Hey there, hair enthusiasts! I’ve been wielding scissors for over a decade, and let me tell you – the salon scene is buzzing with fresh cuts this season. From revamped classics to bold new styles, clients are requesting these trendy looks faster than I can sharpen my shears. Ready to discover your next head-turning hairdo?
1. The Butterfly Cut
Remember those gorgeous 70s-inspired layers Farrah Fawcett rocked? Well, they’re back with a modern twist! The butterfly cut creates incredible movement that frames your face beautifully.
I’ve done this cut on clients of all ages, and trust me, watching them flip those feathery layers is pure joy. It works wonders for adding volume to fine hair.
2. The Bixie
What happens when a pixie and a bob have a style baby? You get the bixie! This sassy hybrid offers the best of both worlds – the low-maintenance edge of a pixie with the versatile length of a bob.
My clients who hate spending hours styling absolutely adore this cut. It’s perfect for those morning rushes yet looks deliberately chic.
3. The Octopus Cut
Whimsically named yet seriously stylish, the octopus cut features a rounded top layer with longer, wispy tentacle-like pieces underneath. Though it sounds bizarre, the result is absolutely stunning!
Clients with thicker hair particularly love how this cut removes bulk while maintaining length. It creates this gorgeous, effortless movement that’s totally Instagram-worthy.
4. The Mixie
Half mullet, half pixie – the mixie is for my brave clients who aren’t afraid to turn heads! Short and textured on top with longer pieces in the back, this cut screams confidence.
Whenever I finish a mixie, I can literally see my client’s personality transform. Something about this rebellious style brings out everyone’s inner rock star, regardless of their day job!
5. The Curtain Bob
Imagine classic curtain bangs melded with a jaw-skimming bob – that’s the curtain bob! This French-girl-inspired cut offers that effortless, just-rolled-out-of-bed chicness everyone’s after.
However, don’t be fooled by its casual appearance. When I create this look, there’s serious precision involved to ensure those face-framing pieces fall just right.
6. The Shullet
Yes, you heard right – the shag-mullet hybrid is having a moment! Unlike your uncle’s questionable 80s mullet, the shullet features soft layers throughout with just enough length in the back to be cool, not cringy.
If you’ve got natural texture, this cut will change your life. I’ve converted many texture-haters into texture-embracers with this low-maintenance style.
7. The Italian Bob
Mamma mia, this cut is hot! The Italian bob sits right at the collarbone with minimal layers and a slight angle toward the front. Though simple in theory, it exudes undeniable sophistication.
Unlike other bobs, this one has a certain bounce that makes clients feel like they’re starring in their own European vacation film. Pair it with a bold lip, and you’re basically Italian.
8. The Wolf Cut
Thanks to TikTok, I’m cutting wolf cuts daily! This rebellious style combines shag and mullet elements with dramatic face-framing layers and lots of texture. It’s wild in the best possible way.
While many clients bring in DIY versions for fixing, the professional wolf cut offers that perfect balance of edgy and wearable. It’s especially magical on curly and wavy hair types.
9. The Bottleneck Bob
Named for its distinctive shape, the bottleneck bob features shorter layers around the face that gradually lengthen toward the back. Think of it as the modern cousin of the graduated bob.
My clients with fine hair absolutely swear by this cut! The strategic layering creates an illusion of thickness that no volumizing product could ever match. Plus, it grows out beautifully.
10. The Boyfriend Bob
Forget borrowing his sweatshirt – borrow his haircut instead! The boyfriend bob is deliberately undone, slightly messy, and effortlessly cool with its chin-grazing length and minimal layering.
Though it appears carefree, achieving that perfect ‘undone’ look requires serious skill. When executed right, it’s the ultimate cool-girl cut that looks amazing air-dried or styled.
11. The Midi Flick
The midi flick sits between a lob and mid-length cut with subtle layers that create a gorgeous outward flip at the ends. It’s giving major 90s supermodel energy!
While some might call it basic, I call it timeless. This versatile length works for virtually every face shape and hair type. My corporate clients especially love how it transitions from boardroom to bar seamlessly.
12. The Jellyfish Cut
Avant-garde yet surprisingly wearable, the jellyfish cut features a short, rounded top layer with dramatically longer underlayers – resembling, you guessed it, a jellyfish!
Though it sounds ridiculous, this architectural cut creates the most fascinating silhouette. My bolder clients who choose this style instantly become the most interesting person in any room.
13. The Cub Cut
Shorter than a bob but longer than a pixie, the cub cut offers that perfect in-between length for commitment-phobes. With textured layers throughout, it’s both playful and sophisticated.
After cutting this style, I always hear “I should have done this years ago!” It’s remarkably flattering on most face shapes and can be styled sleek or tousled depending on your mood.
14. The Hush Cut
Unlike loud, statement-making styles, the hush cut whispers elegance with its barely-there, face-framing layers that blend seamlessly into the overall length. It’s subtlety at its finest!
My clients with long hair who fear change absolutely love this cut. It removes weight and adds movement without sacrificing length. The transformation is there, but it’s our little secret.
15. The Modern Rachel
Yes, Friends fans, she’s back! The iconic 90s cut has returned with updated proportions – longer layers, softer face-framing, and less chunky pieces. It’s nostalgia with a contemporary twist.
Every time I create this look, I’m transported back to my early salon days. The difference? Today’s version works with your natural texture rather than fighting it. Jennifer Aniston would approve!
16. The Textured Crop
Short hair enthusiasts, rejoice! The textured crop combines precision cutting with deliberate dishevelment for an effortlessly cool look. Think short sides with longer, piece-y texture on top.
Though traditionally popular with my male clients, I’m now cutting this style on people of all genders. There’s something universally flattering about this confident, low-maintenance cut.
17. The Blunt Collarbone Cut
Sometimes the most dramatic statement is simplicity itself! This razor-sharp, one-length cut hits precisely at the collarbone with zero layers and pin-straight ends. It’s minimalism in haircut form.
Despite its simplicity, this cut requires absolute precision. When I line up my scissors for that final, perfectly horizontal snip, the salon goes quiet. It’s like hair cutting meditation!