Edgy Hairstyles for Long Hair: 11 Practical Style Ideas

Live life on the edge with your hair.

We all hear so much about sleek and neat hairstyles or long hair but what about edgy hairstyles for long hair? Sometimes a gal just wants something a little bit more interest to update her look. If you want to keep it on the safe side, you can try some of the practical looks we have our eye on. They’re easy to do and some can be even worn in the workplace.

Read on for our top favorite edgy hairstyle ideas for long hair.

Edgy Hairstyles for Long Hair

edgy hairstyles for long hair: edgy curls
Big, voluminous and edgy. Photo credit: indigitalimages.com

1. Edgy Curls

You can turn your curly hair into any look you want it to be. Of course, with a look like this, the edge may be created with the outfit you pair up with your hairstyle but the big and voluminous look of your curls can help, too. Pick your curls out for volume and set with a hairspray like Dove Style + Care Flexible Hold Hairspray.

edgy hairstyles for long hair: blonde
A change of color will do the trick. Photo credit: indigitalimages.com

2. Platinum Blonde

You don’t always have to get an edgy cut or edgy side shave hairstyle to create edgy hairstyles for long hair. A simple change to platinum blonde hair can give your long locks all the edge it needs.

edgy hairstyles for long hair: flat twist
A simple twist to add edge. Photo credit: indigitalimages.com

3. Twist and Pony

Want to update your ponytail hairstyle with an edgy twist? Throw in an accent braid or twist. If you want your twist to stay in place, use a gel like Nexxus Exxtra Hold Sculpting Gel when creating your flat twist.

edgy hairstyles for long hair: flipped hair
Ain’t nothing but a good hair flip. Photo credit: indigitalimages.com

4. Flipped Hair

Looking for quick edgy hairstyles for long hair? Your new look is only one hair flip away. Curl your hair the opposite direction to create this look.

edgy hairstyles for long hair: gelled back
Easy and edgy. Photo credit: indigitalimages.com

5. Gelled Back

Turn this trendy style into a look with a bit more edge to it with disheveled ends. The messier the better. Sleek hair back with a sculpting gel to create this look.

edgy hairstyles for long hair: gelled red
Edgy with a middle part. Photo credit: indigitalimages.com

6. Middle Part Helmut Hair

You know how sleek and laid down your hair is after wearing a hat or helmut? Use that as inspiration for this look. Part your hair down the middle, gel it down and use your hands to smooth in place.

edgy hairstyles for long hair: jet black
Photo credit: indigitalimages.com

7. Jet Black Hair

The jet black hue of this hairstyle is all the edge you need if you’re looking for a hair color that’s simple and fierce.

edgy hairstyles for long hair: ponytail
Sleek pony with messy ends. Photo credit: indigitalimages.com

8. Edgy High Pony

There’s no such thing as a bad hair day when you can turn your undone long hairstyles into an edgy ponytail like this.

edgy hairstyles for long hair: red
Strike a statement with an edgy red. Photo credit: indigitalimages.com

9. Striking Red

Whether you’re going for cherry cola red or strawberry red, this is a color that can make an edgy statement on long hair.

edgy hairstyles for long hair: messy waves
Bed head waves. Photo credit: indigitalimages.com

10. Messy Waves

You can roll out of bed with edgy hair. Spray a little salt spray like Suave Professionals Sea Salt Texturizing Spray to tame it a little while adding the perfect wave.

edgy hairstyles for long hair wet look
The wet look. Photo credit: indigitalimages.com

11. The Wet Look

No time to dry your hair? We suggest you make time unless the weather permits. However, if you do want to achieve the look, slick it back with gel.

Want something that involves little to no styling tools? Here are the best heatless hairstyles for long hair

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