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Cutwinter 2026

Long waves — weight, shine and a clean end

Long waves stand or fall with the foundation: a healthy end, layers that keep weight, and a length that suits the wave.

Long dark waves — seated

Long waves look as if they fall into place by themselves, but the cut does the work. It starts with the end: a straight, healthy bottom line gives the wave weight and stops the lengths from fanning out. Above it, soft layers around the face and through the length add just enough movement without making the hair look thin. Too many layers take away the weight the wave needs. That's why we first look at how the hair falls, dry and wet, and what a realistic result is. In winter, when dry indoor heating dulls hair faster, long waves show their shine best when the cut is fresh. A trim every eight to ten weeks keeps the end healthy without the length getting noticeably shorter.

Long waves with shine
The wave from top to end

The weight is in the ends.

Full waves past the shoulders
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