This year’s haircut trends are all about polish with an undone twist: think softness with structure, ease with intention and styles that feel modern without looking overworked. Here our stylists share the cuts they’re excited about in 2026.
“This cut is inspired by Jane Birkin’s iconic ’60s wispy fringe, but made modern. It’s soft, textured and eyebrow-grazing, giving that effortless French-girl feel without looking too styled."
“It’s perfect if you want to refresh your look without the full commitment of heavy bangs. It frames the face beautifully and feels romantic, fresh and very low-key – great if you’re fringe-curious."
“I always suggest bringing reference photos and asking for wispy, slightly uneven bangs that just skim the brows. Using a razor keeps the ends light and airy rather than blunt."
“It works best on straight or fine hair so you really see the separation, but it can be adapted for other textures with some softening or thinning."
“Blow-dry the fringe forward with a round brush, then finish with a tiny amount of Almost Everything Cream for softness and separation. The next day, refresh with dry shampoo or Zhoosh at the roots to keep it airy.”
“The bixie fills a real gap in short hair options. It’s softer and longer than a pixie, but still has that cropped confidence – making it incredibly versatile."
“You can wear it on the face or swept away, slick it back with Zhoosh Foam for a wet look, or keep it dry and matte. The narrow, tucked shape really makes the cheekbones pop, especially when worn behind the ears.”
“This is a strong, confident look that really shows off the outline of the cut. You can lean into a high-shine, wet look or keep it looser and more relaxed."
“It’s incredibly versatile – go super slick and snatched with heavier products, or give it more movement and height at the root for a tomboy feel. Think Florence Pugh energy.”
“Soft layering is still leading the way because it adds movement and dimension without sacrificing thickness. Nothing feels harsh – everything is natural, fluid, and easy."
“It works just as beautifully on long hair as it does on shorter lobs, and it looks polished whether you air-dry or blow-dry."
“The beauty is in how adaptable it is: subtle face-framing like Elsa Hosk, a shaggy fringe à la Suki Waterhouse, soft bangs like Daisy Edgar-Jones, or Birkin-style bangs seen on the Chloé runway – each gives a slightly different, effortlessly modern result.”
