The Hottest Haircut Trends of Fall 2024 - Behindthechair.com (2024)

Fall/Winter Haircut Trends: The Looks You Need To Know

The fall season has arrived, and so has BTC’s revamped trend report: Study up on the styles you need to know below as clients opt for wearable haircuts with styling versatility. What’s on the trend radar? Fall will be full of classic looks like French bobs, maintainable layered haircuts, Sabrina Carpenter-inspired fringe and soft pixies.

Remember: Buzzy hair trend names like the Italian Bob, Bottleneck Bangs, Old Money Bobs (the list goes on…) bring new clients into your chair. It’s your job as the pro to take these viral hair trends as an opportunity to educate and decode exactlywhat your guest wants—giving them their dream hair and earning you a loyal client.

Scroll down to get consultation tips, every piece of inspo you need and exclusive pro tips from some of the coolest cutting experts in the industry.

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1. The Sculpted Pixie

The short hair revolution is here: This pixie haircut is perfectly contouring, piecey and customizable as this look enhances any client’s unique features. Often featuring gentle face-framing tendrils, this trendy pixie varies in length while flirting with mod elements through layering.

Scroll through our curated set of short hair inspo and get the tips you need to nail the look along the way…

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Pro Tip: Actress Delilah Belle‘s undone texture is powered by Moroccanoil® Dry Shampoo.

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Pixie Maintenance: Reducing Bulk on a Grown-Out Pixie

When your client’s poufy pixie needs a refresh, try this technique by haircutting specialist Jayne Matthews (@jayne_edosalon): “When you’re removing the weight next to the scalp, it’s all about not using elevation unless you want the hair to stick up rather than lay down,” Jayne explains. Press play for a quick demo:

Try Out New Techniques and Tools for Classic Looks: Don’t be afraid to utilize a razor for this classic pixie that may not be groundbreaking—but can give you a new perspective. “We opted for a razor to ensure a softer grow-out process and to make sure we really got the most out of the texture,” shares UK-based cutting duo @thehairbros. Press play to see their process:

Master the Bob & Pixie Hybrid: The Bixie! Click here to watch.

2. Maintainable Layered Haircuts

Through the supermodel volume and butterfly cut craze, our clients LOVE layered looks—but, they’re feeling “blowout burnout”from having to constantly put in the styling work for volume and definition. Offer them wearability through a slightly less layered cut that features more rounded, subtle layering—which looks great air-dried or styled.

Layering Cheat Sheet: Quick References To Save

• Long Layers: 10 Mistakes To Avoid
• Contour Cutting: Watch to Master Rounded Layering Techniques
• Classic Round Brush Sets:
• Dry-Cutting: How To Layer Dry Hair with @donovanmillshair
• Invisible Layering: What This Haircut Trend Really Means

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Behind Reema’s Blended Blonde & Curly Cut:

Reema’s balanced blonde was created with Schwarzkopf Professional® and protected by K18 Hair. and her layered cut was crafted using ARC™ Scissors‘ specialized dry cutter, the PARAGON II.

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Learn how to cut layers on loose curly textures from #ONESHOT Winner & Rëzo Academy Founder Nubia Rëzo—click for access!

3. Trending Short Cuts: Italian & French Bobs

Clients have never been more “in the know” about hair terms: Although lacking the fundamental elements that define each haircut, requests for “Italian” and “French” bobs have never been bigger. Navigating these requests comes down to your consultation, so we’re sharing a shortlist of key questions to ask below.

We reached out to haircutting specialist and ARC™ ScissorsArtistic Team Member Victoria Shrager (@victoria.hairart) to learn the consultation questions you can’t skip, get the defining details to know to gauge client comfort for layers, length and more.

Bob Consultations: The Questions You Must Ask

“For bobs (or any haircut), there are some really important questions to set both the stylist and their client up for success to achieve the desired result and the ability to maintain at home,” Victoria explains. Get her cheat sheet below!

• How short is too short?
• Do you like to see a lot of texture or do you prefer a more sleek look?
• Do you like to air dry, heat-style or both?
• Do you want to see more volume?
• Do you prefer fringe or no fringe?

Pro Tip: Reference photos are a MUST—be sure to ask for at least three and have your client point out their least favorite details of each photo.

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French Bob Breakdown: Chin & Jaw-Skimming Length Options

Victoria shares: “To me, a French bob is a chin or jawbone-length chunky bob with a fringe and tons of layers. This cut works great with any texture or density of hair and is very customizable. Personally, I love how this cut looks air-dried!”

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Your Cutting Roadmap to a French Bob:

“This was cut using a combination of a razor to deeply channel cut below her occipital for texture within the shape; and, my ARC™ Scissors The Curve to create a strong outline. We finished with my ARC™ Scissors 30/2 Reversible Blender to add additional texture once we styled her hair and saw how it sat.”

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Polished Bob Styling Breakdown: Victoria cleansed with Saphira Hair Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner and styled with Saphira Hair Leave-In Mud and Volume Spray. “Finish with Hairstory Powder for volume and texture,” Victoria says.

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ARC™ Scissors: Try the tools trusted by pros like @rachelwstylist, @chrisjones_hair and @ahappyjustin!

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Learn to use graduation & elevation to create a contoured shape: Watch The French Bob with @ahappyjustin now!

BONUS: Click to get the French Bob headsheet to go along with Justin’s class!

Quick Bob Cutting Tips & Mistakes To Avoid

• Avoid a Bulky Bob: 4 Techniques To Try
• Cutting Bobs on Thick Hair: 3 Tips for Proper Weight Removal
• Balanced Blunt Bobs: 4 Perimeter Cutting Mistakes and How To Fix Them
• Midlength Layered Lob: Learn How To Cut Long Bobs With @chrisjones_hair

Customizable Shoulder-Length Italian Bobs:

Victoria continues: “An Italian bob is more of shoulder to mid-neck length cut with some face-framing layers. Typically, this cut is more sleek and less layered. It works best heat-styled for the most part unless your hair is naturally silky or has soft texture.”

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Up Next: Hailey Bieber’s Blunt Bob Breakdown

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4. Sabrina Carpenter-Inspired Curtain Bangs

Along with baby blue and corset tops with heart cutouts, we’re officially blaming our client’s refound love for blown-out curtain bangs on the “Sabrina effect”. Think bouncy, sculpted fringe that can be customized to softly frame the face to complement any client’s features—all while enhancing a variety of cuts like layers, one-lengths or bobs.

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Chicago-based extension specialist Justin Revenge (@byjustinrevenge) shares, “Curtain bangs remain one of my favorite curated styles to do. They are a good option because they frame the face softly, add a touch of retro charm and are versatile.” Aka: a fuss-free bang option for new fringe clients!

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2024 Fringe Guide: Save These Expert References

• Bang Breakdown: How to cut 6 different types of fringe
• Long Curtain Bangs: 6 easy fringe cutting tips with a styling tutorial for definition and volume
• Express Class: Cut curtain bangs in 6 minutes with @rachelwstylist!

Up Next: 70+ Trendy Fringe Inspo Pics To Take To The Salon

5. Medium-Length Haircuts

With varying lengths from collarbone to chest, medium-length haircuts are an easy pick for one-length clients or any easy change-up for clients who booked a solo color service. Often paired with layers or bangs, celebrities like Camila Cabello and Joey King have made midlength cuts their staple style—expect clients to follow suit.

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Next Up… Medium-Length Gallery: 50+ Inspo Pics For Your Next Appointment!

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