As the sun-drenched days of summer slowly dwindle, there’s a shared anticipation in the air for the cozy embrace of autumn. Envisioning the vibrant fall foliage and the invigorating chill in the air, it’s also the perfect moment to consider an updated hairstyle for the season ahead. To help you prepare, we’ve curated a list of five trending haircuts that celebrities are proudly showcasing on red carpets and social media.
With insights and advice from professional hairstylists, you’ll be well-equipped to embrace a chic, new look this fall.
Read on for tips and suggestions from Lauren Udoh, hair stylist and hair creative director of WigReports, Ghanima Abdullah, hair expert and cosmetologist at The Right Hairstyles, Gina Rivera, celebrity hair stylist and founder of Phenix Salon Suites, Krysta Guerrero, owner and stylist at Base Salon Chicago and Cindy Marcus, professional hairstylist and editor-in-chief of Latest Hairstyles.
5 Chic Volume-Boosting Haircuts To Try This Fall
1. Italian Bob
If you're looking for a haircut that can make your best features pop while giving your mane an extra boost of volume and bounce, look no further than the Italian bob cut. This style is inspired by Old Hollywood and is a 'do that stylish stars like Zendaya opt for. The Italian bob takes the traditional bob cut to new heights with chunky blunt ends that create an airy, voluminous look that's never heavy or bulky. It also has just the right amount of length to allow for easy styling options as it's long enough to tie up, but short enough to be worn as is.
Udoh says that a medium bob like this is "a sleek and stylish choice for many occasions." She adds that "it's a versatile cut that looks great on almost any face shape and hair type." The length can be "adjusted to complement your features and create an attractive silhouette," she notes. "This ever-popular bob provides volume at the crown, with textured layers that frame the face nicely while still maintaining an easy-to-manage style," Udoh explains.
2. Bixie
Struggling to choose between a bob and a pixie cut? Great news: you don't have to make that tough decision! The trendy 'bixie'—a stylish blend of bob and pixie, popularized by Kristen Stewart—is perfect for fall. According to Guerrero, this hybrid hairstyle is both flattering and chic.
"The bixie is a traditional bob haircut that’s combined with a pixie," she says. "The nice thing about a bixie is its versatility — not only can you adjust the length and opt to have it a little longer, but there is no one way to do it when it comes to the style. The cut is totally customizable based on your preference."
3. 70s-Inspired Shag
A shag is an "amazing cut that is well-recognized for being versatile," Rivera says. A quintessential shag, as seen on Halle Berry, offers "nice variations for both longer and shorter hair." Adding a bang "can add a fresh surprise to this look," Rivera suggests.
Abdullah adds that bangs like these are "often used to frame the face and specifically, to give it a youthful appearance." She notes that they also "make your hair appear thicker and are a great way to add volume to thinning hair." The style also "works well for women who want to hide thinning hair in the front."
4. Sleek Center-Parted Lob
Marcus suggests that a 'lob' [long bob] is an elegant, shorter hairstyle that falls somewhere between chin-length and collarbone-length. She highlights that it’s an excellent choice for those who are used to longer hair but are interested in experimenting with a shorter style.
Margot Robbie’s ‘do might be the perfect transitional and experimental cut for you. “This longer-styled, layered lob is still a popular look,” she says, as it “creates texture and can be worn smooth and sleek or curled.” Marcus adds that this center-parted wavy lob in particular is great for anyone with fine hair, as they can “wear this look as a more smooth and polished style to enhance volume.”
5. Bouncy Lob With Curtain Bangs
A lob paired with center-parted curtain bangs is a look that never goes out of style and keeps coming back every fall for a reason, Abdullah says. "Curtain bangs are often used to frame the face and specifically, to give it a youthful appearance," she explains.
She notes that these bangs, which January Jones rocks above, "are a classic baby-doll look" that also looks great on "mature women." The style, she says, is easy to achieve and "looks great on everyone and on most hair types."
If you want longer curtain bangs and to keep your length overall, pairing them with a lob rather than a bob or pixie is a great way to maintain the long look you want without sacrificing volume.
The Bottom Line
Rivera suggests that although the five fall hairstyles mentioned in this list are reliable options for refreshing your look next season, there exist a multitude of timeless, life-changing and elegant hairstyles that accentuate facial features and provide volume that are worth considering.
To uncover the perfect hairstyle for naturally finer, thinner or flatter tresses, you should analyze your facial structure and consult with a skilled stylist. Additionally, Rivera advises that it’s best to always "consult with your stylist on a maintenance schedule but for those trying to regain hair health, make sure to trim every 4-6 weeks."
