Dramatic layers is the super chic cut that's taking over TikTok for *incredible* volume 

Don't get us wrong, there's something so statement about blunt, one-length hair, but for autumn (and for summer, too), TikTok has decreed dramatic layers the only haircut you need to have on your radar.

The style has Swedish model, influencer and all-round It-girl, Matilda Djerf to thank for some of it's popularity. Matilda's fluffy, ‘70s layers have been her signature for years, but her hair aesthetic really took over lockdown (when ironically we couldn’t get the cut). But, it's continued to go stratospheric ever since.  In fact, these days Matilda's not just an influencer, she's a hashtag, with over 157 million people searching for her name, and 29.9 million watching #matildadjerfhair on TikTok. “The Matilda Djerf blow-out has taken TikTok by storm and is here to stay,” confirms Samantha Cusick, Batiste Ambassador and professional hair stylist.

Layers have arguably been the runaway success of autumn for a few seasons now, with The Shag convincing us that short, rock 'n roll layers could be the way forward. But if you aren't ready to commit to something quite so choppy and radical, ‘dramatic layers’ can bring the drama in another way entirely, thanks to heavy,  swooping, outgrown curtain fringes and lots of longer layers to add a rich-looking texture.

The good news is that longer layers are easier to style. They're less likely to ping off in different directions like cray-cray palm fronds, so for off-duty days, you can just leave them to air-dry, and the lighter weight will encourage your natural texture to do it's thang a little more. But, it also looks awesome blow-dried. “Dramatic layers with face-framing bangs, styled in huge, extra af, voluminous waves look perfect for any autumnal coffee shop date,” says Samantha.

You're face-framing action will determine what direction the style heads in, also. Thick curtain fringes will give it a cool, retro appeal, while long  jaw-length and collarbone-length layers will give it a sleeker, modern vibe.

Here's 12 of our favourite ways to wear dramatic layers…

 Retro fluffy layers

Matilda Djerf's iconic retro fluffy layers have taken off on TikTok and helped kickstart our obsession with throwback Farrah Fawcett hair made modern. Her flicky waves add tons of volume.

Long layers

If you want to keep the length in your hair while introducing pretty movement, collarbone-length layers and chest-length layers will add texture. They have a cool, relaxed feel and they're also super low-maintenance and can be tied back on off-duty days.

Frenchie pink layers

Frenchie from Grease meets ‘70s DISCO. We love this fun pink Fawcett ’do. 

'90s The Rachel layers

Another dramatic layered cut we can't forget? The Rachel which blends long and midi layers with non-committal face-framing pieces. It's low-key dramatic and a total mood. 

Jaw-length layers

This is a perfect hybrid of ‘70s layers with the sleek appeal of a ’90s blowout (plus you can breeze straight past the '80s crispy perms). 

Flicky graduated layers

Ella Balinska's layered cut managed to bring the drama with a sultry, swooshy fringe, without feeling majorly choppy. A few subtle collarbone-length layers sprinkled through ensure the cut moves beautifully.

'70s layers

When Farrah met Rachel. This is a fab blend of Farrah Fawcett waves and the midi layers made famous by The Rachel.

Modern curtain layers

These outgrown curtain layers are complimented by subtle, longer layers scattered elsewhere through hair.

Outgrown chin-length layers

Outgrown chin-length layers help frame the face and add movement and definition, without having to commit to a fringe. It gives hair versatility too, creating a midi-length look from the front, while keeping the length at the back. Flip the rest of your hair back over your shoulders and you've got options.

Bardot layers

This is giving Brigitte Bardot mixed with '60s fembot then made modern with ultra-sleek styling. That sweeping layered fringe is everything.

Midi layers

A pretty midi cut, with plenty of cheek and jaw-length layers.

Low-key layers

Proof that subtle layers can be dramatic when crafted into a “sexy when pushed back” look. If you look, there's shoulder length layers scattered through, but they're incorporated effortlessly to give a seriously dramatic-looking blow-dry with all the volume and movement you could possibly need.

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