For all of the lucky ladies out there who have been blessed with long thick hair, you understand that this blessing can sometimes feel like a curse. Thick hair is a great privilege but also a great responsibility. Let’s face it, those locks require more of everything. More product, more time, and more patience. However, your efforts and dollars are rewarded with a gorgeous end result that leaves your fine haired friends green with envy.

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Cuts and Styles for Long Thick Hair

Thick hair comes in all shapes, sizes, and textures. Often times there is a natural wave or curl that can be counteracted with length, as the weight and gravity work in your favor. Longer hair also balances the volume and enables more layers to be added without creating a lion’s mane around your face. Look no further for some great cut and style options to show off those ad-worthy tresses.

#1: Middle Part with Beachy Waves

Look up “mermaid” online and see if every example doesn’t show this style with gorgeous wavy lengths. Honestly, who doesn’t have at least a small urge to be compared to a mermaid? The part down the middle and flowy layers are very helpful in lengthening a rounder face, while the loose curl offers an effortless and sun-dried finish.

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#2: Elegant Loose Bun

One of the many great things about simple haircuts for long thick hair is that voluminous up-dos are so much easier with them! Some back-brushing, a few bobby pins, a spritz of hairspray, and voila: a polished but approachable bun perfect for any occasion.

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#3: Curly Layered Cut

Curly layers may not be a friend to short thick hair, but they certainly are a go-to for a longer cut! Length balances out the volume that’s added by the layers leaving you with a gorgeous and proportionate style.