Your guide to next year’s most coveted styles
Ready for a change? We’re seeing some seriously exciting hair trends emerging for 2025 that feel both fresh and wearable. Whether you’re contemplating a dramatic chop or just want to update your current style, here’s what’s coming down the runway (and straight to your favorite salon).
The Bob Gets Even Bolder
Remember when we thought bobs couldn’t get any shorter? Well, 2025 is here to prove us wrong. The ultra-short bob is having a major moment, and honestly, it’s about time. Picture a cut that just grazes your chin—clean, sharp, and impossibly chic. Think of it as your favorite French-girl haircut but with an extra shot of confidence.
What makes these new bobs special is the graduated shaping. Your stylist will create subtle layers that stack beautifully at the back of your neck while keeping things longer toward the front. The result? Instant lift and movement without any of that heavy, helmet-hair feeling. And here’s the best part: these cuts look just as good air-dried as they do fully styled. Just add a bit of texture spray, scrunch, and go.
The Part That Changes Everything
Who knew something as simple as where you part your hair could completely transform your look? If you’ve been stuck in a center-part rut (we’ve all been there), it might be time to experiment.
A deep side part is your ticket to instant volume and a bit of old Hollywood glamour. It’s especially gorgeous if you have fine hair that needs a lift. On the flip side, a crisp center part creates this beautiful symmetry that makes any cut look more polished and intentional. The trick is to switch it up every week or so—your hair will thank you for it, and you’ll get two looks for the price of one.
Waves That Make You Look Like You Woke Up in a Fairytale
Let’s talk about texture, because 2025 is all about movement that looks effortless (even if it takes a few minutes to achieve). Fairy waves are having their moment—these are those barely-there bends that make your hair look like it’s floating. The secret? Use your flat iron to create subtle S-shapes through the mid-lengths of your hair, then finish with a light mist of shine spray.
If you’re more of a volume person, try the brushed-out look. Curl your hair loosely with a large barrel iron, then—and this is key—brush through everything with a boar bristle brush. You’ll end up with this gorgeous, lived-in texture that says “I definitely didn’t try too hard” (even though we both know you did).
And can we please bring back the ’90s blowout? There’s something so satisfying about hair that’s big, bouncy, and unapologetically glamorous. Round brush, Velcro rollers, a good blast of cool air to set everything—it’s a whole mood.
Bangs Are Back (But Make Them Cool)
If you’ve been bang-curious but bang-hesitant, 2025 might be your year to take the plunge. We’re seeing three main styles that are absolutely everywhere:
The Jane Birkin fringe is that perfectly imperfect, slightly overgrown bang that somehow always looks amazing. They’re a little piece-y, they graze your lashes, and they have this effortless French-girl thing going on that pairs beautifully with literally any haircut.
Cropped micro-bangs are for the brave souls who want to make a statement. Cut super short and usually quite blunt, they add instant edge to any style. Fair warning: these require commitment (and frequent trims).
Curtain bangs remain the gateway drug of the fringe world. They’re forgiving, they grow out gracefully, and they frame your face in the most flattering way. Plus, you can sweep them to the side when you’re over the whole bang thing for the day.
Texture Is Everything
Whether your hair is naturally curly, straight, or somewhere in between, 2025 is all about enhancing what you’ve got rather than fighting against it.
For the curly girls, it’s about definition without the crunch. Layer your products—start with a moisturizing cream, add a light gel for hold, and diffuse on low heat. The goal is bouncy, glossy curls that move naturally.
Love that undone, bedhead look? It’s easier than you think. Rough-dry your hair (literally just blast it with your dryer while tousling with your fingers), add some texture spray, and work a tiny bit of paste through the ends. You’ll look like you just rolled out of bed in the best possible way.
And braids? They’re getting a major upgrade. We’re talking tiny accent braids woven through loose hair, braided bangs, or sculptural updos that look more like art than hairstyle. The key is to keep things a little messy—perfection is so last year.
Ready to Make the Cut?
Here’s the thing about 2025’s hair trends: they’re all about finding what makes you feel amazing. Whether that’s a dramatic ultra-short bob that turns heads, fairy waves that make you feel ethereal, or finally taking the plunge with those bangs you’ve been screenshot-saving for months, this is your sign to go for it. Book that appointment, bring these ideas to your stylist, and get ready to fall in love with your hair all over again. After all, the best haircut is the one that makes you feel like the main character in your own story.