Pixie cuts will always be on-trend, but we're spotting longer variations in 2022: Like the viral mixie cut that fuses mullet and pixie elements and can be personalized based on how long a client likes to wear their fringe, layers or perimeter.
"I predict that short bobs with or without bangs for straight hair will be big for 2022," Fekkai says. Selena Gomez is clearly leading the charge, recently returning to the classic chin-length look. The sliced bob is another take on the trend stylists love — that version is a tiny bit longer in the front.
“The shag— or super layered hair cut— is the trend,” says Saviano. “It works on almost every hair texture and length, and you can even style this look with or without bangs. It gives off a cool, low maintenance vibe, and truly brings out the best of natural hair texture, as the layered cut gives the hair movement.”
Snip snip. If you've found yourself considering one of the coolest short haircuts for women, you're not alone. The urge to chop our hair always strikes as the weather gets warmer, but shorter styles are trending particularly hard for 2022, and what better way to kick off spring than with a fresh cut?
We're taking low-maintenance styling up a notch with statement-making cuts that do all the work and call back to decades past. If you've been wanting to make a chop, there are shaggy layers, blunt fringe, and retro styles just waiting to be shorn. We're talking modern updates on vintage bobs, bangs, and long cuts, too.
2022 Fashion Trend: Voluminous Silhouettes
From oversize shirting to ballooned silhouettes and a continuation of the puff sleeve trend, dresses and tops will retain their volume through the end of the year. If anything, the latter will spice up all the soft pants you'll probably still be rocking on the bottom.
The crew cut is one of the most popular 2022 hairstyles for guys, since it is both classy and stylish. It's a sophisticated and flexible look with short hair on top and tapered sides. For a modern look, some men choose a high fade with a crew cut, while others prefer a crew cut taper for an elegant finish.
1. Regulation Cut. The regulation cut is one of the most popular short haircuts for men. It's low maintenance, looks good, and is extremely practical.
Medium-Length Cut with Long Layers
Hemple says long layers always give off a youthful appearance. She adds that off-center or side parts that "fall naturally in place can make the eyes seem wider to give you a more youthful appearance. "
Loose waves are more younger-looking, while straight hair can be aging. Play around with face-framing layers to give your hair some softness and movement. Layers can also make your hair appear to be more luscious and healthy. Parra recommends asking your stylist for perimeter layers that are cut in a straight line.
"As we move into 2023, we'll be seeing a bit more of a '70s resurgence," Fekkai says. If you're ready to get groovy with this cut ask your stylist for rounded bangs with rounded corners. "It's similar to a bob cut with the addition of subtle layers added to allow for movement to your hair," Fekkai notes.
"Medium, one-length haircuts will be trending for summer 2022," Hurtado predicts. Why is the simple style coming back? She explains, "They're low maintenance, not too long and not too short, and you can still put your hair up."
Bangs are big in 2022, and there are plenty of bang trends to choose from this year. Bangs are a great way to change up your look and can work for all hair types and face shapes. And, contrary to popular belief, bangs can actually be low maintenance!
Karen: Symbol for Entitled White Women
The memes always feature a woman wearing the same short, angled, and layered haircut. Additional “Karen” haircut characteristics are having the hair in your back be shorter than the hair in your front and having harsh blonde highlights.
A butterfly haircut combines short layers with long layers to give your hair dimension, movement and body. The short, wispy layers hit around the chin to frame your face, highlight your features and even contour a round face shape.
No matter what age you are, you can't go wrong with a classic taper—the quintessential men's haircut that never goes out of style. The hair is tapered short on the sides and back and blends into longer length on top. For versatility, the hair can be worn parted neatly to the side or loose for a more casual look.
Although skinny jeans aren't totally trending (yet), L'OFFICIEL makes an argument for digging out that long-forgotten denim look with new styling tricks that just might change your outlook on the slim silhouette. In 2022, celebrities and fashion influencers have certainly found better ways to wear their skinny jeans.
By far, the most popular hairstyle in the country is the perm. Our research found* that a total of 33 states listed this as their most popular hairstyle.