The Top 6 Haircut Trends of Fall/Winter 2025

Pixies, Bixies, Bangs, Medium-Length & Bobs Are Trending for Fall/Winter 2025

In fall and winter 2025, haircuts are all about short, sharp crops, the versatility of the classic midlength, the softness of an airy bob and the contrast of a sleek, blunt bob. Pair any of these looks with a statement fringe, and you’ve got the defining cuts of the season, straight from the pros.

Celebrity hairstylists and hair influencers are calling these the haircuts to watch, and we’re sharing the pro breakdowns you need to master each look with ease.

1. Full, Airy Pixies & Bixies

Short crops are taking center stage this season, and a whimsical pixie-bixie hybrid is our new go-to. Think gamine energy with a modern edge, as stars like Florence Pugh, Quinta Brunson and Zoë Kravitz have made this look a red-carpet staple.

Bixie Cutting & Styling Tip: “Use a razor or texturizing shear to carve in choppy layers. For styling, apply Moroccanoil® Volumizing Mousse and Dry Texture Spray before rough-drying. A leave-in conditioner keeps the ends soft, and trims every four to six weeks are a must to keep the look fresh,” explains celebrity stylist and Moroccanoil Ambassador Dimitris Giannetos (@dimitrishair).

Model Delilah Belle Hamlin debuts the grown-out pixie, freshly coined by Dimitris as “The Artichoke Cut.”

Formulas

Photo Credit: Instagram via @dimitrishair on Delilah Belle

The Perfect Pixie Finish: “Salt spray is key to achieving this style. Bumble and bumble. Surf Spray gives the hair grit and muscle for a tousled, textured look. For finishing, I love Bumble and bumble. Sumo Tech for satin softness, or Sumo Spray for a wet-shine finish,” shares celebrity stylist Davey Matthew (@daveydidmyhair).

Pixie & Bixie Inspo: Swipe through for a range of short crops for all hair textures.

Bixie How-To: Learn From Cutting Expert, Briana Cisneros—Click Here!

2. Long Layers & Bangs 

For clients who want to keep their length but still crave a change, fringe is the update that makes a major impact without sacrificing inches. The beauty of this trend is its versatility: soft curtain bangs frame the face and add movement, while denser, heavier bangs create a stronger, more fashion-forward statement.

Either way, bangs instantly refresh long hair by breaking up the shape and giving the illusion of layers—even if the client isn’t ready for a full cut.

Formulas

Photo Credit: Instagram via @dimitrishair on Demi Moore

This trend has become a staple among celebs like Blackpink’s Lisa, Mia Goth, Sabrina Carpenter and Dakota Johnson, and for stylists, the opportunity lies in customization. Use bangs to alter proportions, highlight bone structure or modernize existing layers. A cheekbone-skimming curtain fringe can lengthen the face, while a heavier bang can soften sharper features or add drama to otherwise minimal cuts.

Formulas

Celebrity Inspo: Sabrina Carpenter’s Curtain Bangs Step-By-Step

3. The Classic Midlength 

This season’s most versatile haircut sits right in the sweet spot, offering versatility and customization options for every client. The beauty of the classic midlength is its adaptability, with a medium length that can be customized with more layering for face-framing movement or less layering for a sleeker silhouette.

Formulas

Photo Credit: Instagram via @romeufelipe

Seen on celebrities like Selena Gomez and Lori Harvey, this cut is all about fluid, flattering layers that create shape without sacrificing length. It’s a wearable update for clients who want a change but aren’t ready to commit to short hair.

Formulas

Photo Credit: Instagram via @marissa.marino

Pro POV: “For the medium-length girlies, it’s the cut of the season,” comments ARC™ Scissors Artistic Team Member Justin Toves-Vincilione (@ahappyjustin). For this look, Justin reaches for ARC Scissors PARAGON II 7″. Why? The longer blade helps him layer large sections quickly, allowing him to see more clients and increase profit.

Formulas

Photo Credit: Instagram via @ahappyjustin

Need More Inspo? Click Here for 50+ Midlength Haircut Inspo Pics

4. Airy Layered Bob

We’re seeing a rise in layered bobs with beveled ends and that signature ’90s shine. It’s sophisticated, chic and endlessly wearable—that’s why celebrities like Gigi Hadid have made this style their staple.

Formulas

Photo Credit: Instagram via @dimitrishair on Gigi Hadid

Airy Styling Tip: “A thermal round brush (like Wavytalk’s) creates beveled ends and shine. Always pair it with a heat protectant,” shares Davey, like the options below:

• NEW! K18 HeatBounce™ Heat Protectant
• Redken One United All-In-One Multibenefit Treatment
• Joico Heat Hero Thermal Spray
• Kenra Professional Thermal Styling Spray 19

Formulas

Photo Credit: Instagram via @thehairbros

The Tool To Complete Your Kit: Shop ARC Scissors Texturizers HERE!

5. Structured Blunt Bob

The French bob gets a bolder, sexier update this fall. With soft, blunt edges and volume, this cut makes a confident statement as seen on celebrities like Ariana Greenblatt and Chase Sui Wonders. 

Pro POV: “It’s the Sexy French Bob: no corners cut on volume or style,” Justin comments.

• Celebrity Reference: Hailey Bieber’s Blunt, Contoured Bob
• Micro Lengths: 55+ Inspo Pics for Short, Blunt Bobs
• Bob Mistakes: Avoid Bulky Bobs With These 3 Tips

• The Bob Blueprint: Understanding Density, Tension & Control with Ben Brown (@benbrownhair)

   

6. Fringe Focus: Retro, Full & Birkin-Inspired Bangs

Bangs are back, big time. Rounded, full ’70s-inspired fringe, Birkin bangs, curtain fringe and even bold baby bangs are on the rise. Pop stars like Clairo are fueling this wave, while Jane Birkin’s iconic cut continues to inspire a new generation.

• Find Your Inspo Pic: 70+ Fringe Ideas
• 6 Bang Cutting Tips: Straight-Across, Blunt, Birkin & Retro
• Bang Breakdown: Watch How To Cut Soft ’90s Bangs
• Bardot Bangs: Recreate This Retro-Inspired Fringe for Clients

Full Fringe: Swipe through to see examples of full, straight-across bangs.

Short Bangs: Scroll through our cropped baby bang inspo, the perfect pairing for any haircut.

Retro Fringe: Below, find Birkin-inspired silhouettes that bring a nostalgic edge to your look.

Brigitte Bardot-Inspired Bangs: To style, BTC Team Member and Moroccanoil® Global Ambassador Rachel Williams (@rachelwstylist) preps the hair with Moroccanoil Intense Smoothing Serum and applies Moroccanoil Dry Texture Spray to finish.

Formulas

Bombshell Shag Styling Breakdown: For this volume shag, complete with retro bangs, ARC Scissors Ambassador Holly Vatter (@hollygirldoeshair) reaches for:

• CULT+KING Superwater Antioxidant Toner for weightless moisture
• CULT+KING Hair Powder Dry Shampoo to add volume and texture

Formulas

Photo Credit: Instagram via @hollygirldoeshair

A Shag & Bangs: Learn the Modern Day Shag with Rachel Williams (@rachelwstylist):

Products Used

Volumizing Mousse

Styling

Moroccanoil®

Dry Texture Spray

Styling

Moroccanoil®

Surf Spray

Styling

Bumble and bumble.

ARC™ Scissors Paragon II

Shears

ARC™ Scissors

HeatBounce™ Heat Protectant

Industry News

K18 Hair

One United All-In-One Multi-Benefit Treatment

Haircare

Redken

Heat Hero

Haircare

Joico

Thermal Styling Spray 19

Styling

Kenra Professional

Hair Powder

Styling

Intense Smoothing Serum

Product Launches

Moroccanoil®