Why do so many people go for layered hair? May be because there is no limit to what you can do with layered hairs. As such, it can be the most fun and versatile hairstyle of all. Layered hairs have come back into fashion with a vengeance. Gone are the short bobs and coiffed hair of the 70s and 80s.

Layered hairs are also the easiest wash and wear styles around. It gives a natural bounce and volume to the hair, with help of products. Layers can be cut at any length depending on the shape of the face. Those with broken and damaged hair can manage that damage by opting for layered hairs.

We have seen some of the hottest celebrities opting for layered hairs. The reason is of course because layers hairs can be styled differently for different occasions. Moreover, it’s not very high maintenance and celebrities definitely need to look good all the time what with those paparazzi hiding in bushes with their cameras.

For us lesser mortals layered hairs are a godsend style. Easy to wash and wear on a busy day but all ready for fun when you need it. Layered hair complement colored highlights beautifully, no matter what kind of layers you have. Also if you get tired of one style of layered hairs, you can switch the layer pattern by trimming some layers and letting some others grow out.

Once up a time, a bob was a bob. But now we have added layers to bob and voila it’s trendier then ever. It actually makes the voluminous hair more manageable and adds lot of bounce to the traditional bob.

Why stick to the conventional cuts when it comes to layered hairs? The 21st century is all about women who are bold and daring, including when it comes to their hair. Shag is one such new style of layered hairs. As the name implies it’s a messy, shaggy, bed-head layer cut that looks extremely sexy.  For a more funky or punk look, try colored highlights. Meg Ryan has popularized the “shag” layered hair to a great degree.

Layered hairs are also the perfect look for women who like the boyish look or men who like the “emo” or “indie rock” look.

There is plenty that you can do with layered hairs even at home. Short layered hairs can be mussed up with styling products to give a perm like effect. Take a curling iron and turn the ends up or down to change the look entirely. If you hair is naturally curly, straighten your layered hairs with a straightening rod and for the finishing touch you can apply highlights to the edges for an edgy look. The idea is to break out of your usual look.

If you are not confident enough to go for an entire overhaul in styling, try these smaller steps. If your layers are cut in bangs, you can curl just the bangs to make them fall like ivies on you cheek instead. This is great of you choose to wear your hair up in a do. Similarly, if you have curled bangs, you can straighten then keep them in place by applying styling products. There is absolutely nothing that you cannot do with layered hairs these days. Just make sure the style you are going for is suitable for your face.