Hairstyle comparison
Compare the Long Waves and Hollywood Waves by length, shape, finish, maintenance, salon wording, and how each changes your overall outline.
Published 23 September 2026
The short version
The Long Waves is defined by long length shaped by loose, continuous bends, while the Hollywood Waves uses large aligned waves flowing from a deep side part with glossy definition.
The Long Waves is rated medium maintenance here, compared with high for the Hollywood Waves.
| Feature | Long Waves | Hollywood Waves |
|---|---|---|
| Signature | long length shaped by loose, continuous bends | large aligned waves flowing from a deep side part with glossy definition |
| Length | long | long |
| Shape | flowing and elongated | sculpted and sweeping |
| Finish | wavy | glossy |
| Maintenance | medium | high |
Long Waves
You prefer a flowing and elongated outline with a wavy finish and the defining feature of long length shaped by loose, continuous bends.
Salon wording: Ask to preserve the overall length while adding enough long layering to stop the waves from forming one heavy block.
Hollywood Waves
You prefer a sculpted and sweeping outline with a glossy finish and the defining feature of large aligned waves flowing from a deep side part with glossy definition.
Salon wording: Keep enough length and density for broad waves, then use the reference to discuss parting, face framing, and the formal finish rather than a different haircut.
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