Types of haircuts and hairstyles.
Every haircut and hairstyle in this library is shown from the front, the side and the back, because a single photo rarely tells you how short the layers go or what happens behind the ears. Each guide explains what the style is called, how it differs from the cuts it is often confused with, how long it takes to style and what changes as it grows out.
When a look catches your eye, preview it on your own photo, choose the adjustments you want, and save a salon card with all three angles and a brief you can hand to your stylist. Each guide also says whether the look is a cut, temporary styling or a chemical treatment, so you know what you are actually booking.
Hairstyles for women
16 guides
Medium-length hairstyles
Bobs, lobs and shoulder-length layers between the chin and collarbone, the most flexible range for switching between sleek and textured.
Shoulder-Length ShagShoulder-length layers, curtain bangs and softly flicked ends. A lived-in shape with movement around the face.
Shoulder-Length Hime CutStraight bangs, blunt cheek panels and a full shoulder-length back. A visible step separates the short front sections from the longer hair.
Medium-Length Jellyfish HaircutA rounded short upper tier wraps around the head above a separate collarbone-length lower layer, with straight bangs completing the two-level silhouette.
The Rachel HaircutA shoulder-length layered cut with cheekbone-to-jaw face framing, a soft side part and a rounded, voluminous blowout.
ClavicutA smooth, center-parted collarbone-length cut with no bangs, minimal layering and a full, mostly one-length perimeter.
Asymmetrical BobA smooth, side-parted bob with a jaw-length right side and a longer left side approaching the shoulder, joined by a deliberate uneven perimeter.
Shullet HaircutA textured shag-mullet hybrid with shorter crown and sides, a broken brow-grazing fringe and a longer feathered nape reaching the shoulders.
Farrah Fawcett-Inspired HaircutLong feathered layers past the shoulders, a center part and sweeping face-framing wings, shown in a full outward-curving blowout.
C-Cut LayersCollarbone-length hair with long blended face-framing layers curving inward around the jaw, a center part and a full lower outline.
Box BobA center-parted bob ending just below the chin, with equal side lengths, a full horizontal perimeter and no visible short layers or bangs.
Stacked BobA chin-length bob at the front with low graduation through the back, a short unshaved nape and a softly side-parted smooth finish.
Razor BobA chin-to-just-below-chin bob with a soft off-center part, separated tapered ends and small irregular bends rather than a solid blunt edge.
Wavy BobA chin-to-upper-neck bob with broad loose S-waves, a soft off-center part and a full softened perimeter with light connected layers.
Shoulder-Length LayersShoulder-skimming hair with long connected lower layers, face framing below the chin and a full soft U-shaped back, shown with a gentle end bend.
Medium-Length Butterfly CutA medium-length butterfly cut with shorter chin-to-upper-neck framing, connected shoulder-level upper layers and a full longer base below the collarbones.
Octopus CutA collarbone-length cut with a rounded layered upper shape, cheek-to-jaw curtain framing and visibly lighter, piecey lengths beneath a textured transition.
11 guides
Long hairstyles
Cuts past the shoulders, from long layers and shags to extra-long lengths, where the choice is how much weight to remove and where the shortest layer starts.
Long Blunt HaircutChest-length straight hair with a center part, no bangs or short face framing, and a substantial horizontal blunt line across the back.
U-Shaped HaircutLong hair with a rounded U-shaped back, a longer center and gradually shorter sides, paired with low blended layers and long face framing near the collarbones.
Beach WavesChest-length hair styled into broad loose S-waves from the mid-lengths, with quieter roots, varied bends and straighter ends.
Hollywood WavesChest-length hair styled with a side part into glossy broad S-waves that align into a continuous brushed-out pattern, with more fullness sweeping to one side.
Long Spiral CurlsLong center-parted hair with defined, medium-diameter corkscrew ringlets, controlled root volume and visible spring through the ends.
Long Hime CutA full blunt fringe and jaw-length sidelocks sit distinctly in front of a sleek, lower-chest-length back section. The strong length contrast is the defining feature.
Long Wet LookLong center-parted hair styled close to the head with glossy, damp-looking separation and clean ear tucks.
Long Face-Framing LayersLong center-parted hair with connected chin-to-collarbone face-framing layers and a full lower-chest perimeter.
Extra-Long HairUltra-long center-parted hair reaching the upper thighs with minimal shaping and a dense softly rounded perimeter.
Long Shag HaircutA long shag with a light split fringe, lifted short crown layers, cheekbone framing and airy disconnected texture.
Long Layers with Curtain BangsCenter-parted cheekbone curtain bangs flowing into jaw, collarbone and long cascading layers with a full base.
Common questions
What type of haircut should I get?
Start with the shortest length you are comfortable with, then consider your natural texture, how much weight you want to keep and how many minutes you will spend styling each day. Use face shape only to fine-tune where layers or a fringe fall. Previewing a few options on your own photo makes the comparison easier.
How do I find out the name of a haircut?
Compare the length, where the shortest layer sits, the fringe and the back view with the guides here; each page explains how the style differs from similar names. Names vary between salons, so bring front, side and back photos rather than relying on the name alone.
What hairstyle suits me?
The one that works with your hair's natural texture and density and fits the routine you will actually keep. No face shape is ruled out of any style; the placement of layers, part and fringe can be adjusted to your features.
What is the difference between a haircut, a hairstyle and a treatment?
A haircut changes the length or shape until it grows out. A hairstyle, such as waves, a wet look or an updo, is temporary and washes out. A treatment, such as color, a perm or straightening, chemically changes the hair and needs its own consultation.
Will the AI preview show exactly how the haircut will look on me?
No. It shows the outline of the style on your photo so you can judge the shape and length. It cannot measure your density, growth pattern or how your hair dries, so confirm those details with your stylist.