5 Hairstyles That Legitimately Make You Look Taller (No Heels Required)
Did you know your hair can add up to 2 visual inches to your height? It's not magic, it's geometry. By drawing the eye upward and creating vertical lines, you elongate your entire silhouette.
1. The High Pony / Top Knot
The most obvious one. Physically adding 2-3 inches to the top of your head lifts the eye line. Ariana Grande knows what she's doing.
2. The Pixie Cut with Volume
Exposing the neck is the fastest way to elongate the body. A textured pixie that has height at the crown lengthens the neck and head shape seamlessly.
3. High & Tight Fade (For Men)
Keeping the sides extremely close (skin fade) and leaving length on top creates a vertical rectangle shape, which is slimming and lengthening. Avoid wide styles that mushroom out at the sides.
4. Super Sleek Straight Hair
Unbroken vertical lines. If you have long hair, keeping it straight and sleek creates a long vertical column that guides the eye up and down, rather than side to side like big curls can.
5. The Deep Side Part
Wait, I thought Gen Z killed the side part? It's back for this purpose. An extreme side part creates an asymmetrical lift at the root, adding instantaneous height without the "prom hair" look of a bouffant.
This article was curated by the MakeMyHair editorial team. Hairstyles are personal; always consult with a professional stylist before making a drastic change.