The Best Haircuts for Long Hair 2013

I've had long hair envy for a long time. (I blame Gisele, perfect human specimen that she is.) But getting my own hair to grow longer than mid-back just isn't a possibility. Vitamins, scalp treatments, avoiding even trims  all futile.

Which is why I literally jumped up and down when hairstylists started telling me that the super-long hair trend is O-V-E-R. Instead, they universally declared that the best long haircuts range from clavicle-length to mid-back.

Skip ahead to see the best long haircuts.

And here's the best part: Not once did they utter the phrase "long layers," which has essentially been the only option for long hair up until now.

"Finally, there are so many interesting ways to wear your hair long," says Sebastian Professional Lead Stylist Design Team Member Janine Jarman. "And I'm so happy that too-long hair is going away." There are new trends in long hair -- and the best long haircuts are fresh and even more flattering.

The "mid-long" cut is a straight-across, blunt haircut that falls an inch above the bra strap. This length is perfect for someone who is ready to transition away from super-long hair but doesn't want to do anything too drastic. "It's my favorite length right now," says Jarman. "It swings forward beautifully, and it falls about three inches below your collarbones." This cut will make your hair appear super healthy, and it looks cute in a ponytail. "It has a lot of bounce," she says.

If you have a rounder face and you're worried about the heaviness of the mid-long cut, Jarman suggests adding a long side bang. It's not as much commitment as a blunt, straight-across fringe, and it will help define your face. "It should hit right about lip-length," she says. "This way you can wear it to the side or parted down the middle." Even if you try it and decide it's not for you, don't worry: "It's so easy to grow out," she says.

Celebrity hairstylist Sarah Potempa is having a "cool, rocker-chick moment," she says. Instead of the meticulously blended layers that have been the norm for years, she prefers choppy layers that are a little rough at the ends. This style works well with naturally wavy hair -- the more texture the better. And the length can vary from long to mid-length.

If you're looking to take the "blended texture" cut to the next level, Potempa suggests added blended long bangs. While blunt bangs are completely separate from the rest of your hair, these are longer on the sides so all the layers mix together. With this cut you have less flexibility with the length; it looks most modern at mid-back or shorter.