As our hair reaches new lengths, it begins to take on a shape of its own. Finding the shape that best fits you and really showcases your gorgeous mane can be fun and exciting. Choosing the right shape depends on a myriad of factors, such as the length of your hair, the texture and thickness of your hair, and the shape of your head and face. We will look at the most popular shapes.

Blunt- is when the hair is cut evenly across on all sides. Many women enjoy the thickness that is gained by removing layers from their hair. A blunt cut gives a uniform appeal to hair and tends to make it look longer. Many also believe that it lessens the frequency of split ends and makes hair stronger and more resilient because all the hairs are aligned.

V-shaped hair tends to be shorter on the sides and longer in the middle, with the longest portion of hair growing down the middle of the back. The V-shape is considered sexy, and more mature for long-haired women. It allows for extra length, while keeping you from looking like you’re in high school.

U-shaped simply “rounds out” the back of the hair. This shape tends to be a little softer than the v-shape. It seems to be a nice mid-point between blunt and v-shape. It allows you to keep a good deal of length, but keeps ends more uniform than the v-shape.

If you’re feeling adventurous and know how to cut your own hair, Feye’s hair trimming instructions give in-depth steps to each of these three shapes; check her out at http://community.livejournal.com/feyeselftrim.

Layered implies having the hair cut into a number of layers, the shortest being the uppermost, with length increasing at the ends. This cut is probably the most versatile and basic haircut. Both long and short hair can look beautiful with layers. Many stylists believe that layers offer plenty of movement and body. Most, however, love it for its easy upkeep and versatility on any length.