Hair trends move faster than ever in today’s social media world. What was hot on TikTok last season might already feel dated as we enter 2025.
Let’s look at five styles that quickly lost their appeal and ten fresh alternatives that are making waves this year.
1. Extreme Mullet Revival
Remember the dramatic business-in-front, party-in-back cuts that dominated 2023? Those exaggerated mullets have thankfully retreated back to the ’80s where they belong.
The harsh contrast and difficult grow-out phase made many regret this bold choice.
2. Blunt Bob With Heavy Bangs
Once inescapable on social media, the severe one-length bob paired with thick, straight-across bangs has lost its charm. The high-maintenance cut required constant trims and worked for surprisingly few face shapes.
3. Extreme Side Parts
The dramatically deep side parts that Gen X clung to have finally surrendered. Those severely swooped styles created awkward volume and constantly fell into faces during any activity.
Plus, they often aged the wearer unintentionally.
4. Unicorn-Colored Hair
The rainbow-bright, all-over fantasy colors had their moment but quickly faded—both literally and figuratively. Maintaining those vibrant purples and blues became a costly, damaging commitment that many abandoned.
5. Corte de lobo peludo
The ultra-layered, messy wolf cut—that hybrid between mullet and shag—quickly went from edgy to everywhere to exhausted. Its popularity on TikTok led to countless DIY disasters and awkward grow-out phases.
6. Soft Curtain Bangs
Unlike their heavier predecessors, these wispy, face-framing layers continue gaining momentum in 2025. They blend seamlessly into the rest of your hair while adding flattering softness around the face.
Best of all? The grow-out is painless.
7. The Modern Mixie
Forget the harsh mullet—2025’s mixie blends pixie shortness with gentle mullet-inspired back length. The softer graduation creates a versatile, low-maintenance style that flatters diverse face shapes and hair textures.
8. Butterfly Layers
Named for their wing-like movement, these face-framing, bouncy layers create dimension without the choppiness of previous trends. They’re especially stunning on curly and wavy textures, enhancing natural movement while maintaining length.
9. Midi Flick
Medium-length cuts with subtly flicked ends are everywhere in 2025. This shoulder-grazing style with its gentle outward bend offers ’90s nostalgia without looking dated, working beautifully with today’s center or soft side parts.
10. Lived-In Brunette
After years of platinum blonde domination, rich brunette shades with subtle dimension are having their moment. These low-maintenance color approaches incorporate barely-there highlights that mimic natural sun-kissing.
No more harsh root lines!
11. Bottleneck Bob
This fresh take on the classic bob features subtle tapering around the face while maintaining bluntness at the ends. The result? A universally flattering shape that offers movement without sacrificing the clean lines bobs are known for.
12. Cinnamon Cookie Highlights
Warm, spice-inspired highlights are replacing the cool tones of recent years. These rich, golden-red accents add dimension to any base color and complement virtually all skin tones.
They’re especially stunning when they catch the light!
13. The Bixie
Combining the structure of a bob with the texture of a pixie, the bixie offers the perfect balance between short and not-too-short. Its tousled, effortless look provides volume and movement while requiring minimal styling time.
14. Octopus Layers
Named for their tentacle-like appearance, these disconnected layers create dramatic shape without the dated look of the wolf cut. The crown maintains volume while the ends taper dramatically, creating a cool, editorial silhouette.
15. Glass Hair Bob
Ultra-sleek, mirror-shine bobs are elevating minimalist style in 2025. This jaw-skimming cut focuses on immaculate condition rather than complex cutting techniques.
The glass-like finish makes a sophisticated statement that’s both timeless and modern.