While we pride ourselves on being ahead of the curve when it comes to the latest hair trends, there's something to be said for forgetting about what's cooland embracing the classics. Especially when it comes to hair, the mix of trending haircuts and celebsundergoing majortransformations can make visiting the hair salon feel like you're about to sit an exam. After all, what if you go for a daring newchoponly to regret it a couple of weeks later? To help, I've done a little research into the hairstyles that have stood the test of time, and I've come up with an edit of five that always look timeless. From Alexa Chung's bob to Jennifer Aniston's long, layered locks, some tried-and-tested formulas never seem to go out of style.
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Keep scrolling to learn about thesix styles and for plenty of inspiration from the celebrities and fashionpeople who wear them best. You can thank me next time you're at the hairdresser.
1. The Bob
I'm not sure that there could actually be a style more classic than a bob. Always elegant and decidedly chic, this simple hairstyle is made famous by A-listerssuch as Anna Wintour and Alexa Chung. Yes, it does require a bit of upkeep, as you'll need to get your hair trimmed every four to six weeks, but you'll always look polished and pulled together with this classic hairstyle—whether you wear it tousled, straight or blow-driedfor extra volume.
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Shop bob hair essentials:
Ghd
Original Styler One-Inch Flat Iron
The original and best styling iron for creating waves, curls and sleek, straight strands.
Olaplex
No.7 Bonding Oil
Apply to the ends of your hair to keep blunt bobs looking healthy and glossy.
Hair by Sam McKnight
Cool Girl Barely There Texture Mist
This texture mist is great at giving effortless movement and texture to blunt or choppy bobs. It also smells like a super-expensive niche perfume.
2. Long and Layered
Celebssuch asJennifer AnistonandRosie Huntington-Whiteleyhave embraced a long, layered hairstyle, which is definitely one forpeople who are glam at heart.It's the layers that are key here and prevent the look from dating. One-length, center-parted strands tend to look a little '90s, but adding different lengths into the mix adds volume and texture to your style.
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Shop long and layered hair essentials:
Ouai
Texturizing Hair Spray
Not only does this hair spray provide lift, hold, and lived-in texture, but it also absorbs excess oil.
Redken
Extreme Length Shampoo & Conditioner Duo
Keep longer strands in tip-top condition with this nourishing duo.
L'Oréal
Elvive Dream Lengths Long Hair Mask
Enriched with keratin, vitamins, and castor oil, this strengthening hair treatment rivals some ofits more expensive counterparts.
3. Feathery Fringe
I'm not talking about a micro fringe or blunt bangs here. The secret to making a fringe look timeless is to go for piecey strands that look like you might have woken up like that (in a good way, of course). Trust me—a fringe needs some serious styling to make sure that it always looks good, but if you're up for a challenge, then a feathery fringe will always look cool.
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Shop feathery fringe hair essentials:
Living Proof
Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo
Unless you want to wash your hair every day, dry shampoo is a fringe must-have!
Trust me—always blow-dry your fringe after washing it to lock in your style.
Larry King Hair Care
Flyaway With Me Kit
Keep your fringe feathery and prevent flyaways with this handy styling duo.
4. Wavy Lob
More low-maintenance than a bob, a lob is a one-length cut that sits at shoulder height and looks good on everybody. Even if you have naturally straight hair, wearing it slightly tousled or with beachy waves keeps the lob looking modern and relaxed.
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Shop wavy lob hair essentials:
Bumble and bumble
Surf Wave Foam
Apply thisweightless foam to damp hairto add artfully dishevelled definition.
BaByliss Pro
Porcelain Ceramic Triple Barrel Waver
It couldn't be easier to create easy, breezy waves for your lob with this heat tool.
JVN
Complete Hydrating Air Dry Hair Cream
This multipurpose hair product is an essential in every hairstyling kit—use it to add texture, smooth flyaways, boost shine, and add definition.
5. Pixie Cut
While a pixie cut is definitely a hairstyle for the brave, this isa style that you really can't pin down to any one era or time. It's utterly timeless, always chic, and seriously stylish. One for fashionpeople with attitude.
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Shop pixie cut essentials:
Ouai
Matte Pomade
Warm a little of this pliable pomade between your fingertips before working it through your hair to add texture and definition.
Briogeo
Scalp Revival Charcoal and Biotin Dry Shampoo
Extend washday with this oil-absorbing powder.
The Inkey List
Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Scalp Treatment
Remove product buildup and flaky skin with this gently exfoliating pre-wash scalp treatment.
6. Center Parting With No Layers
Simple, sophisticated, forevercool, and ideal for those with naturally straight or thin hair, the center part symmetrically frames the face, while the lack of layers means it requires minimal styling time. It also works beautifully when paired with a soft wave.
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Shop center parting essentials:
Ghd
Dramatic Ending Smooth and Finish Serum
If you're styling this haircut poker straight, level up with a smoothing serum that will enhance shine, tame flyaways, define curls and waves, and minimize static.
Amika
Hair Blow Dryer Brush 2.0
Once you have a tool like this one, you'll forget how you ever coped without it.
Leinuosen
HD Tail Combs
Keep your parting sharp with this long-tail comb.
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