Most long layers with face framing I cut start at the cheekbone and drop to the collarbone, and where those front pieces stop decides whether the cut lifts your face or drags it down. A round brush and ten minutes on the front gets it through a work day, and a trim every 8 weeks keeps the ends full.
1. Cheekbone-Framed Long Layers
I cut long layers with cheekbone face framing by starting the front pieces at the cheekbone and dropping them in half-inch steps to the collarbone, with the layers through the back left long. Each section is point cut so no line looks blunt. This is the version of long layered haircuts with face framing I do more than any other. Medium to thick hair carries it, on oval, round or square faces. Blow-dry with a round brush and bring the front forward. Trim every 8 weeks.
2. Chin-Framed Long Layers
I cut long layers with chin-length face framing with the front pieces stopping at the chin and every other layer long, beginning at the collarbone. A square jaw reads softer under those chin pieces. The front is point cut and the layers behind are slide cut. Medium to thick hair carries it, on square, round or heart faces. Dry the front pieces away from the face. Trim every 8 weeks.
3. Collarbone-Framed Long Layers
I cut long layers with collarbone face framing so the front pieces begin at the collarbone and the layers run from there to the ends, leaving the face open. Of the three starting points this is the softest. The layers are point cut and the perimeter stays full. Fine to medium hair carries it, on oval or long faces. Blow-dry with a round brush and turn the front pieces back. Trim every 10 weeks.
4. Face-Framing Layers Plus Curtain Bangs
I cut face-framing layers with curtain bangs by razoring a fringe that parts in the middle and sweeps to the cheekbones, then stepping the front pieces down to the collarbone and point cutting long layers behind. Medium to thick hair carries it, on oval, round or square faces. Dry the bangs over a round brush. Trim the bangs every 5 weeks.
5. Butterfly Cut With Face-Framing Pieces
I cut a butterfly cut with face framing as short layers from the chin to the shoulder sitting over long layers, with the front pieces taken to the cheekbone. The hair comes straight up and gets point cut. Thick hair carries it, on oval or long faces. Blow out on a large round brush and set in Velcro rollers for 10 minutes. Trim every 8 weeks.
6. Fine-Hair Long Layers With Face Framing
I cut long layers with face framing for fine hair with only two long layers and face-framing pieces that begin at the chin, which keeps the ends full. It is all scissor point cutting and no razor. Fine hair carries it, on oval, round or heart faces. Volumizing mousse, a round brush and root lift in the blow-dry. Trim every 8 weeks so the ends never go thin.
7. Thick-Hair Long Layers With Face Framing
I cut long layers with face framing for thick hair by razoring internal layers to pull bulk out from the inside, keeping the outer layers long and stepping the front pieces from the cheekbone. The outside is point cut. Thick, coarse hair carries it, on oval, round or square faces. Smoothing cream and a round brush for the blow-dry. Trim every 8 weeks and have the interior thinned every visit.
8. Straight-Hair Face-Framing Layers
I cut face-framing layers on straight hair with scissors so the steps show as clean lines, beginning the front pieces at the cheekbone and dropping them to the collarbone with long layers behind. Straight hair of medium density carries it, on oval, heart or long faces. Blow-dry the front on a round brush and finish the length with a flat iron. Trim every 8 weeks.
9. Wavy-Hair Face-Framing Layers
I cut face-framing layers on wavy hair while it is damp, point cutting so the front pieces fall in soft waves from the cheekbone to the collarbone with the layers behind left long. Hair from 2A to 2C of medium density carries it, on oval, heart or square faces. Light mousse, air-dry, front pieces twisted away from the face. Trim every 8 weeks.
10. Curly-Hair Face-Framing Layers
I cut face-framing layers on curly hair dry and curl by curl, taking the front pieces to the chin so they sit at the cheekbone once they spring up, and rounding the layers behind. Curls from 3A to 3C of medium density carry it, on oval or long faces. Curl cream, diffuse, and clip the front curls forward. Trim every 10 weeks.
11. Round-Face Face-Framing Layers
I cut face-framing layers for round faces with the front pieces beginning at the chin or lower, never the cheekbone, so no width lands at the widest point of the face. The layers behind begin at the collarbone and everything is point cut. Medium to thick hair carries it. Dry the front pieces away from the face and keep the crown lifted. Trim every 8 weeks.
12. Square-Face Face-Framing Layers
I cut face-framing layers for square faces so the shortest piece lands on the corner of the jaw and covers the angle, then step the rest down to the collarbone. The layers behind begin at the collarbone and the front is point cut. Medium to thick hair of any texture carries it. Dry the front pieces toward the face on a round brush. Trim every 8 weeks.
13. Oval-Face Face-Framing Layers
I cut face-framing layers for oval faces to the texture, since the front pieces can begin anywhere from the cheekbone to the collarbone. Straight hair gets clean steps and wavy hair gets soft point cutting, with the layers behind left long. Any density carries it. Blow-dry with a round brush, or air-dry with a mousse and twist the front pieces back. Trim every 8 weeks, with a gloss between visits.
14. Heart-Face Face-Framing Layers
I cut face-framing layers for heart faces with the front pieces beginning at the chin, so the width sits low and balances a narrow chin, and I add a soft curtain fringe over the forehead. The layers behind begin at the collarbone. Fine to medium hair with straight or wavy texture carries it. Dry it on a round brush, flipping the front pieces out where they hit the chin. Trim every 8 weeks.
15. Long-Face Face-Framing Layers
I cut face-framing layers for long faces with the front pieces beginning at the cheekbone and a full curtain fringe, which makes the face read shorter. Behind them the layers begin at the collarbone and are blown out wide. Medium to thick hair carries it. Volumizing mousse and a round brush, with the front pieces bent outward. Trim every 8 weeks.
16. Long Layers With Face Framing, Women Over 40
I cut long layers with face framing for women over 40 with the front pieces held at the cheekbone to lift the face and the layers behind beginning at the collarbone. Point cutting keeps it soft. Fine to medium hair carries it, on oval, round or square faces. Dry it on a round brush with a volumizing mousse. Trim every 8 weeks; roots get covered every 4 to 5 weeks.
17. Long Layers With Face Framing, Women Over 50
I cut long layers with face framing for women over 50 to just below the shoulder, with the front pieces beginning at the cheekbone and only three long layers so the ends stay full. It is point cut throughout. Medium to thick hair carries it, on oval or long faces. Dry the front on a round brush and let the rest air-dry. Trim every 8 weeks, gloss every 8 weeks.
18. Blonde Face-Framing Long Layers
I cut blonde long layers with face framing after the color goes on, so I can see where the light pieces land. The front pieces step from the cheekbone to the collarbone with long layers behind, and because blonde ends are fragile I point cut only. Fine to medium hair carries it, on oval or heart faces. Blow-dry with a heat protectant. Trim every 8 weeks; tone every 6 weeks.
19. Brunette Face-Framing Long Layers
I cut brunette long layers with face framing with the layers long and the front pieces in clean steps, because dark hair swallows soft layering. The front starts at the cheekbone, the layers at the collarbone. Medium to thick hair carries it, on oval, square or long faces. Blow-dry with a round brush and finish with a shine spray. Trim every 8 weeks.
20. Copper Face-Framing Long Layers
I cut copper long layers with face framing with the front pieces stepped from the cheekbone and long layers behind, under a warm copper color. Since copper shows every step, I keep the steps even. Fair to medium skin and medium density hair carry it. Dry it on a round brush and add a shine serum. Trim every 8 weeks. Copper fades quickly: gloss every 4 weeks and touch up the roots every 5.
21. Money-Piece Face-Framing Layers
I cut face-framing layers with money pieces after foiling and toning the front inch on each side, then take the front pieces from the cheekbone to the collarbone so the bright color follows the steps. Each side of the face gets one light piece. Medium to thick hair carries it, on most face shapes. Dry the front pieces apart on a round brush. Tone every 6 weeks. Trim every 8 weeks.
22. Balayage Face-Framing Layers
I cut face-framing layers with balayage before the color, so the colorist can paint the lightest shade onto each layer, the front pieces and the ends, and the steps show. The front begins at the cheekbone. Medium to thick hair carries it, on most face shapes. Blow-dry with a round brush. Trim every 8 weeks, gloss every 8 weeks.
23. Highlighted Face-Framing Layers
I cut face-framing layers with highlights so the hand-painted pieces run through the long layers and reveal the cut, with one lighter piece on each side of the face. The front begins at the cheekbone. Medium to thick hair carries it, on most face shapes. Blow-dry with a round brush. Trim every 8 weeks. Gloss the highlights every 8 weeks and touch them up every 4 months.
24. Wispy Face-Framed Long Layers
I cut long layers with wispy face framing by razoring the front pieces thin from the cheekbone to the collarbone until the ends nearly disappear. The layers behind stay long and full. Fine to medium hair carries it, on round or square faces, because the wisps add no weight. Blow-dry the front on a small round brush. Trim every 8 weeks.
25. Heavy Face-Framed Long Layers
I cut long layers with thick face framing from a deep section on each side, two inches back from the hairline, taking heavy front pieces to the chin. The layers behind begin at the collarbone. Thick, straight hair carries it, on long or oval faces. Dry the front pieces forward, then bend them back on a round brush. Trim every 8 weeks.
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Long layered haircuts with face framing start at the cheekbone and drop to the collarbone, which is what makes the shape read as soft instead of heavy. FYI, I cut the frame from a deep section two inches back from the face. That placement keeps the layers from cutting across the cheek.
