To achieve this look, ask your hairstylist for a chin-length bob with minimal layering for a clean, structured finish, says Ferretti. “With its blend of glamour and effortless charm, this cut is perfect for embracing ‘la dolce vita’ this season.”

Celebrity hairstylist Helen Reavey, founder of Act+Acre, says retro styles like Daisy Edgar Jones’s Jane Birkin–inspired bangs are making a comeback.

“There’s a growing desire for timeless elegance and glamour, which is driving the resurgence of Old Hollywood and vintage-inspired haircuts,” she explains.

Celebrity hairstylist Marc Mena crafted this effortless lob for Madelyn Cline.

“Inspired by the beaches of Barcelona, we aimed for a versatile, beachy look,” Mena explains. “It had to be low-maintenance and easy to style at home, yet still polished.”

This haircut is effortlessly versatile, worn with a middle part or a tousled side part. It’s long enough for updos like ponytails or low buns.

Mena suggests adding face-framing layers to create angles and texture, keeping the style from falling flat.

Loose waves enhance the cool vibe of this cut. For straight hair, try four braids overnight for heatless beachy waves, or use a waving iron and salt spray for quick, effortless texture.

The best thing about this style is that its choppy layers bring a youthful, fun vibe even to a formal updo.

If you’re struggling with scraggly ends, uneven color, or dull hair, a mid-length cut could be your fix.

“This chic length can make fine hair look thicker when cut bluntly,” says Brown, who’s been styling this look for many Chicago clients. “Ask for a one-length cut just above the bust.”

“The midi works for all hair textures,” says Xavier Velasquez of Jenna Perry Salon in NYC and Virtue hair ambassador. “It’s a great length that grazes the collarbone, give or take an inch or two.”

This cut offers a fresh start without sacrificing too much length. If a one-length cut feels too harsh, ask your stylist for longer, face-framing pieces, not full layers, for subtle movement.

“There’s something incredibly fashion-forward about a one-length bob that hits just above the shoulders,” says Brown. This look is trending everywhere, not just among her stylish Chicago clients.

“It’s easy to style and can still be pulled back. Ask your stylist for a one-length cut about one to two inches below the chin but above the shoulders.”

Blunt doesn’t have to mean perfectly straight. The short cut looks just as stunning with loose texture.

Siobhán Quinlan, a stylist at Cutler West Hollywood, says she’s seeing a big rise in clients requesting bobs in LA.

“After years of growing their hair out, people are ready for a change,” she explains.

“Women in LA are prioritizing healthy hair,” says Mara Roszak, celebrity stylist and founder of ethical haircare brand Roz.

If that means cutting off more length to remove dead ends and ending up with a bob, they’re more than willing to make the change for healthier strands, she adds.

If you haven’t made it to the salon yet, don’t worry, crazy-long hair is trending big time, says LA-based celebrity hairstylist Aviva Perea.

“I’ve seen so many people growing their hair longer than usual,” she explains. “The focus is on long, straight, sleek, and shiny styles. While curling irons require some skill, most can easily glide a flat iron through their hair.”

Carefree waves have always been a cool-girl staple, and with more women skipping heat styling, Perea expects a rise in air-dried waves this year. A signature look of her laid-back LA clients.

Effortless hair begins with a great cut, so it’s key that your stylist builds a strong foundation for low-maintenance styling.

Jessica Scott Santo of Jessica Scott Salon in Sciota, Pennsylvania, adds that a good chop brings natural, healthy bounce, even to straighter hair, creating more movement.

“Whether your hair is super curly or wavy, you can achieve this look, but you need to prep with a high-quality leave-in conditioner,” says Perea, who recommends John Frieda Frizz Ease Daily Nourishment Leave-In Conditioner to smooth hair and fight frizz.

“When my hair’s wet, I section it to evenly distribute the product. Once fully saturated, I gently twist my hair to encourage the loose, effortless waves I want.”

Leysa Carrillo, a Redken ambassador from Miami, encourages clients to embrace humidity and an active lifestyle rather than fight it.

She recommends leaning into loose waves and experimenting with braids and other lived-in styles.

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 clients a modern twist on the princess’s iconic cut.

“It’s a fresh look that radiates confidence and style,” he explains. “The cut blends a short layered bob with pixie elements.”

Trygstad predicts more ’90s-inspired short haircuts will make a comeback. If you’re not quite ready for a pixie, try a sleek chin-length bob like Kaia Gerber’s.

Want bangs without the hassle? Curtain bangs are about as low-maintenance as it gets.

“They’re the perfect gateway to bangs because they’re super versatile,” says Emily Heser of Cutler Salon NYC. “Long enough to grow out or pin back, but can also be trimmed shorter.”

If you’re on the fence about bangs, this could be your ideal match.

Haley Benjamin, owner of Lili Salon Spa in Edina, Minnesota, says “curtain bangs with heavy layering throughout” are a big trend locally.

Brown recommends asking your stylist for longer bangs that begin at the cheekbone and gradually blend into the rest of your hair.

While the Big Chop isn’t new, this year has seen many women transitioning from relaxed to natural hair. Starting fresh with a cropped or buzz cut lets your curls grow in their full, natural glory.

The strong bob, or blunt bob, is gaining popularity in San Francisco.

“This cut makes a statement,” says Jon Reyman, owner of Spoke & Weal salons in LA and NYC. “Right now, cool beats sexy or rather, cool is the new sexy.”

It suits all hair textures, but if you have thick hair, ask your stylist to thin it out first.

You can have a high-impact bob without it being stick-straight. Skip the hair dryer for a more lived-in vibe.

“One of my favorite bob looks is air-dried with a twist dry or diffused curl,” says Tylor Johnson, San Francisco stylist and founder of Nous Haircare.

Many clients are also requesting wispy bangs to complete the style.

“The lob works at different lengths, making it flattering for all face shapes and hair types,” says Stacie Bowie, owner of Bowie Salon and Spa in Seattle.

Once it grows past the collarbone and toward the shoulders, it becomes even easier to style and maintain.

Its classic shape also pairs beautifully with bolder hair-color trends.

While “layers” might bring back memories of choppy cuts that needed endless styling, the modern take is much easier to wear. Today’s “invisible layers” add effortless, subtle texture without any harsh lines.

“The most current version is a slight angle around the face, starting at the chin and blending down to the length,” says Brown.

Keeping layers long and seamless removes weight while adding volume and movement.

“Blending is key,” she adds, noting she always cuts them to look flawless for her Chicago clients.

Invisible layers don’t just add movement. They also frame the face and draw attention to the cheekbones.

“Where the hair falls can completely change your face shape,” says Brown. “I love a layer that hits near the cheekbone to accentuate it.”

She suggests asking for subtle layering around the face (just past the chin) to open it up, along with light interior layers for added movement.

Get ready to go shorter. Bobs are trending in Texas, says Brittany Archer of Austin’s KaRu Salon.

She recommends asking for a choppy bob with movement, as “the personality of this hairstyle is stylish and carefree.”

In Albuquerque, women are loving the shaggy lob with blunt bangs.

“Bangs are a great way to refresh your style without committing to a big cut or length change,” says Melinda Danella of Inspire Uptown Salon.

She especially loves pairing brow-grazing bangs with a collar-length cut.

Let this photo be proof that blunt doesn’t have to mean “stiff.”

Ask your stylist for straight-across bangs with subtle feathering and movement for a retro touch. A spritz of salt spray, and you’re set.

LA hairstylist Tim Dueñas says baby bangs are trending. This short, temple-to-temple fringe creates a bold, open look and works especially well to highlight petite features.

Dueñas suggests having your stylist shape the fringe to suit your face and playing with texture, as baby bangs look best with a slightly imperfect finish.

B is for Boston and bangs.

“They soften a look and add dimension,” says Salon Eva Michelle’s Lee, noting curly fringe is trending in Beantown.

They require commitment but can flatter your face shape.

“The tapered cut features short sides, clean lines, and longer length on top for styles like twist-outs, coils, and double-strand twists,” says TaKeisha Berry-Brooks, founder of A Natural Affair Beauty Lounge in Memphis. “Many pair it with vivid colors for an edgy finish.”

“NYC clients are embracing all kinds of shaggy bangs and layers,” says Trygstad. “They add movement and softness to any haircut.”

He suggests bringing plenty of photo references to your appointment to ensure you and your stylist share the same vision.

“Longer shags are trending in Southern California,” says Gina Rivera, founder of Phenix Salon Suites. “They’re perfect for naturally curly or wavy hair left to air-dry.”

Pairing them with blunt bangs adds extra edge.

“A bob never goes out of style,” says Sergio Pattirane, master stylist at Rob Peetoom in Brooklyn. “With the right cut, it can look chic and classy or tousled and edgy.”

“This bob is easy to maintain,” says Pattirane, making it a foolproof choice for the year.

For those with long hair, he recommends easing into the look with a long bob first, then going for a more dramatic cut at your next appointment.

Bangs can feel intimidating, but call them “face-framing layers” and they suddenly seem far more approachable. Dhiran Mistry, who works between The Carriage House in Charlotte, North Carolina, and NYC, says clients in both cities love their versatility.

The slightly shorter front pieces, distinct from traditional bangs, let you wear your hair up while keeping soft layers around your face.

“People like having something in front of their face, especially when their hair is tied back,” he explains.

This style suits all hair textures, Mistry notes, but the length of the front pieces should be tailored to your hair type.

“With curly hair, you obviously can’t go too short with the bangs,” he explains. “It just has to be adapted correctly.”

The key is finding a stylist experienced with your texture so they can shape the layers perfectly.

Face-framing layers add movement and dimension before you even style.

“A heavy face frame can turn traditional long locks into something fun and trendy,” says Elora Buenger, stylist at Salon Thirty Eight in Denver.

“It also makes it easier to style with more volume and bounce.”