32 QW Hairstyles for Women: Trendy Cuts, Color & Styling Ideas

Hi, I’m Lena — a professional hairstylist with over a decade of salon experience. I curated this collection of 32 QW hairstyles for women to showcase versatile looks that suit a wide range of faces, textures, and lifestyles. Whether you’re after a low-maintenance everyday cut, a glossy color refresh, a polished updo for events, or playful braid variations, these styles are chosen to inspire realistic, achievable results. In the salon I focus on face-shape balance, hair density, and lifestyle during consultations, and I’ll share those same practical tips here: choose a length that works with your routine, invest in a quality heat protectant, and book regular trims to keep shapes crisp. Each image is paired with quick styling pointers so you can recreate or adapt the look at home. Use these 32 QW hairstyles as a starting point — tweak texture, color depth, or fringe to make each style uniquely yours.

Textured Messy Top Knot with Wispy Face‑Framing Curtain Bangs

This relaxed, textured messy top knot with wispy curtain bangs suits fine to medium hair and works well on thick hair when slightly thinned. It’s ideal for straight to wavy textures; curls add extra volume. Start on second‑day hair or spray dry shampoo at the roots for grip. Section the crown, lightly backcomb for lift, then gather hair into a loose high pony and twist into a soft bun—secure with elastic and a few bobby pins, pulling pieces out to create an undone shape. Leave curtain bangs and several face‑framing strands; shape them with a 1 curling wand or flat iron for soft bends. Tools: tail comb, teasing brush, 1 curling wand or flat iron, elastic, bobby pins, sectioning clips. Products: texturizing spray, root lift powder or spray, light‑hold hairspray, smoothing cream or lightweight oil for ends, and dry shampoo for refreshes. Difficulty: easy–medium — salon technique is simple, but achieving the effortless balance takes practice. Maintenance: refresh with dry shampoo, re‑pin loose areas, trim bangs every 6–8 weeks, and avoid heavy serums at the roots to retain texture.

Romantic Loose Spiral Curls with Side Braids — Long Wavy Hair Styling

This look suits medium to thick long hair and adapts well to straight or naturally wavy textures; fine hair can achieve similar volume with root-lifting products or clip-in extensions. Start on clean, towel-dried hair: apply a heat protectant and a light volumizing mousse from roots to mid-lengths. Blow-dry with a round brush or diffuse for natural wave. Create a deep side part and, on small sections at the hairline, braid two narrow Dutch/French braids that feed into the main lengths and secure with tiny elastics. Use a 1-inch curling wand or iron to form loose spiral curls, alternating direction and leaving the last 1–2 inches out for a more modern, undone finish. Finger-comb or use a wide-tooth comb to loosen curls, then mist with a flexible-hold hairspray and finish with a light texturizing spray for separation. Tools: 1 curling iron/wand, tail comb, sectioning clips, elastics, bobby pins, round brush. Products: heat protectant, mousse, flexible hairspray, texture spray, light serum for ends. Difficulty: moderate — 30–45 minutes. Maintenance: sleep on a silk pillowcase, refresh waves with water or a spray-on curl refresher, touch up face-framing pieces as needed, and avoid heavy oils at the roots to preserve lift.

Textured Low Side Braid with Soft Face‑Framing Bangs

Suitable for medium to thick hair and loose waves or naturally straight hair that accepts texture, this relaxed side braid with soft, wispy bangs creates a romantic, lived-in look. Start on damp hair: apply a heat protectant and a volumizing mousse through roots and mid-lengths. Blow-dry using a round brush to add lift at the crown and smooth the bangs. Create a deep side part and curl random 1 sections with a curling iron for movement, then lightly tease the crown for volume. Gather hair to one side and loosely three-strand or pull-through braid, securing with a small elastic; pancake the braid and pull out face-framing pieces and bangs for softness. Tools: blow dryer, round brush, 1 curling iron, tail comb, sectioning clips, bobby pins and elastics. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse, light texturizing or sea-salt spray, smoothing serum for ends, flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty: intermediate; allow 25–35 minutes. Maintenance: refresh texture with dry shampoo and sea-salt spray, re-curl released pieces as needed, sleep on a silk pillowcase, and trim bangs every 6–8 weeks to keep the shape.

Textured Short Shag with Choppy Layers and Side Fringe

Perfect for fine to medium hair and flattering on natural waves or slightly straight textures, this textured short shag with choppy layers adds movement and face-framing without bulk. On thicker hair, ask your stylist for heavier internal layering to maintain shape. The haircut uses point cutting and razor/texturizing to create feathered ends, a soft nape, and a side-swept fringe. Styling technique: towel-dry until damp, apply a lightweight volumizing mousse at the roots and a sea-salt spray through mid-lengths. Blow-dry with a round brush or diffuser, using fingers to lift the crown and separate layers. For definition, add random bends with a 1 curling wand or flat iron and finish by raking through a matte paste for piecey texture. Tools needed: cutting shears, texturizing shears or razor, comb, blow dryer with concentrator/diffuser, round brush, 1 curling wand or flat iron, sectioning clips. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse, sea-salt/texturizing spray, light-hold spray, matte paste. Difficulty: Moderate — precise cutting is best done in-salon; daily styling is quick (5–10 minutes). Maintenance: trims every 6–8 weeks, sulfate-free shampoo, weekly deep conditioning, and avoid heavy oils at the roots to preserve lift.

Textured Romantic Messy Updo with Face‑Framing Tendrils

This textured, romantic updo with loose face‑framing tendrils works best for medium to long hair with natural wave or curl, but can be created on straight hair after adding texture. Start on clean, towel‑dried hair: apply a light mousse or curl‑enhancing cream and heat protectant, then blow‑dry with a diffuser to build body or air‑dry for natural movement. Section hair and use a 1–1.25 inch curling wand to define loose pieces only where needed. Gather hair into a low-to-mid messy bun, twisting and pinning 1–2 inch sections with U‑pins and bobby pins to create volume and soft separation; leave several face‑framing strands unpinned. Lightly backcomb the crown if more lift is desired and mist with a medium‑hold texturizing spray to set shape. Tools: diffuser or blow dryer, curling wand, sectioning clips, fine-tooth comb, bobby pins and elastic. Products: heat protectant, curl cream or mousse, texturizing spray, light‑hold hairspray and anti‑frizz serum. Difficulty: moderate — basic curling and pinning skills. Maintenance: sleep on a silk pillowcase, refresh with a light spray or touch‑up curls, and avoid heavy oils that weigh the style down.

Textured Crown Braid Updo with Face‑Framing Tendrils

A romantic, textured crown braid pulled into a low braided bun with loose face‑framing tendrils. Suitability: best on shoulder‑length to long hair and works especially well on medium to thick textures; fine hair benefits from pre‑texturizing (dry shampoo or texturizing spray) for grip, while very curly hair can be lightly blow‑dried or smoothed at the roots for clearer braid definition. Styling technique: create an off‑center part, Dutch or French braid from one temple across the crown to the opposite nape, pancake the braid to widen and soften, repeat on the other side or combine into one larger braid; join at the nape and wrap into a low braided bun, securing with bobby pins. Pull small sections free for soft tendrils. Tools needed: tail comb, sectioning clips, elastic bands, bobby pins, curling iron (for shaping tendrils), and a light paddle brush. Products required: salt or texturizing spray, lightweight styling cream or smoothing serum for flyaways, strong but flexible hairspray, and dry shampoo for added body. Difficulty: intermediate — a steady hand and basic braid technique needed; allow 30–45 minutes. Maintenance tips: sleep on a silk pillowcase, refresh texture with dry shampoo or a spritz of texturizer, tighten pins as needed, and avoid heavy oils near the roots to preserve volume.

Textured Short Pixie-Bob with Side-Swept Fringe — Platinum Blonde

This short textured pixie-bob with a long, side-swept fringe is ideal for fine to medium hair looking for soft volume and movement. The layered cut creates lift at the crown and airy ends that suit oval, heart, and petite faces; thicker hair can be thinned with slicing. To style, towel-dry hair, apply a lightweight volumizing mousse at roots and a heat protectant through lengths. Rough-dry with fingers and a concentrator nozzle to encourage tousled separation, or use a small round brush (1–1.5) to add shape to the fringe. For definition, twist random sections with a 19–25 mm curling wand or use a flat iron to bend pieces; finish by working a pea-sized amount of matte paste through mid-lengths and ends, then mist with flexible hairspray. Tools: blow dryer with nozzle, round brush, small curling wand or flat iron, tail comb, clips. Products: root-lift spray/mousse, heat protectant, texturizing/sea-salt spray, lightweight matte paste, flexible hairspray, dry shampoo. Difficulty: easy–medium; 10–20 minutes daily. Maintenance: trims every 4–6 weeks, weekly purple/toning shampoo if bleached, monthly deep conditioning, avoid heavy oils that weigh hair down, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to preserve shape.

Layered Voluminous Ringlet Bob — Defined Short Curly Hairstyle

This layered, voluminous ringlet bob is ideal for natural curl patterns (2B–4A) and wavy hair that wants more definition; fine hair can achieve the look with perm rod sets or small-barrel thermal curling, while very coarse hair benefits from longer layers to control bulk. Technique: start with a dry, curl-by-curl precision cut (or ask your stylist for curl-specific layering) to set the shape. Style by working with 1/2–1 inch sections, applying a heat protectant, then wrapping around a 3/8–1/2 curling wand or perm rods; allow curls to cool fully before releasing. Alternatively, use a diffuser on low heat while scrunching with a curl cream for softer ringlets. Tools needed: diffuser-equipped blow dryer, small-barrel curling wand or perm rods, duckbill clips, wide-tooth comb and professional cutting shears. Products required: sulfate-free cleanser, hydrating conditioner, leave-in detangler, curl-defining cream or mousse, light gel for cast, lightweight oil/serum and flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty: medium — requires practice for uniform curls and a specialist cut. Maintenance: trims every 6–8 weeks, weekly deep-conditioning, refresh with water + leave-in or curl refresher, pineapple at night, sleep on silk, and avoid brushing when dry.

Long Natural Waves with Side Fishtail Accent Braid

Suitable for naturally wavy to loose-curly long hair (fine to medium density), this relaxed boho style highlights texture while keeping the look effortless. Start on towel-dried hair: work a lightweight mousse or salt spray through mid-lengths to ends, apply heat protectant, then diffuse until mostly dry for enhanced wave. Section a small chunk from one side and create a tight fishtail braid about 2–3 inches wide, secure with a small clear elastic and gently pancake the braid for soft volume. If needed, define a few face-framing pieces with a 1 curling wand for consistency. Tools: wide-tooth comb, diffuser or blow dryer, 1 curling iron (optional), tail comb, small elastics, bobby pins. Products: sea-salt spray or texture mousse, heat protectant, light-hold hairspray, anti-frizz serum or lightweight oil, dry shampoo for refreshes. Difficulty: easy–medium — basic braid skills required; ~20–35 minutes. Maintenance tips: sleep on a silk pillowcase or loose bun, refresh waves with water + sea-salt spray and scrunch, re-braid as needed, use weekly deep conditioning and trim every 8–12 weeks to avoid split ends.

Textured Tousled Updo with Curtain Bangs and Face‑Framing Tendrils

This soft, textured updo pairs curtain bangs with loose, face‑framing tendrils for a romantic, lived‑in finish. Suitability: ideal for medium to thick hair and naturally wavy textures; straight or finer hair can achieve the look when prepped with root lift and lightweight texturizers. Styling technique: rough‑dry hair while lifting the roots with a round brush or diffuser, create loose bends through the mid‑lengths with a 1 curling iron or wand, lightly backcomb the crown for height, then loosely gather and twist into a low–mid chignon. Secure with bobby pins, pull out pieces to soften the silhouette, and shape curtain bangs and tendrils around the face for movement. Tools needed: blow dryer, round brush, 1 curling iron/wand, tail comb, sectioning clips, elastics and bobby pins. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root lift, texturizing or sea‑salt spray, light‑hold hairspray and a small amount of smoothing serum for flyaways. Difficulty level: intermediate (20–30 minutes). Maintenance tips: refresh with dry shampoo and a spritz of texture spray, sleep on a silk pillowcase, touch up bangs with a round brush or flat iron, and trim bangs every 6–8 weeks.

Romantic Textured Half-Up Half-Down with Loose Waves

This romantic textured half-up half-down blends soft, loose waves with a voluminous, slightly messy crown—ideal for boho, bridal or elevated everyday looks. Suitability: works best on medium to thick hair and naturally wavy or curly textures; fine hair can achieve the look with light teasing, root-lifting products, or clip-in extensions. Long to mid-length hair holds the cascading waves most effectively. Technique: prep with a heat protectant and volumizing mousse, then blow-dry with a round brush or diffuser for body. Create 1–1¼ barrel curls with a curling wand, alternating directions and leaving ends soft. Finger-comb to loosen curls, backcomb the crown for lift, then gather the top section from temples to crown and secure into a loose twist or small knot with U-pins and bobby pins. Pull out face-framing pieces and soften with fingers. Tools: curling wand, hairdryer, round brush, tail comb, teasing brush, sectioning clips, U-pins/bobby pins. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse/root lift, salt or texturizing spray, light-hold hairspray, shine serum, dry shampoo. Difficulty: intermediate; allow 25–45 minutes. Maintenance: refresh with dry shampoo and texturizer, re-pin as needed, sleep on silk, and use weekly deep conditioning to preserve hair health.

Textured Romantic Low Updo with Loose Curls and Face‑Framing Tendrils

This soft, textured low updo with face‑framing tendrils and loose curls suits medium to long hair and works well on naturally wavy or slightly curly textures. Fine hair benefits from root‑lift products and gentle backcombing; thicker hair holds shape easily but may require more pins. To create it, prep with volumizing mousse on damp hair, blow‑dry with a round brush or diffuse to enhance wave, then wrap 1–1.25 sections around a curling wand for loose curls. Lightly tease the crown, gather hair into a low, twisted bun or loosely pinned chignon, and pull out delicate tendrils around the face for a relaxed, romantic finish. Tools: curling wand, tail comb, pins/U‑pins, elastic, round brush and blow dryer. Products: heat protectant, root‑lifting mousse, salt or texturizing spray, light hold hairspray and a small amount of shine serum. Difficulty: moderate — achievable at home but easier with an extra pair of hands. Maintenance: refresh with dry shampoo, reshape loose pieces with a wand, sleep on a silk pillowcase, and use a purple shampoo and weekly deep condition if hair is silver or color‑treated.

Textured Half‑Up Boho Waves with Crown Volume and Face‑Framing Tendrils

This relaxed half-up style works best on medium to long lengths with naturally wavy or curly hair, or on straight hair that can hold a soft heat set. Technique: start on clean, towel‑dried hair treated with a heat protectant and lightweight mousse or sea‑salt spray. Blow‑dry with a round brush to build lift at the crown, backcomb lightly at the roots for extra volume, then gather the top section and loosely twist or pin it into a soft pouf while leaving face‑framing pieces loose. Create loose S‑waves through the remaining lengths with a 1–1.25 inch curling wand, alternate barrel direction for movement, and finger‑comb to break up tightness. Tools needed: blow dryer, round brush, teasing comb, 1–1.25” curling wand, sectioning clips, bobby pins and small clear elastics. Products: heat protectant, texturizing spray, lightweight mousse or salt spray, smoothing serum for ends, and a flexible‑hold hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — expect 25–40 minutes depending on length and density. Maintenance tips: refresh with dry shampoo and texture spray, re‑touch waves with a small wand as needed, sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz, and avoid over‑brushing to preserve shape.

Long Voluminous Natural Curls with Face‑Framing Texture

Suitable for naturally wavy to tight curly hair (2A–3C) or relaxed hair that’s been retextured, this style emphasizes volume, defined ringlets and a soft face‑framing shape. Start on towel‑dried hair: apply a lightweight leave‑in conditioner followed by a curl cream or styling mousse through mid‑lengths and ends. Section the hair and use a diffuser on low heat while cupping curls to encourage clumping and lift at the roots; for added definition, finger‑twist a few strands or touch up isolated pieces with a 3/4 curling wand. Tools: wide‑tooth comb, microfiber towel or t‑shirt, diffuser, small clips and a fine‑tooth tail comb for parting. Products: sulfate‑free shampoo/conditioner, leave‑in, curl cream, light mousse or gel for hold, a few drops of lightweight oil for shine and a heat protectant. Difficulty: moderate — achievable at home with practice but benefits from salon shaping for balanced layers. Maintenance tips: pineapple or loosely braid at night, sleep on silk, refresh daily with a water/leave‑in mist and light scrunching, and trim every 8–10 weeks to remove weight and maintain springy shape.

Textured Double Braids with Wispy Fringe — Boho Blonde Styling

This look suits medium-to-long hair with natural texture — fine to medium densities benefit from prepped volume, while thicker hair gives fuller braids. Start on second-day hair or apply a light mousse and sea-salt spray to clean, towel-dried hair. Section a soft curtain fringe and two side sections for braiding; create one French/inside-out braid at the crown into a loose, low two-strand or three-strand braid on each side. Use the tail of a small elastic and hide with a piece of hair. Loosen (pancake) the braids from the mid-lengths outward to achieve that undone, boho texture and pull a few wispy face-framing pieces free. Tools: comb, tail comb, 1 curling iron or flat iron for soft waves, small elastics, bobby pins. Products: heat protectant, texturizing or sea-salt spray, lightweight flexible hairspray and a small amount of shine serum. Difficulty: intermediate — requires basic braid technique and texturizing. Maintenance: sleep on a silk pillowcase, refresh texture with dry shampoo and mist, re-pancake braids daily and re-secure elastics every 2–3 days; deep condition weekly for bleached hair.

Textured Chin-Length Red Bob with Face-Framing Layers

Salon-ready textured chin-length bob with soft face‑framing layers. Best suited to fine-to-medium straight or wavy hair—layers add movement for limp hair and tame bulk in thicker hair. Cutting technique: ask your stylist for a blunt chin-length base with soft point‑cut layers and a subtle middle/curtain part; this creates the airy, piecey ends shown. Styling technique: towel-dry, apply a light volumizing mousse to roots and a heat protectant through lengths. Blow-dry using a medium round brush, lifting at the roots and rolling ends under/out as desired. For texture, run a flat iron or 25–32 mm curling wand through random sections, bending only the mid-lengths and ends. Finish with a salt-infused texturizing spray and a few drops of lightweight smoothing oil on the tips. Tools needed: blow dryer, medium round brush, flat iron or curling wand, sectioning clips, wide-tooth comb. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse, sea-spray/texturizer, light-hold hairspray, smoothing serum. Difficulty: intermediate—styling is quick but the cut requires a skilled stylist. Maintenance: trims every 6–8 weeks, sulfate-free color care for red tones, weekly deep condition and avoid over-washing; refresh with dry shampoo.

Textured Tousled Short Shag with Wispy Fringe

This short, textured shag with a wispy fringe suits fine to medium hair best and adapts well to natural waves. Thick hair can wear the cut but will need strategic thinning and layering to avoid bulk. The salon technique uses short, choppy layers and point-cutting or a razor to create feathered ends and movement through the crown and fringe. Styling is simple: apply a root-lifting mousse to towel-dried hair, blow-dry with a concentrator nozzle while rough-drying with your fingers or a small round brush for lift, then add a sea-salt spray or texturizing cream to define pieces. Use a 1

Tousled Layered Red Bob with Side‑Swept Fringe

A modern, textured bob with face‑framing layers and a long side‑swept fringe that reads soft and undone. Suitable for fine to medium hair—layers add lift and movement—while thicker hair can wear this look if the interior is thinned and layers blended. For natural waves, enhance texture; for straighter hair, create body with styling. Technique: cut to chin‑or‑slightly‑above length with graduated, blunt perimeter and razor or point‑cut internal layers to remove weight. Keep the fringe long and angled across the brow for softness. To style: apply a volumizing mousse or root lifter to damp hair, blow‑dry with a round brush and concentrator nozzle for smooth volume, then use a 1–1.25 inch curling wand or flat iron to create alternating bends for a tousled finish. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle, medium round brush, 1–1.25 curling wand or flat iron, texturizing shears. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse, sea‑salt or texturizing spray, light pomade or cream, flexible hairspray. Difficulty: easy–medium (10–15 minutes daily). Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks, use color‑safe products for red tones, weekly hydrating mask, and refresh texture with dry shampoo between washes.

Textured Platinum Pixie with Tousled Fringe

An edgy textured pixie with a long, tousled fringe and soft, defined waves — ideal for fine to medium hair that wants volume. Natural wavy or loose‑curly hair will need minimal heat; straight hair benefits from texturizing and light thermal shaping. The salon cut uses razor point‑cutting and texturizing shears to remove bulk and preserve a longer, face‑framing top. Styling technique: towel‑dry to damp, apply a lightweight mousse or sea‑salt spray at roots and through mid‑lengths, then scrunch. Diffuse on low heat with a nozzle or air‑dry while shaping with fingers for separation. Use a 1/2–3/4 curling wand on a few pieces to rework waves and finish by scrunching with a small amount of texturizing paste. Tools needed: blow dryer with diffuser, curling wand or small‑barrel iron (optional), wide‑tooth comb and texturizing shears (for the cut). Products: lightweight mousse, heat protectant, sea‑salt spray, matte clay or texturizing paste, flexible hairspray, purple shampoo for bleached tones. Difficulty: salon cut is technical; daily styling is easy to moderate. Maintenance: trim every 4–6 weeks, schedule color/toner touch‑ups as needed, deep condition weekly and use a bond builder after bleaching. Refresh with water and texturizer between washes and sleep on a silk pillowcase.

Teased Boho Beehive with Long Textured Waves

This dramatic boho beehive suits medium to thick, long hair or long hair with extensions — fine hair will need padding or clip‑in pieces for the same height. Start on clean, towel‑dried hair: apply a root‑lifting mousse and heat protectant, then rough‑dry while lifting the roots. Section the crown and create volume by backcombing small sections with a fine‑tooth teasing comb, smoothing the top layer with a brush and securing height with long hair pins. Use a 1–1.25 curling wand or flat iron to create loose, undone waves through the lengths; finger‑comb or add a salt spray for separation to mimic the textured dreads and pieces. Tools: blow dryer, teasing comb, long‑tail comb, sectioning clips, curling wand, bobby pins and strong hairpins. Products: root mousse, texturizing/salt spray, dry shampoo, strong‑hold hairspray, lightweight serum for ends. Difficulty: advanced — salon service recommended (45–90 minutes) if you want long‑lasting structure. Maintenance: sleep on a silk pillow, refresh volume with dry shampoo and gentle re‑teasing, avoid heavy oils at the roots, and schedule deep conditioning regularly for bleached hair. Remove pins gently to preserve texture.

Short Curly Textured Pixie with Tapered Sides

This short curly textured pixie is ideal for anyone with natural waves or curls (hair types 2B–3C). The cut features tightly tapered sides and nape with a longer, layered top to maximize curl definition and movement. In the salon the technique is a dry, point-cut layering on top to preserve curl shape, blended into clipper or scissor-tapered sides for a clean silhouette. For daily styling you’ll need a diffuser-equipped blow dryer, a wide-tooth comb or fingers for shaping, and a small pair of sectioning clips. Recommended products: lightweight curl cream or mousse for hold, a leave-in conditioner for frizz control, a small amount of matte paste or pomade to define pieces, and a flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty: cutting is intermediate—best left to a stylist experienced with curls—while daily styling is quick (10–15 minutes). Maintenance: schedule trims every 4–6 weeks to maintain the tapered shape, deep-condition weekly, refresh curls between washes with water and a tiny bit of leave-in or curl refresher spray, and sleep on a satin pillowcase to reduce frizz and preserve curl definition.

Vintage Rolled Updo with Soft Side-Swept Fringe

Suitable for medium to thick hair and straight to wavy textures; fine hair can achieve the same look using volumizing padding or light extensions. Begin on towel-dried hair with a heat protectant and volumizing mousse, then blow-dry with a large round brush to create smooth volume and shape the side-swept fringe. Section hair and set loose S-shaped curls using a 1 curling iron or hot rollers, allowing them to cool completely. Lightly backcomb the crown for lift, smooth the surface, then roll defined sections into structured pin curls toward the nape and secure each with strong bobby pins and U-pins. Finish by shaping the fringe and blending it into the roll with a fine-tooth comb for a polished finish. Tools: blow dryer, large round brush, 1 curling iron or hot rollers, tail comb, sectioning clips, bobby pins/U-pins. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse/root-lift, light texturizer or setting lotion, medium-hold hairspray, shine serum. Difficulty: Intermediate — 30–60 minutes; recommended pro appointment for special occasions. Maintenance: prep as day-two hair for best hold, refresh with dry shampoo and touch-up pins, protect overnight with a silk wrap or loose net, and carry a small hairspray for quick fixes.

Textured Voluminous Updo with Face-Framing Tendrils

Suitable for medium to thick hair and naturally wavy or curly textures; fine hair can achieve this look with lightweight padding or clip-in extensions. Styling technique: start on dry hair protected with heat protectant. Create loose S-shaped curls with a 1 curling iron, alternating directions for movement. Section and lightly backcomb the crown for lift, then gather hair into a low-to-mid messy bun, securing with U-pins and regular bobby pins. Pull out soft face-framing tendrils and gently twist or re-curl them for definition and a soft, modern finish. Tools needed: 1 curling iron, fine-tooth tail comb, teasing brush, sectioning clips, U-pins/bobby pins, and a blow dryer with diffuser (optional). Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root-lift spray, sea-salt/texturizing spray for grip, medium-hold hairspray, and a lightweight shine serum to tame frizz. Difficulty level: moderate — allow 30–45 minutes; requires practice to balance volume and softness. Maintenance tips: refresh texture with dry shampoo or texturizing spray, retwist tendrils with the curling iron, resecure any loose pins, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to preserve shape.

Textured Double Space Buns with Loose Face-Framing Waves

Suitable for fine to medium hair with moderate length (shoulder or longer), this style creates volume with texture and soft heat-styled waves. Start on lightly second-day hair or apply dry shampoo at the roots for grip. Create a center part, divide hair into two sections, backcomb the crown lightly, then gather each side into a high pony at about ear level. Twist each pony into a loose bun and secure with bobby pins, leaving a few face-framing strands out. Use a 1 curling iron or wand to define the loose tendrils and add S-shaped waves through the lengths for a lived-in finish. Tools: tail comb, sectioning clips, hair ties, bobby pins, 1 curling iron. Products: heat protectant, light-hold texturizing spray or sea-salt spray, root-lifting mousse or powder, flexible-hold hairspray, and purple shampoo for maintaining platinum tones if color-treated. Difficulty: Intermediate — requires basic sectioning, twisting and curling skills. Maintenance tips: sleep on a silk pillowcase, refresh roots with dry shampoo between washes, loosen pins for a softer silhouette, and rewrap stray waves with the iron to revive shape. Regular trims and toning keep platinum looking healthy.

Copper Asymmetrical Textured Pixie with Undercut

This bold, asymmetrical textured pixie suits straight to wavy hair and fine-to-medium densities—thicker hair may require internal thinning to reduce bulk. The salon technique pairs a short undercut/clipper side with long, layered top sections shaped by point-cutting and light razoring to create movement and sweep. Styling starts on towel-dried hair with a volumizing mousse at the roots and a heat protectant applied through lengths. Blow-dry using a small-to-medium round brush or your fingers to lift the crown and direct the fringe into the face; finish by shaping pieces with a 1 curling iron or flat iron for soft S-wave texture. Tools needed: clippers, scissors, thinning shears, round brush, blow dryer with nozzle, curling or flat iron, tail comb and sectioning clips. Recommended products: volumizing mousse, thermal protector, lightweight modeling paste or fiber for separation, and a flexible-hold hairspray for longevity. Difficulty: intermediate—precision cutting should be done by a stylist, home styling becomes straightforward with practice. Maintenance: trims every 4–6 weeks to preserve shape, color touch-ups for copper every 4–8 weeks, weekly deep-conditioning and UV protection to keep vibrancy and shine.

Tousled Textured Pixie Cut for Wavy or Fine Hair

This short, layered pixie is tailored for fine to medium hair with natural wave but can be adapted for straight textures by adding more texturizing. The cut features longer top layers and a soft fringe that are point-cut or razor-textured in the salon to create movement without bulk. Styling technique: towel-dry to damp, apply a lightweight volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray at the roots and mid-lengths, then diffuse on low heat while scrunching to enhance wave. Finish by working a pea-sized amount of matte clay or lightweight pomade through the ends with your fingers to define pieces and control flyaways. Tools needed: professional scissors, thinning shears or razor for texture, blow-dryer with diffuser, round brush for smoothing if desired, and a small flat iron for occasional shaping. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray, texture spray, matte paste/clay, and light-hold hairspray. Difficulty level: easy–medium — daily style takes 5–10 minutes. Maintenance tips: schedule trims every 4–6 weeks to keep shape, use a weekly hydrating mask for wavy hair, and avoid heavy oils that weigh down texture.

Textured Short Curly Bob — Voluminous Defined Curls

This textured short curly bob works best for naturally wavy to tight curly hair (2b–3c). The cut is shaped to enhance curl clumping and lift—shorter at the nape with longer, layered lengths around the face to create rounded volume and movement. In the salon I dry-cut curl-by-curl to see each pattern, remove bulk with point cutting and slide cutting, and subtly shape the fringe for framing. At home, start on damp hair: microfibre towel or cotton T‑shirt blot, apply a lightweight leave‑in, then a curl cream or mousse from roots to ends. Use a Denman or wide‑tooth comb to distribute product, finger‑coil any unruly pieces, and diffuse on low‑medium heat while cupping curls to enhance definition. Tools: diffuser, microfibre towel, sectioning clips, wide‑tooth or Denman brush, blow dryer. Products: sulfate‑free shampoo, hydrating conditioner, leave‑in conditioner, curl cream or light gel, anti‑frizz serum or oil, heat protectant. Difficulty: moderate—cutting requires a stylist experienced with dry curl shaping; daily styling is straightforward with a consistent routine. Maintenance: trims every 6–8 weeks, weekly deep conditioning, sleep on silk or pineapple, and refresh with water + leave‑in or curl refresher spray. Avoid brushing dry to prevent frizz.

Textured Curly Updo with Soft Face‑Framing Tendrils

This romantic textured curly updo suits naturally curly to wavy hair (loose 2C to tight 3C curls) or relaxed straight hair pre-curled with a wand. Technique: define and enhance natural curl pattern, then loosely gather hair into a low-to-mid bun, pinning large curl clusters to create volume and movement while leaving several face‑framing tendrils. For straighter hair, wrap ¾–1

Tapered Curly Faux Hawk — Voluminous Defined Curls with Short Sides

This modern tapered curly faux hawk is ideal for naturally curly to coily textures (3A–4A) and thick wavy hair that holds shape. The salon technique uses a short tapered or clipper-cut on the sides and back with length left on top, finished with dry cutting and curl-by-curl shaping to preserve natural spring and avoid bulk. To recreate at home: wash with a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner, apply a leave-in and curl-defining cream to soaking wet hair, then scrunch and diffuse on low heat to enhance clump formation. Tools needed: clippers and barber shears (for professional shaping), wide-tooth comb, microfiber towel or cotton T-shirt, blow dryer with diffuser, and styling clips. Recommended products: hydrating shampoo/conditioner, lightweight curl cream or mousse, light gel for hold, silicone-free oil for shine, and a flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty: medium — requires a skilled initial cut and daily shaping but simple styling steps. Maintenance tips: refresh curls with water + leave-in between washes, deep-condition weekly, protect hair on a silk pillowcase, and schedule trims every 4–8 weeks to maintain the tapered silhouette.

Textured Red Shag Pixie with Long Side‑Swept Fringe

This modern shaggy pixie is ideal for fine to medium hair and for those with a natural wave; thick hair can wear it too but will benefit from strategic thinning. The salon cut uses short layered perimeter lengths with longer, side‑swept fringe and point‑cut ends to create airy movement and face‑framing pieces. Styling technique: towel‑dry to damp, apply a lightweight root‑lift mousse or sea‑salt spray, then blow‑dry with a small round brush or use your fingers while diffusing to enhance texture. Finish by separating pieces with a pea‑sized amount of matte paste or light pomade and set with flexible‑hold hairspray. Tools needed: hairdryer with nozzle or diffuser, small round brush, wide‑tooth comb, flat iron or small curling wand for refining ends, and thinning/texturizing shears for the initial cut. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or salt spray, light styling paste or cream, dry shampoo, and color‑safe shampoo/conditioner (especially for red tones). Difficulty: moderate—cut requires a trained stylist; daily styling is quick (5–10 minutes). Maintenance: trims every 4–6 weeks, use sulfate‑free color care and occasional gloss treatments, sleep on a silk pillowcase and refresh with dry shampoo or water + salt spray between washes.

Textured High Messy Bun with Blunt Fringe and Face‑Framing Strands

This voluminous updo pairs a high, textured messy bun with full blunt bangs and soft face‑framing strands. Suitability: ideal for medium-to-thick, straight-to-wavy hair; fine hair will benefit from padding, light teasing, or clip‑in pieces for volume, while very curly hair should be smoothed or blown out for a polished blunt fringe. Styling technique: apply heat protectant to damp hair, then blow-dry bangs with a round brush or refine with a flat iron to shape. Add a volumizing mousse or root-lift, backcomb the crown lightly for lift, gather hair loosely at the crown, twist into a relaxed bun and secure with an elastic and bobby pins, pulling small pieces free to soften the look. Tools needed: blow dryer, round brush, flat iron, teasing brush/rat-tail comb, sectioning clips, bobby pins, elastic. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or texturizing spray/powder, light-hold hairspray, dry shampoo for refreshes, and a smoothing serum for bangs. Difficulty level: intermediate — basic backcombing and pinning skills. Maintenance tips: refresh with dry shampoo and finger-tease, re-pin any loosened sections, trim bangs every 3–6 weeks, and use weekly deep-conditioning to keep hair healthy and shiny.

Textured Silver Pixie — Short Layered Tousled Crop with Side Fringe

This short, textured pixie works best on fine to medium hair but can be adapted for thicker textures by removing weight with thinning shears. The cut features short tapered sides and nape with longer, feathered layers on top and a soft side fringe for movement. To style, towel-dry and apply a light volumizing mousse or root-lift to damp hair, then blow-dry using your fingers or a small round brush to lift the roots and direct pieces to the side. Add a nozzle to concentrate airflow and use a flat iron selectively on the fringe for a polished bend. Finish by working a pea-sized amount of matte paste or lightweight wax through the ends to separate layers and create tousled definition; a spritz of flexible-hold hairspray locks shape without stiffness. Tools: blow dryer, small round or vent brush, flat iron (optional), scissors/thinning shears for the cut. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse, texturizing spray/sea-salt, matte paste, purple shampoo for silver maintenance, weekly deep conditioner. Difficulty: moderate — easy daily styling but requires a professional cut and trims every 4–6 weeks; tone or purple-shampoo every 2–4 weeks to maintain the silver tone and use UV protection to prevent brassiness.

As a stylist, my best advice when trying any of these 32 QW hairstyles is to personalize the look to your hair’s natural texture and daily routine. Start with a professional consultation to assess face shape, hair density, and the healthiest approach to color or layering. For at-home styling, use a heat protectant before tools, choose a sulfate-free shampoo, and add a weekly deep-conditioning mask for shine and elasticity. Invest in a good round brush, a lightweight styling cream for frizz control, and a medium-hold spray to preserve shape without stiffness. Schedule trims every 6–12 weeks depending on growth and style, and don’t hesitate to bring photos from this gallery to your appointment — visual references help deliver the result you want. With these care tips and small adjustments, the QW looks can be adapted to flatter and simplify your daily styling routine.