Age Gracefully With These Classy Hairstyles

Published on November 22, 2019
Ladies, if you’re looking for hairstyle options that ooze class and sophistication, then you’ve come to the right place. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that your hairstyle can shave years off your face and all without burning a hole in your pocket. The hairstyles we’ve pulled together will help give you the youthful look you’ve been looking for.

Pixie

So you want to try out the pixie cut? That’s pretty bold! While it won’t help to make you appear younger, it will do one thing, it’ll make you feel like an entirely different woman when you look in the mirror. Think about it, the last time your hair was this short was when you were a toddler! Style the pixie cut messy or clear, either way works.

Pixie

Pixie

Layered Side Swept Bangs Shoulder Length

There are times when our hair looks rather limp so if you find yourself in this boat, opt for this look A.S.A.P. It’ll offer emphasis on your eyes while giving off some major volume vibes within all the layers. Plus, it’s buckets cheaper than getting a face lift so you really can’t go wrong here.

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Layered Side Swept Bangs Shoulder Length

Layered Side Swept Bangs Shoulder Length

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Layered Bob

A layered bob helps to properly frame your face in a flattering way. If you have a more angular face shape, then ask your stylist to cut your bob chin-length. Additionally, if you want this look but you have naturally tight curls, you are going to need a bit more layering added on.

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Layered Bob

Layered Bob

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Shoulder Length Layers

Shoulder length layers were designed for everyone and anyone to pull off. The fact that you don’t need to do much with your hair to keep it looking chic and sophisticated is a huge bonus, especially when you’re in a rush. Makes no difference if you want to go for a straight or wavy look either.

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Shoulder Length Layers

Shoulder Length Layers

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Long Bob

A plain, long bob at chin-length is a look that never gets old. It’s also not a high maintenance hairstyle with numerous styling options, far more than you thought.

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Long Bob

Long Bob

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Soft Long Layers With Face Framing Pieces

Thin hair? Then this look is for you! It helps to add volume while framing your face to appear thinner and smaller. Sure beats the operation costs of plastic surgery which is always beneficial.

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Soft Long Layers With Face Framing Pieces

Soft Long Layers With Face Framing Pieces

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Choppy Bob

This choppy bob is perfect for the ladies with heart or oval face shapes, so you can go ahead and scratch off ‘get a face lift’ when you’re looking at ways to look younger! Who knew? But be sure you don’t get too many layers, you need to ask your stylist to cut your hair when it’s dry as to accurately place the layers.

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Choppy Bob

Choppy Bob

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Choppy Layers

Choppy layers are the uneven, multiple layers that most of our favorite starlets are sporting these days. Probably because it creates volume and counteract gauntness. However make sure when you’re getting this cut that the sides are no more than half an inch shorter than the back. This is a look that needs to be proportional around the head.

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Choppy Layers

Choppy Layers

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Wavy Bob

Donning a wavy bob that is chin-length helps to elongate the neck, which in turn, offers a youthful look. If you add some soft bangs then you’ll get the illusion that you have fuller roots. Go for the more stylish look of a rumpled texture, instead of just straight or way too curly.

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Wavy Bob

Wavy Bob

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Grown Out Cropped Hair

If you’re in the middle of growing out your chopped hair or are even considering this look, then you’ve made a good call. If you keep the length just above the collar bone then you’ll definitely get that youthful look going. If your hair gets longer then you need a trim, right away. Forget plastic surgery and opt for this chic look instead!

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Grown Out Cropped Hair

Grown Out Cropped Hair

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Wispy Lob

Getting the wispy lob means you can leave the idea of emergency plastic surgery in the past. Be sure to get a length that just skims the collarbone so that you can get a more slimming facial look. Easy as pie.

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Wispy Lob

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Heavy Bangs

Now heavy bangs are a classic hairstyle that you can never really go wrong with. It gives off a soft full fringe, plus the bangs go one step further by hiding those fine lines on your forehead. And if you happen to be in your 30s, this look is the ultimate way to flatter your face.

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Heavy Bangs

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Long and Layered

Layers pretty much work with just about every single face shape and frame. Get this look just below the shoulders to get that youthful look, isn’t that much easier then cosmetic surgery? We’d say so.

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Long-and-Layered

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Long Blonde Bob

Looking to find out if blondes really do have more fun? Here’s the look you’ve been waiting for. The best bit is that a long blonde bob hairstyle is actually quite conservative, day or night.

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Long Blonde Bob

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Chestnut Color Or Chocolate Color With Highlights

You don’t always need to chop your hair to appear younger, sometimes you just need a splash of color. Go for a lighter look though when you add some highlights, like chestnut or chocolate.

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Chestnut Color Or Chocolate Color With Highlights

Chestnut Color Or Chocolate Color With Highlights

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Long Layered Pixie Cut

If you want to look sophisticated and polished then go for the longer version of the pixie cut. It gives hair a fuller look while the style draws more attention to the face. This does mean you can grow out your hair without worry and that’s super important.

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Long Layered Pixie Cut

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Youthful Curls

If you’ve always wanted curls then you’re about to get your wish. When you tack on some loose, thick curls, it helps to soften your appearance, giving an instant face lift. Job done.

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Youthful Curls

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Blunt Cut

The blunt cut is often considered THE cut to get to help you appear younger, as it’s super versatile, classy and easy to maintain. Plus, a blunt cut helps your hair to appear healthier, stronger and thicker. Typically you should sport the cut as straight as possible to show off the sleekness of your hair but there is nothing wrong with adding waves or some small, flattering curls to mix it up.

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Blunt Cut

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Short Cropped Hairstyle

This may appear similar to the pixie but as it’s a short chopped cut, you have longer layers on top or even bangs. The shortness of the crop will help give you a more edgy look without cutting off almost all of your hair. Ergo, this would be a good starting point if you’re not yet comfortable going full blown pixie.

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Short Cropped Hairstyle

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Streaked And Stacked

Calling all you low maintenance women, this streaked and stacked look is the thing you’ve been looking for. All you need to do is wake up as you would in the morning, run a comb through your hair and viola! You’re done (when it comes to your hair anyway, your wardrobe is a whole other issue). The streaked and stacked look also means you don’t need to go back to your hair stylist because layered bobs retain their shape as they grow out.

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Streaked And Stacked

Streaked And Stacked

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Pixie Bob With Stacked Side Bang

As we age, our hair just gets thinner. (So annoying). Anyways, here’s how you can “reverse” the thinness effect, get the pixie bob hairstyle with a stacked side bang. Not only will this give off a fresh and edgy vibe, it won’t appear too edgy so you can go conquer the world in full fledged glory.

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Pixie Bob With Stacked Side Bang

Pixie Bob With Stacked Side Bang

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Wavy Lob

A wavy lob is basically the look of 2017, come on, just about every celeb is donning this look (for a reason too). It gives off the perfect beach vibe so you’re always looking fresh faced. Soft layers or messy curls are always key with this look!

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Wavy Lob

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Short Bob with Soft Ends

If you choose to get the short bob then make sure it’s the one with soft ends which goes past the chin. Most important, make sure the ends of the hair, especially at the forward edges, are textured with a light point cut so you can get that softer edge to the full hairstyle.

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Short Bob With Soft Ends

Short Bob With Soft Ends

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Asymmetrical Bob

If you’re thinking of getting a bob, you can’t go wrong with the asymmetrical bob. It offers a more fresh and edgy look in the back while appearing longer in the front. Doesn’t matter if you want to rock this hairstyle straight or wavy, they both are gorgeous.

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Asymmetrical Bob

Asymmetrical Bob

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Angled Bob

The angled bob should just graze the bottom of your jawline, the reason being, it’s the best way to style this cut to help you appear more youthful. If you happen to have fine hair then you need to cut the ends in a blunt way, this will give off the illusion that your hair is thicker then it actually is.

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Angled Bob

Angled Bob

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Volume-ized And Straight

The Volume-ized And Straight look takes very little effort and still gets you looking sophisticated each and every week. Remember, volume is key in order to pull this look off. If you can, be sure to part your hair many different ways to get a different look, such as sophisticated one day and a messy rock star look the next. It’s up to you!

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Volume Ized And Straight

Volume Ized And Straight

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Classic Bob

The age ol’ classic definitely gives off an instant face lift due to the face it carries more focus from the chin towards the nape of your neck. Its this that gives off the impression of raised cheekbones and a higher jawline. You know, the thing that cosmetic surgery would charge a fortune for you can get for practically nothing.

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Classic Bob

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Thick Wavy Locks

Maintaining thick wavy locks takes no time at all. All you need to do is gather all your hair into a pony and grab a curler. Then take thick chunks of hair and curl. Wait until the curls are cooled off then take the pony down and add a touch of hairspray. This should only take maybe five minutes!

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Thick Wavy Locks

Thick Wavy Locks

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High Ponytail

A high ponytail will draw the eyes up and give the facial skin a gentle upward lift, so it’s basically a free face lift that you have daily access to. Lightly tease the hair around the crown to create extra volume. However do this before you gather your hair 1-2 inches above eye level at the back of your head. Be sure to leave out a few pieces to help frame the face before tying it securely.

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High Ponytail

High Ponytail

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Soft Bangs

Our girl Lea Michele knows how to rock the soft bangs. We recommend them because, well for one, they help to hide forehead wrinkles and if you sweep them over to the side, you are drawing attention to the outsides of your cheekbones. This helps give the illusion of a wider face.

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Soft Bangs

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Low Ponytail

A low, pulled pony helps to create a subtle yet, centralized pull on the skin lifting the cheeks and boosts the brow. Begin by teasing your hair, then gather it into a ponytail 1-2 inches above the nape of your neck. Next, you split the ponytail into halves, one should be a top half and the other a bottom half. Tease the back of the top section of your hair to boost the pony’s volume.

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Low Ponytail

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Beachy Waves

This look is great if you have an uneven tone or unnatural texture of the skin, such as acne scars or brown marks. Soft curls help distract from those skin irregularities, now isn’t that interesting. Curl sections of your hair with a large-barrel iron and roll each section, securing with a clip to set. Once the hair has cooled, let them down and finger comb a little. Do NOT under any circumstance add hairspray! You want to keep that free-flowing and touchable curl look so that it helps make your hair look healthier.

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Beachy Waves

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Medium Layered Haircut

If you add subtle honey highlights then you’ll easily make this look far more wonderful, especially if you have a fair complexion. To properly pull this off, make sure the longer locks graze the shoulders, while the top layers are cut gradually shorter.

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Medium Layered Haircut

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Medium Style with Blonde Highlights

Be sure to ask the hairstylist to cut this look around the shoulders, especially if you still want to keep some length.

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Medium Style With Blonde Highlights

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Classy Layered Bob Haircut

A Classy Layered Bob Haircut is super easy to maintain off-center hairdo that will you save time and money, as if you could ask anything more from a hairstyle. Listen up especially if you have thick medium to long hair, because this look frames the face in a subtle yet alluring way. It casts notice while slimming your face so you appear younger. Add some subtle caramel highlights for that perfect sun-kissed look.

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Classy Layered Bob Haircut

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Twisted Bun

For those of you with long hair, here’s a chic look that elongates the sides of your face as they draw the eye up from the cheekbone and instead up toward the fullness of the crown. It’s important that you wash your hair the day before so that you have the natural oils and live-in texture to offer a better grip. Add some texturizing powder to your roots before you start to pull your hair back into a high but loose ponytail. This is most important, use both hands to gently twist the ponytail’s end into a bun.

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Twisted Bun

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Braided Crown

If you want to get the face lift without all the needles then opt for the braided crown, it creates an effective pull on your face. Just part your hair, whether wet or dry, right down the middle and into two pigtails. Secure each end with a hair tie and then remove the ties to braid each tail. Then re-secure the ends with hair ties and then take a braided pigtail and cross it over the top of your head to the opposite side. To finish, secure with hairpins and do the exact same with the other braid.

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Braided Crown

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Medium Auburn Bob with Layers

This is such a trendy look that you can’t go wrong with. Brush back the shorter layers so that it creates a light version of feathered hair. Classy.

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Medium Auburn Bob With Layers

Medium Auburn Bob With Layers

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Heartwarming Shoulder Length Waves

Definitely go for the center part waves if you can. This look kisses your cheeks gently, and is suited best for those with round and square faces. Add subtle caramel highlights, and this will really make your eyes pop.

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Heartwarming Shoulder Length Waves

Heartwarming Shoulder Length Waves

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Soft Curly Blonde Bob

Curly or wavy hair? This look is for you! This soft curly bob is your wash-and-go style and nothing beats a low maintenance do.

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Soft Curly Blonde Bob

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Bouncy Bob

A bouncy bob is great option for women who have straight hair and are craving more body. The trick is to get a layered haircut, and this bob easily adds more volume by flipping out the ends of the hair with the aid of a large barrel curling iron.

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Bouncy Bob

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Rounded Bob With Stacked Nape

For a highly sophisticated haircut, try out the rounded bob with stacked nape, which gives you an elegant look. In order to create volume and height, you can achieve the final look by blow drying using a rounded brush.

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Rounded Bob With Stacked Nape

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Pixie Undercut

Pixies that have a defined undercut give an edge to the classic bob, for those who are looking for something a little different. To soften the look, adding in big waves balances out the edgy haircut, giving you a great overall stylish aesthetic.

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Pixie Undercut

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Angled Undercut

The undercut is typically more favored by men, but any woman can totally pull off this edgy look as well. You can soften the overall hairstyle by adding a straight top and lighter highlights. To give more volume, make sure you ask your hairstylist to add layers in subtly.

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Angled Undercut 

Angled Undercut

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Short Voluminous Feathered Hairstyle

Any feathered hairstyle gives a soft look, especially for those who feel like their hair is a bit lackluster. This look creates more dimension while still being manageable. You can easily create this look by dabbing in a smoothing cream in the morning, and you’re all set for the whole day!

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Short Voluminous Feathered Hairstyle

Short Voluminous Feathered Hairstyle

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Silver Whispy Bob

Many women choose to fully embrace and rock their naturally greying hair, and we’re all for it! To add more interest, you can create an angled bob cut and accent the look with loose curls that are then tousled. Adding in a grey balayage created gorgeous texture.

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Silver Whispy Bob

Silver Whispy Bob

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Bob With Delicate Layers

For a less dramatic look that is more of a classic, you can opt for a bob with delicate layers. While the look is simple and understated, it is timeless. Not only that, it is easy to maintain and requires minimal styling.

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Bob With Delicate Layers

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Messy Lilac Tousled Locks

For those who are a bit more daring, you can always try mixing things up by adding in a subtle hint of color. This shade of lilac gives just enough color to add intrigue while not being overwhelming. The messy and tousled effect gives you an easygoing overall look.

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Messy Lilac Tousled Locks

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One-Length Balayage Bob with Bangs

In case you’re not into the layered look, a great option is a one-length bob that uses balayage and bangs as an accent instead. This look will still work with wavy or curly hair as well. Try out the “bronde” (brunette-blonde) balayage for a modern twist.

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One Length Balayage Bob With Bangs

One Length Balayage Bob With Bangs

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Layered Tousled Salt and Pepper Bob

Embrace the salt and pepper look by accenting your natural look with tousled layers. The natural “highlighting” of the salt and pepper streaks will create beautiful texture, and you don’t even have to color your hair at all!

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Layered Tousled Salt And Pepper Bob

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Long Ash Blonde Pixie for Fine Hair

People with fine hair may get worried or nervous about going for a pixie cut, but the solution is a long pixie cut. This hairstyle looks great with ash blond coloring, but will translate well with any other color.

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Long Ash Blonde Pixie For Fine Hair

Long Ash Blonde Pixie For Fine Hair

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Balayage Bob with Angled Layers

A bob with angled layers will give you an edgy and youthful look, but adding in some balayage will really take it to the next level. Whatever your color is, balayage accents your existing color in a natural and effortless way.

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Balayage Bob With Angled Layers

Balayage Bob With Angled Layers

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Chic Chocolate Layers

Go for the Kris Jenner signature look, chocolate layers created through the use of babylights. To do this, make sure your highlights are just a few shades lighter than your base color. This will give you the coveted and effortless natural shimmer.

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Chic Chocolate Layers

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Long Balayage Layers

Brooke Shields is the master of balayage layers. If you’ve got longer hair, this is a great style to recreate. This gorgeous style by having your stylist add in subtle balayage coloring and creating layers to balance out the overall look.

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Long Balayage Layers

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Honey Blonde Layered Bob With Short Back

Layering a bob gives instant volume and texture. Adding in honey blonde highlights will create even more texture and drama, giving you an overall youthful look.

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Honey Blonde Layered Bob With Short Back

Honey Blonde Layered Bob With Short Back

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The Volume Shag

Raquel Welch is rocking the shaggy and voluminous look, which gives instant texture and volume due to all of the layers and varying shades of color. What gives this dramatic look its signature flair are the lifted roots that create more body and volume.

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The Volume Shag

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Burnt Orange Bob with Highlights

Nothing says sophisticated more than this style of haircut. This classic look is a staple for a reason, as it is flattering and youthful while still staying maintainable.

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Burnt Orange Bob With Highlights

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Soft Auburn Look

This gorgeous look highlights your face’s natural contours. To create this effortless and natural look, your stylist will backcomb closer to your roots and will style your bangs in a piece-y way in order to create a softer look.

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Soft Auburn Look

Soft Auburn Look

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Short Curly Hairstyle

For curly hair, this short undercut hairstyle is simple and beautiful. Break up a singular color with highlights in order to create texture. It’s also super simple to style, just wash and go!

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Short Curly Hairstyle

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Short Wavy Inverted Bob

A fun twist on the classic bob is to invert it. This looks especially great with wavy hair that is stacked elegantly to create a unique overall shape.

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Short Wavy Inverted Bob

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