But with the recent drop in temperature, I think it's fair to say winter feels like it's coming in hot (well, cold). And while I'm not quite ready to accept that the days of leaving the house without a coat are far behind us, I am ready to get my hair prepared for the months ahead. Because between the rain, wind, static, and inevitable battle with a scarf, winter is hardly the time for a haircut that requires constant upkeep.
So, if you're after a cut that can see you through the season without regular trips to the salon, you're in the right place. We spoke to celebrity session stylist Kris Barnes and hairstylist Chloë Swift to get the lowdown on the low-maintenance haircuts that flatter every face shape and still grow out beautifully while you hibernate indoors. Goldilocks had the right idea: the best things are neither here nor there, but somewhere in the very satisfying middle.
And that rings true for the soft lob. Sitting around the shoulders, it's long enough to be tied up but short enough to still hold its shape, making it a rare haircut that doesn't need constant attention. And not only that, but it's "incredibly versatile and suits all face shapes," says Barnes.
If you want hair with movement but can't quite commit to the maintenance of traditional layers, soft long layers are the answer. Barnes says they can be tailored to any face shape while still adding movement without removing too much density. And because the layers are blended, they grow out subtly and can be styled in pretty much any way.
Got a rounded or square jawline? The long collarbone bob is a particularly good solution for elongating the face. Swift recommends adding soft shaping around the front or long bangs to add definition to the cut without creating too much width.
Better still, it "grows out beautifully and doesn't require constant trims." I love the butterfly bob. Well, the maintenance, unfortunately. Enter: The soft layered cut, a similar style that gives the same movement and wispy shape, without requiring quite so much commitment.
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