If your hair is feeling lifeless, uninspiring, and in serious need of a refresh, look no further than five trendy haircut ideas that can make a big difference in how you look and feel. Whether you love the impact a dramatic haircut can have (one that falls somewhere along your jawline and has blunt edges) or prefer to keep some length, these ‘dos are of-the-moment, while also managing to be timeless and chic. YouTuber Glam Girl Gaby has some amazing suggestions you’re going to love:
Ready to shake things up? Get on-trend with these five amazing haircuts that flatter so many face shapes and features.
Blunt Bob
The bob never goes out of style, and there are a number of different variation on the look, from choppy layers to blunt ends. The reason a blunt bob looks chic, especially on mature women, is because it has a clean baseline at the bottom (though remember you can personalize bobs and add bangs if you want).
As we age, thinning hair can become more common, and you may begin noticing hair that has wispy, dry ends and less all-around volume. The blunt bob or lob makes hair look thicker because of its blunt baseline.
Mid-Length Cut With Long Layers
If short hair scares you or you don’t want to draw attention to a weaker jawline, a mid-length cut with long layers, especially if they’re styled around your face, is the way to go. Keeping the hair lighter in layering in the back and shorter in the front can help make it look thicker, and the length is neither so short that it widens the face, nor too long that it lengthens and draws the face downward. Be sure to maintain a relatively dense baseline and focus on softening around the face to get a younger, fresher look.
Bangs
Bangs provide an instant style upgrade when you’re feeling blah and they’re so easily to personalize based on your facial features and what you’re trying to achieve with your hairstyle. It works well on short or long haircuts and fringe can camouflage lines on the forehead and make the face look smaller. Glam Girl Gabi warns though that this only works when bangs are cut well — whether that means curtain bangs or fringe that are wispier or thicker and more blunt. Just be careful about cutting bangs too short or blunt, which draws attention to eyes and crow’s feet (unless this is a look you love).
Bixie
The bixie is a cool mix between a bob and pixie — plus it’s so versatile. You can blow-dry it quickly, add a pomade or gel and give it lots of texture, or cut it so that one side is shorter for a chic, trendy look.
Soft, Natural Texture
Although this isn’t actually a “haircut,” embracing your natural hair texture can make you look younger because it gives more of an effortless vibe (think of how French women style their hair, often without lots of product or heat). If you’ve been straightening your hair for years because you’re not a fan of your waves and curls, try something different and let your natural texture shine through. You may be surprised at how it changes up your look.
