August 6, 2017
Hair

15 Low-Maintenance Haircuts for Every Texture

Deven Hopp
by Deven Hopp

You get the perfect haircut. You leave the salon feeling (and looking) like a supermodel. Then, you wash it for the first time. Then, you try to style it for the first time. Then, it looks nothing like it did the day you left the salon. (Sigh.) The sad fact is not all haircuts are wash-and-go. Some of the best-looking styles are also the most time intensive. But who has the time to spend an hour in the bathroom straightening and curling every morning? We don’t. To help you avoid a repeat of the above scenario, we’ve rounded up 15 low-maintenance that won’t add precious minutes to your morning routine.

Scroll through to find the one that’s right your hair type!

Don’t go too short with thick hair; otherwise, it can pouf up, bad humidity style. Keeping your strands below your shoulders will help you avoid unnecessary styling.
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Don’t go too short with thick hair; otherwise, it can pouf up, bad humidity style. Keeping your strands below your shoulders will help you avoid unnecessary styling.

Skip blunt cuts and choose long layers instead. You’ll take off some of the weight to speed up styling time.
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Skip blunt cuts and choose long layers instead. You’ll take off some of the weight to speed up styling time.

Ask for long layers around your face to create movement and a flattering, face-framing shape.
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Ask for long layers around your face to create movement and a flattering, face-framing shape.

Thin hair has a hard time maintaining volume, so instead of fighting to create fullness with lots of layers (and styling products), embrace an easy, one-length cut.
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Thin hair has a hard time maintaining volume, so instead of fighting to create fullness with lots of layers (and styling products), embrace an easy, one-length cut.

Hair that falls just below the shoulders weighs itself down just enough, so you won’t have to fuss with a ton of product and heat styling.
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Hair that falls just below the shoulders weighs itself down just enough, so you won’t have to fuss with a ton of product and heat styling.

Ask your stylist for a blunt cut—blunt ends create the illusion of thickness. And avoid bangs, which require way too much work to be considered low-maintenance.
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Ask your stylist for a blunt cut—blunt ends create the illusion of thickness. And avoid bangs, which require way too much work to be considered low-maintenance.

An angular lob that’s longer in the front and slightly shorter in the back adds shape to curly hair, giving it a built-in style even when you wash and go.
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An angular lob that’s longer in the front and slightly shorter in the back adds shape to curly hair, giving it a built-in style even when you wash and go.

Opt for curls that fall below your collarbone, and ask for plenty of layers throughout to remove some of the bulk.
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Opt for curls that fall below your collarbone, and ask for plenty of layers throughout to remove some of the bulk.

For super-tight curls, keep your layers extra long in front to avoid having to fight with curls in your face.
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For super-tight curls, keep your layers extra long in front to avoid having to fight with curls in your face.

If you have wavy hair and aren’t afraid to go short, choose a tousled pixie cut. All you need is a dab of styling cream (like our favourite Styling Cream, $15 from Verb) and you’re...
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If you have wavy hair and aren’t afraid to go short, choose a tousled pixie cut. All you need is a dab of styling cream (like our favourite Styling Cream, $15 from Verb) and you’re good to go.

For longer wavy hair, a shoulder-length shag that you can just scrunch with salt spray (we love Ouai’s Wave Spray, $40) is the ultimate in low-maintenance hairstyles.
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For longer wavy hair, a shoulder-length shag that you can just scrunch with salt spray (we love Ouai’s Wave Spray, $40) is the ultimate in low-maintenance hairstyles.

Ask for lots of face-framing layers to prevent your natural texture from overpowering you.
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Ask for lots of face-framing layers to prevent your natural texture from overpowering you.

A long, overgrown shag also works for straight hair. Just air-dry and tousle it up to add a bit of texture. 
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A long, overgrown shag also works for straight hair. Just air-dry and tousle it up to add a bit of texture. 

Subtle, well-blended layers that are both blunt and slightly feathered will require minimal styling on straight hair.
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Subtle, well-blended layers that are both blunt and slightly feathered will require minimal styling on straight hair.

If your hair is long, thick, and straight, why fight it? Add a few layers below the chin and let your naturally beautiful texture do its thing. Which of these low-maintenance haircuts will you...
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If your hair is long, thick, and straight, why fight it? Add a few layers below the chin and let your naturally beautiful texture do its thing.

Which of these low-maintenance haircuts will you take to your stylist?

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