I remember my first experience with a model who had a true mullet, and had never had hair above the shoulders. I noticed the way her body language changed in the chair. That is the true power in a great haircut; it transforms the way you carry yourself. The photos we will break down together are not about blindly following some trends you saw on someone’s social media. They are about finding your personal aesthetic; the unique combination of shape and energy that when you catch a glimpse of yourself you think, “yes, that feels like me.” I could all too easily understand what my clients had wanted when they showed me pictures of hairstyles they loved on someone else, and it would be a very different outcome, because they were not after exactly those layers. They were after the sense of confidence the person seemed to have in the image. We would then define the feeling we were after, and it generated such different energy for the appointment.
Many people say that they have been told by other stylists this, but I tell people all the time, and I know not all stylists believe this, how they want to feel rather than how they want to look. It gives me so much more to work with. Bring your inspiration pictures, but please tell me if you want to feel edgy, or soft, or a little messy on a Tuesday morning. From there I can create the whole cut.
I believe that if you have thicker hair and you want to add movement to the hair, *please* ask about weight removal techniques before you let someone thin it out with whatever shears are closest to them. There is a big difference between intentional weight removal and just hacking into your density. The difference separates hair that moves beautifully from hair that will frizz out on day 3. Anyway, here’s some cuts that I’m loving right now.
#1: Curly Cropped Pixie with Sun-Kissed Highlights
If your hair is fine and straight, then this probably will not work for you. It’s all about having some natural wave or curl to create that messy height on top. No product can replicate what texture does. The sides are taken tight with clippers and the top is point cut to keep the length uneven so those curls can land wherever they want instead of clumping together. The highlights only hit the curls at the crown and not the darker base underneath so there’s some depth without an obvious grow-out line. That’s a partial balayage targeted to just the pieces that catch light. This cut is genuinely great on oval and heart-shaped faces as the volume sits high and the shorter sides expose the jaw nicely. Round faces will feel more exposed in unflattering ways. Your sides will look messy instead of purposeful after about four weeks. You need a trim every four weeks for this.
#2 Reddish-Brown Cropped Shag with Tousled Fringe
This isn’t for you if you have fine hair. The whole cut needs enough density to support that rounded lived-in volume without the ends looking thin. Look at how the layers are arranged towards the top and sides. The way that volume appears to be effortless takes medium to thick hair. The bangs are straight and are fully across the forehead and separated which makes it look like it was point cut rather than blunt cut to not have heaviness and helmet vibes. The warm red-brown is a semi-permanent color or gloss over natural brunette. Also, not a full permanent dye. It looks to add without highlights, which is nice since permanent dye tends to look flat. This hairstyle suits oval and heart-shaped faces. The cut gives width at the cheekbones which helps balance a narrower chin. On round faces, all that side volume works against you. The hair length gets to the jawline which is a commitment point: if you grow it out, you’ll hit an awkward stage fast.
#3 Messy Copper Wolf Cut with Razored Ends
If you have fine or thinner hair, we would recommend against this. Kicking out layers and holding their separation are from a medium to thick density. Also, razor work at the ends are pieces that are meant to move on their own without looking stringy, which is a hard thing to pull off. The copper tone will not scream “fashion color” to the untrained eye, while warm and natural enough, but the upkeep on red-colored hair is a hassle and fades quickly. This is a wolf cut that is kept short enough to not be a mullet. It’s about jaw length with a lot of crown layer. This style is ideal for round and oval shapes as the choppy fringe and side pieces breakup the look without adding width. This is a wash-and-go cut if you are okay with imperfection, which is really the whole idea to this style.
#4 Loose Brunette Shag Bob with Choppy Fringe
With this style, I have to specify that if the hair is fine and flat, it will look different on you. It is the fullness that this style comes from hair of medium density that has natural waves. The inner layers are cut with a razor, which gives the ends of those pieces a slightly wispy and separated feel, without looking thinned out. The fringe is not blunt; she has cut it so that it breaks across the forehead into chunks, and that stops it from looking too polished. This style works best with oval and heart-shaped faces. Round faces will lose their jawline under that width at the cheeks. It is a chin-length shag that leans bob and sits at the jaw with enough graduation at the back to keep the neck open. It thrives on air drying with a scrunch of product and zero fuss.
#5 Deep Plum Pixie with Directional Piecey Top
People with fine hair likely shouldn’t try this. It is all based on having enough density in the crown to achieve that forward swept layered movement on top. With fine hair, it lays flat and shows scalp where it’s unwanted. What I notice here is how the point cutting through the top makes it possible for pieces to fall independently without looking messy. The color is a deep burgundy plum, likely over a natural medium brown base, and it looks rich without being too attention grabbing. The volume on top is also good for overall combination oval and heart face shapes as the tapered sides keep everything narrow the the temples and the top adds length. For a round face, this exact cut could be working against you. It grows out awkwardly quickly, especially around the nape and ears, so you’ll want trims to keep it clean every 4 to 5 weeks.
#6 Copper Shag Pixie with Soft Choppy Fringe
If your hair is fine or of medium density, this is one of the more flattering short cuts to get, as the razor-cut layers create the illusion of fullness where there is less to work with. The longer and more wispy nape is interesting as opposed to clean tapering, and it looks like an intentional choice so that the overall shape is not too polished. The warmth of the copper looks natural and is most likely a gloss over an existing strawberry blonde that has not had a full color lift. With thick or coarse hair this cut would pouf out at the sides and completely lose that easy slightly messy quality. This looks great on oval and heart-shaped faces. Round faces not so much as the short fringe and volume at the temples really widen everything.
#7 Tousled Auburn Pixie with Feathered Forward Fringe
If your hair is fine or medium density, this cut is for you. The point cut fringe across the forehead is broken up and staggered rather than chunky and heavy. It is doing a lot of the work here. The crown is long enough to be pushed forward and to the side with a little texturizing product. This helps things from looking messy or unkempt. This warm copper color looks close to the model’s natural color most likely because it is a semi-permanent gloss over an already reddish base which gives the color nice depth instead of flat. This hair color suits round and oval face shapes because the fringe creates diagonal lines that stop the style from looking too wide. Very round faces with fuller cheeks lose this effect. The sides are cut close to the ears, but they are not buzzed which keeps a softness around the perimeter and prevents it from looking harsh. This style will not sit the same if your hair is thick and coarse because it will puff up where it should fall.
#8 Swept Brunette Pixie with Point-Cut Softness
This pixie cut is suitable for fine and medium hair densities. The side length of this style is short enough to have some of the hair slide over the forehead, and the ends a point cut so that they don’t look blunt or helmet like. The differences in the length of each side create the illusion of having thicker hair because of how much weight is on one side. This cut will not work on very round faces unless some hair is left around the ears to break up the width. This cut is very low on styling but high on maintenance because you will lose the shape due to growing out the hair. This is the best choice for more defined features like strong angular jaws.
#9 Barely-There Blonde Pixie with Feathered Crown Texture
If you have thin hair, this cut embraces the challenge of your texture. Point cut layering through the top allows the hair to look fuller than it is, and all the individual pieces need to be light enough to move freely and get some air. The layering is what gives the hair all of the fullness and movement, and it leaves the ends of the hair looking wispy. With the ears kicked up and the nape clipped close, this is especially good for oval and heart shape faces, but round faces may feel like they are more exposed. The blonde is soft and natural with some warmth since it is not a total platinum commitment and some roots are showing. This style has a five-week window before it starts to look out grown quickly and unevenly. You will be back in the salon chair sooner with this cut than with most short hair cuts.
#10 Windswept Blonde Pixie with Razored Piecey Layers
If you have fine hair, this cut is perfect for you. The main part of the hair texture that the most work is done from is the razor work and the technique that creates separation between the individual pieces of hair so that they appear more textured rather than flat and lifeless. Also, the longest layers will sweep asymmetrically across the forehead and the sides will stay snug/tight against the head. That contrast is everything. This is most suitable for oval and heart-shaped faces where there is less width at the sides/temples. This will not work on thick, coarse hair because it will puff out at the sections that should lay down and lose all that effortless directional movement. The warm blonde is pretty straightforward, no heavy highlights, just enough tonal variation to catch the light in a natural way.
#11 Warm Brunette Micro Pixie with Loose Textured Top
Styling this hairdo is not an option for individuals with straight and thin hair. Most of this cut relies on natural waves and the woman in this photo has just the right amount to create a touseled and messy look on top while the sides remain clean and tight. The weight is mostly in the front of the cut and the fringe is left longer and point cut so some of the hairs separate and catch light differently. The sides are cut really close to the scalp with no hard fade so it softens the look around the ears and temples. This style really accentuates the cheekbones and jaw and is ideal for thin oval or heart shaped faces. It is also important to note that the mix of warm copper highlights with a darker base gives the look of hair that has lightened naturally in the sun. This nice dimensional balayage offers the look of increased length to this haircut, making it look less flat. This cut is high maintenance because it will lose its shape and grow out quickly, approximately four weeks.
#12 Beachy Brunette Shag Mullet with Natural Highlights
If you have fine or thin hair, this probably will not look like this on you. Most of the volume comes from medium-to-thick hair with some nice natural waves. The cut here is a razored shag mullet, shorter and heavily layered through the crown, longer at the nape, with wispy pieces that frame the face and land right at the cheekbone. To the front and top it has a few years’ worth of sun-lightened pieces, which come off more like a natural fade rather than a mixed foil job. There’s method to the madness. An experienced colorist should do nice ends on some of the front face pieces and leave the rest untouched. This is particularly good for square and oval faces because those choppy layers help soften strong jawlines without hiding them. And it needs to be said: it looks phenomenal styled and wind tossed, that’s the whole point!
#13 Strawberry Copper Razored Shag with Wispy Bangs
This style isn’t going to look fantastic on everyone. There is razor work throughout the mid-lengths which can affect fine or thinner hair negatively. When the hair is dense enough, it can look textured and volumized, but when it is too sparse, it can look stringy. This chin-length shag with short choppy top layers and longer jaw framing pieces is going to look great on most people, and especially on people with round and oval face shapes. The bangs are cut very thin and piecey to just above the brows. From my experience, the shortest of the crown layers lifted without any styling products, and that tells me this was cut dry. The copper tone is warm and strawberry, but beware, it will fade fast. Instead of being a full permanent color, which is usual for that copper tone, it’s a semi-permanent gloss over light hair that is still growing out. For a wash and go cut that still has some intention behind it, this one definitely delivers.
#14 Sun-Bleached Wavy Shag with Razored Layers
Let’s get one thing straight: if your hair is fine and straight, this will not look like this. The entire shape depends on and will not work with anything less than medium density waves. The cut is intended for the texture to lie flat, with the crown cut to be shorter than the sides in order to achieve a soft mohawk look that blends into the longer curls around the neck and ears. That graduation is everything and particularly works best for oval and heart shaped faces. The heavily layered fringe pushes the forehead back, and the jaw length assists with any narrowness below. The blonde is a nice natural sun-kissed look but is not just balayage, with a touch of dimension throughout the mid-lengths. The inner nape curls and outer mid-lengths show me that the wave pattern was indeed read prior to cutting. For the right hair type, this is a wash and go cut; for most others, it’s going to be annoying.
#15 Wavy Copper Pixie with Asymmetric Weight
One side covers the ear almost entirely while the other side leaves the ear almost completely exposed. That asymmetry does the real heavy lifting here, creating a diagonal pull across the face that flatters both strong jawlines and oval shapes equally. The base color is a medium brunette with what looks like hand-painted copper pieces at the very ends; this gives the waves dimension but doesn’t scream “highlight.” Some natural wave or curl is essential for this to land the way it’s intended and if your hair is straight, it will just flop forward and hide all that texture. Point cutting through the top layers keeps the movement loose and stops it from reading like a helmet, and whoever did this left enough density in the crown that the whole thing has lift without product doing all the heavy lifting. If your hair is fine and flat, this haircut will disappoint you within a week of leaving the chair.
#16 Piecey Dark Brunette Pixie with Natural Movement
If you have straight and flat hair, this haircut is probably not for you. This style works best with medium to thick hair that has some natural waves to hold the piecey layers. Look at the texture that is uneven on top; some bend forward while other strands kick out sideways. That is the point. It’s the cut doing the work, not a curling wand. The sides are cut close around the ears but not buzzed, which keeps it from being overly extreme on a face this narrow. Strong cheekbones and a defined jaw really carry this cut. Rounder faces will lose some of that angular quality the short sides create. The color is just her natural dark brunette; there’s no dimension added, and it honestly could use some face-framing highlights so it doesn’t look too flat in low light. But there’s something to respect about a cut that doesn’t need color to have shape.
#17 Golden Blonde Close Crop with Natural Curl Left Intact
The sides are tight enough to show the ears which means your bone structure is doing all the work here. Round faces might feel exposed in a way that’s un-generous. The stylist seems to have held the crown length just long enough for the natural wave to create those little, unforced top surface curls, point cutting into the texture instead of blending it away. Restraint is the whole cut. Fine to medium density hair actually performs best here because thick hair will mushroom at this length and fight you every day. The warm blonde is reminiscent of a single-process toner over naturally light hair, nothing high-maintenance. In three weeks this cut will not look like this. Growth hits fast when the sides are this short and you’ll be back in the chair every four to five weeks or it loses its shape completely.
#18 Undone Brunette Pixie with Soft Natural Wave
If you have fine or medium density hair, this is the haircut that creates the illusion of more hair. Those fly aways in the backlit halo are telling you that this was point cut. This is where light hand left end wisps catch air and light instead of going flat. It will look effortless, but that specific tousled forward movement on top of the hair was intentional. It was directed at the crown while drying. If your hair is thick coarse, you will not get this look as your hair will mushroom. This haircut is ideal for oval and heart shaped faces as the short sides exposing the jawline, without adding width, and the little bit of length brushed across the forehead, softens everything without having to go for a full bang. It is advisable to get trims every four to five weeks or else you will start losing shape and it will just look grown out.
#19 Soft Blonde Wavy Pixie with Swept Fringe
Of course the hairstyle won’t work on them if they have thin and straight hair. The wave is doing most of the work for the hairstyle, and point cutting probably won’t create the volume or movement, so the technique on top of the side cuts is pulled back about the ears and the bangs that cross the forehead and create a nice proportion. This is really flattering on oval and heart shaped faces. Also, the blonde is warmer at the roots and almost sandy, not flat platinum all the way through. This shows me that she has a balayage or hand painted highlights over a naturally light base. It looks effortless because someone actually put in effort. The thing that really makes this cut is medium density and natural wave, or curl, along with the willingness to get trims every five weeks.
#20 Burgundy Razored Pixie with Feathered Fringe
This pixie style is perfect for finer or thinner hair because it won’t go flat by the end of the day. The razor cutting on the top allows the pieces to lift and separate on their own. What I found most interesting was the detail where the fringe wisps are all individually feathered rather than blunt cut as one unit, which takes intention. The burgundy hue can appear warm or cool depending on the light and can range from merlot to auburn which may wash out some tones. It sits right at the chin which helps balance the look by adding length to the crown. That being said, round faces may feel exposed. This is not a low maintenance color. Single-process reds fade really fast and go muddy within weeks.
#21 Grown-Out Blonde Shag with Razor-Cut Fringe
This style may not suit you if you have fine hair because it depends on natural wave texture and medium to thick density to hold the choppy layers apart. The fringe is razor cut which means it will sit as a solid block across the forehead. That attention to detail is the difference between looking intentional versus neglected. The chin length shag with dark roots is also low maintenance as the blonde is either a balayage or mid shaft foil (no colour commitment) so the colour is placed further down and not pulled to the scalp. This shag works best on round or oval faces as the layered pieces at the front create some angles if there are none. If you have straight hair it will lie flat and look very limp in this shape.
#22 Tousled Brunette Crop with Loose Natural Curl
I do want to point out, however, that the look will be different on you if you have fine hair. This is because the volume here is a result of the natural medium-density waves, no styling or product involved. The cut sits right at chin/ear level and the ends are point-cut to let the natural curls dictate the shape, rather than forcing it. Look at the pieces by the temples, these are thinner and a bit longer than the crown so it doesn’t read like a helmet. This is a wash-and-go cut, for the already wavy. It will suit oval and heart-shaped faces the most. Rounder faces will have it look less as there is no length to pull anything down. After about 6 weeks of growth it will start looking good and messy, then it will become just messy.
#23 Windswept Copper Shag with Curtain Bangs
This copper is multidimensional. You can see a deeper auburn base color that is bleeding into a lighter neon orange color. The mid lengths and ends almost look like a balayage and melt that really catches the light. Look at this picture during golden hour. This is a chin to collarbone razor cut shag with a lot of layering in the crown which gives a lot of volume and movement. It looks like she has medium density naturally wavy hair. If your hair is really straight and fine then this definitely won’t do this. It will lay really flat and the layers will look thin instead of tousled. This style with curtain bangs is especially good for round and oval faces because the bangs at jaw length and the curtain angle distract from and add to the fullness of the face. The separation of the top layers is something to admire because it allows the pieces to fall and lift without the use of a lot of product. This copper is super vivid but will quickly fade to brassy in ways you won’t love.
#24 Wet-Look Razor Shag with Choppy Face Framing
This one isn’t for you if you have fine hair. This style really relies on having medium to thick hair, as that weight will hold that large, piecey texture without going flat. What I found really interesting is that for the shortest layers on top, the stylist has them cut dry with a razor so that they stand up from the longer pieces that drape well past the collarbone. That contrast is doing all the work. The base is brunette with subtle sun-bleached pieces through the fringe and mid-lengths, nothing so striking, just enough to keep it from looking solid. This style really suits longer face shapes as the wispy bangs and width at the cheekbones balance it out. On rounder shapes it will add bulk where you really don’t want it. It looks incredible styled with product for that lived-in wet finish. It will look a total mess without it.
#25 Lived-In Brunette Shag with Heavy Fringe
If you have fine hair that is straight, this will not really suit you. There needs to be some natural wave and a medium to thick density to pull off the full shape. The layers are cut with a razor through the crown and the rest of the hair, which gives a good amount of choppy, piecey separation without looking too thin. The bangs are not blunt, but are point cut, and a bit longer on the sides to blend into the face framing pieces so the fringe doesn’t seem like a separate section. This is part of what makes the cut cohesive and not tacky. The heavy fringe will shorten a long forehead and then the length that is at the jaw pulls everything into balance. This is great for oval and heart-shaped faces, but on round faces it can seem to close things off. The color here is natural brunette and it could just be a single process refresh. It is honestly part of why it looks so low maintenance. If you have the right texture it will be a wash and go cut. If you don’t it’s a twenty minute styling commitment every morning.
#26 Warm Copper Pixie with Lived-In Texture
Your hair’s color is not bad, and that is great to see. This warm copper shade will look natural on fairer skin, and while it looks like it’s a brilliant color, it is likely a single-process demi with some root smudging to prevent harsh regrowth lines. The hair is styled into a short pixie cut with point cut bangs, and there’s enough length left on top to look messy. The sides are tapered close to the head to offer a softer appearance around the ears. This will work on fine to medium density hair, but will be a problem on thick hair. Round faces should steer clear of this cut because the face is fully on show and the short sides offer no width to conceal.
#27: Chic Textured Pixie with Undercut
Ever notice how certain haircuts give off the impression that the person wearing it has their life together? For example, a pixie cut paired with an undercut just radiates confidence as it feels like they’re trying too hard. The versatility with the top length of the hair is great, with the ability to push it forward, sweeping it to the side, and messy looks with texturizing paste still giving off that intentional finished look. This is great for people with finer, thinner hair because the undercut will remove some bulk and allow the focus to be on the hair up top. This haircut also opens up the face and looks surprising for those new to shorter styles.
#28: Edgy Textured Mullet with Fade
I love the mullet! The sides are faded nicely, and the back is a good length and has a good messy look to it. Overall, it’s a great contrasting mullet. I’ve done my takes on this with medium to thick hair clients, and this looks even better a day or two after the cut when the hair settles and looks more lived-in. The back may need a trim every few weeks if you want to keep the shape from getting too shaggy, but honestly I think a little grow-out on this one just adds to the whole vibe.
#29: Choppy Curly Mullet with Playful Bangs
Amazing! The curly mullet bangs are to die for. They create a retro punk vibe that is completely unique. The back layers are also great! With a natural wave in the curls, this style is self-maintaining. I suggest curling cream to keep the layering from frizzing on hot days. If it works, it works!
#30: Bold Textured Mullet with Warm Color Accents
Golden hues in the layers offer additional visual depth and make the cut look different in various lighting scenarios. Many people underestimate how much a color accenct can change the vibe of a mullet. It’s a decent cut as it is, but the color adds a welcoming warmth and draws your attention. If you want to do something like it, remember that warm tones can be gorgeous but tend to fade faster than cooler tones, so you’ll want to talk to your colorist about a color-depositing shampoo to help stretch the time between appointments.
#31: Chic Curly Bob with Soft Bangs
I would suggest this sort of haircut for someone looking for a curl style but hoping to keep it at a longer length. This length is ideal because when the curls sit above the shoulders, the curls can spring up without being weighed down. Soft bangs work well here too because they frame the face without being too heavy, blunt, or obvious. Also, the highlights in the curls add dimension and depth that may not be captured in a photo, but will be in person. I believe this length is the ideal for finer curly hair because you get the fullness without having to fight for it.
#32: Bold Textured Waves with Vibrant Teal Color
Teal is one of those colors that you either love or hate. I personally think this shade has been done well. The color combined with mid-length, textured waves gives mermaid vibes and this one has class. The soft fringe makes it more practical, and when someone has a color this bold, the cut balances them out a lot and makes it less likely to veer into cosplay territory. It may look like it requires a lot of effort, but this style is definitely a commitment. A specific sulfate-free shampoo and rinsing your hair with cool water will make you love the commitment. Prepare for regular touch-ups.
#33: Choppy Textured Lob with Soft Blonde Highlights
This is the cut I probably do the most variations of in a given week because it just works on so many people, the choppy lob with some soft blonde pieces woven in, and I never get tired of it because it looks a little different every time depending on the person’s natural texture. The highlights here are placed really well, they brighten up the face without going full blonde, which I think is the smarter move for anyone who doesn’t want to live at the salon. The layers give it movement that makes straight fine hair look like it has more going on than it actually does, and it dries nicely if you scrunch in a light sea salt spray and leave it alone.
#34: Vibrant Rainbow Bowl Cut with Playful Side Accents
I don’t suggest this cut if you want to blend in, but if this rainbow bowl cut speaks to you, it can be one of the most fun choices available. It is low maintenance and is quite flattering all around the head. And the color! Electric green and fiery red is a great combo and creates a vibrant party. It will need color maintenance because vivid colors fade quickly, but they all fade at different rates. So unless you’re really on top of it (which a lot of people actually enjoy) you’ll have a different color combo story every couple of weeks.
#35: Textured Shaggy Mullet with Undercut
The undercut on this shaggy mullet is doing heavy lifting with the close-cropped sides and the textured movement on top and in the back; that contrast is what keeps this haircut interesting. If someone with finer hair sat in my chair and wanted something that looked fuller and more lived-in, I’d reach for this, as the varied layers provide the illusion of density when there isn’t much naturally. You’ll need to come back for the undercut more often than you think, probably every three to four weeks; the rest of the cut grows out pretty gracefully, which I appreciate.
#36: Edgy Textured Crop with Braided Accents
The bright color is such a statement! I can see it being a statement piece for an outfit, and the braided hair pieces are such a nice touch. I love cultural textures and wish there were more. What I appreciate about this crop is that it’s short enough to show off the color, but in the back there’s enough length to still have some to play with, and those braids add dimension to what could be a boring simple cut. I won’t sugarcoat it. For someone who doesn’t like upkeep, a color like this will be a nightmare. But for someone who enjoys hair maintenance and rituals, this will be 100% worth it.
#37: Choppy Textured Blonde Cut with Soft Bangs
Choppy blonde layers and bangs create that effortlessly cool look and makes it seem like you just rolled out of bed looking this good, even though we know a round brush was involved. There is a lot of movement created with these layers without making the hair look thin. The bangs are also soft enough to let grow out without having to avoid the so called ‘awkward stage’. For people wanting to look put together, but without wanting to put in much effort into their hair, this is a good cut. With the right layers, you don’t have to do much to achieve that good result.
#38: Choppy Blonde Pixie with Undercut
Going all in on a pixie haircut, especially for this one, is really appreciated! The hair is all cut so the top is choppy and it has intentional tight finishes on all sides, and the color placement is absolutely phenomenal. The blonde is lighter on the top and darker at the roots, which all ties into the cut perfectly. Blondes are often thoughtless, but this one deserves attention for all the thought that went into it! It will also have an awesome look after a day two or three when it gets messy, and some product is adds along with a bit of fingerrunning. As it grows out though, it will be super important to get it trimmed at the pixie’s ends every four to five weeks. The shape does change a lot when the sides get long, and not in a good way. If you want the trim to maintain that specific shape, then you will want to be on top of the trims for the grow out.
#39: Bold Purple-Highlighted Textured Crop with Undercut
Purple & silver makes for a very eye-catching color combination! Light reflection off pieces creates a gorgeous effect. The top is super thick and wavy which adds a lot of volume to the outfit, and the undercut evens it out. If your hair is on the wavier side and has good natural density, this is one of those cuts that need little to no styling aside from some product. Just let it do its thing!
#40: Textured Short Crop with Bold Pink Highlights
The placement of pink color here is intentional, pulling it from being a good color job, to great. The way it frames the face, and the positioning in the front sections means it draws the eye right where it needs to. The crop is simple and clean which is smart, as playfulness in the color means the cut doesn’t need to compete with it. This length is the easiest to manage, as you can literally wake up and go. The color will need regular maintenance to stay this vibrant.
#41: Vibrant Layered Mullet with Bold Color Accents
Each haircut is an adventure, and with this one I can’t wait for the green, orange, and purple colors to be mixed in with the short and long layers that will move beautifully. This mullet works for finer wavy hair because the layers add volume instead of removing it, which is a common issue I see with mullets. I’ve seen a ton of mullets that give me a flat back vibe. The color selection is wild in the best of ways. The cut is super layered, so every color will be in new places depending on how the hair falls, which will keep it fun and interesting.
#42: Textured Edgy Shag with Bold Bangs
This haircut is definitely giving attitude, and I mean that in the best way possible! Instead of being pretty in the normal way, it is trying to do something a little different, and it totally works! There is enough volume in the layers to create that effortless lift at the crown and instead of wispy pieces about the bangs, the bangs are cut full and textured which adds more weight and intention to the whole look. I would suggest to your stylist that they razor the ends for that shaggy texture. It’s really hard to get that look with just shears and it makes such a difference in how the hair moves throughout the day.
#43: Textured Copper Bob with Playful Layers
Here is an example of a layered cut bob hairstyle, copper hair color really compliments warm skin tones which is one of the many reasons it is so spectacular. Copper hair is a very light reflective color, meaning it will look the best when combined with light and warm toned colors. When combined with warm tones, the light will add and create a reflective contrast between the movement and the warm copper color. The mix of layers also helps create movement. A bob cut is a great style for a clean finish without it being too stiff. Simply tousling the hair gives it a more relaxed vibe. This is a bob that looks better as the week progresses!
#44: Textured Curly Shag with Defined Layers
Are you tired of straightening your wavy or curly hair? If yes, it’s time to consider a new cut. Shag haircuts with shaggy layers are quite fun and practical for your natural texture. These layers enhance your natural curl pattern instead of fighting against it. The result is a bouncy, voluminous look. This cut will give you a chance to embrace your hair and achieve an easy, carefree style. With a good diffuser and curl cream, plus an ‘ignore it while it dries’ styling approach, you’ll get the perfect look.
#45: Playful Textured Mullet with Soft Pastel Highlights
The pastel highlights on this mullet are subtle enough to have a watercolor effect and give a softer look than the bolder ones. The soft pastel highlights create a gentleness that counterbalances the edginess of the cut. The layers on this mullet are good for the fine wavy hair as they provide body that wouldn’t be there with one length. The long back gives this one the classic mullet shape, but it doesn’t look like it got away from you. I will say that this style needs some attention with a lightweight mousse or texturizing product to maintain the layers separated and bouncy, but in that way, it isn’t as high-maintenance as a mullet would be assumed to be.
#46: Playful Textured Lob with Soft Peach Highlights
I think peach is a really underrated color that gets dismissed too easily. A lot of people are afraid peach will wash them out, but with a textured lob, a highlight like this will warm up the face really nicely. The layers at the ends are choppy enough to add some body without looking scraggly, which is super easy to do at this length, and overall it’s really pretty and soft and modern. For everyone with this haircut, I highly recommend using a good texturizing cream. A tiny bit scrunched into damp ends will give you that lived-in look without having to use heat.
#47: Playful Textured Lob with Braided Accents
I love the small braids on the sides of the lob as they create a more unique style. I enjoy small details like this. The light pastel pink color is just right. It is soft enough for everyday use while still being noticeable enough for people to comment on. It also won’t give you a costume feeling. The additional layers stop it from feeling too flat all the way through. However this one may require some thought when it comes to volume for people with fine hair. The braids will hold the sides of the hair closer to your head so having some volume at the roots will help. Some root lifting spray may help.
#48: Fiery Gradient Mullet with Bold Color Stripes
I would want to spend another hour of my day for the cut because the color work is separate and I want to enjoy it. The gradient that starts from dark roots going through the reds and oranges finishing with bright yellows is gorgeous. The mullet shape gives the color space to show its story since there is a lot of length at the back for the gradient to form and the shorter layers at the crown make it so there isn’t too much going on at the back. I won’t lie to myself and say keeping this will be a walk in the park. Bright colors are going to require refreshes and you’ll most likely be seeing your colorist a lot. But if you think of your hair as a piece of art, this will be the masterpiece.
#49: Edgy Textured Mullet with Bold Fringe
The first thing that drew me to the fringe was how thick and committed it was while also feeling a little choppy, creating an intentional frame with the face. I’ve noticed a lot of people shying away from putting fringe on a mullet, but I think they underestimate how important that part is. The mullet fringe is a huge part of why the look works instead of it just looking like there is a lot of hair in the back and short hair in the front. The choppy layers, especially, in the front and top are really good with fine hair because they create an illusion of fullness. Ideally, you’ll want to use some sort of styling product that emphasizes the texture on those layers, but with the layers in the back, it really doesn’t matter what product you use, and it will still look good.
#50: Contemporary Textured Crop with Undercut
I really like how this crop looks nice and clean but still has some visual interest. The structure comes from the undercut and the longer, more textured pieces layer to soften it all. The wave is also lovely since it adds some styling without any daily fuss. This style is great for someone with fine hair who’s after something modern and a bit playful! The layers on top are designed to pull out as much volume as they can to really give the style some movement. The undercut will need maintenance every 2 to 3 weeks, but the top grows out pretty nicely so you don’t have to visit the salon too often. With everything going on, that’s important!
#51: Choppy Textured Mullet with Undercut
This undercut mullet has been styled well. The choppy layers are very fluid and the subtle waves add to the look and take away from the aggressiveness of the style. This is a great example of a mullet that has many good aspects. I find that my clients who have a natural wave or even a slight curl, tend to get the most ideal result from this style. Straight hair takes way more effort to achieve a result that looks as good as this one. With this style you don’t have to spend too much time styling it because it has a good shape to start off. My only advice is that if you want pronounced layers, then you should book trim appointments more frequently to keep the definition between each layer. If you don’t, the layers blend together, and you lose the intentional chaos that makes the cut interesting. The more pronounced the layers are, the more often you need to book trim appointments to maintain the definition between each layer.
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