A lot of my friends with straight hair tell me that straight hair is boring.
But quite honestly, it’s not!
It’s super versatile.
When it comes to straight hair, few things offer the beauty of a layer cut.
Now whether you’re looking for a sophisticated long haircut with layers or exploring trendy haircut ideas, there’s something magical about how layers transform a person.
I’ve seen my friends go to “Hot” with just 1 haircut!
I’ve always found layered styles like the shaggy cut or the butterfly haircut to be the perfect balance between edgy and elegant.
They add movement and volume to your hair, making every day feel like a great hair day.
I’ve recently been exploring options for my friend’s hair and came across a stunning V-shaped haircut with layers that she loved!
The way the layers cascade in a V-shape gives such a flattering silhouette, especially for haircuts with long hair.
If you’re like my friends and me and love experimenting with your style, you might also fall in love with curtain bangs or front layers that beautifully frame your face.
In this post, I’ll be sharing some photos with gorgeous layered styles, including everything from timeless classics to modern trends.
I’ve included multiple photos (they may look like repeats), but they’re covering medium-length hair or even different face shapes. This will help you pick something that will suit your face shape.
If you have a round face, check out these round face haircuts here.
Layered haircuts for medium hair can add just as much texture and style as their longer counterparts, making them an excellent choice if you want a chic, manageable look.
You’ll find plenty of inspiration, whether you’re dreaming of a long haircut with layers or searching for haircuts for medium-length hair.
So, let’s explore the beauty of layers together!
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1. Feathered Layer Cut with Curtain Bangs
A lot of people opt for feathered haircuts because it adds volume to the hair!
This is a soft, layered cut with feathered ends that blend beautifully into curtain bangs, adding movement and framing the face elegantly.
2. Sleek V-Shaped Haircut with Layers
This cut showcases a subtle V-shape with long, sleek layers that add dimension and structure while keeping the look polished.
3. Blowout Layered Cut
Oh God, this is stunning.
This style features voluminous layers with a blowout finish, creating bouncy ends and a glamorous, effortless vibe.
4. Medium Layered Cut with Face-Framing Layers
This haircut features soft, medium-length layers that blend seamlessly into face-framing strands, giving a fresh and airy look.
5. Classic Blowout Layered Cut
Notice how a blowout always adds so much volume!
This is a timeless layered style with polished, voluminous ends, perfect for showcasing healthy, shiny hair with a natural flow.
6. Sleek Long Layers with Face-Framing Ends
Her hair is quite long.
And I love the hair color.
You can check out my post on dark hair color ideas if you’re looking to dye your hair as well.
Long, flowing layers with perfectly polished ends and subtle face-framing strands for a refined and elegant look.
7. Classic Glamorous Blowout with Layers
It’s the same haircut but you’re now seeing it from a different angle.
This haircut is definitely perfect for people who love layers.
She’s also done a blowout so it looks more voluminous!
8. Effortless Loose Waves with Long Layers
Even if you have wavy hair, you can consider a layered haircut.
Soft waves paired with long, textured layers add volume and a relaxed, natural charm.
9. Layered Cut with Curtain Bangs
A modern layered cut that incorporates curtain bangs for a trendy and youthful vibe with added softness around the face.
If you want to learn how to maintain curtain bangs all day – read this post.
10. Wispy Layered Cut with Bangs
Yes, this is a rather new hairstyle.
Unlike blunt layers, which have a more defined and structured look, wispy layers are cut to appear light and subtle.
This style adds texture, movement, and volume without making the hair look too heavy or choppy.
It’s a great option for those who want a more relaxed and feminine vibe. Wispy layers also pair beautifully with bangs or curtain bangs for added softness around the face.
11. Medium Layered Blowout
This style features bouncy, medium-length layers with a voluminous blowout for a chic and polished look.
So even if you have shoulder-length hair – you can opt for this haircut!
12. Retro Curtain Bangs with Full Layers
I don’t know why but she looks like like a Barbie doll come to life – so pretty!
This is a nostalgic look with voluminous curtain bangs and cascading layers, perfect for adding body and framing the face.
13. Flipped-Out Layers with Curtain Bangs
I love this, utterly gorgeous!
A playful, retro-inspired cut with curtain bangs and layers styled outward for a bold, glamorous vibe.
14. Back View of Fluffy Layered Hair
This is how layers look from the back.
This is a voluminous layered style with soft, fluffy waves that flow beautifully, showcasing texture and movement from the back.
I can just imagine her hair bouncing like a Disney Princess when she walks on the street.
15. Textured Layers with Money Piece Highlights
She’s got what’s known as Money-Piece highlights.
Money piece highlights are face-framing highlights strategically placed at the front strands of your hair.
These highlights are typically brighter or lighter than the rest of your hair color and are designed to draw attention to your face, almost like a natural spotlight effect.
It’s a trend I’m seeing among Gen Z and I think it’s fabulous!
The textured layers create volume and movement, while the money piece highlights emphasize the face-framing strands.
This combination is perfect for those who want a bold yet low-maintenance enhancement to their hairstyle!
16. Long Hair with Soft Wispy Bangs
If you have long hair and are not considering a blowout – then you can go for something simple like this.
A classic long haircut paired with delicate wispy bangs, creates a soft, romantic, and natural look.
17. Layered Haircut with Curtain Bangs
This style features long, flowing layers enhanced with curtain bangs, giving it a youthful and trendy vibe.
18.Tousled Layers with Full Bangs
A textured, tousled style with full bangs that add volume and frame the face beautifully.
19. Medium Layered Hair with Curtain Bangs
A medium-length layered cut paired with curtain bangs for a polished and versatile everyday style.
20. Feathered Layers with Flowy Curtain Bangs
This cut includes soft feathered layers and flowy curtain bangs for a chic and effortless appearance.
21. Shaggy Layered Cut/Wolfcut with Soft Curtain Bangs
I do believe this is a very shaggy cut or a wolfcut.
The shaggy, voluminous layers add a sense of movement and texture, creating a tousled, slightly undone look that feels natural yet sophisticated.
I like that it compliments androgynous features.
The soft curtain bangs delicately frame the face, enhancing its features and offering a trendy, low-maintenance style.
This is perfect for those with thicker hair who want to embrace a carefree and somewhat edgy vibe.
22. Polished Medium Layered Cut with a Sleek Finish
This medium-length haircut features smooth, clean layers that add dimension while keeping a sleek and refined appearance.
The layers are subtle yet structured, offering volume and movement without overpowering the length.
It’s nice!
Paired with a middle part, this cut works perfectly for anyone seeking a professional, look that goes with both – casual and formal occasions!
Blunt Bob with Soft Face-Framing LayersSleek and Straight with Playful Bows
I wanted to include something for short-haired girlies.
This hairstyle is a classic blunt bob with a soft twist.
The slightly shorter length combined with face-framing layers creates a flattering silhouette that enhances her cheekbones and jawline.
It’s low maintenance and super trendy!
24. Feathered Medium Layers with a Voluminous Blowout
This medium-length cut showcases feathered layers that are styled to perfection with a voluminous blowout.
The layers create movement and a bouncy texture, while the curtain bangs add softness and frame the face elegantly.
It’s so glamorous and put-together look that’s ideal for anyone wanting a hairstyle that feels full and lively!
25. Classic Long Layers with Curtain Bangs
This haircut is a timeless choice, featuring long, flowing layers that add depth and volume to the hair.
The curtain bangs blend seamlessly into the layers, giving the look a cohesive feel.
This is a great choice for those looking to maintain their length while adding subtle texture.
Perfect for any occasion, this style radiates elegance and grace.
26. Soft Layered Haircut with Curtain Bangs
This haircut is a sleek and modern take on layered hair.
The soft, medium-length layers add subtle volume and texture, making the style look effortlessly chic. The curtain bangs create a gentle frame for the face, enhancing the natural features and adding a trendy touch.
This versatile cut works well for those seeking a low-maintenance yet stylish option that can be worn both casually and formally.
23. Medium Layers with Feathered Ends
This layered haircut features medium-length hair with feathered ends that create movement and a dynamic flow.
The layers are slightly flipped outward, adding a playful bounce and a polished, salon-fresh vibe.
Ideal for those who want a voluminous look without compromising on length, this cut is both timeless and contemporary, perfect for any face shape.
Also, here’s how her hair would look if she put it up:
The precise center part and smooth texture create a polished look, while the bows add a youthful, fun vibe.
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