Your parting is basically level with your right ear. Your sweeping fringe is enviable. You look in the mirror and backcomb your hair for the fifteenth time that morning. Life is good.
Ahh, hair trends. You have the power to make us do such questionable things. We talked to Senior Creative Director, Craig Taylor, and Senior Creative Colourist, Francesca Dixon, at Hari’s Salon about the styles cool people are wearing now. Spoiler alert: it’s not a massive side fringe.
By Beth Ludolf
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1 Bleached bangs
Sorry balayage (we’ll always love you), but this year our love affair is with graphic, chunky styles. The look? Bold, not blended. According to Francesca “It’s all about colour-pop face framers. Thick, bleached pieces at the front of the head that are toned to contrast the rest of the hair”. Bonus points for fashion colours, like pink or purple.
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2 The mullet
The 80s called, it wants its hair cut back – that’s right, the mullet is officially back. “The mullet is the extreme version of the choppy cuts we’re seeing everywhere right now.”, Craig explains, “If you’re brave enough to try it, it’s seriously cool”. Just look at Miley Cyrus.
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3 The shag
Made famous by the one and only Jane Fonda, the 70s Shag Cut is a cool-girl favourite. “It’s about introducing layers and texture”, Craig tells us, “think Debbie Harry and Patti Smith. The best thing about The Shag, it’s completely individual and can be adapted by adjusting the length and layer to suit the person and their hair texture.”
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4 Get textured
Strong, blunt outlines have reigned supreme but, according to Francesca, it’s time for texture. “Blunt bobs have been shattered with layers for a textured look.”, she says, “Shorter, pixie cuts are having a resurgence too – broken with texture to give a tough, boyish look”.
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FAQs
What are bleached bangs and how do you style them?
Bleached bangs are chunky, bold pieces at the front of your hair that are lightened to stand out against the rest. This style is not blended but graphic, often enhanced with fashion colours like pink or purple. It frames your face and adds a striking pop of colour to your look.
Is the mullet haircut making a comeback?
Yes, the mullet haircut is officially back in style. This look is the most extreme version of the choppy cuts that are trending, giving a bold and cool appearance if you’re willing to try something unique. Celebrities like Miley Cyrus have embraced this retro trend.
What is the 70s shag cut and who does it suit?
The 70s shag cut is a layered hairstyle made popular by Jane Fonda, focusing on introducing texture and layers. It’s completely individual and can be adapted by changing the length and layers to suit your hair type and texture. References like Debbie Harry and Patti Smith are classic for this cut.
How are blunt bobs being updated for 2020s hair trends?
Blunt bobs are now shattered with layers to create a more textured look rather than just a sharp outline. This update brings movement and softness to the cut, making it less severe and more fashion-forward. Shorter pixie cuts are also returning, styled with texture for a tough, boyish edge.