Trends 2026
Hair trends 2026.
What's actually being cut.
Every year the internet declares dozens of hair trends. This is the honest shortlist, backed by what stylists on HairNovi are actually cutting and colouring right now.
Blunt collarbone cut
Sharp, glossy, low-maintenance — the shape of 2026.
Modern shag & wolf
Textured, edgy, still going strong.
Butterfly layers
Face-framing, movement-heavy, universally flattering.
Espresso brunette
Rich, glossy, cool-toned brown — the year's dominant colour.
Copper glaze
Warm, autumnal, universally requested.
Curtain fringe evolution
Now longer, wispier, more face-framing than ever.
What you get
Everything the modern salon needs.
- Ranked by actual salon request data
- Preview each on your own face
- Regional variations noted
Questions
Frequently asked
Which cut suits most face shapes?+
The modern collarbone cut with soft curtain fringe — works on almost every face shape and hair type.
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