Long layers are always trending, and the cut is probably one of your most-requested looks. This technique lets you give your long-haired ladies a gorgeous, versatile style with only ONE major cut, followed by some texturizing. It’s really cool to watch, so let’s check it out!

We grabbed this how-to from Rafe Hardy, Artistic Creative Director for Sexy Hair, at the International Salon & Spa Expo in Long Beach, Calif. First, let’s break it down into why this technique works.

Rafe says there are five factors that influence any haircut:

1. Elevation
2. Lateral…