Top Stylists Reveal 17 Fall Haircut Trends for 2026

Hairstylists from London to New York have identified 17 haircut trends set to define the fall 2026 season. The trends include updated versions of classic bobs, shags, and pixie crops, each offering a fresh take for the new season.

The Varsity Bob

Hair artist Tom Smith describes the varsity bob as a choppy, chin-skimming cut with subtle layers and a center part. He cites Steph Hui and Millie Bobby Brown as inspirations. "Polished but never prissy, it carries a cool collegiate energy," says Smith. He notes the movement looks undone but is actually intentional, created by invisible layers through the mid-lengths and ends that add flicky volume.

Gucci Bangs

Celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos calls Gucci bangs fashion-forward and powerful. He created the softly-parted, slightly grown-out look for Demi Moore for a film role. Giannetos recommends asking for wispy curtain bangs just below the brows with face-framing pieces towards the ears. The key is to avoid a blunt cut by varying the length of the bangs across the face.

Updated Bobs and Shags

Several stylists highlight revamped bob styles. Celebrity hairdresser Lorraine Dublin points to the clean cut bob, a sharp, chin-skimming style with a blunt fringe, as worn by Anok Yai. Nick Stenson, founder of Nick Stenson Beauty, highlights the "ripped" bob, a layered take created with a vertical texturizing technique for softly separated ends.

Neale Rodger, style director at STIL salon in London, says the shag will take on a gentler image. He describes the feathered shag with soft, feathered layers that build volume and create easy movement. It is a brilliant choice for medium to thick hair, especially with natural wave or texture.

Statement Bangs and Pixies

Ricky Walters, founder of Salon 64, says the 1960s are inspiring a resurgence of bold, heavy bangs. This new incarnation features thick, statement-making fringes cut far back into the crown to add drama and reshape the face.

Short styles are also trending. Tom Smith describes the power pixie as a cropped, layered, and deliberately androgynous cut, citing Florence Pugh and Glenn Close as inspirations. It is great for finer hair types and helps contour the jawline. Lorraine Dublin notes the polished pixie is having a moment for those seeking a low-maintenance cut.

Blowouts and Textured Cuts

Dimitris Giannetos explains the bubble cut blowout is a soft blowout with rounded, bouncy ends that works on long, layered hair about 6-8 inches from the shoulder. He used a 1.25-inch Bio Ionic Curler on Amal Clooney to achieve the look.

Lorraine Dublin says the shaggy bob is practical for winter, with layers that add movement and texture under scarves or hats. Nick Stenson adds that the modern shag is being reimagined with softness and volume, and is flexible across hair types. For finer hair, he suggests a modern micro-shag or wolf-shag.

Neale Rodger highlights the shaggy lob, a mid-length, slightly undone cut that behaves beautifully through winter and is easy to air-dry. He recommends a neck-to-shoulder length with feathered, textured ends.

**Refined Classics**

Ricky Walters describes the one-length bob as sitting in a magic zone just above the collarbone and never shorter than the jawline. He says modern edge comes from subtle, invisible layers hidden underneath that allow the bob to swing and catch light.

Nick Stenson suggests asking for texturized curtain bangs, which are cut with techniques to soften the fringe and remove bulk so they fall naturally. He says bangs are a great choice for those with fine or thin hair looking to add volume.

Dimitris Giannetos says a sharp bob that grazes the chin feels confident, effortless, and cool-girl.