Timeless haircuts and hairstyles

Like with fashion, popular hairstyles come and go. We’ve all had the “I want the Rachel” moment when we’ve come out of a salon feeling brilliant only to see a magazine with another “must have” hair do.

This isn’t so bad if you’ve gone for something moderately sober, but what about all those hundreds of girls who went out and chopped off their locks a la Victoria Beckham, only to see her wearing extensions the week after.

It’s hard keeping up with all these trends so we’ve put together a list of timeless styles and cuts, which will keep you looking fashionable without the outrageousness.

Bob Cut.
This short hairstyle falls between the ears and chin. But it’s not a simple style as not all bobs look the same. They can be worn with or without a fringe and the hair can be cut evenly or angled to be longer in the front.

Straight.
If you’re a girl who likes to just shake it and go straight, blown-out tresses are your best bet. This style is seasonless and looks great at almost every hair length.

Crop or Pixie Cut
This is a very short hairstyle for women (think Demi Moore in Ghost) where the hair is cut very close to the head. Again, there are many varieties of this classic cut. You can choose for a jagged, razor cut or a softer scissor-cut version, otherwise known as a pixie cut.

Shag
This should really be called the “Rachel” cut. It’s one of the most flattering cuts as it has layers that frame the face, making it look slimmer. Again, you can have as many layers as you want with this style, but those with naturally curly hair should avoid going layer crazy. Too many of these and you’ll have a nightmare blow drying your mop.

Pony Tail.
Although reminiscent of a five year old’s style the classic ponytail still reigns as a timeless hairstyle. Grow your ponytail up by using extra hair pieces to give the ponytail more length and sexy appeal or by twisting hair around the hairband.

Curls.
We always want what we can’t have when it comes to our hair, but it’s good news for those of us who have curly hair because bouncy-styled tendrils are still a favorite classic.

The Wedge.
This is essentially a version of the classic bob in which the front is shorter than the back, and the back is tapered. However, you’ll need patience for this cut as it needs to be styled properly in order to avoid looking as though it came from 1973. Wear their hair “messy” and texturized, rather than smooth and sleek for an up to date look.

Click on the gallery below to see the hairstyles