Best Hairstyles for 2027: 25 Trendsto Try

The best hairstyles 2027 has to offer are soft, textured, and easy to grow out: curtain bangs, chin-length bobs, shags, textured crops, low tapers, and long hair with face-framing layers. Below are 25 cuts grouped by length and hair type, each with who it tends to suit, how much upkeep it needs, and the exact words to use with your stylist.

None of these is a rule. Use the list to build a shortlist of two or three, then check them against your own face and texture before you book.

Short hairstyles for 2027

1. Soft pixie. A pixie with longer, wispy pieces around the forehead and ears instead of a tight, clipped finish. It suits oval and heart-shaped faces and fine to medium hair that holds a little texture. Plan on a trim every four to six weeks. Ask for “a soft pixie with longer fringe pieces and a textured, not clipped, finish.”

2. Bixie. Halfway between a bob and a pixie, with enough length on top to tousle. It is a good bridge if you are growing out a pixie or trying short hair for the first time. Upkeep is moderate. Ask for “a bixie: pixie-short at the nape, bob-length layers on top.”

3. Textured crop. Short sides with choppy, point-cut length on top, usually worn forward. It works on straight or wavy hair and on most face shapes, and takes a minute to style with a little paste. Ask for “a textured crop, scissor-cut on top, low taper at the sides.” See the textured crop guide for more detail.

4. Buzz cut with a soft fade. One even length all over, blended into the neck instead of a hard line. It suits people with a strong head shape and those who want almost no styling. Expect a clipper refresh every two to three weeks. Ask for “a number two or three on top, faded softly into the neckline.”

Bob and lob hairstyles

5. Chin-length French bob. A blunt bob that hits around the jaw, often paired with a light fringe. It flatters oval and heart shapes and works best on straight or slightly wavy hair. Trims every six to eight weeks keep the line crisp. Ask for “a blunt, chin-length bob with a soft, slightly uneven edge.”

6. Blunt lob. A one-length cut that sits between the chin and collarbone. It is one of the easiest cuts to grow out and suits almost every face shape. Ask for “a blunt lob at the collarbone, no heavy layers.” Compare it with the layered lob if you want more movement.

7. Bubble bob. A rounded, voluminous bob with the ends turned slightly under. It suits thick hair and longer face shapes that benefit from width. It needs a blow-dry or a round brush to look its best. Ask for “a rounded bob with internal layers for volume.”

8. Wavy, undone bob. A shorter bob cut to sit with natural wave, not against it. It suits wavy and loose curly hair and needs little more than a curl cream. Ask for “a bob cut dry or on my natural wave, with the weight taken out at the ends.”

Medium-length cuts

9. Shag. Choppy layers through the crown with shorter pieces around the face. It suits wavy and curly hair and oval or oblong faces. Upkeep is low to moderate because it is meant to look messy. Ask for “a shag with crown layers and curtain-length face framing.”

10. Wolf cut. A heavier-layered shag with more volume on top and wispy ends, similar in spirit to a soft mullet. It suits thick, wavy hair best. Ask for “a wolf cut: lots of crown layers, tapered and wispy at the nape.”

11. Butterfly layers. Short face-framing layers over longer length, so the hair looks short in front and long behind. It suits medium-to-thick hair and anyone who wants volume without losing length. Ask for “butterfly layers starting at the cheekbone, keeping my length.”

12. Collarbone cut with curtain bangs. A simple shoulder-grazing cut paired with a parted fringe. It flatters round, square, and oval faces. Fringe trims every three to four weeks keep it from falling in your eyes. Ask for “collarbone length with soft curtain bangs that start at the cheekbone.”

Long hairstyles for 2027

13. Long face-framing layers. Length is kept, and a few layers start around the chin to open up the face. It suits nearly everyone and grows out easily. Ask for “long layers with face framing starting at my chin.”

14. Long, one-length hair with invisible layers. It looks blunt, but hidden internal layers stop it from feeling heavy. It suits thick hair that tends to look triangular at the ends. Ask for “one-length at the ends with internal layers for weight removal.”

15. V-cut or U-cut. The back is cut in a soft V or U so length tapers when worn down. It suits long, straight or wavy hair. Ask for “a soft U-shape at the back, nothing too pointed.”

16. Soft waves with a deep side part. This is a styling choice more than a cut, and it reads polished for events and work. It suits fine to medium hair that holds a curl. See the soft waves guide for how it styles day to day.

Men’s hairstyles for 2027

17. Low taper with a textured top. A gentle taper at the temples and nape with a few inches of messy length on top. It suits most face shapes and straight to wavy hair. Ask for “a low taper with two to three inches of texture on top.”

18. Modern mullet. Short at the front and sides, longer at the back, blended rather than sharply disconnected. It suits wavy hair and oval or square faces. Ask for “a soft mullet, tapered sides, length left at the nape.”

19. Curtains (middle-part flow). Medium length on top, parted in the middle and falling to the sides. It suits straight or wavy hair and longer faces. Ask for “medium length on top, cut to sit in a middle part.”

20. Classic fade with a side part. A clean, professional cut with a defined part. It suits square and oval faces and anyone who wants a sharp look for work. Ask for “a mid fade with a side part and length left on top.” Compare with the classic fade guide.

21. Textured French crop with a fringe. Short length worn forward over the forehead. It helps soften a high forehead or receding temples. Ask for “a French crop, fringe left slightly longer and point cut.”

Curly and textured hairstyles

22. Curly shag. Layers cut curl by curl so each ringlet sits at its own length. It suits loose to tight curls and adds shape without bulk. Ask for “a curly shag cut dry, with layers to remove weight at the sides.”

23. Tapered curly top. Short sides with defined curls left on top. It is popular for men with coily or curly hair and is easy to maintain. Ask for “a taper on the sides with curls kept long enough to form on top.”

24. Rounded curly cut. A shape that sits as a full, rounded silhouette. It suits tight curls and longer face shapes. Ask for “a rounded cut with even curl volume around the head.”

25. Braided styles with face-framing curls. Protective braids or twists with a few loose pieces at the front. They suit textured hair and keep daily styling low. Talk to a braider about length and tension before you book.

How to pick from these trends

Start with your hair, not the photo. Fine hair usually looks fuller at shorter lengths. Thick hair needs weight removal or it can look boxy. Curls need a stylist who cuts curly hair. Then think about your face. If you are unsure of your shape, the free face shape detector is a quick place to start, and the face shape guides explain the common advice for each outline.

Finally, be honest about time. A sharp bob or a skin fade looks best with regular trims. A blunt lob or a long layered cut can go months between appointments.

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Preview a 2027 hairstyle before you cut

Trend photos are taken on other people’s faces with other people’s hair. Hairover lets you upload a photo, see recommendations with a match score, and try hairstyles and hair colors on your own face in Style Studio. Save the ones you would actually wear and take them to your stylist.

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