Hairstyle comparison
Compare the Long Waves and Modern Quiff by length, shape, finish, maintenance, salon wording, and how each changes your overall outline.
Published 18 September 2026
The short version
The Long Waves is defined by long length shaped by loose, continuous bends, while the Modern Quiff uses lifted front volume that flows back into a shorter controlled shape.
The Long Waves is rated medium maintenance here, compared with high for the Modern Quiff.
| Feature | Long Waves | Modern Quiff |
|---|---|---|
| Signature | long length shaped by loose, continuous bends | lifted front volume that flows back into a shorter controlled shape |
| Length | long | medium |
| Shape | flowing and elongated | lifted and directional |
| Finish | wavy | textured |
| 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.
Modern Quiff
You prefer a lifted and directional outline with a textured finish and the defining feature of lifted front volume that flows back into a shorter controlled shape.
Salon wording: Ask to preserve enough front length for lift, blend it into a shorter crown, and choose a taper or fade that supports the top without overpowering it.
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