• An experienced stylist can help you choose a suitable hairstyle.hairdresser's image by Aleksandr Lobanov from Fotolia.com
  
  For women, nothing better defines glamour and sophistication than a well-chosen, long hairstyle. Long, flowing hairstyles are a definite attention-getter, as celebrities like supermodel Gisele Bundchen have shown. The versatility of long hair also offers more styling choices, whether it's pulled back in a braid, or topped off with bangs or curls to provide additional texture. The nature of the hair--and the wearer's facial shape--will define the most suitable options.
  
  

The Layered Look

• Long layered looks give definition to hair that would otherwise hang in one position.resolute sight image by Aleksandr Popov from Fotolia.com
  
  Women with heart- or oval-shaped faces generally have the most options for a flattering hairstyle, according to the website long-haircuts.com. Layering has become an increasingly popular option, since it gives the face texture and definition. Different lengths are cut into the hair, with the shortest left on top. The resulting effect softly frames the face, instead of leaving the hair hanging in one length.
  
  

The Shag Haircut

• Shag hairstyles became popular during the 1960s and 1970s, when rock musicians like David Bowie and Rod Stewart made them acceptable for men, according to the website women-hairstyles.com. The term refers to the "shaggy" look created by shortened layers, according to hairfinder.com. Still, making this style work for long hair requires as few layers as possible. Adding too many layers overwhelms the effect and makes the style look messy, according to women-hairstyles.com.
  
  

Braided Styles

• Pulling the hair back in braids is another option, especially for women on the go, according to the website latest-hairstyles.com. French braids have become an especially popular way of adding creativity to a simple hairdo, according to long-haircuts.com. This requires plaiting three strands of hair into smaller braids, which are gradually interwoven to make one smooth large braid. This technique keeps the hair in one place and needs little maintenance throughout a busy day.
  
  

Long Curly Locks

• Curls, waves and textures offer an effective way to frame the face and create a distinctive look, says latest-hairstyles.com. The most common means of creating them is a permanent wave, or "perm," which requires undergoing a chemical process to curl the hair. The effect can also be achieved with curling irons or hair rollers. However, this method tends to be more time-consuming and lasts only until the hair is washed.
  
  

Wavy Tresses And Bangs

• Soft bangs can help cover an overly high or wide forehead.woman making her hair studio isolated image by dinostock from Fotolia.com
  
  Wavy tresses and bangs are another secret weapon for spicing up an existing hairstyle. The addition of bangs proves particularly useful in helping women minimize features that they do not want emphasized, like the forehead, according to long-haircuts.com. Wavy tresses, on the other hand, can be used to promote an alluring natural look, says latest-hairstyles.com. The resulting look also fits virtually any facial shape, which has helped to ensure its popularity.