45 Super Pretty Long Hairstyles for 2017

Even though blondes are supposed to have all the fun, Perry's jet black hair makes the case for the opposite. Dark brunette hues are all the more striking when you have longer lengths to work with: just ask Bella Hadid or Kendall Jenner. 

But should you get bored with natural brunette hair, it's worth taking the plunge on a platinum dye job at least *once* in your life. Case in point: Bey's signature style of long, sweeping blonde waves. 

A half-updo with longer hair is great for A) keeping stray strands out of your face B) leaving room to highlight your impressive giant earrings C) framing your face in the best of ways. 

She of the luscious long locks always keeps things interesting with golden highlights, long layers, mermaid waves, and a blend of darker tones up top. 

One easy way to keep your hair from falling into your line of sight: toss it over you shoulder and tie it up into a loose braid. So pretty, so simple. 

Further proof that ashy, grey-infused hues are the coolest dye jobs. 

Whether you're growing out a dye job, or just looking to brighten up your dark mane, a subtle ombre effect like Alba's is an especially easy-on-the-eyes way to do both. 

Yes, it is a hassle to get an all-over platinum coloring job when you're naturally a brunette and your hair is *this* long (read: how many hours at the salon??). But when it looks as amazing as Gaga's 'do, it's worth the extra maintenance. 

As Ariana Grande could tell you in a heartbeat, "long ponytails FTW." To get Hayek's bed-head volume, tug on the strands above the hair tie a little and push the hair tie further up your pony tail for a little more zhuzhing action by your crown. 

To transform your long hair from its everyday style to its full festival potential (hi, Coachella), add a crown braid by your temple and add some strategic hair jewels.