Tousled with texture, these effortlessly cool haircut trends give the perfect stand-out vibe with soft, feminine hues that provoke a laid-back look.
Keep reading to learn more about these various trending silhouettes that garner lived-in finishes that many of your salon guests can simply wash & wear.
Discover how you can push the limits of your creativity to blend different shapes together for hybrid results that marry different classic haircutting shapes together, like the bixie and mixie, or the classic femme-inspired shag shape.
Expand your skill set & build confidence as you learn innovative new approaches to haircutting silhouette shifts.
Scroll down for our complete list of the hottest haircuts with full length video tutorials from our experts!
Modern Shag Haircut
Have you ever heard, "Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist"? Well, that's exactly how Sam Villa approaches many of his haircuts.
The voluminous multi-layered shag haircut is trending from coast-to-coast on alternative clients looking to switch up their style.
Discover how you can embrace your salon guests’ natural texture & movement giving it a modern edge. Learn how to create this edgy rock 'n' roll cut that caters to guests wanting an undone, soft texture that's lived-in & alternative-looking.
How to Create a Modern Shag Haircut
Tools Used To Create This Look
- Short Cutting Comb
- Streamline Series Shear
- Dry Sectioning Clips
- Continuous Mist Spray Bottle
70's Inspired Shag Haircut
This 70's-inspired shag haircut is a modern hybrid cut marrying elements of a shag & mullet shape to release texture organically, creating forward-moving volume & looseness within a strong structured square shape.
Guests at the salon are now embracing their natural texture & want the ease of styling with movement, and it all starts with a great haircut. Similar to what is happening in fashion—a movement that lives within structured lines. Guests love it because it takes minimal styling effort…yet can easily become more refined or dramatic depending on the finish.
How to Create 70's Inspired Shag Haircut
Tools Used To Create This Look
Soft Shag Razored Haircut with Layers
Tousled with texture, this effortlessly cool cut gives the perfect stand-out vibe with soft, feminine hues that generate a laid-back look.
This 70's-inspired mid-length shag gives get-up-and-go volume without the commitment of long locks, perfect for guests who have medium-to-thicker density.
How to Create Soft Shag Haircut Using a Razor
Tools Used To Create This Look
Midlength Soft Shag Haircut
Tousled with texture, this effortlessly cool cut gives the perfect stand-out vibe with soft, feminine hues that generate a laid-back look. This 70's-inspired mid-length shag gives get-up-and-go volume without the commitment of long locks, perfect for guests who have medium-to-thicker density.
- Learn how to establish a soft sectioning pattern for diffused layers that are 'lived-in'
- Discover where to remove weight to condense a shape or when to build texture to enhance volume
- Learn a fail-safe technique to softly layer the hair using an approachable technique you can use over-and-over again
- See how to quickly style this cut for an effortless cool-girl finish
How To Create a Midlength Soft Shag Haircut
Tools Used To Create This Look
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Long Layered Shag Haircut
- Learn how to establish a soft perimeter baseline that's easy to build off of
- Discover a fail-safe technique to softly layer the hair using an approachable technique you can use over-and-over again
- See how to quickly style this cut for an effortless cool-kid finish
How To Create a Long Layered Shag Haircut
Tools Used To Create This Look
Textured Wolf Haircut
The Wolf Cut is a hybrid of a shag & a mullet & can be worn by any & all genders who want a cool, effortless style. Learn how to create this cool-kid cut that requires minimal styling, perfect for your get-up-and-go guests who want a flair of fashion.
- Discover how to approach this cut so you can customize it based on your guest's density & texture type
- Learn how to create this lived-in cut with multiple haircutting tools for flawless results
- See how to minimally style this cut for a cool-kid finish & hear how you can teach your guests to style this on their own
Learn How To Create a Textured Wolf Haircut
Tools Used To Create This Look
Soft Blunt Bob Haircut
Discover how to cut a blunt bob with a very soft edge using a blending shear.
This in-depth tutorial explains in detail how to achieve a strong perimeter edge with amazing balance to the natural head shape utilizing a unique sectioning pattern we call "foundational breakdown".
How To Create a Soft Blunt Bob Haircut
Tools Used To Create This Look
- Streamline Series Shear 6.25"
- Signature Series Reversible Blending Shear
- Artist Series Handle Comb
- Dry Sectioning Clips
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Shaggy Bob Haircut
If you watched Squid Games you may remember a certain brow-grazing fringe & effortless bob donned by Jung Ho-Yeon. This cut proved that the universal shag cut has now gained international traction. Watch as Jesse Linares breaks down how to recreate this trendy lived-in short shag that's casual, mussy & visually effortless.
- Learn how to section for this effortless-looking but intricate cut
- Discover in-depth cutting techniques for an alternative-inspired shag
- See how to finish this cut with a lived-in effect that's tousled with texture
How To Create a Shaggy Bob Haircut
Tools Used To Create This Look
- Artist Series Slide Cutting Shear
- Streamline Series Shear
- Pro Light Ionic Hair Dryer
- Short Cutting Comb
- Dry Sectioning Clips
Chin Length French Bob Haircut
A blunt bob doesn't have to be boring, In fact, it's one of the most difficult & precise haircuts to master. Discover how you can further your craft hairdressing skillset by learning how to execute a chic French bob.
- Learn expert cutting tips to create a French-inspired chin-grazing bob that's effortlessly chic
- See how-to seamlessly build a precise perimeter that's simple to follow
- Discover modern techniques to finish this cut, giving your guest versatility when styling
How To Create a Chin Grazing French Bob Haircut
Tools Used To Create This Look
- Signature Series Razor
- Streamline Series Shear 5.5"
- Signature Series 14 Tooth Point Cutting Shear
- Sleekr® Professional Flat Iron
- Dry Sectioning Clips
Modern Bixie Haircut
Learn how you can push the limits of your creativity to blend different shapes together for a hybrid result that marries a pixie & a modern bob shape cohesively. Expand your skill set & build confidence as you learn innovative new approaches to haircutting silhouette shifts.
- Discover the importance of sectioning to create a seamless blend of two silhouettes
- Listen how to interpret face shapes so you can identify when short is too short
- Watch how to create voluminous movement without the loss of length
- Learn how to artistically create disconnection to create today’s modern movement, volume texture with hybrid shapes
How To Create a Modern Bixie (Bob + Pixie Hybrid)
Tools Used To Create This Look
- Signature Series Left Handed Shears
Signature Series Razor - Classic Series 14 Tooth Point Cutting Shear Left Handed
- Dry Sectioning Clips
- Short Cutting Comb
Undercut Bixie Haircut
Learn an alternative take on the 'Bixie' haircut. You'll learn how to properly place an edgy undercut based on the head form & texture type, along with blending a sometimes heavier weight line.
- Learn how to section an undercut based on head form, texture type & face shape
- See how you can fine-tune a nape with intricate detail work, for a soft regrowth
- Watch how to use your cutting tools to create texture on the apex of the head for versatile styling
How To Create an Undercut Bixie Haircut
Tools Used To Create This Look
- Signature Series Shear 6.25"
- Signature Series Dry Cutting Shear 7"
- Signature Series 14 Tooth Point Cutting Shear
- Short Cutting Comb
- Dry Sectioning Clips
Pixie Cut with Disconnected Layers
This pixie cut has alternating layers, graduation & disconnection contributing to a patchwork of movement in shorter lengths with a strong shape. Haircutting today is largely creative because it attributes from multiple styles & techniques that are being combined to produce something fresh. Hair is cut to move forward & backwards all at the same time to create a versatile array of shapes and textures, providing many styling options.
How To Create a Textured Pixie Cut with Disconnected Layers
Tools Used To Create This Look