2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year for short hair, and bob and pixie cuts are at the center of the trend spotlight. From sleek, sculpted styles to soft, textural looks, these haircuts are being embraced by fashion editors, celebrity stylists, and hair professionals nationwide.
Short hair continues to grow in popularity because it’s low-maintenance, modern, and versatile. Celebrities and fashion icons are also fueling demand — from runway runways to red-carpet moments — meaning clients are more excited than ever to try short hairstyles.
Top Haircut Trends for 2026
- Disciplined Bob - A super-precise, sharp shape that feels futuristic and highly polished.
- Laser Line Bob - Sharp jaw-grazing edges with symmetry and minimalist appeal — perfect for boardroom-to-evening looks.
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Airwave Bob - Soft, airy layers that celebrate natural movement.
- Gucci Bangs - worn by Kendall Jenner and Demi Moore in Spike Jonze’s short film for Gucci, “The Tiger.” The long, sweeping bangs
- The Graduated Bob - Enter its tougher, cooler successor: the graduated bob. People are now drawn to sharper cuts that are very subtly graduated towards the front—maintaining length and weight around the face while lifting the hair at the back for a slightly grungier feel.
Celebrity & Editor Inspiration
Here’s how the stars and editors are fuelling the short-hair resurgence:
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Natalie Portman’s new blonde bob grabbed headlines and inspired everyday variations of the bob with bangs and brightness.
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Zendaya’s soft pixie-bob hybrid blends softness with edge, showing versatility for red carpet and real life.
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Vogue and Byrdie forecast micro pixies, shredded bobs, and architectural short cuts as key style movements.
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Hailey Bieber Just Debuted the Relaxed Bob Trend - If there's anyone with the power to shape the upcoming hair trends, it's Hailey Bieber. Her bob haircut practically broke the internet a couple of years ago, and while she's been wearing her hair in a longer haircut recently, she's switched it up again with one of the biggest haircut trends for 2026.
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