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As the leaves turn golden and the air gets crisp, it’s time to transition your summer locks into stunning fall hairstyles. Whether you’re preparing for a cozy wedding, a chic prom, or a casual workday, we’ve got you covered. In this article, we explore 71 fabulous hairstyles for long hair that will keep you looking stylish throughout the fall season.
Sleek Straight Hair
Sleek straight hair is a timeless and easy hairstyle perfect for any occasion. This style features straight, shiny locks that fall smoothly down your back, creating a polished and sophisticated look. It’s ideal for formal events and works well for wedding guests. This hairstyle suits those with naturally straight or slightly wavy hair and complements oval, heart, and square face shapes.
To achieve this look, use a high-quality straightener like the GHD Platinum+ Styler. Apply a heat protectant spray such as the TRESemmé Thermal Creations Heat Tamer before styling. Finish with a shine serum like Moroccanoil Treatment to keep your hair smooth and glossy.
Long Layers with Face-Framing Highlights
Long layers with face-framing highlights add dimension and movement to your hair. This style features subtle highlights that accentuate your facial features, making it perfect for a cute and prom-ready look. It suits all face shapes and hair types, especially those wanting to add some brightness to their fall hairstyle.
To maintain this look, use a color-safe shampoo and conditioner like the Pureology Hydrate Shampoo and Conditioner. Regular trims and a weekly deep conditioning treatment with Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector will keep your hair healthy and vibrant.
Voluminous Curls
Voluminous curls are perfect for making a statement. This hairstyle is formal enough for weddings yet can be dressed down for everyday work. It’s best suited for those with naturally curly or wavy hair but can be achieved with a curling iron for straight-haired individuals. Round and oval face shapes benefit the most from this voluminous style.
To create and maintain voluminous curls, use a curling iron like the Conair InfinitiPro Curling Iron. Apply a curl-enhancing mousse such as the DevaCurl Frizz-Free Volumizing Foam. Finish with a light-hold hairspray like the L’Oréal Paris Elnett Satin Hairspray.
Long Hair with Blunt Ends
Long hair with blunt ends offers a modern and simple aesthetic that’s both chic and easy to manage. This hairstyle works well for those with straight or slightly wavy hair and is perfect for work and formal events. It suits all face shapes and gives a healthy, thick appearance to your hair.
For blunt ends, regular trims are essential. Use a smoothing shampoo and conditioner like the Living Proof No Frizz Shampoo and Conditioner. To style, use a blow dryer and a flat iron, finishing with a smoothing serum like John Frieda Frizz Ease Extra Strength Serum.
Half-Up Half-Down with Braids
The half-up half-down style with braids combines elegance and practicality, making it ideal for prom or a wedding. This hairstyle suits all hair types and face shapes, offering a cute and versatile look that can be both casual and formal.
To achieve this style, start with clean, dry hair. Use a texturizing spray like the Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray for grip. Braid the top section of your hair and secure it with a clear elastic. Let the rest of your hair flow naturally or add some loose curls.
Romantic Loose Waves
Romantic loose waves are perfect for creating a soft, boho look that’s ideal for weddings, graduations, or a casual day out. This style suits all hair types and face shapes, adding a touch of elegance and romance to your appearance.
To create loose waves, use a large barrel curling iron like the BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium Spring Curling Iron. Prep your hair with a wave-enhancing spray like the Ouai Wave Spray and finish with a light-hold hairspray to maintain the waves without stiffness.
Long Hair with Feathered Layers
Feathered layers add texture and movement to long hair, creating a vintage vibe that’s perfect for any occasion. This style works well for those with straight to wavy hair and suits round, oval, and heart-shaped faces.
To maintain feathered layers, use a volumizing shampoo and conditioner like the Redken Volume Injection. Blow-dry with a round brush and finish with a texturizing spray such as the Bumble and Bumble Thickening Dryspun Texture Spray.
High Ponytail with Wrap-Around
A high ponytail with a wrap-around is a sleek and simple style that’s perfect for formal events or work. It suits all hair types and face shapes, offering a polished and sophisticated look that’s easy to achieve.
To create this style, gather your hair into a high ponytail and secure it with an elastic. Take a small section of hair from the ponytail, wrap it around the base to hide the elastic, and secure it with a bobby pin. Use a smoothing serum like the Kenra Platinum Silkening Gloss for a sleek finish.
Long Beach Waves
Long beach waves are a casual and easy hairstyle perfect for everyday wear or a day at the beach. This style suits all hair types and face shapes, providing a relaxed and effortless look.
To achieve beach waves, use a sea salt spray like the Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray. Scrunch your hair and let it air dry or use a diffuser. For added volume, use a lightweight mousse such as the OGX Locking + Coconut Curls Decadent Creamy Mousse.
Braided Crown
The braided crown is an elegant and cute hairstyle that’s perfect for bridesmaids, prom, or a wedding guest. This style works well for all hair types and adds a touch of bohemian charm to your look.
To create a braided crown, part your hair in the middle and braid two sections from each side. Wrap the braids around your head and secure them with bobby pins. Use a flexible-hold hairspray like the Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray to keep the style in place.
Classic Long Shag
The classic long shag is a layered haircut that adds texture and movement to long hair. It’s perfect for those seeking a rock-inspired look that’s both edgy and stylish. This hairstyle suits wavy to straight hair and works well for oval and heart-shaped faces.
To maintain a long shag, use a texturizing shampoo and conditioner like the Ouai Fine to Medium Hair Shampoo and Conditioner. Style with a lightweight mousse such as the Moroccanoil Curl Control Mousse for added volume and texture.
Long Hair with Curtain Bangs
Curtain bangs add a soft, face-framing touch to long hair, creating a vintage look that’s perfect for formal or casual occasions. This style suits all hair types and face shapes, especially round and oval faces.
To style curtain bangs, blow-dry them with a round brush and use a lightweight styling cream like the Ouai Finishing Crème. Regular trims and a smoothing serum such as the John Frieda Frizz Ease Original Serum will keep your bangs looking fresh.
Fishtail Braid
The fishtail braid is a versatile and boho hairstyle that’s perfect for weddings, prom, or casual outings. It works well for all hair types and face shapes, offering a cute and intricate look.
To create a fishtail braid, divide your hair into two sections and take a small piece from the outside of one section, crossing it over to the inside of the other. Repeat on the other side until you reach the end. Secure with a clear elastic and gently pull the braid to loosen it for a fuller look.
Long Hair with Subtle Ombre
Subtle ombre adds a natural gradient of color to long hair, creating a cute and stylish look that’s perfect for work or prom. This style suits all hair types and face shapes, adding depth and dimension to your hair.
To maintain a subtle ombre, use a color-safe shampoo and conditioner like the Matrix Biolage Colorlast. Regular deep conditioning treatments with the Joico K-PAK Deep Penetrating Reconstructor will keep your hair healthy and vibrant.
Sleek Low Bun
A sleek low bun is a formal and simple hairstyle perfect for weddings, work, or graduations. It suits all hair types and face shapes, offering a polished and sophisticated look.
To create a sleek low bun, gather your hair at the nape of your neck and twist it into a bun. Secure with bobby pins and use a smoothing serum like the Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum to eliminate frizz. Finish with a strong-hold hairspray such as the Kenra Volume Spray 25.
Long Hair with Soft Curls
Soft curls add a romantic and easy touch to long hair, making it perfect for weddings, prom, or casual outings. This style suits all hair types and face shapes, offering a gentle and elegant look.
To create soft curls, use a medium-barrel curling iron like the Hot Tools Professional 24K Gold Curling Iron. Prep your hair with a heat protectant spray such as the TRESemmé Thermal Creations Heat Tamer and finish with a light-hold hairspray like the L’Oréal Paris Elnett Satin Hairspray.
Double Dutch Braids
Double Dutch braids are a cute and practical hairstyle that’s perfect for work, school, or a day at the beach. This style suits all hair types and face shapes, offering a secure and stylish look.
To create double Dutch braids, part your hair down the middle and braid each section from the hairline to the nape of the neck, securing with clear elastics. Use a texturizing spray like the Not Your Mother’s Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray for added grip.
Long Hair with Side-Swept Bangs
Side-swept bangs add a dynamic and easy touch to long hair, perfect for formal or casual occasions. This style suits all hair types and face shapes, especially round and oval faces.
To style side-swept bangs, blow-dry them with a round brush and use a lightweight styling cream like the Living Proof Perfect Hair Day 5-in-1 Styling Treatment. Regular trims and a smoothing serum such as the Biosilk Silk Therapy will keep your bangs looking fresh.
Waterfall Braid
The waterfall braid is a romantic and boho hairstyle that’s perfect for weddings, prom, or a bridesmaid. This style suits all hair types and face shapes, offering a whimsical and elegant look.
To create a waterfall braid, start by braiding a section of hair from one side of your head, allowing sections to drop as you braid across. Secure with a clear elastic and use a light-hold hairspray like the Garnier Fructis Style Flexible Control Anti-Humidity Hairspray to keep it in place.
Long Hair with Balayage
Balayage adds natural, sun-kissed highlights to long hair, creating a cute and stylish look that’s perfect for work or casual outings. This style suits all hair types and face shapes, adding depth and dimension to your hair.
To maintain balayage, use a color-safe shampoo and conditioner like the Redken Color Extend Magnetics. Regular deep conditioning treatments with the Olaplex No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner will keep your hair healthy and vibrant.
Top Knot with Long Hair
The top knot with long hair is a chic and easy hairstyle that’s perfect for both formal events and casual outings. This style involves gathering the top section of your hair into a high knot, while leaving the rest of your hair down. It’s ideal for those with straight to wavy hair and suits all face shapes.
To achieve this look, use a strong-hold hairspray like the L’Oréal Paris Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hold Hairspray to keep the knot in place. A volumizing mousse such as the Moroccanoil Volumizing Mousse can add extra lift and texture to your hair.
Long Hair with Boho Braids
Boho braids add a whimsical and cute touch to long hair, perfect for weddings, prom, or a boho-inspired look. This style suits all hair types and face shapes, creating a relaxed and intricate appearance.
To create boho braids, incorporate small braids throughout your hair, mixing them with loose waves. Use a texturizing spray like the Not Your Mother’s Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray for added grip and a light-hold hairspray to keep the braids in place.
Classic French Twist
The classic French twist is an elegant and formal hairstyle perfect for weddings, work, or prom. This sophisticated updo suits all hair types and face shapes, adding a touch of vintage glamour to your look.
To create a French twist, gather your hair into a low ponytail, twist it upwards, and tuck the ends into the twist, securing with bobby pins. Use a strong-hold hairspray like the Kenra Volume Spray 25 to keep the style in place and a smoothing serum like the Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum for a sleek finish.
Long Hair with Wispy Bangs
Wispy bangs add a soft, cute touch to long hair, creating a versatile look that’s perfect for work, prom, or casual outings. This style suits all hair types and face shapes, especially round and oval faces.
To style wispy bangs, blow-dry them with a round brush and use a lightweight styling cream like the Living Proof Perfect Hair Day 5-in-1 Styling Treatment. Regular trims and a smoothing serum such as the Biosilk Silk Therapy will keep your bangs looking fresh.
Long Half-Updo with Twists
The long half-updo with twists is a romantic and easy hairstyle perfect for weddings, graduations, or a casual day out. This style suits all hair types and face shapes, offering a beautiful and intricate look.
To create this style, twist sections of hair from each side and secure them at the back with bobby pins. Use a texturizing spray like the Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray for added volume and finish with a light-hold hairspray to keep the twists in place.
From sleek straight hair to romantic waterfall braids, these fall hairstyles for long hair offer a variety of options to suit any occasion. Whether you’re attending a wedding, going to work, or enjoying a day at the beach, there’s a perfect hairstyle for you. Try out these looks and let us know which ones are your favorites in the comments below!
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