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Home • Hair

Street Style: Long Locks

We hit the streets to find the most luxe long 'dos!
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By Tia Williams · Updated October 28, 2020
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Short, angular cuts are definitely having a moment, but long hair will always be a sure thing (we give you: Beyonce, Gabrielle Union and Tika Sumpter — glorious!).

Whether it’s wavy, stick-straight or natural, lengthy locks add an uber-feminine flair to your look — just make sure you snip those ends every two months to keep it healthy, ladies!

Here, we hit the streets of New York to find the most lustrous long ‘dos in the city.