2025 Hair Trends: 16 Must-Try Cuts and Styles to Inspire Your Next Look

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Looking for 2025 hair trends? You’re in the right place. Whether you’re looking to debut a “new you” at work or simply to shed some figurative and literal weight off your shoulders, almost everyone can agree that there’s no better way to celebrate the new year than with a fresh chop (and possibly color.)

As for what’s trending for the year ahead? “The bob haircut in all its forms is everywhere right now, and it will remain that way through 2025,” says Michelle Cleveland, celebrity hairstylist and owner of Hair Addict Salon & Extension Bar. “While this classic cut never goes out of style, it’s making a comeback partially due to the fact that it’s popping up on almost every It girl in Hollywood.”

If you prefer your hair on the longer side, there are plenty of options for you too. Stylists also point to long layers, curtain bangs, bouncy blowouts, and princess updos as styles to watch out for. “A lot of girls have been straying away from curling irons and using pin curls and rollers to create volume and bounce without the heat damage,” says Stephanie Angelone, master hairstylist at RPZL Hair Extension & Blowout Bar in NYC.

Either way, Cleveland recommends asking your stylist to find the haircut best for your face shape, as well as products that will enhance your new cut between salon visits.

Feeling influenced? Same. Keep scrolling for the top 2025 hair trends according to celebrity hairstylists, and get ready to screenshot—and start your new year with a bang (or bob).

Jawline Bob“The jawline bob is trending for 2025,” says Jennifer Korab, celebrity hairstylist and founder of Renaissance Salon & Spa. “This sleek and polished cut is perfect for winter, complementing the season’s affinity for structured styles that pair seamlessly with scarves and coats. Its bold, tailored vibe also aligns with the growing emphasis on individuality and empowering style choices.”

To get this look, ask your stylist for a sharp, one-length bob that grazes the jawline, with minimal layering to maintain its sleek silhouette. “Slightly tucked-under ends add a timeless, polished finish,” she adds.

Textured WavesAccording to celebrity hair stylist Rossano Ferretti, ethereal textured waves will be everywhere next year. “This style offers a dreamy, undone look that’s effortlessly chic. It’s all about embracing natural texture and enhancing it with soft, flowing waves that aren’t overly styled,” he says. As for how to get the look? “Our no-rinse texturizing spray is designed to add texture and volume to all types of hair. It’s ideal for creating texturized styles like ethereal waves,” he says.

Low-Key LobsLobs aren’t going anywhere in 2025. “I predict bob and lob haircuts are still going to be one of the top hair trends,” says Olya Iudina, a hairstylist at IGK. As for why their popularity seemingly never ends? “They can be so varied and can suit any hair texture, density, face shape, and personal style,” she says.

Lobs in particular are having a moment, since they’re simple and chic and don’t require lots of styling skills, Iudina adds: “My must-haves are IGK’s Good Behavior Heat Protection and a flatiron like Trademark Beauty Sunny Styler for a wavy, more lived in-look.”

Birkin BangsAccording to Helen Reavey, celebrity hairstylist and founder of Act+Acre, retro styles like Daisy Edgar Jones’s Jane Birkin-inspired bangs, are on the rise.

“We’re seeing a resurgence of Old Hollywood and vintage-inspired haircuts because there’s a craving for timeless elegance and glamour,” she says. “With the fast pace of trends today, many are drawn to these iconic styles that evoke a sense of nostalgia and sophistication. It’s versatile and polished while still standing out.”

Bouncy Blowouts“The bouncy blowout is becoming more and more popular ever since Sabrina Carpenter went on tour and debuted her beautiful bouncy blonde blowout,” Angelone says, with celebrities like Lori Harvey following suit. “You can achieve this style by blow-drying your hair and setting it in rollers and pins.”

If your hair is on the fine side, you can add RPZL clip- in extensions to your style for the full dramatic effect, she adds.

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Vintage ChopsThe new year might be all about looking ahead, but when it comes to 2025 hair trends, we continue to look backward. Not only are Birkin bobs trending, but so are retro looks like the old Hollywood bob.

“A lot of people are looking for more versatile styles that can be easily adapted for different occasions, and longer bobs and mid-length cuts offer more styling options,” says Reavey. “It’s a great in-between length—short enough to feel fresh but long enough to be styled in curls or waves. As we head into cooler months, people also want the flexibility of pulling hair back or layering it under scarves and coats.”

Heavy FringeBirkin bangs aren’t the only style that’s having a moment next year. “Heavy fringes are back for a stand-out style,” says Amy Abramite, creative director and stylist at Chicago’s Maxine Salon. “A dense triangular bang is carved out on the head for maximum thickness and cut into a strong squared outline.”

According to Abramite, full fringe like this is best worn on thick wavy hair for full-bodied texture. “At the salon, request a fringe without layering or texturizing for the design line,” she says. “Style with Oribe’s Maximista Thickening Spray for exaggerated density.”

Italian BobItalian bobs will also be popular, Ferretti adds. “The Italian bob is a classic short hairstyle that originated in Italy, inspired by the chic yet powerful aesthetic of the 1960s,” he says. “It’s a chin-length bob cut that typically features minimal layering, resulting in a clean and structured look. With a mix of glamour and nonchalant charm, the haircut is perfect for embracing ‘la dolce vita’ this season.”

Curtain Bangs“Sabrina Carpenter bangs are trending because they’re fun and give your whole look a playful vibe,” says Raven Hurtado, a hairstylist at Chicago’s at Maxine Salon. “This cut is good for people who want to change their look and like to spend time styling their hair.”

To achieve Carpenter’s take on this look, Hurtado recommends using a 1¼-size curling iron like Trademark Beauty Mood and curling under going away from your face. “You can also use a round brush and hair-dryer to sweep away from the face; with this method you get more lift and volume at the root,” she says.

Boy BobThe perfect bob for low-maintenance hair lovers, according to Abramite, is the boy bob. “The boy bob is imperfect perfection. It’s an easy air-dried look that brings out natural texture with effortless charm,” she says. “The boy bob has a short length near the chin with minimal layers and is best worn tousled.”

Style with Oribe’s Hair Alchemy Heatless Styling Balm and run fingers through the lengths for a freeing casual separation, she says. “It’s perfect for hat-wearing season and you can refresh it with a simple shake-out!”

Long LayersYou just can’t go wrong with long layers; especially not in 2025, says Hurtado. “This look is classic yet subtle, and super popular because it’s put-together and versatile,” she says. “Long layers are a good haircut for people with medium to thick hair to remove weight.”

It’s also fairly low-maintenance, she adds. “When it’s air-dried it gives you a shape and movement with the long layers without the ends feeling too thick and heavy,” she says. “You can use Oribe Heatless Styling Balm, apply it on damp hair, and let it air dry. It leaves your hair feeling soft and textured.”

Princess UpdoPamela Anderson’s hair influence is still going strong: According to celebrity hairstylist Marc Mena, the messy princess updo is “literally everywhere.”

“It’s such a thing,” Mena says of what’s essentially a daintier, modern take on the Pam Anderson updo. Considering how cute it looks, it’s not hard to see why.

Sleek BlowoutsWhile bouncy blowouts are having a moment, so too are sleek, light movement blowouts, according to Angelone. “They’re blowouts that look like your hair naturally dried perfect: smooth with a little movement at the ends,” she says. “It’s effortless and chic, and so many influencers are introducing this style because it’s easy to achieve at home.”

According to Angelone, this style is created by using a larger round brush to give a little bit of movement but a nice amount of volume. “Once the blowout is done you brush through the hair with a boar-bristled paddle brush like RPZL Polisher Brush to keep the look polished and shiny.”

Bouncy BobSince bobs and bouncy blowouts are all the rage in 2025, it’s no surprise that a combination of the two is in vogue too. Meet the bouncy bob.

To master this voluminous and classy style, Iudina suggests drying your hair with an electric round brush and styling with Redken’s Full Volume Mousse for additional volume. “It’s truly my favorite haircut because you can customize it to suit your client’s personality,” she says.

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Three-Tiered Layers“Gwen Stefani is trendsetting with a three-tiered look that mimics a short bob, a lob, and long layers,” says Abramite. “The lines are sharp and unblended for a choppy layered effect that is best worn on long thick straight hair to show off the strong angled shapes.” If this look speaks to you, might we recommend looking into the jellyfish haircut?

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Fairy CutFinally, there’s a combination of almost every 2025 hair trend: the fairy haircut. “It’s mid-length and has loads of layers, says Mena, who gave Ariana Greenblatt her chop. “And you still have all the fringe to frame the face. It’s just so versatile.”

When asking for a fairy cut at the salon, Mena recommends saying you’d like a mid-length chop with “lots of layers” and a face-framing fringe. “Ask for most of the layers to be around the face frame,” he says. “And always, always bring pictures of what you want so everyone’s on the same page.”