If you want to shed any remnants of 2024‘s energy, there’s nothing like a new hair style to rejuvenate your entire look and birth a new beginning. And luckily for us, the hair trends that will dominate 2025 are elevated classics that will suit any taste level.
Face-framing layers, the ’90s supermodel blowout, and bobs (so many bobs) are bound to dominate our social media feeds. But you’ll also want to keep an eye out for more romantic and whimsical hair looks, such as Shirley Temple-esque curls and fairy-like waves, to change it up a bit and give you something new and exciting to look forward to.
As with any hair transformation, it’s always best to bring visuals to your stylist and consult with them on how to customise a certain look to accentuate the features you want to be showcased and talk about what will actually go best with your face shape, natural texture, etc. (A good hair stylist will dissuade you from a drastic change that you’ll regret in a few weeks, FYI). That’s where we’ve got you covered. Below are 12 hair trends that the experts predict will be big in 2025. Be sure to save this for when you see your stylist next.
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Ultra short bobs
Bobs have been the go-to short haircut, dominating our feeds in 2024. But for next year, people may be leaning into even shorter versions than ever before. “We used to [cut] just grazing the shoulder,” says celebrity hair stylist Jacob Rozenberg. “But I have definitely seen people going bold.” He points to his most recent cut for Lily Collins for inspo, where the bob hits right at the chin for that elusive cool French girl look that’s just oh-so chic.
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Side parts
Millennials rejoice: all experts say that side parts will be making a triumphant comeback. “I’m so excited that side parts and side-swept bangs are making a comeback,” says celebrity hair stylist Lacy Redway. “But I also think a flip-over versus an actual part will be something we see a lot as well, especially with curly and textured styles.” For added playfulness, Rozenberg says he sees many clients pairing a bombshell blowout with a side part (more on that later).
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Fairy waves
Ultra-long hair is striking on its own, but for 2025, Jenny Cho, celebrity hair stylist and FEKKAI Five Member says to add fairy-like waves for more romance and whimsy. Cho points to Havana Rose Liu for her ethereal waves that cascade down to her waist.
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Jane Birkin bangs
Bangs have experienced a great renaissance for the last couple of years (many can attest to experimenting with the beloved curtain bang for months if not years), but Cho says that Jane Birkin-inspired bangs are the bang that will be huge for the next year. She likes a modernised version of the full fringe as seen on Daisy Edgar-Jones, who wears her teddy brown shade long and bangs layered and parted down the center. Pro-tip: Cho likes to use a texture spray, like the FEKKAI Full Blown Volume Spray, to create separation and give hair that gritty, lived-in texture.
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‘90s “It” girl blowout
There might not be a more beloved era beauty-wise than the ‘90s—and we’re not complaining. Both Rozenberg and Redway reference the quintessential supermodel blowouts made famous by Cindy Crawford and Kate Moss as a style that many will turn to in 2025. Big hair that gives off that I-just-woke-up-like-this effortless vibe, you can’t go wrong when opting for this. Rozenberg recommends the ROZ Air Thickening Spray if you want added volume.
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Rounded bob
A simple way to elevate a blunt cut, especially for bob cuts, is to give it soft, rounded edges. Redway agrees and loves a rounded bob for 2025. Styling is fairly simple. She always recommends using a heat protection spray to create a barrier between hair and high heat. Then you’ll want to use a mousse (her personal pick is the Dove Style and Care Curls Mousse) throughout for hold. Then take a hair dryer or dryer brush like to give volume at the roots. She then likes to take a flat iron like the Harry Josh Pro Tools Ceramic Flat Iron to give the ends a soft bend. Finish with hairspray, and you’re good to go.
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Braids
Whether you opt for microbraids or twists (she even says braided bangs may be something to look out for), Redway predicts you’ll be seeing more braided styles for natural hair grace your timeline.
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Face-framing layers
An evergreen classic that works for all hair types, both Cho and Rozenberg love face-framing layers for 2025. So when in doubt, layer it out. “It’s a forever staple,” says Rozenberg. A must for styling any hair, he adds, is the Olivia Garden 2-in-1 Sectioning Double Clip that helps save time when sectioning hair.
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Centre parts
If side parts aren’t your thing, no need to worry. Rozenberg says that parting your hair down the middle will continue to be big all next year. “It’s not going anywhere,” he assures centre part-enthusiasts.
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Graduated bobs
Cho describes “graduated bobs” as face-framing cuts that start shorter in the back and gradually lengthen as you reach the front. She recommends a style like Kasia Smutniak’s layered bag cut, which has long bangs grazing just above the brows for an effortless feel. Use something like the FEKKAI Brilliant Gloss Styling Creme to add texture and enhance shine, Cho says.
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Perfect curls
Prim, proper, and pristine, Rozenberg has seen a shift to these Shirley-Temple-like curls. “Think of it as a tendril, but in a curl,” he says. They’re perfectly coiffed with a sleek smooth finish, perfect for any event where you need to be a bit more dressed up. He recommends using a hairspray to lock it all in and get that added shine.
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Brushed out waves
If you’re looking for something less done up, Rozenberg loves the brushed out wave look. Effortless but still with plenty of volume, he recommends using the Isles Formula Shampoo and Conditioner to keep any blowout super healthy.
This story originally appeared on Vogue.com.
