Long Wispy Bangs

Tems opted for long loose waves and wispy bangs to attend the Jacquemus Menswear fall 2025 show. The result is modern, romantic, and infinitely cool.

Brontë Waves

Calling all lit girls: One of the most romantic ways to wear your hair this season is in ultra-long, free-flowing Brontë waves like Charli XCX. We love the idea of embracing your texture if you have natural waves or curls, but if you need a boost, try using a three-barrel curling iron to get the mermaid-like effect.

Retro Updo

A retro updo like Rachel Sennott’s is all about using a product that does the job. First, use some dry shampoo, then gather your hair half-up on the crown and secure it using an elastic. Gather the rest of the hair up high and secure it with a second elastic. Finally, use bobby pins to shape and secure the look into place.

Low Ponytail with Face-Framing Strand

There are different ways to spruce up a classic low ponytail. Let a single strand loose (or more, if you’d like) and softly curl it for a picture-worthy moment, as seen here on Anna Sawai.

Curly Pony with Tendrils

Long, curly hair looks especially bouncy in a high ponytail hairstyle. To keep things feeling effortless, leave out a few face-framing tendrils like Madison Bailey does here.

Middle Part and Long Layers

If your hair is very long, adding layers is a great way to enhance your strands and make them easier to style on a daily basis. Here, Heidi Klum opted for layers starting just underneath her chin and a middle part for a classic yet modern look.

Pigtail Braids

Tessa Thompson makes the case for wearing pigtail braids as an adult. Here’s how to recreate the look.

• Part your hair down the middle and gather equal parts on each side of your head before braiding.
• Leave a few strands of hair out to frame your face.
• Bonus: Style your edges as you like.

1960s Half-Up Half-Down with a Roll

Nicole Kidman opted for a different iteration of the classic 1960s half-up, half-down updo. The part that’s half-up features a roll technique seamless look with maximum volume.

Simple Headband

Can’t get enough of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy lately, or looking for a singular hair accessory to transform your look? A solid amber or tortoise headband is a timeless everyday upgrade, adding that much more polish to your blowout or air-dry.

Stacked Bobby Pins

This hairstyle takes your look from every day to evening-ready in seconds.

• Brush your hair back behind your ear so it’s smooth and sleek.
• Add a trio (or more) of bobby pins in colors of your choice. “Take good care while placing decorative bobby pins onto hair; use grips that will hold barrettes in place; gently remove grips without pulling or breaking the hair, and make sure all pins have sealed ends to prevent snagging,” Sango says.

Twisted Ponytail Updo

This impressive ponytail-esque style takes your everyday look from zero to 100. Here’s how to pull it off:

• Pull the front of your hair back into a half ponytail and start to twist it as if you’re putting your hair into a bun.
• Once you’ve created a loop, knot the rest of the hair through the bun and secure it, leaving the rest of the ponytail long and loose.
• Secure the hair with a barrette, bobby pin or hair accessory of your choosing.

Half-Up with Side Part

Follow Scipioni’s advice for the perfect half-up, half-down updo. “One great tip to be mindful of is to look at your face shape and structure as well as decide whether or not your ears are hidden,” she says. “These two factors can make or break the style and take a look from boho chic to minimalist to rock ‘n’ roll with just a few simple changes.”

“It’s a great idea to try out new half-up styles before intending to wear them, so it’s easier to make tiny modifications that help the best features really shine through,” she adds.

Accent Braid

There are endless ways to work an accent braid into your look, and it may be just what you need to switch up your go-to long hairstyle. This one pops on the underside of loose beach waves thanks to the addition of a metallic clip.

Side Sweep

Mikey Madison stepped out in a classic Hollywood look at the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards. She opted for swept-back, cascading waves with a deep side part. The result is as glamorous as it is timeless.

Scarf Wrap

This look involves the same technique as a ribbon bow but with more fabric. “For a scarf, it’s important to think about what look you are going for. I love movies and I always think about the 1960s, when Elizabeth Taylor wore scarves,” says celebrity stylist Ted Gibson. “She folded them and tied them like a headband with a knot at the nape of the neck, so chic.” To recreate this look, simply wrap and tie a bandana or silk scarf around your ponytail and leave the rest loose.

Fishtail Braid

Fishtail braids look intricate yet easy to recreate. Here are some advice on how to recreate a fishtail braid.

• “Use a [hair texturizer] on wet hair to create your braid. This will help you have control over the hair so it can look precise and cool,” Gibson says.
• Brush your hair over to one side and begin to braid. As with the rope braid, you can secure the hair into a ponytail for more ease, or keep it free for a more casual look.
• Braid the hair in two sections, crisscrossing pieces for that tight, fishtail appearance.
• Then, loosen the braid’s weave by pulling it apart with your fingers or backcombing. Secure the bottom of the braid with an elastic.

Long Bangs

Anok Yai looks incredible in any hairstyle. At Balenciaga spring 2025, she opted for straight long hair and bangs to match. The timelessly chic look is at home in the front row as it would be on a night out or even to work.

Athletic Ponytail

Enhance your everyday low ponytail by adding a stretchy headband, as seen here on Olivia Palermo. The best part is that you can dress it up or down.

Take a Bow

Use the same technique as the bandana style but with a bow (or two or three), as seen here on Skai Jackson. “When styling long hair with a bow, a good rule of thumb is the bigger the bow, the lower it should go,” Scipioni advises. “This is a great reminder that a large bow that sits high on the head can create a childlike appearance; however, a large bow at the base of the style adds a touch of style and elegance with a hint of flirtation.”

Wrapped Ponytail

Give your hair a sporty-meets-avant-garde style with this wrapped ponytail. Here’s how to recreate this look.

• Clean and dry your hair before adding an oil and brushing through. This will help smooth flyaways. Bonus: Use a curling iron to create a wave.
• Secure the ponytail at the nape of the neck using a bungee cord hair tie.
• Wrap a small piece of hair from the ponytail around the base of the ponytail to hide the cord and use a bobby pin to keep it in place.
• Then, take a piece of hair from the top of the ponytail. Wrap around the base of the ponytail and two fingers, then thread the piece of hair through the loop.
• Continue weaving the strand of hair around and through.
• If you want to slick down additional flyaways, add more oil or a serum.

Slicked Back with Headband

Add a headband and matching earrings to a slicked-back hairstyle for an eye-catching look. We love how this simple style works at a Hollywood event, thanks to the elevated accessories.

Head Scarf

Headbands are the latest 2000s trend to make a comeback. We love this look on Linh Dang Khanh Nguyen. It is a chic way to enhance personal style and great way to hide unkept or greasy roots.

Faux Bangs

“To get fake bangs, you can go to any wig store. The trick is trying to make them look real. I like a ponytail look,”Gibson says. That said, if you have enough length, you can fake bangs with your own hair. It can work especially well on curly hair. Just do a reverse ponytail with the hair falling forward over the forehead instead of back towards the nape of the neck. You can also add a scarf or headband to make the faux bangs look more real.

Wispy Layers in a Half Updo

Models at the Issey Miyake spring 2025 show walked with casual and romantic hairstyles such as this one. Layers add texture to thinner hair types, while the half-up, half-down hairstyle gives the illusion of more volume.

The Flip Over

This may be one of the easiest hairstyles on this list. Take a cue from Zendaya and flip over your hair and opt for a deep side part. “A fantastic way to achieve a big bouncy blowout that lasts is to set it! Start the set by shampooing and conditioning your hair,” Scipioni says. “Gently towel blot to get out the excess water, and detangle with a wet brush.” Keep reading for some additional advice on how to achieve this look.

• “Begin the blow dry with a paddle brush, and don’t forget the concentrator nozzle on the blow dryer. That helps to reduce frizz and flyaways. Slowly brush the hair while blow-drying to remove up to 70 percent of the water from it,” she says.
• “Now, mist the hair with a blowout mist roots to ends, and it’s time to begin round brushing. Make sure to elevate the hair high above its natural fall to ensure that the anti-gravity look will remain intact,” Scipioni adds.
• “As each section of hair is finished being round-brushed, lightly spray a hairspray and then roll the hair down on itself towards the scalp to look like an old-fashioned roller set,” she recommends.
• “When the hair has cooled, gently remove clips or bobby pins starting from the bottom working up to the top,” Scipioni says. “Give a light mist of a weightless [hair]spray to provide flexible hold and enhanced shine.”

Messy Bun

The messy bun is a classic for a reason. “It’s always about the right texture in the bun. It’s important to know if you want it to be dressy or played down. A little smoothing is more chic and sophisticated,” Gibson says. Take a cue from Rita Ora and slick hair back, leaving a few strands loose.

Knotted Ponytail

The longer the hair, the more you can experiment. We love this casual-cool knotted ponytail. Here’s how to recreate this look.

• Secure the hair with a small elastic at about jaw height.
• Knot a strand of hair around the base of the ponytail and continue weaving downward until you run out of hair, then secure with another hair tie.
• Add another elastic several inches down, pulling the hair on either side of the pony outward to create a bubble effect.
• If you have enough hair, repeat the knotting steps from above, adding one final elastic several inches from the bottom.

Natural Curls

Kerry Washington brought both length and volume to the 2024 Kering for Women dinner. Opt for a curly haircut to enhance your curls and natural texture.

Nautilus Bun

This is a super-sized messy bun twisted into the shape of a Nautilus shell. “What I love about this look is that it isn’t perfect. It looks cool and doesn’t look too done. That’s the importance of hair right now,” Gibson says.

Bubble Ponytail

Similar to the knotted pony, this bubble ponytail created by hairstylist Justine Marjan is even easier to pull off. Here’s how to recreate it:

• Add a coat of hairspray for some light hold and texture, brushing back into a ponytail. Secure with a hair tie or scrunchie.
• Spritz some more hairspray onto the bristles of a toothbrush and run over the crown of the head to control flyaways.
• Brush the ponytail, teasing a bit at the base.
• Continue adding hair ties every few inches down the ponytail, pulling at the sides between each to add volume.

The Classic Blowout

A classic for a reason, we love the look of a blowout on Jennifer Lopez. For additional volume, tease the roots before brushing them back and use a spray with lots of texture.

XXL Scrunchie

A massive silk scrunchie wrapped twice around a low ponytail is all you need for an eye-catching style on long strands. “Make sure there is enough product for hair to hold scrunchie,” Sango says. “Scrunchies are nice to use to decorate buns and pineapple styles.” Pull a few face-framing pieces free, et voilà.

Side Bubble Pony

For a take on the bubble ponytail that’s just as fun from the front, opt for a low side positioning. This one features scrunchies in three different patterns for some curated chaos.

Half-Up Space Buns

Space buns are the 1990s throwback style that always stays cool. Follow Scipioni’s tips to get the look:

• “Start by evenly distributing a pea-size of texturizer on fingertips and then through the half-up portions of the hair as a way to keep flyaways, frizzy, and baby hairs in their place,” she says.
• “Create the half-up space buns like two high pigtails using the tiny elastics,” Scipioni adds.
• “On the last pull-through, wrapping the elastic only pull the hair through about one-third of the way,” she recommends.
• “Then, with the remainder of the strand that was not pulled through, wrap it around or braid it around the outside of the bun,” she adds.
• “To secure these ends, use another miniature elastic or two bobby pins crossed at the base of the buns. This will help give support to your trendy space buns, so they won’t go flat no matter where in the universe you’re heading!” Scipioni says.

Oversized Clip

Similar to the scrunchie, this style requires an oversized barrette to gather all the hair at the nape of the neck. Whether you have straight, curly, or wavy hair, you’ll want to add a bit of texturizer or gel to ensure the clip doesn’t slide around.

Curtain Bangs

Curtain bangs often require less maintenance than other fringes. We recommend blow-drying them to make sure they lay properly on the forehead.

Middle Part

Curly hair is eye-catching enough to be a style on its own. We love Rihanna’s long curls styled in a middle part. “Long, curly hair can definitely have its challenges, but here are a few pro tips to consider,” Scipioni says.

• “Start with prepping the hair, detangling, and heat protecting it with a hydrating spray, which could be a game-changer since curly hair has a natural tendency to need extra hydration,” she recommends.
• “With a good amount of water in the hair, apply [styling gel] liberally, starting with about a quarter-size or more when needed. It will lend great bounce and flexibility to curl patterns and adds a nice natural shine,” Scipioni adds.
• “When caring for curls at night, gently pull long waves, curls, and coils up over the pillow at night away from the face and neck where they will get smashed during sleep can really save time restyling the next day,” she recommends.

Hippie Braids

Adding a few small, face-framing braids is a simple way to give your look a boho 1960s vibe. Tinier braids can be left undone, without elastics, for a chic, unpolished effect. “I cannot stress enough that do-it-yourself looks are the coolest,” Gibson says. “Don’t think that you have made a mistake—play with textures, play with shapes.”

Wet Hair Look

For an editorial look, go for the trendy wet style as seen on Kim Kardashian’s long, loose waves. It can be achieved using Vaseline; just be sure to give hair a thorough washing afterward.

Braided Ballerina Bun

This braided take on the classic ballerina bun combines the colorful bobby pin idea from above with an updo. Whether or not you choose to braid the hair first or stick with a simple version of this style, Sango recommends using a hair donut to get the perfect shape.

High Bun

Shay Mitchell’s bun is similar to Jourdan Dunn’s above, but with a higher placement. This detail takes the polish to sky-high levels.

Twisted Updo

This gorgeous twist looks complicated, but we promise it’s easier than it looks. Here’s how to recreate it.

• Start by working a hydrating cream into clean, dry strands.
• Then, take a decorative hair stick and twirl the hair into the desired shape. Leave a few loose inches at the ends.
• Spritz the loose hair with some hairspray and brush it out.
• Use a few bobby pins to add the remaining hair to the twist.

Maxi Twists

Gorgeous chunky twists are a great, protective way to style long, curly hair. Follow the instructions from this video tutorial by Jasmine Brown:

• Start with damp, towel-dried hair. Using a comb, create a sharp, slightly off-center part.
• Separate two front sections of hair. These will be used to create the twists. Apply a styling cream to those two sections and comb through.
• Begin creating the first two-strand twists using about half of the sectioned-off hair. Move diagonally from the hairline back, and keep twisting until you reach the ends.
• Complete three twists on either side. The thickest one should be the farthest in, closest to the hairline. Style the remaining strands by adding your favorite products and scrunching with a microfiber towel.

Long French Twist

The French twist is a classic hairstyle, but there are endless variations. We love this elongated, slightly raised take on the tried-and-true prom ‘do by stylist Irinel de Leon. Making the shape is so simple and only involves a few bobby pins to hold it in place. The best part? It’s beautiful on all textures. “This can most certainly be done on curly hair. Your curls will just add an extra touch with the texture,” Sango adds.

Half-Up ’90s Pigtails

Half-up pigtails are another fun way to style long hair. It’s so simple: Just brush the front pieces of your hair up and fasten into two matching ponytails. “If you want to achieve this exact look and you have naturally curly hair, you can softly blow the hair out to stretch, and loosen curls with a heated curling tong on medium heat to prevent heat damage,” Sango says.

Modern Perm

A far cry from the perms of the 1980s, this modern take on the look is all about ease, allowing the curls to fall loose and, ultimately, behave more like waves than the tight coils of yesteryear. If you don’t want the commitment of getting a full-on perm at a salon, try a rotating curling iron for a similar look.

Subtle Side Part

Olivia Rodrigo’s siren waves look great when paired with a subtle side part. For this look, spritz on lots of shine spray and keep one side of the hair tucked behind the ear to show off any accessories.

Fluffy Waves

Keke Palmer looks straight out of Studio 54 with these fluffy waves. Here, her hair cascades down and out, framing her face a la Farrah Fawcett. Her layers start at the brow, creating a look that mimics bangs but doesn’t require the same commitment.

Curtain Bangs with Texture

This look is kept casual thanks to an air-dried, textured finish. We love the curtain bangs, which are kept wide to frame the face. The contrast of Sweeney’s blunt ends allows her waves to really shine.

Mermaid Braid

This gorgeous hairstyle (as seen on Nina Dobrev) is easy to recreate. Scipioni gives us a step-by-step guide.

• First, gather the hair into a ponytail at the nape of the neck and secure with an elastic.
• “Then, detangle hair and separate it into three equal sections,” she says. “Be mindful of keeping each strand tangle-free while working and label the three strands 1, 2, 3 (or left, middle, right) to make it easier to keep track.”
• “Start by picking up the strand closest to your dominant hand and cross it in between the other two strands. It is now the new middle strand,” Scipioni adds.
• “Repeat that, starting with the strand on the opposite side. Every time, alternate sides. Cross the outside strand over top of the middle strand,” she says. “Remember, the braid will start to look like a chain of hearts when completed correctly.”