Layered hairstyles are one of the most popular hairstyles these days. This style works best on straight hair, preferrably long hair.

Layered hairstyles look great by bringing more volume to your hair and because of the layers, you can play around with colors and highlights.

Layered haircuts result from having the hair cut into a number of layers, the shortest being the uppermost, with length increasing at the ends.

Layered hairstyles begin with fringes and locks and then the layers are appropriately given. The layers are then done for the complete hair length. The longer the hair the more visible this hairstyle.

Layered haircuts allow for innovation and creativity where hair color is concerned. A combination of colors can be used for a fashionable look.

Two colors are also popular - a darker base color and a light shade to appear as highlights.