Hairstyle, haircut and hair colour ideas for every hair type and face shape, explained clearly enough to take straight to your stylist.
31 guides
Curly hair has a character by itself, and that’s one of the things that makes it so nice. Some days the curls look great, and other days they need a little bit of help. The right products, a way of
Half up half down hairstyles have remained a favorite for years because they give you the best of both worlds. You can keep the length and movement of your hair while still having the neat, polished look of an updo.
Choosing the right hairstyle for Halloween can completely change the way a costume looks. Hair is often the detail that brings a character to life, whether you are creating a mysterious witch, a dark vampire, a creepy doll, or a
The wolf haircut showed up a few years back and just never really left. Part shag, part mullet, it’s built around one simple idea, short, choppy layers up top, longer length underneath, with enough contrast between the two to actually
Thin hair gets blamed for a lot that’s actually just the wrong cut or the wrong routine. Give it the right layers, the right products, and a technique or two, and it can look a lot fuller than it actually
Heavy hair comes with its own set of problems. Haircuts for Thick Hair can help when it feels too heavy, has little shape, and looks great on someone else but ends up flat or bulky on you. The right cut
Fall hair color goes beyond adding warmth and being done. Great fall colors do one thing really well: they reflect light beautifully, look good in photos with sweaters and scarves, and, quite honestly, many of them require a lot less
Pixie cuts are never just one thing. Depending on your hair texture, your face shape, and how much time you actually want to spend styling in the morning, a short crop can transform completely. Some cuts allow the additional length
Box braids have been around forever, and there’s a good reason for that. You pick a size, small, medium, or big, and each little square of hair gets braided with extra hair added in. Your real hair stays tucked away
Cuts that add height and length rather than width work best, such as long layers, side-swept or curtain bangs, and lengths that fall below the chin. Blunt chin-length bobs tend to emphasise width. Our haircut and bangs guides show each option on round faces.
Every 8 to 12 weeks suits most hair. Short, precise cuts lose their shape sooner, so 6 to 8 weeks keeps them sharp, while longer hair can stretch beyond 12 weeks if the ends stay healthy. Trim sooner if you start to see splitting.
Shades within about two levels of your natural colour need the least maintenance, especially balayage and root-shadowed looks that grow out softly. All-over bleach and bright fashion colours need the most, usually a salon visit every four to six weeks.
Bring two or three photos from different angles and say what you dislike about your current cut. Describe length against your body, such as collarbone or shoulder, rather than in inches, and be honest about how much styling time you will realistically give it.
Yes. Curtain bangs remain popular because they suit most face shapes, grow out without an awkward stage, and can be pinned back on days you would rather not style them. They are one of the lowest-commitment ways to change a haircut.
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