Jessica Alba's Shoulder Length Hair

Jessica Alba with layered shoulder length hair — Jessica Alba - Photos by PR Photos

Jessica Alba is a lovely American-born actress of Danish/French-Canadian, and Mexican-American descent. She began her career at the age of 13 and has worked in many television shows and movies, but her big break came as the lead in the TV series "Dark Angel". After this she became a leading lady and increased her star power working in films like "Sin City", and the "Fantastic Four" franchise.

She's been no stranger to changing her hair for her movie roles (as Sue Storm in "Fantastic Four" she had blonde hair) but her natural dark locks are generally her most-flattering look. Here we see Jessica with chocolate hair featuring some soft caramel highlights. The subtle variance allows for a depth of color and warmth that seems very natural. The style itself is a shoulder-length layered haircut that is terrific with Jessica's natural wave pattern.

How to Cut the Hair

To achieve this particular haircut, Jessica Alba's hair is layered along the bottom third of the length. This creates the shallow layering that tapers the ends and retains fullness in the upper portions of the hairstyle.

To get this type of layering the hair is elevated to approximately 135-degrees (45-degrees from pure vertical) and cut using a horizontal cutting line. You can also use a 90-degree elevation (straight out to the sides) and a 45-degree cutting angle (scissor tips inward at the top of the cut).

The ends of the hair are point cut to soften the cutting line and provide some lightness and movement along the ends.

The hair Color

Due to her genetic heritage, Jessica's natural color is generally darker. However, aside from the golden blonde she wore as Sue Storm in "The Fantastic Four", she has had something of a range of flattering colors.

This hair color is typically a level 3-4 base of (gold) yellow-orange, giving a chocolaty tone, and is accentuated and given depth by the addition of caramel tones of level 5-6 in neutral or golden tones. This particular palette is perfect for her complexion and helps to intensify the depth of her eyes.

Jessica Alba hair — Jessica Alba - Photo by PR Photos

The Secrets of Styling

The shape of Jessica's face is a lovely oval and her features are all rounded as well. Because of this, the styling of her hair with the large, soft waves makes for a perfect counterpoint to the shapes already visible in her features.

Where she could easily carry a curlier look, such a look could appear more juvenile. Something styled perfectly straight might tend to make her appear older. This soft-wave look uses a great deal of her natural wave pattern, and gives her a still-youthful but age-appropriate appearance.

The look is achieved via the use of a diffused dryer and some scrunching for those with natural wave. Those with straighter hair can get this wave via large roller tools (or medium tools heavily loaded), while the curly-haired individuals can make use of a flat iron to reshape the natural wave to suit their tastes.

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Jessica Alba hairstyles

Hair color and skin tone

Cool and warm hair colors