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Haircuts for women that have everyone talking this year.
Trying new haircuts for women can feel daunting, especially if it’s a dramatic change. Will my hair type work with this cut? How much time will my new hair routine take? How do I explain exactly what I have in mind to my stylist? Our guide answers the most burning questions, with visuals that will smooth out your communication at a salon.
If you love neutral tones, high-quality materials, and minimalist designs that scream quiet luxury, you’ll appreciate the old money bob. Ending anywhere between your chin and your shoulders, this bob is cut blunt with minimal layering and styled as a classic, voluminous blowout.
@patt1_may0
Want to keep the length but add a luscious shape and volume to your hair? The butterfly cut is an airy, multi-layered cut that fits the bill. Its flippy layers and expert face-framing looks best on medium to thick, slightly textured hair.
@crescendo____
Nostalgic mood, anyone? The updated Rachel haircut still reminds us of Friends but this time it’s softer and shaggier, with the signature layers progressing from the chin down. Skip the hardcore styling and go for a more flexible approach instead.
@salsalhair
A modern layered haircut can help you reach every other hair goal on your list. It boosts the volume of fine hair, reduces the bulk of thick hair, defines your natural texture, and adds coveted dimension and movement.
@michaelhairlondon
If you need an all-purpose haircut in your life, this is the one. It’s short enough for daily upkeep and quite long to pull back when needed. It can be easily dressed up or down and looks amazing with almost every hair type out there.
@meaganarielhair
This clean, geometric bob variation harmonizes well with a strong bone structure – pick it if you want to accentuate your cheekbones or jawline. Plus, the soft blunt edges create the illusion of evenly thick hair.
@struktura_pracowniafryzjerska
Taylor LaShae is the ultimate poster girl for the French bob – a jaw-length cut with eyebrow-grazing bangs and remarkable texture. If your hair has a kink to it, you’re one step ahead of the game. But even if it doesn’t, a texturizing spray is there for you.
@gencdoganay
Textured pixies are riding the wave of the effortless styling hype. With their disconnected layers that prop each other up, they create a lot of natural volume. Just tousle your hair with a dab of product on your fingertips.
@odd_braids
Unless it’s a buzz cut or a short pixie, chances are you can incorporate curtain bangs into your haircut. Why should you? They soften your facial features, balance the face shape, and are an easy way to try bangs for the first time.
@alineramos.studiodebeleza
Your creative and professional sides don’t have to battle anymore. An asymmetrical bob has a distinctive artistic edge to it and looks polished and powerful enough for a boardroom.
@yp_hair
Vintage charm but make it modern? Add soft and wispy Birkin bangs to your haircut. They have that slightly overgrown feel with their tips reaching or just going below the eyebrows.
@char_wohl
If you can’t see them, why bother? Well, you’ll notice layering but it won’t be as pronounced as with traditional layers. This technique, often referred to as “internal layers”, results in a soft, subtle texture.
@danae.hair
Korean beauty trends brought us the hush cut and we couldn’t be happier! This medium-length cut is softly layered, which translates into natural movement and less styling effort. You’ll often see it paired with curtain or airy, barely-there bangs.
@hairmakeover.idn
A salon-worthy look every day is totally achievable with this haircut. Thanks to the strategic layering, it creates natural lift and movement. Unlike the Farrah Fawcett-esque ‘dos from the ‘70s, it concentrates on the modern silhouette rather than excessive volume.
@educosalon
These bangs will sweep you off your feet with all their perks. They function effectively with virtually any haircut, beautifully suit different face shapes, help to disguise a higher forehead or the first signs of aging – and all that without the commitment of a full fringe.
@arielalexisx
This multi-layered haircut will make your curl pattern leap out like never before. The skillful shaping distributes weight evenly, reduces bulk, and nicely frames the face, making you feel fabulous.
@megidraper
Bouncy by name and bouncy by nature! Subtle layering imparts this chin-to-shoulder-length bob with gorgeous bounce without stripping it of its clean outline. Hair with a natural wave will thrive with this haircut.
@lotusdenhair
Vidal Sassoon-inspired, uber-graphic blunt cuts look wonderful in magazine pictures. But in real life, something softer and more textured tends to outperform ultimate precision. Ask your stylist for softly texturized ends to blur the lines.
@leonardoknorr
You don’t have to keep your hair long to flaunt your curls. A pixie with a longer top features enough length to show off your gorgeous texture, and tapered sides make your hairstyle more manageable.
@authenticbeautyconceptuk
Clavicle length is arguably the most universally flattering for hair with a natural wave to it. With expert layering, your face will be artfully outlined and your haircut will be filled with air.
@lesalondissy
This haircut for kinky hair with clipped sides and back and a longer top is too good not to try. It adds height at the crown for round faces and the soft shape nicely contrasts the strong jawlines of square faces.
@wallisoonbarbeiro
Straight hair shines in precise, sleek haircuts. Pin-straight strands generously reflect light and they need just a little prompting in the shape of a well-executed cut and a drop of shine serum.
@b.k.h.a.i.r
It seems counterproductive to walk out of a salon with a haircut that has a lived-in feel, but it takes immense skill to make your layers look so natural with your hair texture. If you’re up for a color job, subtle highlights will accentuate the layers even more.
@colorbymichael
Lightweight and carefree, the Bardot shag has bangs that progressively get longer at the sides and blend into the rest of the layers. Even when you pull your hair up, they’ll still do their framing job.
@rachelwstylist
Type 4 hair looks so chic when it’s bobbed! Swipe your coils to one side with a dramatic side part or try a symmetrical look with a middle part. Keep it chin-length or slightly longer for a flattering silhouette.
@dee_curlcoach
The money piece is a lightened frontal section of your hair. It can be brash and daring or subtle and natural. When combined with expert cutting, it boosts the power of a face-framing haircut.
@michlgon
A personal approach to haircutting cannot get more customized than a contour cut. Your stylist will adjust the length and density of each layer to suit your facial features. It’s a great cut if you have areas of concern you want to balance out.
@colortrak
Switch the mode of your bob between an accomplished professional and an audacious soul with one hair flip that reveals your undercut. Women with thick hair will especially appreciate this addition as it makes the haircut more manageable.
@pixieruth
Cutting hair with the tips of the shears gives your haircut that coveted soft and textured look. It blurs the lines and gives your shag a lived-in look that grows out gracefully. Low maintenance at its prime!
@victoria.hairart
If you are team movement rather than team precision, then you’ll love the razor-cut lob. This technique creates a wispy and airy texture with a natural dimension. Ideal for effortless, tousled styling.
@bf.artistry
Reap all the benefits of layers – fullness, texture, and movement – without visible layering steps on the surface of your bob. Internal layers work well across all textures and give your haircut softness without skimping on precision.
@salsalhair
A rounded pixie accounts for the natural growth pattern of your hair. That’s why it is so easy to style, and it grows out really nicely too. And if you imagine something like a retro bowl cut, don’t. It doesn’t have to be stiff; add a pop of texture to your cut for an effortless feel.
@kindredhairspace
Cutting feathered bangs is a quick way to switch up your hairstyle. They wonderfully complement textured, multi-layered haircuts but can add a stunning contrasting element to a sleek and reserved style, too.
@hairbyp
The curve cut, or C-cut, is a layered style where the shortest layers frame your face, and the rest gradually get longer toward the back, forming a C-shaped curve. It relies on the cut rather than heavy styling to retain its shape.
@junki_hair
Short and voluminous in the back, elongated and face-framing in the front – that’s your graduated bob. This cut is particularly well-suited for fine or thin hair as it naturally adds lift and body.
@lillinloeffler
Picking a new haircut doesn’t have to be a hassle. With this vast collection of hairstyles at your fingertips, it’s easy to find one that fits your hair type, vibe, and daily routine.
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