Sleek Mid-Length Classic Hairstyle


Added: 11 Nov 2010
This medium straight hairstyle is a great choice for women who want to keep their hair length long but don't want it too curly. This easy-to-manage hairdo will give any face shape a polished look and feel great with side-swept bangs, which add dimension to your beautiful face, while the graduated sweep over top highlights your cheekbones.

Our model is flaunting this straight hairdo in an attractive off-white top with a chain around the neck that perfectly compliments her sophisticated appearance. It is a classic haircut for those with medium to thick hair texture. The back has been cut short and graduated up to the crown to create height. The sides have been layered, with the edges the same length as the back, and blended to the medium layers through the top. This hairstyle is suitable for all types of women with round, oval, square, and triangular face shapes. The hair density can be medium to thick, and coarse texture. If you want to change your style and want to show off your look, then go ahead with this great option! This hairstyle is perfect for those who want to maintain a sleek, straight look. And the best part about it is that it is easier to style than most haircuts because it is fairly short and offers more protection from the sun.

The classic straight-haired style is the ideal illustration of both a timeless and polished look which can be maintained with regular trims for 4-6 weeks to prevent split ends and breakage. Moreover, if you desire extra volume and hold in your beautiful strands, you can spray a small amount of hairspray into your roots.


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Sleek Mid-Length Classic Hairstyle- Visual Story


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Hairstyle Type

Category
Casual
Length
Medium
Elasticity
Straight
Hair Color
Blonde

Haircut Technique

Type

Suitability

Gender
Women
Face Shape
round,oval,square,triangular
Hair Density
Medium/Thick
Hair Texture
Medium/Coarse

Age
Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, 41 - 50, and 51 - 60
Height
Any
Weight
Thin/Average/Large

Forehead Height
Short/Average
Neck Length
Short/Average
Ears
Small/Average
Nose
Small/Average
Glasses
No

Styling

Time
30+ minutes
Tip
Spray a small amount of hairspray into your roots for extra volume and hold.
Products
moisturizer, mousse, wax, smoothing shine, hair spray
Tools
blow dry


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step 1

Apply a small amount of hair moisturizer to the palm of your hand and distribute it evenly through the mid-lengths and the ends. Moisturizer will help your hair to maintain good condition and protect your strands from heat as you style.


step 2

Apply styling mousse to damp hair, using your palm as a measuring guide, and evenly distribute it along the hair shaft. Styling mousse will add hold and can help achieve better results.


step 3

Using the corner of your comb and standing in front of a mirror find the middle of your left eye and then drag the comb straight up slowly until you reach your hairline and then continue back in a straight manner to achieve an even left part. A side part is great for longer face shapes because it creates the illusion of width.


step 4

A medium radial brush is used on medium to long hair types to smooth out wavy or curly hair textures or to add body to straight hair. When selecting a radial brush, always use one with a pure bristle as this will not tear or damage the hair.


step 5

Using your brush, blow-dry in small sections starting from the nape/back. Tilting your head forward, place the brush an inch below the roots to hold them taut and aim the dryer above the brush for a few seconds before continuing to the ends.


step 6

Using your brush, blow-dry in small sections starting from the sides. Tilting your head forward, place the brush an inch below the roots to hold them taut and aim the dryer above the brush for a few seconds before continuing to the ends. Repeat this step on a new section directly above the dry one.


step 7

Take a section of your hair no wider than the diameter of your brush. Place your brush under and at the roots of your section. Then with your blow-dryer above, drag the brush up through the mid-lengths and ends of the hair following with your blow-dryer and pulling the hair to the right. Repeat until your hair is completely dry.


step 8

Take a section of your hair no wider than the diameter of your brush. Place your brush under and at the roots of your section. Then with your blow-dryer above, drag the brush up through the mid-lengths and ends of the hair following with your blow-dryer and pulling the hair to the left. Repeat until your hair is completely dry.


step 9

Apply some wax to your fingertips and then pull through the ends of your hair in a downward motion to achieve a sculptured look. Pinch clumps of hair in different directions for a messier result.


step 10

Using a small amount of wax, work it through the mid-lengths and ends in a downward, pinching motion. For added texture, apply more pinching and more wax.


step 11

Apply some hard wax to your fingertips and then rub it into your roots while lifting your strands for soft volume.


step 12

Apply a very small amount of smoothing shine to the palms of your hands and then run it through the mid-lengths and ends of your hair. Be careful not to add any to the roots or a large amount to any section of the hair as smoothing shine can be very heavy on the hair, weighing it down and making it appear oily.


step 13

To finish, apply a minimal amount of hairspray from an arms length distance to the top, sides and back. Take care not to use too much or you will end up with a white, flaky residue which looks like dandruff.




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