Of course, there are many different hairstyles for long hair. Women with very long hair sometimes don’t even realize what great hairstyles are out there—styles that don’t always have to take a lot of time. Updos, ponytails, wearing hair down, or even the hippie look are just a few of the styles that are popular among celebrities. Many women don’t know how to recreate these hairstyles. That’s why we’ve put together some tips and instructions here.
A Different Take on the Ponytail
Everyone is surely familiar with the classic ponytail. Comb your hair thoroughly until it’s nice and smooth. Then simply tie it into a ponytail, secure it with a hair tie, and you’re done. But there are other variations, too. You can also tie a quick ponytail. To do this, tie your hair into a regular ponytail, then wrap a strand of hair around the hair tie. It’s a chic hairstyle that doesn’t take much time. If you want the more extravagant version, tie the ponytail twice and pull the ends through the hair tie as well, so they’re no longer visible.
Creating a Dream Mane
Long hair is perfect for loose hairstyles. Simply curl your hair from the bottom up to the middle and part it to the side. This is one of many hairstyles for long hair that can be worn for any occasion. You can also style your dream mane without having to take out the curlers first. To create a true lion’s mane, you’ll need:
- Hair Dryer
- Brush
- Hairspray with high strength and firm hold
Wash your hair as usual. Then pat it dry gently with a towel. Next, dry your hair with a hair dryer while holding your head upside down, and brush it while your head is upside down as well. Now spray hairspray onto your hair while your head is upside down. Finally, lift your head up with a flourish, adjust your hair slightly with your fingertips, and you’ve got a great lion’s mane.
A Detailed Description of Big Hair
To create the "Big Hair" style, made famous by Amy Winehouse, you'll need a fine-toothed comb, a hair cushion, and bobby pins. Here's how to style it:
1. Use the comb to separate the bangs, then backcomb the back sections of the hair. Spray these sections generously with hairspray.
2. The backcombed strands are swept back over the hair cushion and then secured with bobby pins. A few strands are loosened and can fall gently across the face.
Amy's high hairstyle is complete. If you don't want it quite that high, just leave out the hair cushion. Another option would be to backcomb the loosened strands.
