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Love or hateromantic comediesyou can’t deny their beauty influence.

Mid Length Haircuts With LayersRom Com Hair—Meg Ryan in ‘When Harry Met Sally Queen Latifah in ‘Just Wright Jennifer…

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I opted for aface-framing butterfly cut, which my sister described as rom-com hair.

As a beauty editor, this was the ultimate compliment.

Because even modern versions of rom-com hair consist of midlength haircuts with the same dramatic volume and movement.

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If you want to get a rom-com haircut in 2024, you’ll have plenty of inspiration.

Rom-com hair is the perfect midpoint between long layers and a shag.

Plus, it evokes strong main-character energy.

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The first thing people look at is hair, he says.

It’s what draws your eyes to the lead.

And Iama woman who lives in a big city working at a fashion magazine.

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I’m notnota rom-com main character!

Finally, there’s styling.

Because of the 90s influence, I love a voluminous mousse for this look, says Mena.

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If that sounds too high-maintenance, Mena says that’s cool too: It can be messy.

You don’t have to have such finished, done hair with rom-com hair.

So embrace that laid-backlazy-hot-girl hair; you’re the main character with or without a hot brush.

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Shop everything you need for rom-com hair below, and get ready for your next meet-cute.

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