Best Haircuts for Women 2025: Popular Haircut Ideas to Try

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Whether you’re scoping out the best haircuts for women or curious to see the most popular haircuts on the rise, you’ve come to the right place. As 2025 has already shown us, haircut styles have never been more inspired. Our favorite celebs have given us plenty of inspiration, debuting pixie cuts, bangs, bobs, and everything in between for every hair type. While we love the classic lob as much as the next person, sometimes you need a little variety—and what better way to get inspired than with the coolest hairstyles from around the world

We asked stylists to share the most requested styles at their salons—from lived-in shags in London, textured bobs in Austin, and curtain bangs in New York City—to bring you the best haircuts for women across the globe. Scroll on for all the best hairstyles inspiration you need.

Italian BobThe Italian bob is equal parts low-maintenance and chic. “The Italian bob is a classic short hairstyle that originated in Italy, inspired by the chic yet powerful aesthetic of the 1960s,” says celebrity hair stylist Rossano Ferretti.

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Italian BobTo get the look, you’ll want to request the following from your hairstylist: “It’s a chin-length bob cut that typically features minimal layering, resulting in a clean and structured look,” says Ferretti. “With a mix of glamour and nonchalant charm, the haircut is perfect for embracing ‘la dolce vita’ this season.”

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.

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Birkin BangsDepending on your hair type, you can cut your Birkin bangs more blunt for a modern take on the trend. “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,” adds Reavey.

Whisper PixieAccording to celebrity hairstylist Danielle Priano, who coined the name “whisper pixie” and created the cut for model Taylor Hill, the name “was inspired by the idea of combining something delicate and ethereal (whisper) with something playful and magical (pixie),” much as the classic pixie cut itself does.

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Whisper PixieShould you want a similar style, Priano says it’s important to communicate with your stylist. “Mentioning key elements like ‘short and layered with a soft, feathered texture around the edges’ can give a clear idea.”

Beach BobCelebrity hairstylist Marc Mena created this easy-breezy lob for Madelyn Cline. “Maddy and I were inspired by the beaches of Barcelona, so we wanted to create a look that was versatile and had a beachy vibe,” Mena says. “But at the same time, we needed something that was super low-maintenance and easy to deal with at home, but also conservative.”

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Beach BobThis haircut is designed to be effortless and can be worn with a middle part or tousled side part. It’s also long enough to be pulled into an updo, like a ponytail or low bun. Mena recommends creating angles with face-framing layers. “The top layers and texture will keep it from falling flat,” he says.

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Old Hollywood BobOld Hollywood hair has been one of the best hairstyles on the red carpet in recent months—and for good reason. “One of the great things about these vintage-inspired cuts, especially the lob, is that they can be tailored to suit almost any face shape,” says Reavey. “A longer bob with a slight wave or a side part can soften angular features, while a sleek, straight lob elongates rounder face shapes.”

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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 midlength 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.”

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Tousled Deconstructed BobFrédéric Fekkai, whose salon is based in New York City, loves the deconstructed bob for its versatility. “With the option of having bangs or not, it features a square bob shape with jagged, textured edges, giving it a slightly messy and natural appearance,” he says. “The key is to maintain a healthy hair color that is shiny and organic. To help create the tousled appearance use the Full Blown Volume Dry Texturizing Spray for added texture and Brilliant Gloss Anti-Frizz Oil Serum for added shine.”

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Old Money Baroque BobSydney Sweeney’s take on the baroque bob will be huge with short hairstyles trending for 2024. According to Ky Wilson, a hairstylist based in London, the style is “a little longer, generally cut just above the collarbone, with lots of volume and bounce.”

What really makes this style unique is the added volume and the side part. “The ends sit right on the shoulders to encourage movement,” he says. “What sets this style apart is the addition of elaborate curls, giving it the sense of effortless Old Hollywood glamour without being overstyled.”

Using the right products are key. “I recommend a blowout spray like Evo’s Mister Fantastic, which will not only accelerate blow-dry time, but also will build body, increase control, and protect against heat damage,” he says. “Then you’ll want to use a hot tool like rollers or a curling iron to create the curls, I like BaByliss’s hot rollers or a 1.25-inch curling iron.”

French Girl ChicFrench girl beauty isn’t going anywhere in 2024. “This haircut is inspired by the iconic Jane Birkin and features full French bangs paired with hair at collarbone length or longer,” says Fekkai. “The lengths are slightly broken for a soft and natural appearance, with a softer bottom.”

It’s a timeless style that will look good on anyone, no matter your age. “In 2024, this haircut trend will gain popularity as it promotes a look that is all about embracing aging gracefully and confidently,” he says. “It focuses on making the hair appear shiny, youthful, and healthy, without trying to hide the natural aging process.”

French Girl ChicAnother French-girl-inspired look is the grunge bob. “This bob is generally cut between cheekbone and jaw line. To achieve a straighter, smoother finish when styling, I would recommend wrap-drying the hair using an ionic hairdryer like the BaByliss Pro Nano Titanium Dryer and Evo’s Pete Iconic Paddle Brush to create extra bevel and bounce on the ends,” Wilson says. “Finish with a heavy spray of Evo’s Shebang-a-Bang dry spray wax at the root and fringe to elevate that grungy feel.”

Haircut HybridsDon’t be afraid to customize your style. According to Wilson, clients are stepping away from reference photos. “Right now I am seeing a lot of personalization and styles with a DIY vibe; creating a hybrid of two more popular haircuts is becoming the biggest part of my job,” he says. “Movement and layering are still hugely popular. Face-framing fringing and longer layers will continue into spring but will have a lot of variation.”

Wilson recommends playing around with layering and movement, depending on your personal hair type. “The main thing for me is prime hair condition. Creating cuts that look and feel healthy, and doing things with intent to match each person’s personality and style,” he says.

Haircut HybridsShags are still going strong in 2024. And if you’re still growing out your shag haircut from last year, you’re in luck! “Those growing out their shags (or getting a haircut that gives the appearance of growing out a shag) have a lot of layers and texture that give the hair a beautiful undone, natural finish that looks extremely healthy,” Wilson says. “This look also can give a luxurious ’90s supermodel vibe depending on the cut. The key is to make the layers seamless, oozing fluidity. Ask your stylist for freehand placement of layers and texture—think freehand placement just like we do with color.”

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Long Hair, Long Layers This summer, Chicago hairstylist Alex Brown says, expect lots of long hair with long, breezy layers. “I’m loving natural-looking waves with long layers around the face that add movement, and you can even add cute baby braids,” she says. To get the look, “ask your stylist for face-framing layers starting below the chin.”

Long Hair, Long Layers Loose waves play up the cool factor of this cut. If you have straight hair, section your strands into four braids overnight for heatless beachy waves, or hit your hair with a waving iron and some salt spray for instant gratification.

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’90s Layers On the flip side, Brown is also seeing women in Chicago ask for thicker, ’90s layers—think a modern take on the Rachel. “I love how this makes wearing your hair up feel so much more styled and fresh,” she says. “Ask your stylist to give you a thicker chin-length layer around your face.”

’90s Layers The best part of this style is that the choppy layers make even a formal updo feel so young and fun.

Medium CutIf you’ve been dealing with scraggly ends, botched color jobs, or just generally blah hair, a mid-length cut is for you. “This length looks so chic and can help fine hair appear thicker when cut with a blunt line,” says Brown, who has been giving a lot of these looks to her Chicago clients. “Ask for a one-length cut just above your bust line.”

Medium Cut “The midi works with all textures,” says Xavier Velasquez, a hair stylist at Jenna Perry Salon in NYC and a Virtue hair ambassador. “It’s a great length that grazes the collarbone, give or take an inch or two.” The best thing about this cut is that it feels like a fresh start without taking off too much length. If a one-length chop feels a little too severe, have your hairstylist create some longer, face-framing pieces—but not layers all around—for a touch of movement.

Blunt Bob “There is something so fashion-forward about a one-length bob that sits just above the shoulders,” says Brown who shares that this look is trending all over—not just for her cool Chicago girlies. “It’s super easy to style and can still be pulled back. Ask your stylist for a one-length cut roughly one to two inches below the chin but above the shoulders.”

Blunt Bob Blunt doesn’t have to mean “straight,” and the short cut looks so pretty with some loose texture as well. Siobhán Quinlan, a hair stylist at Cutler West Hollywood, is seeing a major increase in clients asking for bobs in LA too. She says, “People have been growing their hair for the past few years and are ready for a change.”

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Blunt Bob“Women in LA are asking for healthy hair,” says Mara Roszak, a celeb stylist and founder of ethical hair care brand Roz. If that means taking off more length to get rid of dead ends, leaving them with a bob, they are willing to do it for the sake of healthy strands, she says.

Long and Sleek If you still haven’t been able to make it to the salon, fear not, as LA-based celebrity hairstylist Aviva Perea says crazy-long hair is trending hard. “I have seen so many people with hair longer than they normally wear it,” she says. “I also think that it will be all about long and straight, and sleek and shiny. There’s a little bit of skill that comes with using a curling iron, but most people are able to glide a flatiron down their hair.”

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Long and Sleek The key to making length look healthy, not scraggly, is asking your stylist for a blunt-bottom cut with barely there long layers. Then there are a few steps to getting that super-sleek look at home. “Straight out of the shower, you want to add a serum when your hair is still super wet—that way it’ll lock in moisture and keep your hair smooth,” says Perea. “I love the Extra Strength Serum from John Frieda. It has bamboo extract, which helps my hair stay hydrated while also minimizing frizz.”

Easy Waves Carefree waves have always been a cool-girl staple, but with more women ditching heat styling, Perea says to expect an uptick in air-dried waves this year, a nod to her easy, breezy LA clients, for sure. Effortless hair starts with a great cut, and it’s crucial that your stylist lay the foundation for hair that doesn’t need much styling. Jessica Scott Santo of Jessica Scott Salon in Sciota, Pennsylvania, says that after a good chop, there will be a natural, healthy bounce to the hair even on straighter strands, which makes for more movement.

Easy Waves “Whether you have super-curly or wavy hair, you can achieve this look, but you have to prep your hair with a really good, super-high-performing leave-in conditioner,” says Perea, who likes the John Frieda Frizz Ease Daily Nourishment Leave-In Conditioner to coat hair and lock out frizz. “When my hair is wet, I section my hair so the product can be dispersed evenly. Then after it’s completely saturated, I give my hair a few gentle twists to encourage the loose, effortless wave I’m after.”

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Easy WavesLeysa Carrillo, a Redken ambassador based in Miami, encourages clients to lean into the humidity and an active lifestyle, not fight it. Embracing loose waves and playing around with braids and other lived-in looks is the way to go.

Modern Diana If Spencer had you thinking about a Diana-inspired chop, you’re not alone. Ryan Trygstad, celebrity hairstylist and cofounder of New York’s Mark Ryan Salon, says he’s been giving his clients a modern take on the princess’s iconic haircut. “It’s such a fresh look, and it exudes confidence and style,” he says. “The cut itself is a mixture of a very short layered bob edging toward a pixie.”

Modern Diana Trygstad says to expect other ’90s-inspired short haircuts to come back as well. If you aren’t ready to take the plunge into pixie territory, try a sleek chin-length bob like this one on Kaia Gerber.

Curtain Bangs Want bangs without the effort? Curtain bangs are about as low-maintenance as they get. “Curtain bangs are the gateway to bangs, because they’re super versatile,” says Emily Heser, stylist at Cutler Salon in New York City. “They’re long enough to grow out or pin back if you want, but they can also be cut into a shorter look.” If you’re undecided when it comes to your cuts, consider this your match. (For more of our favorite types of bangs, click here.)

Curtain Bangs Haley Benjamin, owner of Lili Salon Spa in Edina, Minnesota, says “curtain bangs with heavy layering throughout” are a major trend there. Ask your stylist for longer bangs that start at the cheekbone and angle longer into the rest of the hair, says Brown.

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Chandelier LayersNot sure what to do with your hair? Add bangs, says Alan Vuong, owner of Salon Blanc in Honolulu, who says they are popular on all lengths, but especially when paired with long layers. “Together they flow seamlessly alongside the contour of your face, with the bangs bringing out your eyes,” he says. He notes that soft sideswept bangs, curtain bangs, and middle-part bangs are all trending, but he especially likes middle-part bangs paired with his signature chandelier-layer cut (the long, soft layers you see in the photo here). To get the same look, he says to ask for “long layers at the back and smooth, graduated layers to frame your face.”

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Tight Crop“Considering the current climate, a lot of women are doing their hair at home; therefore, easy, effortless looks will be the go-to,” says Naeemah LaFond, Amika’s global artistic director, who is based in NYC. “Women may take the opportunity to embrace their natural texture more than ever now since they don’t have as much access to the salons as they previously did.” A short, cropped cut like this one on Lupita Nyong’o is a beautiful way to embrace your texture.

Tight CropWhile the Big Chop is hardly a trend, it’s been a particularly big year for women transitioning from relaxed to natural hair. Start fresh with a cropped cut—or even a buzz cut—so your curls grow in with all their natural glory.

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Curly Shag Women in Detroit are all about embracing their natural texture and have been into the shag cut that’s been popular for a few seasons now. Lauren Moser, curl specialist and owner of Hair Lab Detroit, says that what makes the shag look more modern is working with your natural texture, which gives it that cool, lived-in look. While curly girls might be scared to go for bangs, Moser promises this cut works with all curl patterns. “The defining feature of this cut is the heavy bangs and square layers that give this look its edge,” she says. “For wavy curls and dense, tight S-curl types, be sure to request internal—or channel cut—layers to be added in after the shape is cut to encourage weightlessness and texture throughout for ease of styling. For coily and kinky hair, this step is unnecessary since your curl type doesn’t need help with volume.”

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Curly ShagThe secret to nailing a curly shag like Sandra Oh’s? Product, says Amber Maynard Bolt, master stylist at LA’s Nine Zero One salon. “Find something that will keep your hair soft but allows for a small amount of hold,” she says. “I really love the combo of using In Common Magic Myst to start the moisture process. Then I add a combo of Ouidad Curl Quencher and Featherlight Styling cream. Depending on how big or subdued you want your hair, you can choose to air-dry or diffuse. Once hair is dry, go back to the Magic Myst to reactivate and eliminate any frizz.”

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Strong BobThe strong bob, also known as a blunt bob, is on the rise in San Francisco. “This cut is a statement,” says Jon Reyman, owner of Spoke & Weal salons, who works out of LA and NYC. “Cool is more important than sexy right now—or rather, cool is the new sexy.” The strong bob works for any hair texture—thin hair or thick hair—but if yours is dense, ask your stylist to thin it out first.

Strong BobYou can still have a high-impact bob even if it’s not stick-straight, so ditch the hair dryer for a slightly more lived-in look. Case in point: “For the bob, one of my favorite looks is an air-dried look, with a twist dry or diffused curl,” says Tylor Johnson, a hair stylist in San Francisco and founder of Nous Haircare. She said lots of clients are asking for wispy bangs to complement the cut too.

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Long Lob“The lob looks good with varying lengths, which makes it perfect for all face shapes and hair types,” says Stacie Bowie, owner of Bowie Salon and Spa in Seattle. When it’s a little more grown out—i.e., past your collarbone and around your shoulders—it’s even easier to style and manage than the original. Since it’s such a classic shape, it also pairs perfectly with some more adventurous hair-color trends.

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Asymmetrical CutA major look coming out of Salon Eva Michelle in Boston is this sharp bob-pixie hybrid with voluminous curls on one side and an undercut on the other. A good trick to make sure you get the cut you’re picturing: Bring photos of what you don’t want, in addition to styles you love. “Those speak volumes more,” says Michelle Lee, the salon’s owner and manager.

Invisible Layers While the term layers may bring to mind flashbacks of a choppy cut that needed heavy styling, the technique has had an overhaul in recent years and is now so much less work. “Invisible layers” are the secret for adding that whole cool-without-trying thing to your haircut in a totally modern way, no harsh layers in sight. “The most modern variation of layering is a slight angle around your face, usually starting around your chin and working its way down to the length,” says Brown. The trick is to keep the layers long and seamless to take out weight; this adds texture and volume without looking too obvious. “Blending the layers is very important,” she says, which she is always sure to do for her Chicago clientele. “They have to be cut properly to look seamless.”

Invisible LayersIn addition to movement, another benefit of invisible layers is that they instantly define your face and bring all the attention right to your cheekbones. “How the hair frames and hits your face can completely change your overall face shape,” says Brown. “I love a layer that hits near the cheekbone to accentuate it.” She recommends asking your stylist for slight layering around your face (just past the chin) to open up your face and add movement, as well as very light layering through the interior.

Textured Bob Get ready to go a little shorter. Brittany Archer, hairstylist at Austin’s KaRu Salon, says bobs have been trending this year in Texas. Make sure to ask for a choppy bob with movement, since “the personality of this hairstyle is stylish and carefree,” she says.

Blunt BangsWomen in Albuquerque are loving the shaggy lob, but with a twist: blunt bangs. “Adding bangs is a great way to create a new style without the commitment of a drastic haircut or length change,” says Melinda Danella, hairstylist at Inspire Uptown Salon. She’s a big fan of pairing brow-grazing bangs with a collar-length cut.

Blunt BangsTake this photo as a promise that blunt doesn’t have to mean “stiff.” Ask your stylist for straight-across bangs with a bit of feathering and movement for a retro vibe. Add a little salt spray, and you’re good to go. (You should also read our advice on the best bangs tips, straight from the women whose bangs we obsess over.)

Baby Bangs LA hairstylist Tim Dueñas says baby bangs are big this year. “This short statement fringe typically follows the hairline temple to temple, to create a dramatic, short, open feel,” he says. “These work great for petite features to open up your face.”

Baby Bangs   “Ask your stylist to shape the fringe to fit your face,” says Dueñas. “I also suggest playing with the texture. These tend to work the greatest when they are a little more imperfect.” 

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’90s ChopWhile the 2010s were all about long, breezy waves, expect to see more stylized cuts in the ’20s. That doesn’t have to mean high-maintenance, though, which is why Dani Everson, hairstylist and owner of Clementine’s in Denver, likes this ’90s-inspired crop. “It was an era when hair was carefree and we didn’t overuse products or styling tools,” she says. “It followed the decade of hairspray and teasing, so it makes sense that it’s having a resurgence now that we’re coming out of the era of chemically straightening.” For the lowest effort, Everson says to make sure to ask for a cut that enhances your natural texture and bring photos (think Winona Ryder in Reality Bites).

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’90s Chop This year is the perfect time to try a true pixie cut like Zoë Kravitz’s. The angular almost-bangs make this cut feel both vintage and modern at the same time. Time to make like Tyra and yell, “I said Mia Farrow in Rosemary’s Baby!” at your hairstylist (jk, please don’t).

Curly BangsB is for Boston—and bangs. “It’s an easy way to soften a look and add dimension,” says Salon Eva Michelle’s Lee, who notes that curly fringe is having a moment in Beantown. They’re definitely a commitment but can do wonders for your face shape.

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Polished Bob“I think the best haircuts will be all about structure—out with the messy texture; in comes the polished structure,” says Riawna Capri, co-owner of Nine Zero One in LA. She says that fuzzy, bedhead hair is being traded in for more sleek styles of all lengths and you can expect to see “more blunt, thick lines in haircuts instead of shattered, piecey texture.”

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Tapered CutIn Memphis, stylists are seeing a surge in women either going for short, cropped cuts when transitioning to natural hair or looking for a style that’s easier to manage after growing out their Afro. Both roads lead to the tapered cut.

Tapered Cut“The tapered cut allows shorter sides and clean lines and leaves massive length in the top to achieve popular natural hairstyles such as twist-outs, rods, coils, and double-strand twists,” says TaKeisha Berry-Brooks, hairstylist and founder of A Natural Affair Beauty Lounge in Memphis. “Most are also experimenting with vivid colors to complete the edgy look.”

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Classic Lob In St. Louis, women are growing out their short hair and are into collarbone-length lobs. “With the right stylist, growing out your hair doesn’t need to be a dreadful experience,” says Charlie Martin, creative director and owner of Salon One Six One. “This cut works great with softened layers throughout the crown, not to compromise fullness around the perimeter or length. Adding a subtle fringe is also a great way to not get bored.”

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The ShagThe Midwest is finding new ways to make lobs feel fresh. “The lob is making way for the modern shag,” says Nicole Coil, a stylist at Blueberry Moon in Chicago. “Lots of textured layers create a soft shape, which is perfect for curls and waves. And it works to give lift and volume to smooth styles.” Translation: It works for a range of hair textures. The shag is also ideal for Chicago’s endless winter months, she says, because it keeps its shape under hats and beanies better than long layers can.

The Shag“NYC clients are really loving all versions of shaggy bangs and lots of shaggy layers,” says Trygstad. “This style really helps add movement and softness to any haircut.” Since this cut is so versatile, he says to be sure to bring in plenty of visual references to your appointment so you’re on the same page as your stylist.

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The Shag“Longer shags are a big trend in Southern California,” says Gina Rivera, a hairstylist and founder of Phenix Salon Suites in San Diego. “It’s a great cut for hair that has natural curl or waves and left to dry on its own.” Oh, and like pretty much every cut in 2024, it looks great with bangs. These blunt ones really up the edge.

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Curly Layers “Lately all we hear is ‘Save length but give me lots of layers,’” says Robin Sjoblom, owner of Southern Curl in Atlanta. For natural-looking layers, Sjoblom and her stylists use a technique called a Rëzo cut, which helps maintain volume and length but doesn’t give curls any shelflike layers.

Curly Layers According to Sjoblom, the secret to nailing a curly cut like this one is to make sure your stylist dry-cuts your hair, which helps curls look more natural. And as with any cut, she says to bring in plenty of photos to reference.

Sharp Bob “A good bob haircut never goes out of style,” says Sergio Pattirane, master stylist at Rob Peetoom in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood. “With the right cut you can wear it chic and classy, but also tousled and rough.”

Sharp Bob “This bob is easy to manage,” says Pattirane, which makes it a fail-proof pick to try this year. If you currently have long hair, he suggests slowly transitioning to a shorter style by starting with a long bob and seeing how you like it. Then for your next appointment, you can do a more dramatic chop. 

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Mermaid Shag The shag is still going strong in Miami, but stylists are giving it an update with long layers. “This cut is awesome for any length, hair texture, and face shape,” says Rossana Rojas, stylist at Miami’s Junior & Hatter Salon, adding that it’s been her top requested cut for the past year due to its effortless look.

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Mermaid Shag“New Yorkers are drawn to this kind of messy, casual, yet still healthy and shiny-looking style,” says Stephen Knoll, a celebrity hairstylist and founder of Stephen Knoll New York Salon. Keep all your length but add some choppier layers around your face as Halle Berry did here. Embrace the mermaid feel of this cut by air-drying with plenty of salt spray.

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Face-Framing LayersBangs can be a scary word, but when you tweak the term and instead say “face framing layers,” it sounds a lot more manageable. Dhiran Mistry, who splits his time between his salon, The Carriage House, in Charlotte, North Carolina, and NYC, says that women in these cities like versatility. It’s all about being able to wear the hair up but keep the face-framing pieces down (which you can see aren’t like typical bangs; the front pieces are just a little shorter than the rest). “People like to have that option of having something in front of their face, especially with the hair tied back.”

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Face-Framing LayersThis cut works for all textures, too, says Mistry. “Obviously you can’t get too short with the bangs with curly hair,” he says. “It just has to be adapted correctly.” That’s why it’s so important to find a stylist who knows how to cut your texture; they’ll be able to cut the layers just right.

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Face-Framing LayersPerfectly imperfect is the name of the game with face-framing layers—the cut gives movement and dimension before you even style it. “A heavy face frame can elevate your traditional long locks into something fun and trendy,” says Elora Buenger, a hair stylist at Salon Thirty Eight in Denver. “This also allows you to style your hair with more volume and bounce.”

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Razor-Cut Hair“Women are getting away from heavy one-length cuts and asking for cuts that work with their natural texture,” says Wendy Gutkin, a Henkel hair stylist who works out of LaDiDa Salon and Spa in Calabash, North Carolina. She explains that cutting with a razor instead of the typical scissors “provides loads of volume to the hair.”

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Razor-Cut HairThere’s something so edgy and cool about hair that’s cut by a razor. It takes a skilled stylist and can go wrong quickly, but when done well, hair feels lighter and airier while appearing fuller and more voluminous. “Women with fine hair love how the ends are diffused by a blade to create a feel of extra thickness,” says Gutkin, while those with already thick hair enjoy “how it takes out the excess bulk and creates movement.”