling. Once finished, apply a light-hold hairspray to keep it intact. Avoid touching the braid too much to maintain its neatness throughout the day.
16. Defined Curls
Defined curls like these look great on anyone with long, thick hair. The key here is to use a curling iron with a big barrel and apply lots of heat protectant to prevent heat damage to your hair.
Styling Tip: Ensure your curls stay defined by applying a curl-enhancing mousse before styling. Avoid overloading your hair with products, which can weigh down the curls. Refresh them throughout the day with a mist of water mixed with a leave-in conditioner.
17. Romantic Braid
This stunning braid is perfect for formal events. It looks so flawless! Part the top of your hair and weave each side into a loose braid until the nape of your neck. Pancake the braids to make them look big. Join both the tails of both the braids to form one big section. Take a little hair from the center and weave it into a fishtail braid. Then, pick up thin sections of hair from the sides and pass them through the stitches of the fishtail braid to create the final look. The highlights on this messy hairstyle make it look otherworldly.
Styling Tip: Apply a smoothing serum before braiding to tame flyaways for long-lasting elegance. After pancaking the braids, use a finishing spray for hold and shine. Carry a few bobby pins for quick fixes if any strands loosen during the event.
18. Blonde Curls
When going blonde, you need to consider your skin’s surface tone and undertone. The shade of blonde should also go well with your clothes and regular makeup look. Once you have colored your hair blonde, style it in curls from halfway down to achieve this incredible look. Dawna Jarvis recommends using a curler to achieve this stunning hairstyle. She says, “Believe it or not a 1 inch curling iron works great for this look.”
Styling Tip: Maintain the blonde color using a color-safe shampoo and conditioner to prevent fading. Apply a heat protectant before curling to keep your hair healthy. A light shine spray can enhance the golden tones and add a polished finish to your curls.
19. Waterfall Crown
Part your hair down the middle and weave a waterfall braid on either side. Join the hair at the back and secure it with an elastic band. Pick up a little hair from the half ponytail and wrap it around the elastic band. Weave the ponytail into a fishtail braid for a couple of inches and secure it with another elastic band. Again, pick up a little hair and cover the elastic band with it. Repeat this process of fishtail braiding and wrapping hair around the elastic band one more time to finish off the look.
Styling Tip: Use a light mousse before braiding for added hold to keep this complex style in place. After completing the braid, spritz on a setting spray and avoid heavy hair accessories that could pull it down. If needed, refresh the style by tightening the braid edges gently throughout the day.
20. Big Curls
Velcro rollers are the easiest way to achieve these bodacious curls. Ruffle the curls with your fingers to make them look more natural. This kind of curls look especially great on layered haircuts. If you are using a curling iron for this style, wrap your hair in big sections around the barrel to get those stunning big curls.
Styling Tip: To keep these curls looking fabulous, use a lightweight hairspray to hold them in place without making them stiff. Avoid brushing the curls; instead, finger-comb them to maintain their shape and volume. Sleep on a satin pillowcase to minimize frizz overnight.
21. Quad Braids
Remove all the tangles and knots in your hair and divide it vertically into four sections from the front hairline to the back hairline. Weave each section into a Dutch braid to finish off the look.
Styling Tip: To keep your braids looking fresh, use a mousse or braid spray to reduce frizz and add shine. Secure the ends of each braid with small elastics to prevent them from unraveling. If you use extensions, make sure to wash and condition them gently to maintain their look. You can also incorporate some colorful extensions into the braids to add a fun vibe to your look.
22. Fountain Curls
You can achieve this look with a curling iron or velcro rollers. Rollers use minimum heat, which is great if you want to protect your hair from heat damage. Don’t forget to spritz on some hairspray after curling your locks to prevent them from unraveling throughout the day.
Styling Tip: Maintain the curls by avoiding excessive touching, which can cause frizz. If the curls start to lose their bounce, lightly twist them back into shape with your fingers. Sleep with a silk bonnet or on a satin pillowcase to keep the curls intact overnight.
23. Boho Braids
If you want to leap into the world of boho hairstyles, this is one of the easiest ones you can try. Gather hair from the top and weave it into a fishtail braid. Pick up a little hair from one side and weave it into a regular braid. Repeat the same on the other side. Pancake all three braids to add to the boho vibe.
Styling Tip: To maintain the boho vibe, spritz a texturizing spray or light-hold hairspray over the braids. Use your fingers to gently adjust or loosen the braids for that effortless, lived-in look. Protect the style overnight with a loose braid or bun and a satin bonnet.
24. Flipped Low Ponytail
Here’s one easy hairstyle for long hair that can be done in a flash. Gather all your hair in a low ponytail and tie it with an elastic band. Topsy-tail the ponytail twice or thrice to create this look. It is a really simple but pretty hairstyle. Perfect for college!
Styling Tip: Keep this look tidy by using a smoothing serum to tame flyaways. Adjust the ponytail carefully if it loosens, ensuring the flipped sections stay intact. A quick spritz of hairspray can help the style hold its shape all day.
25. Modern French
This is a great modern twist to the French twist. It is a classy hairstyle that is perfect for work. This updo comprises a bouffant and a rolled chignon bun. Make sure you use a wide-toothed comb to get those defined lines on the bouffant.
Styling Tip: Use a strong-hold hairspray to keep the bouffant in place throughout the day. Smooth out flyaways with a fine-tooth comb or a little hair gel. Carry a few bobby pins in case the chignon bun needs a quick touch-up.
26. High Bun
Slick hair is all the rage right now, and I am on board with it. Apply some lightweight hair gel or volumizing spray, and comb back your hair. Gather all your hair to the crown and wrap it in a top knot bun. If you have thin hair but want it to look voluminous, use a bun maker to achieve this look.
Styling Tip: To maintain the slick look, apply a light-hold gel or pomade along your hairline to keep it neat. If the bun feels loose, gently adjust and secure it with extra bobby pins. Use a satin or silk scrunchie at night to protect the style from frizz.
27. Formal Updo
This is the perfect bridal hairstyle for anyone who wants to go for a sleek bun updo on their wedding day. It requires tons of meticulous hairstyle, straightening of the hair, and taming down of flyaways, so get it done by a professional hairstylist.
Styling Tip: Use a shine spray for a polished finish to ensure this sleek style stays flawless. If you experience any flyaways during the day, smooth them down with a small amount of serum. Once the style is set, avoid unnecessary adjustments to protect it.
28. Braided Updo
This braided mohawk updo looks very chic and edgy. Gather all your hair in the center to form a long mohawk. Divide it into half to form two sections. Weave each section into a braid and wrap both braids to form a long braided mohawk. Use pins to join the braids together. Wrap them into a bun at the back and pin it in place.
Styling Tip: To keep this bold look intact, secure the braids with sturdy pins and spritz with a light-hold hairspray. Moisturize your scalp and edges to prevent dryness, especially if you’re wearing the style for an extended period.
29. Simple Pouf ‘Do
Pick up some hair from the front and backcomb it. Gently comb it down neatly and pin it at the crown to create a pouf. Comb down the rest of your hair, and you are ready to leave. Quick and easy!
Styling Tip: Keep the pouf intact by backcombing only the underside of the hair section, then smoothing the top for a clean look. Secure the pinned section with bobby pins and a light mist of hairspray. Avoid overloading the style with heavy products to keep it natural-looking.
30. Sleek High Ponytail
Let’s take the ponytail game up a notch (literally!) and try this Ariana Grande-esque sleek high ponytail. It adds height to your frame to create an elongated illusion and is ideal for face shapes like round or oval. Simply gather all your hair at the top of your head and secure it with an elastic band. Take some hair from the bottom of the ponytail and wrap it around the elastic band to hide it from showing.
Styling Tip: To maintain this sleek look, use a smoothing serum or gel to tame flyaways and keep your hair in place. You can apply a light spritz of hairspray for a polished finish, and use a soft bristle brush to keep the ponytail smooth throughout the day.
Tips For Maintaining Long Hair
The following tips will help you take care of your long, luscious hair:
- Trim the ends of your hair every 4-6 weeks to remove dry and split ends. This allows your hair to grow naturally and look healthy.
- Use a wide-toothed comb to detangle the hair. This gives your hair a smooth look and reduces the risk of hair breakage.
- Consult a hair specialist and use the right shampoo and conditioner as per your hair type and issues. Opt for sulfate-free products to prevent drying out your hair.
- Reduce heat styling as much as possible and apply a good heat protectant whenever you do use hairstyling tools to prevent heat damage.
- Add weekly deep-conditioning hair treatment to your hair care schedule to restore the hair’s natural moisture and regain its strength.
- Tie your hair in protective braided styles to prevent daily wear and tear. Avoid tight hairdos to prevent straining your scalp.
- Eat a balanced diet rich in minerals and vitamins and drink enough water to nourish your hair and enhance its overall shine and texture.
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