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#42: Brunette V Cut for Thick Straight Hair

If you’re not sure how to style your long, thick, straight hair, there’s no need to complicate things. Forget waves and bright highlights; simply cut it into a V-shape that has two or three basic layers. This way you create texture, symmetry and visual interest while keeping it low-maintenance and easy to style with a blow-dryer.

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#43: Long Dark Hair with Blonde Contour Balayage

Chocolate browns that cascade into warm blonde tones are a modern twist on a classic Hollywood hair color. The layered curly ends give a sense of length and bounce, and the center part works well with most facial silhouettes.

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#44: Face-Framing Layers

Here’s one of the most flattering hairstyles for long hair, no matter its color or texture. The cut blends longer layers with the rest of the hair, but the layers that really matter are the ones framing the face. For long length, they usually start at the chin.

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#45: Effortlessly Layered

Chestnut and caramel hues create color harmony for long layered brown hair. The two shades transition perfectly and naturally with the seamless layers.

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#46: Long Feathered Layers for U-Shaped Cut

For long hair, there are many different styles you can try. But one of the best ways to bring life back into your tired locks is to add in long layers. If you have straight or loose wavy hair, try a U-shaped cut that allows your layers to fall perfectly.

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#47: Long Tousled Voluminous Hairstyle

There are a myriad of hairstyles that are perfect for long tresses of all different weights and textures. Even thick curly hair can go from polished and tame to tousled and messy, simply by light brushing or shaking out curls. The rich dark brown color is classic and versatile.