Layered cuts are great for thick hair and can add a lot of style options. I have really thick hair and have had it layer for years and years. I don't have bangs either. Layers can take a lot of weight out so your hair has more movement and bounce. You can have long layers so you don't lose length, but it will make your hair more polished and updated. Many layered styles are really wash and go, or you can spend more time and use rollers or a flat iron to flip out the ends. When I want to change my hair a little, I get a hair magazine and look through styles I like and take it to my stylist. I think you'd love some layers because they just add so much interest.
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