Hairstyles with Layers by Studio W Salon in Castro Valley

No doubt, layered cuts are in style. The wolf cut, butterfly cut, layered bob, feathered layers, or the sexy Bardot shag haircut, today's popular layered hairstyles have many names. There's something both feminine and liberating about adding layers to your hairstyle. Are they right for you?

Best Layers for Your Hair Texture

Layers can make your hair style more natural looking as well as easier for your to work with at home. Layering hair can remove weight from heavy hair or add volume to flat hair. Your stylist may suggest layering your hair to create a nice youthful shape, or to add volume and movement where necessary. The placement and length of the layers will depend on your texture, the shape of your face, and the overall goal of the hairstyle.

Layers Balance the Shape of Your Face

If you have a round or full face, layers that start just past your chin will elongate your face and add beautiful balance. If you have a long or oval face, adding cascading layers starting at the nose can frame the face and make it appear shorter. These subtle tricks of the trade can make a big impact on your style.

Layers for Fine Hair

If you have fine hair, a couple of well placed long layers can help you get more volume around the crown area. But not too many layers! If you have fine hair, the goal is to keep as much hair as possible, just make it wispier.

Layers for Long, Thick Hair

If you have thick hair, some internal layers can help you reduce bulk or add movement. Internal layers are more discreet and not really visible on the perimeter of the cut. If you have long, thick hair, it won't be as heavy - or take as long to blow dry - after some discreet layering. 

Layers for Curly Hair

Adding layers to curly hair can add more bounce to your curls and waves. Layers can make curly hair look wider and more voluminous, which is great if you have fine curly hair. If you have thick curly hair, your stylist will take care to balance the volume around your head.

How to Ask For Layers

When asking your stylist to add layers, it's important to be specific. But rather than use any technical terms you may have picked up on social media, show some pictures for reference instead. Or talk in terms of problem/solution to express what you like or dislike about your hair or the hair in your visual references. This will help your stylist understand your goals and your trouble spots - before they start cutting!