Big Southern Hair

The South is home to some of the most iconic hairstyles—from Dolly Parton's waves to Farrah Fawcett's layers. Southern hair is a woman's crowning glory, and her hot rollers and hairspray are her secret weapons. For good reason—the humidity in the South can wreck the most perfectly coiffed hairstyles. We have the tricks to always having perfect hairstyles and choosing the best haircuts for your face shape, hair texture, and maintenance routine.
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The Best Shoulder-Length Hairstyles To Show Your Stylist Now
It's easy to love this versatile hair length. Some might argue that shoulder-length hair is more of an in-between cut, but there's a reason why you notice these flattering mid-length cuts on every corner. Shoulder-length hairstyles are functional and stylish, striking the perfect balance between the ease of a short cut and the versatility of a long style. Whether you layer, bang, or stack, bring these inspo photos to your stylist for a fresh 'do. #mediumlength #shoulderlengthhair #hairstyles
The Best Short Hairstyles If You Have Fine Hair
When you have fine hair, the biggest enemy isn't frizz or dullness—it's lack of volume. Fine hair strands each have their own follicle that produces oil, making it harder for hair to stay lifted and styled. Short haircuts help get rid of the weight pulling limp strands down. These flattering short hairstyles will help you master your fine hair in a few snips—even bangs that won’t look like they were glued to your forehead! #finehair #shorthair #shorthairstyles #finehairstyles #finehaircuts
The Best Short Hairstyles If You Have Fine Hair
When you have fine hair, the biggest enemy isn't frizz or dullness—it's lack of volume. Fine hair strands each have their own follicle that produces oil, making it harder for hair to stay lifted and styled. Short haircuts help get rid of the weight pulling limp strands down. These flattering short hairstyles will help you master your fine hair in a few snips—even bangs that won’t look like they were glued to your forehead! #finehair #shorthair #shorthairstyles #finehairstyles #finehaircuts
30 Flattering Short Haircuts For Fine Hair
These gorgeous short haircuts for fine hair will help you master your hair type with a few snips. #southernhair #shorthair #wispybangs #finehair #hairinspo
The Most Flattering Hairstyles For Thick Hair
Thick-haired gals can rock medium and long hairstyles all day long with a few flattering tips. For example, thick hair gets along with bangs like two peas in a pod—no wimpy, slicked-down fringe here!—and layering can remove the weight that keeps your strands from full volume potential. Ready to flaunt those thick locks? Here are the best medium hairstyles for thick hair, from lobs to shags to choppy layers. #mediumhair #thickhair #thickhairstyles #thickhaircuts #mediumlengthhair #hairstyles
14 Beautiful Formal Hairstyles
Whether you need an inspiration photo to show your stylist or are styling your own hair for a special occasion like prom or a wedding, here are some of our favorite hairstyles. #formalhairstyles #weddinghair #promhair #southernhair #hairstyles
How To Use A Claw Clip For 5 Hairstyles That Stay In Place
Now the claw clip is back in its proper place as a fast and easy accessory to use for casual or elegant looks, ruling over all those flimsy bobby pins and barrettes that barely hold back bangs. We have suggestions on how to use the versatile hair accessory, starting with the most basic and dependable way to use a claw clip to ensure your hair doesn't fall within the hour. At the link, master how to use a claw clip step-by-step to create five easy, trendy hairstyles. #clawclip #hairstyles #hairtips #easyhairstyles #cliphairstyles #howtouseclawclip
Up High And Close To Heaven: A Story Of My Grandmother's Iconic Bouffant
Big hair can telegraph many things in the South, such as prestige, popularity, and power—but for one Southern Living editor, it's a touchstone to precious memories. #bighair #southernhair #bouffant #vintagehair #aquanet
43 Pretty Brown Hairstyles With Blonde Highlights
Add some flair to brunette hair with blonde highlights, balayage, and color melts. #brownhair #blondehighlights #southernhair #haircolor #caramelhair
33 Pretty Spring Haircuts To Freshen Up Your Look
Everything from tousled texture to super straight sleekness is on the docket, and we're ready to enter the season with flattering spring hairstyles. Here are 33 pretty spring haircuts to freshen up your look. #springhair #hairstyles #southernhair #hairinspiration
The 9 Best Hairsprays Of 2024, Tested And Reviewed
These are the hair sprays our editors turn to to keep their styled locks looking their best all day long. We tested hairsprays for different hair types and spoke with a professional hair stylist to find the best options for long-lasting results. #besthairspray #southernhair #bigsouthernhair #hairspray #hairproducts
7 Old-School Hairstyles That Are Making A Comeback In 2025, For Better Or Worse
If you can learn anything from being around a few decades, it's that what goes around most certainly comes back around. No matter if we're talking about the cat-eye makeup of the 1950s, flared pants of the 1970s, or over-sized blazers and brick-brown lipstick of the 1990s, these trends always find a way to reinvent themselves to become the "newest" thing. That cycle goes for hair, as well. Including famous bangs, vintage curls, shaggy layers, and a certain feathered 'do, history is full of legendary hair moments that have been made iconic enough to be brought back decades later in fashionably modern ways. #hairstyles #oldschoolhair #oldfashionedhairstyles #vintagehair #shag #curtainbangs
How To Braid Hair: 7 Types You Can Learn At Home To Braid Like A Pro
If you didn't learn how to braid when you were younger, the idea of doing something like a French braid on your own can seem daunting. For those who learned the ways of the Dutch braid, or even the fishtail braid when they were kids, braiding is an easy task. The good news? It's never too late to hop on the braid train. From the occasion-worthy waterfall braid to the pretty pull-through braid to the easy rope braid, learning how to braid in different ways can seriously up your hair game. #fishtailbraid #frenchbraid #braid #howtobraid #hairstyles #dutchbraid #easybraids
15 Easy Christmas Hairstyles To Feel Extra Festive
There's no better time than the holiday season to try out a festive new look that you would not necessarily wear the rest of the year. With countless Yuletide photo opportunities and much quality time spent with your family, a holiday hairstyle is just what the elves ordered. Whether you're in the mood for a retro ponytail, classic chignon bun, or effortless half-up style, there is a Christmas look for you—and don't worry, all of these 'dos are, well, doable. #hair #holidayhair #hairstyles #christmas #christmashair
Gorgeous Brown Hairstyles With Blonde Highlights
Whatever fresh color you’re looking for can be found in these gorgeous brown hair with blonde highlights ideas. We’ve got options: short and long, light and dark, traditional highlights and balayage, and everything in between. From wonderfully blended looks like tortoiseshell brown and subtle tweaks like caramel blonde color melt, there's a gorgeous new hue just waiting to be taken to the salon. #brownhairwithhighlights #highlights #blondehighlights #brunettehighlights #brownhaircolors #balayage