Things are heating up as we say goodbye to summer. What’s trending this fall? Pretty much everything—from choppy crops to bouncy blowouts. Bobs, medium-length hair and layers rule the season, and styling trends are all about finding your own aesthetic.
With no further ado, here are this year’s hottest fall hair trends about to hit your FYP and the streets.
1. Midi Cut
Remember when hair that skims the shoulders was considered the awkward in-between length while growing out a bob? Not anymore! This season, manageable, versatile and fresh midi cuts are what you’ll be asking for at the salon.
2. Clavicut
The medium-length hair club has another popular member: the clavicle-length hairstyle dubbed the clavicut. Similar to a blunt lob that isn’t angled forward, it’s cut slightly shorter in the front than in the back. It’s easy to style, and celebrities are obsessed—what’s not to love?
3. The Rachel
The iconic Rachel cut, with its face-framing layers, is trending again now that we’re all loving everything ’90s—and this year, it’s hotter than ever.
4. Layered Shoulder-Length Cut
This season’s most coveted look combines two major trends: medium-length hair and layers, giving you volume, face-framing, and bounce in one fabulous package. If you prefer your hair to be slightly longer than shoulder-length, this style will give your hair fullness and lots of movement.
5. Modern Shag
The shag is here to stay! What started as one of the edgiest styles has evolved into a classic with so many cool versions to choose from.
6. Cowgirl Cut
The cowgirl cut, the season’s must-have chop blends the best of the lob and shag to create a blunt, choppy cut that’s effortlessly cool and incredibly low-maintenance.
7. Butterfly Cut
Long hair fans, the butterfly cut is still going strong! With its bouncy layers and beautiful movement, it’s no wonder we refuse to let go of it.
8. Sleek Long Layers
Those who love the classic straight supermodel hair know that it can be a challenge to wear, as it tends to fall flat on top and has no face framing. Try adding a few shorter pieces near your face—it’s a simple change that makes this classic haircut dramatically more flattering.
9. Airy Feathered Layers
Feathered layers are the breakout trend of the season. They add gorgeous movement, bounce and create an effortless look—plus a generous serving of face-framing.
10. Face-Framing Layers
Whatever style you go for this season, face-framing layers will make it even more flattering. If you’ve been thinking about getting layers, this is your sign to finally do it.
11. Bixie Cut
Moving over to the short side of trends, the bixie—a cut between the bob and the pixie—still reigns supreme. This comes as no surprise, since it was also the favorite short haircut in the late ’90s and early ’00s, eras we’re currently obsessed with.
12. Fluffy Crop
Fluffy cropped hair has been making waves lately, with more and more celebs going for the chop. This look is highly customizable, so chat with your stylist to find the length that suits you best.
13. Modern Mullet
We’ve been seeing and loving mullets of all lengths, but the baby mullet is the cutest yet. It’s edgy, carefree and looks amazing with bright, bold colors.
14. Layered Lob
The layered lob is back with a fresh look—flippy, feathered layers that you can style in tons of different ways.
15. French Bob
The French bob always seems to be trending because it just never goes away. Shorter than chin-length, with subtle layers and blunt bangs, this haircut always looks Parisian style-approved and pretty.
16. Italian Bob
The chunky, voluminous Italian bob will make your hair look rich and thick, but it’s so manageable with its minimal layers and effortless, sensual style.
17. Old Money Bob
The luxurious, immaculate old-money bob is full and bouncy with soft shaping around the face, and lots of movement and styling options.
18. Wispy Bangs
Inspired by both classic and modern icons, wispy bangs are a major trend. They’re soft, easy to grow out and a total yes if you’re thinking about getting bangs.
19. Soft Curtain Bangs
Curtain bangs are always nearby when it comes to trends; they’re either on-trend or about to be, and this season, they’re back. Softer this time around, they seamlessly blend with the hair near your face to give it a delicious frame.
20. Side-Swept Bangs
Side-swept bangs and the side part were unjustly hated on for too long, and now they’re back with a vengeance. They add volume, make your face look more symmetrical and suit just about everyone.
21. Voluminous Blowouts
Styling trends for the season are largely related to your personal style, but ’90s volume looks amazing with most of the trending haircuts. A big, bouncy blowout works perfectly with long layers or a bob, so give it a try to see how you like it.
22. Natural Texture
On the flip side, natural texture is also big this year. To skip the effort of styling altogether, focus on great hair care and a good cut, and you’ll look amazing.
23. Coquette Bow Accessories
Coquette accessories have gone mainstream, and you can now find them everywhere. Even if this isn’t your usual style, these adorable accents are worth trying—they make everything cuter.
24. Wet Look Hairstyles
Wet-look hairstyles are trendier than ever, and this year we’re doing them differently. Instead of hair gel, we’re using hair masks to achieve the look, so we’re nourishing our hair while staying on trend.
25. Vintage Waves
Vintage waves are replacing beachy waves as a favorite. More glamorous and suited for formal occasions, they’re the update we’ve been waiting for.