13 Trendy Haircuts You'll Want To Try Out In 2024
Whether your bleach-and-tone has majorly grown out, you're sick of throwing your mid-length hair into a ponytail, or anything in between, a switch-up is in the air. The trendy haircuts of 2024 have made themselves evident, and there's actually a lot to choose from. While trends tend to be fleeting, 2024's best haircuts are far from spur-of-the-moment looks.
A haircut can be a big deal for many. Although hair grows out, you have to live with that last-minute bang style you asked for or the random color selection you made over the next few months. Looks like the shag haircut from a few years back and the bright colors of dye that arose during the COVID-19 pandemic were fun and delighted many, but 2024 seems to be taking a subtler approach. These cuts are still chic, but they come down to the little details rather than making major statements on a larger scale.
It's hard not to fall for one of these trendy cuts, but even if you decide to switch it up later, you have a solid list to come back to for inspiration. Take these looks to your stylist, and just have fun with them. There's a lot of hair experimentation to be had throughout 2024, and we'd argue that none of them is too risky or bold.
The bangs and bob combo
Go for a major impact with two drastic changes: a shorter cut and a new fringe. A face-framing bob and bangs highlight your facial structure, and there's also more opportunity for styling. Even if you clip your main length back, you still have your bangs to do the talking, or if you pin your bangs to the side or away from your forehead, you have a sleek bob to style. Without lengthy strands, it won't take as long to wash, dry, and style this cut, so it's an excellent option for busier folks.
Long layers
This cut may as well be considered timeless at this point. Long layers give dimension and texture to hair that may otherwise feel flat or limp. Layers also make for piece-y looks, meaning the hair has body and movement when it's down and more dimension when it's up. You can pull pieces out, leave some hanging down, or clip specific areas up. To really make the layers stand out, ask for both highlights and lowlights, which can help create contrast between the shorter and longer pieces.
A short, rounded bob
Reminiscent of Princess Diana's iconic haircut, this is a fresh take on the bob that hasn't fully resurfaced as a trend since the early aughts — until now. A rounded bob is softer than a pixie, shorter than a lob, and less extreme than a mullet or shag. The way it's blended gives it a timeless appeal, and it can be maintained with a few routine trims (or gracefully grown out). Asking for textured pieces up top is the key to this cut (rather than a more bowl-shaped cut with the same length the whole way around).
Lash-skimming bangs
This is the perfect cut if you're willing to take the plunge and opt for a full fringe across your forehead. Rather than a blunt trim, these are cut to be intentionally wispy and a touch longer. The shaggier style exudes '70s nostalgia and is one step further from the curtain bangs that were big a few years ago. As another perk — and all thanks to the length — it's easy to part them down the middle and sweep them to the side if you're after a different way to style them (or simply want to grow them out).
A perfect pixie cut
The pixie is back, and while quite a few trending hairstyles are a mixture of this look and others, this classic short cut is here in its entirety. For anyone with long hair who's scared to go short, don't stress: This clean cut highlights your facial structure and makes a major statement, but there are plenty of ways it can be trimmed and styled to suit you specifically. Your stylist knows best, so if you propose a pixie, allow them to help you visualize how it'll look and what will frame your face best.
A mushroom bob
With extra volume and a dramatic curve, this bob is a little different from the norm. When at the hairdresser, ask for a bob that skims your shoulders and retains volume (no taking off any additional weight from your hair). Then, your stylist should be able to show you how to keep it perfectly folded under. While other bobs keep your strands hanging straight down, this gently scoops them inwards, evoking a mushroom cap in the cutest way. Plus, it's the perfect cut to pair with the trendy mushroom brown hair color.
A braided lob
Longer than a bob but still short, a lob is a chic and contemporary way to embrace a shorter haircut without losing all your length. Even better? Embracing your texture and adding major shape through a braided lob. You can choose between different parts, depending on whether you're team middle part or will never abandon your side part. The braids can be left as-is or customized with a splash of color (eggplant and other unique hair color trends are popping up) or with a few shimmering hair beads.
Side bangs
Easier to manage but just as chic as a full fringe, these are the perfect cut for anyone hesitant to go for full bangs. Side fringe was a major trend in the early 2000s, but it's finally coming back into fashion. The best part is that you can style them or push them out of your face on days when you don't have time. A few clips and a hairstyling spray are all you need here. A full set of bangs is a bold change, whereas these are a subtler way of switching up your usual style.
Short afro
Trimming your afro short allows you to embrace volume without the maintenance of longer curls. This is another cut where your stylist will be able to guide you on finding a length, taper, and styling routine that'll work best for your head and lifestyle. Like many of the options on this list, this is one such trendy cut that embraces short lengths, making it far more achievable. Unlike a longer style, you won't have to spend your whole year growing out your hair.
A clean-cut bob
Rather than another piece-y lob, opt for something sleek. This is a sharper silhouette than the mushroom bob and creates far more definition and structure than a lob. Rather than asking for layers or a shaggy haircut, ask for a trim that's as blunt as possible. When it's all one length, it's a major statement all on its own. Talk about a power cut! If you get tired of wearing it the same each day, add a few waves or braids to play with its shape.
Extra-long lob
Folks who are growing their hair out know how difficult it can be to style. A lob is perfectly poised, but any longer and it can start to feel less shapely. Your solution? The extra-long lob. This cut looks as if someone took your lob and tugged it down an inch to be ever so slightly longer. When trimmed well, it feels less scraggly and more polished. It gives shape to the ends you're growing without going for a full chop.
Shixie or bixie cut
Meet the shixie or bixie. This uniquely named cut gets its name and look from blending a shag and pixie cut (or bob and pixie cut). Aka, it mixes the best of two worlds. It goes shorter than a bob but retains a lot of the volume and weight of one. Interspersed with layers, a bixie offers an enormous amount of texture and body. Even better, it's the best cut for growing your hair. It skips over the awkward stages and eventually leads into a layered shag or lob.
Micro Bob
Make it short, sharp, and chic with a micro bob. This chin-skimming haircut comes up above the shoulders but isn't short enough to be deemed a pixie. It's the perfect cut for those who are dancing with the idea of going shorter but aren't ready for a full-blown pixie. Go for blunt ends to get a clean aesthetic that feels modern. While it can work on anyone, it's a great cut for people with finer hair, as it gives body and bounce to hair that may usually feel a little limp.