Creating a Messy Look with Layered Hairstyles

Long layered hairstyles are everywhere right now and one of the popular ways to wear this type of hairstyle is the messy look. Now there’s a technique to creating a messy look in layered hairstyles beyond just shaking your hands through the hairstyle. You need the right product and the right method of applying that product to get the look just right.

In the Youtube video below the stylist shows an easy way to define your long layered hairstyle and get that great piece-y look. Pay careful attention to how far up the sections of hair she goes—not to the root, people! That’ll just make your hair look greasy.

Instead, concentrate on the last 1/3 of your hair’s length for best results. Also—the stylist in this video started at the front sides of the hair. This is OK if you’re already familiar with how much product your hair needs to achieve this look but if you tend to be a little heavy-handed with the styling product start at the back layers where the hair tends to be thicker. That way you won’t overload those front layers into a greasy mess.

To learn how to create messy hairstyles in layered hair click play on the video below:

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