24 Middle Part Hairstyles for Women: Chic Looks for Every Face Shape

Hi, I’m Lena — a salon stylist with over 10 years behind the chair. I’ve curated 24 middle-part hairstyles that work across lengths, textures and lifestyles. Middle parts are timeless and versatile: they create symmetry, elongate the face, and can read modern or romantic depending on cut and styling. In this post you’ll see sleek center-part bobs, long layered looks, curtain bangs, textured shags, soft waves and defined curls — each image paired with styling notes so you know how to achieve the look. These styles suit many face shapes: oval faces wear them effortlessly, longer faces gain balance, and wide foreheads can be softened with face-framing layers or bangs. Salon tips you’ll use at home: establish a precise center guideline, prep with root-lifting product for volume, and finish with a light texturizer to keep movement. Browse the 24 images to find a middle part that fits your hair type and daily routine.

Long Chestnut Waves with Face‑Framing Curtain Layers

This look is long, natural-looking waves with soft face‑framing curtain layers and a defined middle part — ideal for straight to wavy hair and works well on fine, medium or thick textures when layered for movement. To create it in the salon, apply a heat protectant and root‑lift mousse to damp hair, then blow‑dry with a round brush to smooth and add volume at the crown. Section hair and use a 1.0–1.25 inch curling wand to wrap mid‑lengths away from the face, leaving ends slightly undone for a lived‑in finish; alternate curl directions for natural texture. Finger‑comb curls while cooling, then mist with a lightweight sea‑salt or texturizing spray and finish with a flexible hold hairspray. Tools: blow dryer, round brush, 1–1.25” curling wand, clips, wide‑tooth comb. Products: heat protectant, root mousse or volumizer, sea‑salt/texturizing spray, light hairspray, small amount of smoothing oil for ends. Difficulty: easy–medium, about 20–35 minutes. Maintenance: refresh with dry shampoo and texturizer between washes, sleep on a silk pillowcase, trim layers every 8–12 weeks, and deep condition weekly to maintain shine and definition.

Long Layered Cut with Curtain Part and Textured Ends

Suitable hair types: ideal for straight to wavy hair and fine-to-medium density; also works on thicker hair when weight is removed with internal layers. This salon-friendly look uses long, face‑framing layers and point‑cut textured ends to create natural movement and soft volume around a middle or slight curtain part. Styling technique: haircut with long, graduated layers around the face and light internal thinning; finish ends with point‑cutting or texturizing shears for separation. For daily styling, blow‑dry hair with a medium round brush to smooth the roots while encouraging bend through the midlengths; enhance texture by twisting small sections with a flat iron or using a 1–1.25 inch wand for loose bends. Tools needed: professional cutting shears, texturizing shears, blow dryer with nozzle, medium round brush, flat iron or curling wand, wide‑tooth comb. Products required: heat protectant, lightweight smoothing cream or leave‑in conditioner, sea‑salt or texturizing spray for definition, light‑hold hairspray and dry shampoo for lift. Difficulty level: moderate — precise layering benefits from a stylist; at‑home styling is quick. Maintenance tips: trim every 8–12 weeks to keep ends healthy, use a weekly deep conditioner, avoid heavy products at the roots, and refresh texture with dry shampoo or texturizer between washes.

Beachy Long Waves with Center Part and Natural Balayage

This long beachy wave style with a soft center part and sunkissed balayage is ideal for fine to medium hair and can be adapted for thicker textures by removing bulk. Styling technique: start on freshly washed, towel-dried hair. Apply a heat protectant and a lightweight volumizing mousse at the roots, then blow-dry to about 80% using a round brush or diffuser to preserve wave. Using a 1–1¼ curling wand, wrap mid-shaft sections away from the face, leaving the ends out for a lived-in look; alternate directions for natural movement. Tools needed: blow dryer (with diffuser or round brush), 1–1¼ curling wand, clips, wide-tooth comb and fingers. Products required: heat protectant, root-lifting mousse, sea-salt/texturizing spray, lightweight smoothing oil for ends and a flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty level: easy–medium; expect 15–30 minutes depending on length and thickness. Maintenance tips: refresh texture with dry shampoo or salt spray between washes, sleep on a silk pillowcase or in a loose braid, use a deep-conditioning mask weekly and schedule trims every 8–12 weeks to prevent split ends.

Long Layered Cut with Face‑Framing Curtain Layers and Beachy Waves

Soft, face‑framing long layers with loose, beachy waves—created from a center part—offer a modern, low‑effort look. Suitability: ideal for straight to wavy hair and medium to thick densities; fine hair can wear this style if layers start closer to the chin for lift, while very coarse hair benefits from softer, blended layering to remove bulk. Styling technique: towel dry and apply a root volumizer and heat protectant, then blow‑dry with a medium round brush lifting at the roots. Use a 1–1.25 curling wand to wrap alternating sections away and toward the face, leaving the last inch straighter for an undone finish. Cool curls, separate with fingers and lightly scrunch. Tools needed: blow dryer, medium round brush, 1–1.25 curling wand, sectioning clips; optional flat iron for piece‑smoothing. Products required: heat protectant, lightweight mousse or root lift, sea‑salt/texturizing spray, small amount of finishing oil, flexible hairspray. Difficulty level: easy–intermediate. Maintenance tips: trim every 8–12 weeks, weekly deep‑condition, refresh texture with dry shampoo and salt spray between washes, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz.

Lived-In Textured Long Layers with Center Part

This center-parted, long textured layers style creates a relaxed, slightly undone finish that suits straight to wavy hair and mid-to-thick densities; fine hair can also wear it if layers are softened and root lift is added. To achieve it, start on towel-dried hair with a lightweight heat protectant and a volumizing mousse through roots; rough-dry with a blow dryer and nozzle while lifting at the crown, or use a diffuser on wavy hair. Use a 1–1¼ curling wand to bend mid-lengths away from the face in alternating directions, leaving ends softer for that lived-in feel. Finish by raking through a sea-salt or texturizing spray and smoothing ends with a small amount of lightweight oil. Tools: blow dryer, round brush or diffuser, curling wand, wide-tooth comb and clips. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse/root lift, salt spray, light finishing oil, flexible-hold hairspray, dry shampoo for day-two volume. Difficulty: easy to medium. Maintenance: trim every 8–12 weeks to keep layers fresh, deep-condition weekly, refresh texture with salt spray, and avoid daily heavy oils to preserve lift.

Long Layered Blowout with Soft Face‑Framing Waves

This polished, long-layered blowout with soft face‑framing waves suits straight to naturally wavy hair and works well for medium to thick textures; fine hair can achieve the same look with a root-lifting mousse and strategic layering. The cut features long layers and subtle face-framing pieces to add movement without losing length. Styling technique: towel-dry hair, apply heat protectant and volumizing mousse at roots, then blow-dry with a round brush for lift and smoothness. Create loose S-waves using a 1″–1.25″ curling iron or large-barrel wand — wrap mid-lengths, leave ends out for a modern undone finish, alternate directions and cool before finger-combing. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle, medium-to-large round brush, 1″–1.25″ curling iron or wand, wide-tooth comb, clips. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root spray, lightweight smoothing cream or oil, flexible-hold hairspray, and a texturizing spray for refresh. Difficulty: easy–intermediate; about 20–35 minutes depending on thickness. Maintenance tips: trim every 8–12 weeks, weekly deep conditioning, use dry shampoo between washes, sleep on a silk pillowcase, and refresh waves with a mist of water or texturizer instead of re‑heating daily.

Long Layered Center Part with Soft Face‑Framing Layers

This is a versatile long layered cut with a center part and subtle face‑framing layers designed to enhance natural movement. Suitability: ideal for straight to wavy hair and medium to thick textures; fine hair benefits from shorter weight‑reducing layers to create lift, while very thick hair will need internal thinning to remove bulk. Styling technique: start on towel‑dried hair with a root‑lifter at the roots, blow‑dry using a large round brush to smooth lengths and bend ends inward slightly, then add a few loose bends with a 1–1.25 curling iron or flat iron for natural shape. Tools needed: hairdryer, 1.5–2 round brush, sectioning clips, 1–1.25 curling iron or flat iron, wide‑tooth comb. Products required: heat protectant, lightweight smoothing serum or oil, root‑lifting mousse or spray, and a flexible hold texturizing spray or light hairspray. Difficulty level: salon cut is medium (requires a skilled stylist); daily styling is easy to moderate and takes 5–15 minutes. Maintenance tips: trim every 8–12 weeks, use weekly deep conditioning for shine, refresh with dry shampoo and texturizer, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz.

Medium-Length Textured Layers with Middle Part and Soft Tousled Waves

This shoulder-to-collarbone cut features long, face-framing layers and a clean middle part — ideal for straight to wavy hair and medium-to-thick textures. Styling technique: start on damp hair with a heat-protectant, blow-dry using a round or vent brush to create root lift while keeping ends soft. Use a 1–1.25 curling wand to add loose bends, alternating direction and leaving the mid-lengths and roots straighter for a lived-in look. Finish by raking in a sea-salt or texturizing spray and scrunching with fingers; smooth any frizz with a tiny amount of lightweight oil on the ends. Tools needed: blow-dryer, round/vent brush, 1–1.25 curling wand, sectioning clips, wide-tooth comb. Products required: heat protector, volumizing mousse or root-lift (optional for fine hair), sea-salt or texturizing spray, small amount of lightweight oil/serum, flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty level: easy–moderate — approachable at home with basic hot tools. Maintenance tips: trim every 8–12 weeks to keep layers fresh, refresh texture with dry shampoo or salt spray between washes, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz and preserve shape.

Long Tousled Beach Waves with Face‑Framing Layers

This look suits straight to naturally wavy hair in medium to thick textures and flatters long lengths with soft, face‑framing layers. Start on towel‑dried hair: apply a heat protectant and a lightweight volumizing mousse at the roots. Rough‑dry with a nozzle or diffuser while using your fingers to create lift. Work in 1

Long Layered Cut with Curtain Bangs and Tousled Beach Waves

This look features long, face-framing layers with soft curtain bangs and effortless, tousled waves — ideal for medium to thick hair. Fine hair can wear this style if layered strategically and given extra root lift; very curly hair will need smoothing and shaped layering to achieve the same relaxed finish. Start on towel-dried hair with a light volumizing mousse at roots and a heat protectant through the lengths. Blow-dry with a concentrator nozzle and a medium round brush to shape the curtain bangs and add movement to the layers. Create loose waves using a 1–1.25 curling iron or a flat iron, alternating direction and leaving ends slightly undone for a lived-in look. Finger-comb once cool and mist with a sea-salt or texturizing spray, finishing with a flexible-hold hairspray and a dab of lightweight oil on ends for shine. Tools: hairdryer, round brush, curling iron or flat iron, sectioning clips. Difficulty: easy–medium — salon-style results with basic heat skills. Maintenance: trim bangs and layers every 8–10 weeks, use weekly deep-conditioning, refresh texture with water + texturizer or dry shampoo between washes.

Long Textured Layers with Center‑Parted Face‑Framing

This relaxed, lived‑in style suits medium to thick hair best and can be adapted for fine hair with added layering or light extensions. Start on towel‑dried hair: apply a heat protectant and a lightweight volumizing mousse at the roots. Rough‑dry with your fingers or a diffuser while scrunching to enhance natural texture, then smooth face‑framing layers with a medium round brush for controlled lift at the crown. To create the soft waves, use a 1–1.25 inch curling wand and wrap alternating sections away from the face, leaving the last 1–2 inches unwrapped for a natural finish. Finger‑comb the curls and mist with a sea‑salt texture spray to break them up, finishing with a light flexible hold hairspray. Tools: blow dryer, medium round brush, curling wand, sectioning clips, wide‑tooth comb. Products: heat protector, root mousse or spray, sea‑salt/texturizing spray, light finishing oil for ends, flexible hairspray. Difficulty: easy–medium (20–30 minutes). Maintenance: trim every 8–12 weeks, use a weekly deep conditioner, refresh texture with dry shampoo and re‑work waves as needed to avoid daily heat.

Long Layered Cut with Face‑Framing Curtain Pieces

This soft, face‑framing long layered cut features subtle curtain‑style pieces and textured ends that create natural movement. Suitability: ideal for straight to wavy fine‑to‑medium hair — long layers add volume and prevent heaviness; thicker hair benefits from internal thinning and longer layers to avoid a bulky silhouette. Styling technique: towel‑dry and apply a volumizing mousse at roots, then blow‑dry with a medium round brush, lifting at the crown. Use a 1 curling wand or flat iron to create loose bends away from the face, finger‑comb while cooling to keep the look effortless. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle, medium round brush, 1 curling wand or flat iron, wide‑tooth comb, sectioning clips. Products required: heat protectant, lightweight smoothing serum (ends), light‑hold hairspray, texturizing or sea‑salt spray, dry shampoo for second‑day lift. Difficulty: easy to moderate — quick daily routine once practiced. Maintenance tips: trim every 8–12 weeks to keep ends fresh, deep condition weekly if colored, use dry shampoo between washes, refresh with misted texturizer, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce friction.

Shoulder-Length Textured Lob with Face‑Framing Layers and Center Part

This shoulder-length textured lob suits straight to soft-wavy hair and works best on medium-fine to medium-thick textures. The cut features long, face‑framing layers and a subtle center part to create natural movement and a slim, elongating silhouette. For the cut, section cleanly and remove weight with blunt slicing at the ends, then refine with point‑cutting or a razor to add feathered texture around the face. Styling is simple: towel-dry hair, apply a lightweight leave‑in and root‑lift mousse, then blow-dry using a medium round brush to enhance volume at the crown. Finish with a quick pass of a large-barrel curling iron or flat iron to create loose bends, and separate with a texturizing spray for lived-in separation. Tools needed: professional haircutting shears, thinning shears or razor, sectioning clips, blow dryer, medium round brush, large-barrel curling or flat iron. Products required: heat protectant, lightweight mousse or root lifter, smoothing cream or leave‑in, sea‑salt or texturizing spray, light-hold hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — cutting is best done in-salon; daily styling is low-effort. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks, deep-condition weekly, and refresh texture between washes with dry shampoo or salt spray.

Long Textured Beach Waves with Face‑Framing Layers

This look suits medium to thick long hair and naturally wavy or loose-curly textures best; fine hair can achieve it with added volume and product. Start on damp, towel‑blotted hair: apply a lightweight leave‑in conditioner and a heat protectant, then a cream or mousse for hold. For natural enhancement, scrunch product into sections and diffuse on low heat until about 80% dry to set the wave. For a more defined, lived‑in finish, wrap random 1–1.25” sections around a curling wand (leave ends out for softness) or use a flat iron to create bends. Cool, then gently separate with fingers and finish with a salt or texturizing spray for grit and a soft-hold hairspray. Tools: diffuser, 1–1.25” curling wand (or flat iron), wide-tooth comb, clips, blow dryer. Products: heat protectant, light leave‑in, styling cream/mousse, sea‑salt/texturizing spray, soft-hold hairspray. Difficulty: easy–medium — basic heat skills help. Maintenance: refresh waves with a little water + texturizer, sleep loosely braided or on a silk pillowcase, trim layers every 8–12 weeks, and avoid daily high heat to preserve texture and shine.

Long Layered Loose Waves — Center Part, Soft Volume for Medium to Thick Hair

This long, layered loose-wave style works best on medium to thick hair with natural straight-to-wavy texture. It flatters long lengths and layered ends by adding movement without heavy styling. Technique: towel-dry and apply a root-lifting mousse to the roots and a heat protectant through the lengths. Blow-dry using a medium round brush to smooth the top and create slight lift at the crown. Divide hair into sections and wrap mid-shaft to ends around a 1–1.25-inch curling wand or barrel, alternating direction for a natural finish and leaving the last inch out for a softer look. Finger-comb once cool and set with a flexible-hold hairspray. Tools needed: blow dryer, medium round brush, 1–1.25 curling wand, sectioning clips, wide-tooth comb. Products required: heat protectant, lightweight mousse or volumizer, smoothing serum or cream, flexible hairspray, optional shine mist. Difficulty level: easy–medium; 20–35 minutes depending on length. Maintenance tips: trim every 8–12 weeks, use sulfate-free shampoo, weekly deep-conditioning mask, refresh with dry shampoo between washes, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz.

Long Textured Layers with Soft Curtain Fringe

This long, face‑framing layered cut with a soft curtain fringe suits straight to wavy hair and works especially well on fine-to-medium and medium-thick textures — it adds movement and visual volume without bulk. In the salon, the technique is long layers cut with point‑cutting and light razoring at the ends to create feathered tips and a lived‑in finish; the curtain fringe is cut to blend into the layers for a soft frame. To style: towel dry, apply a root‑lift mousse or volumizing spray, rough‑dry with a nozzle while lifting at the roots, then create loose waves with a 1

Long Layered Beach Waves with Middle Part — Textured Dark Brown Style

Salon-tested textured long layers with a soft middle part suit medium to thick straight, wavy or relaxed curly hair. Start on towel-dried hair after a hydrating shampoo and lightweight conditioner. Apply a heat protectant, then a sea-salt spray or texturizing mousse from mid-lengths to ends. Blow-dry with a round brush for root lift or use a diffuser to enhance natural wave. Create loose, undone waves with a 1–1.25 curling wand: wrap alternating sections away from the face, leave 1–2 of ends out and don’t curl the roots. Cool, finger-comb to break the pattern and finish with a light-hold flexible hairspray and a dry texturizing spray for separation. Add a pea-size shine serum only to ends if needed. Tools: blow dryer (diffuser/round brush), 1–1.25 curling wand, sectioning clips, wide-tooth comb. Products: heat protectant, sea-salt spray or mousse, light-hold hairspray, dry texturizing spray, lightweight oil/serum. Difficulty: intermediate — 20–35 minutes. Maintenance: trim every 8–12 weeks, use sulfate-free products, refresh waves with misted water + texture spray, avoid heavy oils at roots, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to minimize frizz.

Long Layered Beachy Waves with Face‑Framing Curtain Part

Suitability: Works best on fine to medium hair and naturally wavy textures; thick hair can carry the shape but will require fewer sections and stronger texturizing. This long, layered cut with a soft center or curtain part creates face‑framing movement and light, lived‑in volume. Styling technique: Start on towel‑dried hair with a light leave‑in and heat protectant. Rough‑dry while creating a soft center/curtain part and lifting at the roots with your fingers. Work in 1–2 inch sections using a 1 curling wand (or flat iron) and wrap hair loosely, leaving the last 1–2 inches out for an undone end. Alternate direction on random sections and finish by finger‑combing to break up curls. Tools needed: blow dryer, round brush or fingers for root lift, 1 curling wand or flat iron, sectioning clips, wide‑tooth comb. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root lift, sea salt/texturizing spray, lightweight smoothing oil or serum, flexible‑hold hairspray; dry shampoo to refresh. Difficulty level: Easy–Moderate (15–30 minutes). Maintenance tips: trim every 8–12 weeks, use purple shampoo if blonde, deep condition weekly, sleep on a silk pillowcase, and refresh texture with misted water + texturizer or quick bangs‑to‑roots shake between washes.

Long Textured Layers with Loose Beach Waves and Subtle Balayage

This effortless, salon-friendly style suits fine to medium-thick hair and works beautifully on naturally straight or wavy textures; very thick or coarse hair benefits from additional layering and thinning. The cut uses long, face-framing layers and soft, feathered ends to create movement and prevent heaviness. To style, blow-dry with a round brush for smooth roots, then create loose waves with a 1 curling wand: wrap mid-lengths away from the face and leave the very ends loose for a lived-in finish. Alternate curl directions and cool each section before roughing through with fingers. Tools needed: blow dryer, round brush, 1 curling wand, sectioning clips, and a wide-tooth comb or paddle brush. Recommended products: heat protectant, lightweight volumizing mousse or root lift, sea-salt or texture spray, smoothing serum for ends, and a flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — basic curling technique and sectioning practice produce best results. Maintenance tips: trim every 8–12 weeks, refresh balayage/gloss every 3–4 months, use sulfate-free shampoo, weekly deep-conditioning, and revive day-two hair with dry shampoo and a quick root lift or sea-salt scrunch.

Long Layered Natural Waves with Face‑Framing Layers

This long, layered look features soft, natural waves and face‑framing layers for effortless movement and volume. Suitability: ideal for medium to thick hair and natural straight-to-wavy textures; fine hair can achieve similar fullness with added layers and texturizing. Styling technique: work on towel-dried hair with a root-lift product, blow-dry with a round brush to build body, then create loose waves by wrapping 1–1.5 inch sections around a large-barrel curling iron or by bending sections with a flat iron. Alternate directions for a lived-in finish and finger‑comb once cooled. Tools needed: blow dryer, large round brush, 1–1.5 curling iron or flat iron, sectioning clips, wide-tooth comb. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root spray, sea-salt or texture spray, lightweight flexible-hold hairspray, and a small amount of smoothing serum or hair oil for ends. Difficulty level: easy–medium — manageable at home with basic heat-tool skills. Maintenance tips: trim every 8–12 weeks to keep layers fresh, use a deep-conditioning mask biweekly, refresh waves with dry shampoo or a light mist, and sleep on a silk pillowcase or in a loose braid to preserve texture.

Long Beachy Waves with Soft Face‑Framing Layers

This relaxed, textured look suits long fine-to-medium or naturally wavy hair and can be adapted for thicker hair by adding more internal layering. Start with long, face‑framing layers and soft point‑cut ends to reduce bulk and encourage movement. For styling, work on towel‑dried hair: apply a lightweight mousse at the roots and a heat protectant through mid-lengths and ends. Either 1” curling wand or a flat iron works — take 1–2” sections, wrap hair loosely around the barrel leaving ends out for an undone feel, alternate directions and pause briefly. Finish by raking in a sea‑salt or texturizing spray and scrunching to break up the waves; set with a light flexible hairspray and a pea‑size shine serum on the ends if needed. Tools: 1” wand or flat iron, blow dryer (diffuser optional), sectioning clips, wide‑tooth comb. Difficulty: easy–moderate, about 20–35 minutes depending on length. Maintenance: trim every 8–12 weeks, use sulfate‑free shampoo and weekly deep conditioning, refresh waves with a damp braid or salt spray between washes, and sleep on a silk pillowcase or loose braid to preserve texture.

Long Textured Beach Waves with Face-Framing Layers

Long textured beach waves with face-framing layers suit medium to thick hair and naturally wavy or slightly curly textures; fine hair can achieve this look with added layering and targeted root-lifting. To create it, start on towel-dried hair with a lightweight mousse, rough-dry with a diffuser or let it air-dry to retain movement, then section and wrap 1–1.25 inch sections loosely around a curling wand or create bends with a flat iron. Alternate directions for a lived-in finish and leave the ends slightly straighter for a modern feel. Tools: blow dryer with diffuser, 1–1.25 inch curling wand or flat iron, wide-tooth comb, sectioning clips. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse, sea-salt or texturizing spray, flexible hairspray and a small amount of shine serum for ends. Difficulty: easy to medium — basic curling and sectioning skills required; expect 20–35 minutes depending on length. Maintenance: refresh waves with dry shampoo and texturizer between washes, sleep on a silk pillowcase or in a loose braid, trim every 8–12 weeks, and use a hydrating mask weekly to keep ends healthy.

Soft Center-Parted Loose Waves for Medium-to-Long Hair

This soft, center-parted loose wave is ideal for medium to long lengths and suits medium to thick hair textures best; fine hair will need a little product and root lift to keep the shape, while very curly hair should be smoothed and pre-straightened for this look. Start with clean, towel-dried hair: apply a heat protectant and a lightweight volumizing mousse or root-lifter, then rough-dry with your fingers or a diffuser to build body. Section hair and use a 1–1.25 inch curling iron (or flat iron) to create loose S-shaped waves, curling away from the face and leaving about 1–2 inches of the ends straight for a modern finish. Tools: blow dryer, round brush (optional), 1–1.25″ curling iron or flat iron, sectioning clips, wide-tooth comb. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root spray, light texture/sea-salt spray, flexible-hold hairspray, and a few drops of lightweight oil for ends. Difficulty: easy–medium; expect 20–35 minutes depending on length. Maintenance: sleep on a silk pillowcase, refresh with a spritz of water or texture spray and a quick blast of heat, use dry shampoo between washes, and trim every 8–12 weeks to maintain movement.

Long Layered Chestnut Waves with Soft Face-Framing Layers

This long, layered chestnut style is ideal for medium to thick hair and straight-to-wavy textures. The face-framing layers add movement and soften features while maintaining length. To style: start on damp hair with a heat protectant and a light volumizing mousse at the roots. Blow-dry using a round brush to create lift at the crown and smooth the lengths. Create loose, natural waves with a 1–1.25 inch curling iron or wand, wrapping sections away from the face and leaving ends slightly undone for a lived-in finish. Tools needed: blow dryer, medium round brush, curling iron/wand, sectioning clips, wide-tooth comb. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root lift, lightweight smoothing cream or hair oil, flexible-hold hairspray and dry shampoo for day-to-day refresh. Difficulty level: easy–medium — a stylist cut helps, but the look is achievable at home with basic heat skills. Maintenance tips: trim every 8–12 weeks to preserve the layers, deep-condition weekly to keep ends healthy, use color-safe shampoo and occasional gloss to maintain chestnut shine, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz.

As a professional stylist, my best advice when choosing a middle part is to consider your face shape, hair density and lifestyle. Ask your stylist for subtle layers or curtain bangs if you need forehead balance, or keep a blunt center part for sleek, modern polish. For care and styling: always use a heat protectant before blow-drying or flat-ironing, apply a lightweight root volumizer on fine hair, and choose a smoothing serum or cream to tame frizz on thicker textures. Refresh a center part between washes with a texturizing spray at the roots and a few soft waves to add body. Regular trims (every 6–10 weeks) keep the part sharp and layers fresh. If you’re unsure which middle-part style will flatter you most, bring one of the 24 images to your consultation — visuals help me tailor the cut and product plan to your hair’s unique needs.