Medium Layered Haircuts

Medium layered haircuts are the most versatile haircuts around, as they can be styled in myriad ways and can benefit all hair densities and textures. As there are tons of hair cutting techniques for different result, read on some tips to get the best type of layers for your hair to get the best out of your cut.

Subtle layers give great movement to medium-length hair. The overall effect is soft yet slightly dishevelled. To enhance layers, try allowing hair to air-dry, then work a lightweight styling product through hair and pull hair apart in large sections.

Shaggy layers look best when are styled for volume and directed outward – this will prevent fine hair types from falling flat. To style, work from a part set far back on the crown and blow-dry pulling hair out with a flat-backed brush as you go.

The Brown Aveda Institute, Mentor, OH
Currie Hair, Skin & Nails, Glen Mills, PA

Graduated layers give great interest to straight, medium-density hair, placed strategically to frame the face. The layered cut becomes even more flattering when paired with sleek, side-swept bangs.

Whispy layers provide fine hair with volume. Ask your stylist to dry-cut your hair as the layers will work your hair's own density and growth, without removing too much bulk. Use a dry wax for end separation and definition.

Hair Benders Int’l, Chattanooga, TN
Kathy Adams Salon, Buford, GA

Heavy layers are best to reduce the bulk in thicker hair types, giving them great shape and styling ease. To style, rake through layers styling cream, them blow-dry using a round brush; finish with serum for a shine.

Asymmetric layers gives a kick of edginess with longer layers on one side. Style it to play up the drama by parting hair high on the crown, then brushing it forward. Create a polished surface by flat-ironing, the turning up the longer ends to finish.

The Brown Aveda Institute, Mentor, OH
Ladies&Gentlemen Salon, Mentor, OH

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