5 Fall Hairstyles for Long Hair Every Girl Needs This Season

Autumn is the one season where your long hair has every excuse to shine. The cooler air, the layered outfits, the golden-hour lighting, all of it just hits different when your hair is doing something interesting. And no, you don’t need a full blowout routine or a salon appointment to make it happen.

We’ve found 5 fall hairstyles for long hair that bring serious seasonal energy without the fuss. Your next cozy-but-cute look is in here, go find it!

1. Flipped-Out Ponytail

This one pulls off a cool optical trick with your own hair. Start by sectioning off the top layer of your hair and pinning it out of the way. Divide the bottom section into two equal parts, bring both to the front over your shoulders, then release the top layer back down over them. Now take those two bottom sections, wrap them up and around the top layer, and tie everything together with an elastic underneath.

The bottom sections vanish under the top layer, and what you’re left with is a ponytail that looks like it has a built-in wrap detail. It’s polished enough for a fall dinner out but easy enough for a Monday morning.

2. Braided Half Updo

If you have grown-out bangs or you just want your hair down but out of your face, this one was made for you. Braid your two front tendrils on each side, keeping them close to the face. Then section off the top layer of your hair and tie those two front braids together at the back. Drop the top layer back down over the join point so it hides the elastic completely.

You end up with a half-up look that has subtle braid detail peeking out at the front and absolutely zero bulk or awkward bumps at the back. It sits flat, it stays put, and it works just as well on wavy or straight hair. A solid everyday pick for the easy hairstyles for long hair rotation.

3. Claw Clip Updo

Two loop buns, stacked. That’s the whole idea, and it looks so much more interesting than a standard claw clip throw-up. Create your first loop bun and then make a second one directly below it, keeping the tips of both loose rather than tucked in. Grab both buns together with one hand and use your other hand to scoop those loose ends upward into the pile.

Secure the whole thing with a large claw clip and let any stray pieces fall naturally around the face. The stacked buns give the updo height and volume without any teasing or product, and the loose tips add texture at the top. It’s a great option if you’re still figuring out which long hairstyles for women suit your face shape, the height from the stacked buns is flattering on almost everyone.

4. Slick Half Up Bun

Start with a sleek half ponytail, then loop the elastic one extra time, but only pull the hair halfway through to create a small loop bun at the crown. Once the bun is in place, go around it with tiny claw clips, securing it from every angle so it doesn’t budge. Finish by smoothing any flyaways flat with a little hair gel along the hairline and part.

The result is a tight, glossy half bun that looks intentional and put-together without taking more than a few minutes. It works especially well if you have long hair with bangs, the slicked-back crown makes bangs sit perfectly at the front and turns the whole look into something a little more editorial.

5. Relaxed Braid

Brush your hair smooth, then start with a topsy tail at the crown. Take a few sections from the front of your hair and weave them through that flipped opening, then continue down the length with a classic French braid, picking up new sections as you go.

The topsy tail at the base gives the braid a built-in twist detail that makes it look more structured than a plain three-strand plait, without adding any extra steps once you get going. The French braid portion keeps everything neat and fall-appropriate. Add a ribbon or a thin scrunchie at the base for a seasonal touch. This works as one of the more polished formal hairstyles for long hair too.

These five styles cover the full range of fall moods, polished, casual, textured, and everything in between. All of them work with long hair, all of them are fast to put together, and all of them give you that put-together autumn look without a complicated routine. Pick one and try it tomorrow morning.

And if you want to keep the hair inspo going, use the TheRightHairstyles virtual try-on to test cuts and styles before committing, or get the HairHunt app (iOS, Android) for daily hair styling and coloring ideas. Your fall hair era is waiting!