Go boldly into the New Year with your best hair yet! Deseo Salon & BlowDry is excited to announce the hottest layered hairstyles of 2020. Chic, choppy cuts are the latest trend that has dominated 2019. If our forecast is correct, the “intentionally messy” look isn’t going anywhere. Stay on trend with these five bold, layered hairstyles for 2020 and learn how to keep your cut flawless all year round.
1. Long, Swoopy Layers
If you’ve been growing your locks out all through the long Colorado winter, you might want to reconsider chopping them off when the warm weather strikes. This classic, girly look is perfect for summer!
Embrace your inner mermaid with flowing tresses accented by lush layers. This style is great for bringing out the volume and shine in thin, fine hair. Also, try styling your layers in soft curls. You’d be surprised by how low maintenance this do can be. Long layers can turn frizz to texture, even on your hair’s worse days. Keep a bottle of dry shampoo on hand and enjoy your summer adventures!
2. Long Hair, Short Layers
Defy the norm with a reverse trend of long hair and short layers. This edgy aesthetic can take you from street glam to office chic in less than 15 minutes of morning prep time. The contrast is sure to turn heads whether worn up or down. Delicate layers unlock your hair’s natural volume without overwhelming your face.
The essentials for looking fab: hydrating spray for days when your layers are looking flat and regular salon visits to keep your short edges from growing out.
3. Choppy Pixie
Edgy pixie cuts have always been timeless. We’re loving the 80s nostalgia trend of long, shaggy pixies and layered, curled bobs that have burst onto the scene in pure Stranger Things-esque glory. Own the fluorescent jackets and neon leggings this new year with an arcade dream style of your own.
Short hair is a low-maintenance look, so it will leave you feeling fresh and weightless. The secret to flawless dimension? Get your layers under control with sculpting products from clays to pomades.
4. Medium Curly Layers
This cut is a great style to pair with a bold pop of color! Try it out with silver-blue or light rose pink. The layers will add dimension and shadow, creating a red carpet effect for everyday affairs. This style looks stunning in short braids and as a half up, half down, boho sensation. Best of all, it’s low maintenance and perfect for that “in-between” phase when growing out short hair.
5. Layered Hair with Side-Swept Bangs
If swoopy layers aren’t inspiring your inner goddess, why not give swoopy bangs a try? Paired with traditional layers, this cut creates a stunning retro vibe. Short hair with side-swept bangs will have you feeling like a 1950s film star, while long and medium lengths are ideal for capturing an ethereal vibe. Best of all, side-swept bangs look great on everyone! There’s no awkward growth stage like straight across and barrel bang cuts. A few trims will have your side bangs gliding naturally into a chic fringe by autumn.
To catch this trend, you’ll want to choose a nourishing product line designed to strengthen roots and lock in moisture. This will keep your bangs from appearing dull or lifeless. Kérastase’s full collection of luxury salon products can help you maintain your style day in and day out.
2020 starts now at Deseo Salon and BlowDry! Our New Year’s appointments are filling up fast. Book your new cut today and enjoy the best year of you and your hair’s life. You can also save 20% when you buy three professional products through the end of the year.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most popular layered hairstyles right now?
Top trending layered hairstyles include long swoopy layers (great for volume and shine in fine hair), long hair with short reverse layers (for a bold contrast and easy styling), choppy pixie cuts with layered texture, medium curly layers (especially stunning with bold hair color), and layered styles paired with side-swept bangs for a timeless retro vibe.
Are layers good for thin or fine hair?
Yes, layers are excellent for thin hair because they add the appearance of volume and dimension without adding weight. Long, swoopy layers are especially effective at turning frizz into texture on fine hair’s bad days. Keeping a dry shampoo on hand helps maintain volume and freshness between salon visits.
What is the ‘long hair with short layers’ look and how is it styled?
Long hair with short layers is a reverse-layering technique where the hair’s overall length is long but the layers underneath are cut shorter, creating a bold contrast and natural volume lift. The style transitions easily from casual to professional, requiring minimal morning prep. A hydrating spray helps refresh flat layers, and regular salon visits keep the short edges well-maintained.
What is a choppy pixie cut and how do you maintain the texture?
A choppy pixie is an edgy, short cut with intentionally textured, layered sections that create a ‘messy on purpose’ aesthetic. Sculpting products like clays or pomades are key for managing and defining the layers, adding dimension without weighing down fine hair. This is a low-maintenance style that feels lightweight and fresh.
Do layered hairstyles work for curly hair?
Absolutely, medium curly layers are one of the most flattering cuts for natural curl patterns. Layers add dimension and shadow throughout the curls, creating a dynamic look that works beautifully as a half-up, half-down style or in short braids. This style is also in an ideal in-between length during grow-out phases.
What are side-swept bangs and are they flattering for everyone?
Side-swept bangs are bangs that fall diagonally across the forehead rather than straight across. They’re widely considered universally flattering because they can frame any face shape gracefully. Unlike blunt or barrel bangs, they grow out without an awkward phase, a few trims will blend them naturally into a chic side fringe. A nourishing product line helps keep them from looking dull or flat.