Four rising hair trends worth pinning before your next cut or color appointment.
Your Pinterest boards may have a new job: predicting your next salon appointment. This year’s Pinterest Beauty Trend Report points to four hair directions worth saving, with pink streaks, less buttoned-up bobs, romantic curls, and autumnal colors making a convincing case for a hair refresh. And their report tracks rising searches for each.
For color lovers who prefer a little suspense.
Pink hair is getting selective and creative. Instead of committing to an entire head of bubblegum, beauty fans are searching for pink highlights, dusty rose accents, and teal-and-pink combinations. Searches for dark pink peekaboo hair jumped 481%, and pink hair stripes rose 463%, according to Pinterest.
So, where should you sneak in a little color for maximum impact? Try a bright streak beside your face, hide pink beneath your top layers, or add colored pieces to braids. Dusty rose suits a softer palette; vivid pink brings more punch. And if you crave some contrast, add a teal streak to the mix.
@fuchsiahairdesign
Less geometry homework, more movement.
The bob has loosened its grip on perfectly blunt lines. Pinterest searches for long layered bobs increased 622%, and short layered bob haircuts rose 571%. French bobs with wispy bangs are also gaining interest, up 394%.
Layers, flipped ends, and airy fringe make these cuts easier to adapt to natural texture. A French bob has a shorter, cheekier silhouette; a longer layered version offers more room to tie the hair back. Bring your stylist a reference photo and discuss how much styling you are happy to do each morning. The best bob is one you can actually live with on a regular day, school pick-ups and all.
@allison_kam
The leading role goes to your natural texture.
Apparently, hair has a soft spot for a literary heroine. Curly butterfly cuts saw searches rise 464%, with French curl braids up 210%. Both tap into a romantic mood, with movement around the face and texture that does not require every strand to behave.
The butterfly cut features shorter layers around the crown and face, with longer lengths below. It is often chosen to create shape and lift for curls without sacrificing all that length.
A curly shag is another option if you want a more tousled outline. Ask for layers suited to your curl pattern, and check how the cut will look when dry. Curls have their own ideas about geometry.
@joliedensbeautybar
Coffee, cherries, and copper, please.
If your ideal fall hair color sounds suspiciously like a café order, Pinterest has excellent news. Searches for mocha balayage surged 949%, soft copper blonde rose 845%, and cherry cola brunette climbed 788%. Oxidized copper was up 517%.
The range is astounding: espresso bases with lighter ribbons, muted copper on blonde hair, or deep cherry tones on brunette lengths. These shades add warmth and depth without requiring everyone to go bright red. Bring your colorist a photo in daylight and discuss how much upkeep your chosen shade will require. Reds and coppers can fade faster than you might expect, so a color-safe routine is worth planning.
@ellegulotta.hair
Pinterest’s predictions leave plenty of room for personal taste, whether you fancy a hidden pink streak or a full copper refresh. For more seasonal inspiration, check out our guides to fall hair trends and fashion show hairstyles before your next salon visit.
