Unlock Your Best Look: Must-Know Haircut Trends for Fall 2024
By Gina Woelfel
We're unpacking the hottest trends for the autumn/winter 2024 season with the most sought-after hairstyles. After a mostly minimalist summer with styles that seemed to style themselves, we're seeing a return to bold, highly personalized looks that emphasize definition and texture and are poised to turn heads this season! Bangs are back, shorter and more voluminous bobs are adopting new angles, and there's a noticeable nod to the past with a resurgence of retro-inspired cuts like the mullet, the shag, and even "The Rachel."
One noticeable trend emerging in the salon industry is the increased customization of haircuts for both women and men. Clients want to express their individuality in a unique way instead of simply following what they see on social media. There's more freedom to mix and match looks and showcase inventive ideas; this departure from the norm reflects a deeper ownership of individual style.
Get Ahead of the Curve with This Season's Hottest Style Trends!
The Modern Shag
These styles appear similar but are actually different haircuts with similar elements. The modern shag cut combines long layers with shorter layers to frame the face, creating volume and lift. One key element to a great shag cut is bangs! For longer shag cuts, curtain bangs (see below) flow effortlessly into the shag's side layers. The popular butterfly cut is also another name for a longer shag. Its shorter, softer, chin-length side layers and long layers at the back create the illusion of butterfly wings, from which it derives its name.
The Modern Shag
The Wolf Cut by Stylist Taylor Hawkins
The Wolf Cut
The wolf cut is a popular haircut that combines the fringe of a shag and a mullet's statement style. It's known for its slightly edgy look with choppy bangs, shorter layers on the crown, and longer layers on the back. The style is said to resemble a wolf's wild and unkempt coat. The wolf cut has no exact, definitive shape. It can be long or short, with hair gradually layered thicker around the back and longer base layers that intentionally give a mullet effect.
Bangs
Bangs are back, adding a fresh and stylish update to our hairstyles this fall season. The most significant trend we're seeing is all about the fringe that frames our faces. From the effortlessly chic curtain bangs that soften your facial features and blend beautifully into longer layers to the iconic Birkin bangs (inspired by Jane Birkin) that exude vintage charm, there's a perfect style for everyone! Wispy bangs add a touch of romantic softness, while bold baby bangs can be chunky and well-defined, with separated strands for a daring statement.
For an edgier look, choppy short bangs work great with cuts like the wolf cut and French bob haircut, while layered bangs are less committal with various lengths that blend into your hair. Whether you prefer a polished center part or the glamorous vibe of vintage bombshell bangs, this season's trend invites you to experiment and express your inner glam.
Birken Bangs by Heidi McDade
The Rachel 2.0 Hairstyle
The Rachel 2.0
The Rachel 2.0 is a modern take on the iconic hairstyle made famous by Jennifer Aniston's character, Rachel Green, on the popular TV show Friends. We all sported this haircut in the mid-90s, even if it didn't quite suit our style.
However, the modern version showcases a shaggy, layered, shoulder-length look with plenty of texture and movement and can be tailored to accentuate your best features. It's a versatile and stylish haircut that has gained popularity for its fresh, effortless vibe. The Rachel 2.0 is a great option for those looking for a trendy yet timeless haircut.
Asymmetrical Bob
The asymmetrical bob is set to be a standout style for fall 2024. This modern twist on the classic bob haircut features a distinctive angled cut, adding edgy elegance and timeless sophistication. With a shorter back and longer front, this versatile haircut complements various hair textures and face shapes, making it a trendy choice for those looking to embrace individuality and defy symmetry. This variation of the bob haircut can be short, medium, or long and can vary in the sharpness of its angle.
Asymmetrical Bob
These are just a few of this season's most popular hairstyles. We're also seeing significant demand for high-end men's haircuts, copper hair color, low-maintenance coloring, hair extensions, toppers, and faux bangs, as well as no-heat natural styling solutions and layers for all hair lengths. We'll be discussing these in our upcoming Beauty Beats. Scan the QR code to follow along and read our full blog each month, where we share photo inspiration, promotions, and a more in-depth dive into the Beauty Beat.
With so many ways to personalize your style, embrace this season and make it your own.
We'll be here to help you do that. See you at the studio!
