Guides by topic
Every guide in the journal, grouped by what you are trying to figure out.
- 2027 hairstyle trendsEvery 2027 trend guide we have written, for women and men. Each one covers who the cut suits, how much upkeep it needs, and the words to use with your stylist or barber.59 guides
- Men's haircutsFades, tapers, crops, longer cuts, and beards. These guides explain what each cut is, who it suits, and how to describe it to a barber.80 guides
- Women's hairstylesBobs, lobs, pixies, shags, layers, and bangs. Each guide covers who the cut suits, how it grows out, and what to say in the salon chair.76 guides
- Face shapesGuides for round, square, oval, heart, diamond, and oblong faces, plus features like a strong jaw, a big forehead, or glasses. Treat face shape as a starting point, not a rule.26 guides
- Thin hair and hair over 40Cuts for fine, thin, and thinning hair, and for hair that is changing with age. These guides focus on shapes that add volume and styles that are easy to keep up.21 guides
- Curly, wavy, and textured hairCuts and care for wavy, curly, and coily hair, from curl type charts to finding a stylist who cuts curls well.35 guides
- Short hairPixies, short bobs, crops, and buzz cuts for women and men, with trim schedules and the words to use in the chair.12 guides
- Hair colorColor trends, balayage and highlights explained, and shade guides from blonde to black.18 guides
- Hair care and scienceWashing, drying, frizz, growth, oils, and porosity. Health and science claims in these guides link to the sources we checked.70 guides
- Occasions and seasonsWeddings, festivals, holidays, work, and the weather. Easy looks for the days when your hair needs to last.41 guides
- Indian and Nepali hairstylesEveryday cuts, weddings, and festival looks for Indian and Nepali women and men, from saree and lehenga styles to Dashain and Diwali.15 guides
- Haircut comparisonsTwo cuts or treatments that get confused, side by side, so you know exactly which one to ask for.33 guides
- Salon and barber tipsHow to choose a cut, find the right stylist or barber, describe what you want, and recover when it goes wrong.46 guides

