5 Hair Trends to Ditch in 2025 and What to Try Instead

Leave behind dated hair trends. Effective now.

Staying stylish means moving with the times. Shelving styles that have run their course feels so refreshing and invigorating, especially in the haze of New Year’s resolutions. This is why we’ve created a list of hair trends that may make you feel like you’re stuck in the past and suggest better alternatives.

1. Teased Hair

Do you know how our moms and grannies achieved that sky-high volume back in the past? Right, by teasing their hair! Without modern blow driers and numerous beauty bloggers sharing their blowout tips and tricks in step-by-step tutorials, teasing hair was fast, easy, and, oftentimes, the only available option.

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Now we know more about the structure of the hair shaft and all the damage teasing can cause. Besides, with the modern arsenal of styling products and appliances achieving long-lasting volume is a walk in the park. Consult with your stylist about the volumizing haircut for your hair type and try one of the many products for achieving volume.

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2. Frosted Tips

Frosted tips were “all that” back in the ‘90s. With their relatively low-commitment nature and TV stars making the look hugely popular, frosted tips were a way to make a bold statement.

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However, now they would look too harsh and unnatural. A more blended approach that delivers natural-looking highlights is becoming increasingly popular. Try balayage or ombre techniques for a subtler gradient effect. You’ll get the desired brightness and dimension without stark contrasts.

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3. Ultra-Long Extensions

Raise your hand if you never cast envious looks at someone’s long, luscious hair without thinking “I’d LOVE to have hair like hers!” And getting ultra-long extensions felt like the right move. They can be tricky to manage and cause serious damage to your natural hair, though, let alone the gap they leave in your budget.

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Stick with a length that’s easy to manage and feels right for you. Looking stylish doesn’t mean going overboard.

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4. Overly Styled Hair

We’ve all seen those updos so stiff you can use them as a bike helmet. Or crunchy curls, soaked in hair gel. Or overly perfect ringlets that look so uniform that they feel otherworldly in the worst possible way.

Such highly styled hair is time-wasting, uncomfortable to wear, and rarely flattering. And what’s most disappointing is that after all that time and hair product invested in the doing, your hairstyle is likely to fall apart fast.

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Softer, more relaxed looks underpin the modern craving for effortless elegance. They are easier to pull off and will last you all day long with minor touchups. Beachy waves and messy buns are great for a casual look, while a sleek chignon or a bouncy blowout will take you through a more formal event.

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5. High-Maintenance Hair Color

Amazing hair color doesn’t have to be unreasonably hard to achieve. Spending hours on end in a colorist’s chair, severe bleach damage, frequent root touchups, color bleeding, and a whole arsenal of pricey hair care products are the price we have to pay for that fancy hue.

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Embracing your natural hair color and keeping your hair health in mind is what guides many in choosing their next hair color. Pick a color that matches your skin tone and is easily attainable with your existing color. Getting highlights or a subtle balayage is another way of adding dimension and a pop of color to your hair. And wigs are a perfect alternative for wild and impulsive experiments with color.

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Here’s to moving forward and leaving all that weighs us down behind! And here’s to fabulous hair! To check cuts and colors that will be hot next year, read Top 2025 Hair Trend Predictions You Will Want to Know About and 35 Hot Shades that Scream 2025 Hair Color Trends.