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6 New Haircuts for Long Hair

Sick of your hairstylist offering "long layers" as the only option for your "I love my long hair" hair? These are the best long haircuts that are happening now

September 11, 2012 | by Dawn Davis | 42 COMMENTS

The slow transition If you have incredibly long hair, Jarman suggests asking your stylist to cut it in stages. "If it's someone who's never cut her hair short before, I'll do it gradually," she says. "I'll take three or four inches and see how she feels before cutting more." As long as your stylist cuts straight across, you can still end up with any of the aforementioned haircuts once you choose your length.

If you know you're ready for the big chop, consider donating your hair to Pantene Beautiful Lengths, which will take hair that's eight inches or longer, or Locks of Love if you've got 10 inches to spare. Both of these charities make wigs for women and children who are battling cancer.

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by WeddingPlanner Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 10:19AM Report as inappropriate

I miss my long hair! Everyone says I look younger since I cut it to a bob so I will take that.

by Ydabney Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 11:27AM Report as inappropriate

These are some cute hairstyles.

by MizzPink Friday, January 4, 2013 at 07:04AM Report as inappropriate

nice

by Mommy_of_Ethan Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 12:41PM Report as inappropriate

Thank you for mentioning the donation of hair. I try to mention it when I can, but never knew the different lengths asked for. Also, some area hairdressers will actually sometimes be able to do it too.

by evet Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 10:33PM Report as inappropriate

nice

by Nicole2814 Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 01:02PM Report as inappropriate

I finally cut my hair shorter (medium length) and couldn't stand it. Make sure you go in stages if you've had long hair for awhile!

by sportimonki13 Monday, December 31, 2012 at 05:19PM Report as inappropriate

I've wanted to have "mermaid hair" for years. My hair is super thick but never grows past mid-back. I finally got over the super long hair and wear mine a couple inches below the collarbone. It really does look better on me and it looks thicker. Great article!

by luckygal79 Monday, December 31, 2012 at 07:56AM Report as inappropriate

Nice hair styles

by EricaF123 Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 01:11PM Report as inappropriate

I love Jessica's hair.

by engineergirl123 Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at 01:51PM Report as inappropriate

I'll take some of these into consideration when looking into a new style.

by Glam101 Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 03:49PM Report as inappropriate

Giselle perfect specimen ???? Not quite!

by anorm1619 Saturday, November 24, 2012 at 12:12AM Report as inappropriate

I've always had long, waist-length hair and I tried cutting long layers 3 times and it never worked for me. I could never style it the same way as my stylist and it was too difficult for me to do everyday. I like leaving it long and straight. Some of these looks are great but you have to do what works for you.

by RoleModel Friday, November 23, 2012 at 09:59PM Report as inappropriate

I am so loving jessica biel's hair. This is my desired look!!!!

by lacole505 Friday, November 23, 2012 at 06:18PM Report as inappropriate

most of these are still "long layers"... it's just a matter of how they are framed-bangs/no bangs, etc...

by venenumletalis Friday, November 23, 2012 at 04:55PM Report as inappropriate

I like the idea of "undercut layers". That seems like it could really look nice curled. I have to be leery of cutting too much as my hair is naturally wavy/curly. I might have to try one of these those!

by josie_kurkowski Friday, November 23, 2012 at 02:13PM Report as inappropriate

I see so many girls with long damaged hair. It looks like a burning bush but I guess they will think men will reject them if they get rid of their split ends.

by pookiewookie Friday, November 16, 2012 at 07:33PM Report as inappropriate

I have waist length hair that I straighten and rarely curl. I've layered it several times, regretted it, and couldn't wait for it to grow back. Before any cut, consider how long you're willing to style it. I always loved how my layers looked, but I could never do it myself. I'm a wash and go girl, now that I know that I'm much happier with my long "boring" hair than some trendy look that's not me anyway.

by RoleModel Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 09:05AM Report as inappropriate

I like the collarbone length best

by talecon Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 12:27PM Report as inappropriate

Rose Byrne has some gorgeous hair. that style is what I've been working towards since I cut my hair chin length 3 years ago.

by kimihavens Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 11:18AM Report as inappropriate

My Hair is long enough that I sit on it. I don't want to cut my bangs. I could really use some suggestions.

by deborah_majors Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 05:56PM Report as inappropriate

The problem is that I've had most of these before, but after a month, my hair basically just refers to one long, slightly layered sheet of hair.

by schien Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 02:42PM Report as inappropriate

I like the collarbone length cut. Very refined & still long enough to be versatile.

by robyne00 Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 05:55PM Report as inappropriate

I'm about to cut my hair and I'm definitely trying out undercut layers. The article doesn't really explain it, but I found a lot online.

by VV001 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 07:32PM Report as inappropriate

Good article. I might use these suggestions the next time I'm getting my haircut.

by Lovelipstick2209 Sunday, September 30, 2012 at 03:18PM Report as inappropriate

My hair consists of about 3 of these looks and have for some time. It's all in where you layer and how with curly hair.

by Taylerbootz Saturday, September 29, 2012 at 07:38PM Report as inappropriate

dont really think any of these are for me. i think long hair is in right now. i have super straight long blonde hair and i wouldnt cut it for a million dollars.... but thats just me. All i know is guys love the long hair!

by treehugger1997 Saturday, September 29, 2012 at 04:35PM Report as inappropriate

these aren't really for long hair as many people have said. also, a lot of the descriptions weren't very clear

by sportimonki13 Saturday, September 29, 2012 at 01:05PM Report as inappropriate

I don't really consider shoulderblade-length hair long, it's more medium; but that aside, I really like these cuts!

by WiccanLady Friday, September 28, 2012 at 10:05PM Report as inappropriate

aren't half of these medium length hair?

by Chris213 Friday, September 28, 2012 at 09:12PM Report as inappropriate

I dont consider any of those long, except for Jessica B's hair... if hair doesnt cover your cleavage it's not that long!

by cat7795 Friday, September 28, 2012 at 03:40PM Report as inappropriate

i have long hair and i really didn't see anything new, or innovative. although, the description of the choppy layers did sound like something i would try. i couldn't really tell by the picture, though.

by bink Friday, September 28, 2012 at 01:26PM Report as inappropriate

All look like the same haircut to me. Various long lengths with bangs. Smh

by smiley412 Friday, September 28, 2012 at 12:42PM Report as inappropriate

first of all how are these new? Most of them just looked like the inbetween haircut hair (when its almost time to cut it but not yet) also i found it funny that they called the "Blended texture" hair rocker hair.. really? wow... that was one of the most feminine and sweet cuts i saw on this.

by Sohee Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 12:47PM Report as inappropriate

my hair is middle of back length, on purpose and i like it, my hairdresser always comments on its great condition, yet at 55 soon to be 56 i wonder if i should or need to make a change? i tried super short at age 50 so i won't be doing that again, i thought some of the ideas were helpful, i have never heard of undercut layers before

by angel_mckellar Monday, September 17, 2012 at 09:18PM Report as inappropriate

i like the "comfortably short" cut, looks really good. Great hair and great color too.

by venenumletalis Monday, September 17, 2012 at 07:04PM Report as inappropriate

Maybe its me but some of the pictures just don't seem to go with the cut descriptions. From the pictures used, these cuts don't seem all that "new" to me either. I'm giving it 5 stars for trying to give us updated info but wish the pics were more true to the descriptions.

by jenn8779 Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 01:19PM Report as inappropriate

Wish I'd seen this before I got my hair cut! Only two weeks late.

by schien Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 01:12PM Report as inappropriate

Cute styles! I am trying to grow out my hair, it's always been short so this is new territory for me. I struggle with the "in between" stages of growing it out, so I end up pulling it back a lot of the time. It's nice to see some styling options!

by flirtygirl214 Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 11:13AM Report as inappropriate

I plan to try this style!

by DeLux Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 08:59AM Report as inappropriate

I'll definitely consider getting mid-length hair!

by kc99012 Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 05:20AM Report as inappropriate

I have mid long hair, and I just recently got a hair cut, kind of like what Carrie Underwood had at one point: bangs and layers. I love it!

by yestfl Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 07:25PM Report as inappropriate

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