Whilst new takes on timeless classics were big this year, leading celebrity hair stylists predicts micro cuts and voluminous lift will be big for 2025.
Inspired by 2024’s biggest stars such as Sabrina Carpenter, “lots of volume & classic old Hollywood styles are here to stay,” says says New York celebrity stylist Jess Elbaum.
From fresh fringes to hair jewellery, here are the best cuts and styles to sport in 2025.
The micro bob
“The bob trend continues into 2025, but is taken to new heights with even shorter, chin-skimming cuts that are simple, sleek and modern,” explains celebrity stylist and Bristows ambassador Desmond Grundy.
“The micro bob or ultra-short bob is at its best after a really good haircut, thicker hair types should opt for an ultra-layered cut,” Grundy suggests.
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The wispy fringe
“Requiring much less commitment than full, heavy fringes, the softer, wispy fringe is quick and easy to style and can even be tucked away for days when you’re not feeling it,” says Grundy.
Vintage hairstyles have been trending for the past two years, with special interest being shown to one decade in particular: the Nineties.
We’ve seen a 55% increase in search interest for ‘Nineties hair’ since 2022 according to a recent report by Cloud Nine. This retro revival isn’t just reserved for women though – ‘Nineties guy hair’ is currently being searched on average 1000 times per month – as men attempt to channel Hugh Grant’s floppy locks.
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Retro revival
“Today, celebrities like Timothée Chalamet and Harry Styles are influencing the rise of textured, natural looks,” says Master Barber at Murdock London, Miles Wood-Smith.
When it comes to styling “the classic Rachel from Friends-inspired cut, baby bangs, and the bouncy blow-dry are all on the cards,” says Cloud Nine Ambassador and salon owner Mathilde Heather.
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Au naturel colour
The year 2025 is when we move away from bright blondes and unattainable colour the experts predict.
“I’ve noticed a shift in people going back to highlights, and I think 2025 will see people opting for a more soft, blended look using fine highlights to the root,” explains hair stylist and founder of Wiig haircare, Anna Wiig. “Think ‘sunkissed and soft highlights’, whilst leaving a lot of your natural colour in there.”
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Jewelled hair accessories
Whilst 2024 saw the rise of the hair bow, 2025 is the year of more ostentatious hair accessories.
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Next Gold Tone Organic Hair Claw Made With Recycled Zinc, £12