Best Haircuts for Winter 2021 and 2022

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The Wolf Cut

Trending on TikTok, Pinterest, and just about everywhere else, the wolf haircut is essentially a cross between two other trendy styles—the shag and the mullet. Billie Eilish is basically the patron saint of the style, but it’s a good one to make totally your own.

The Wolf Cut

The style works on all different hair lengths and textures, too. Take, for example, Ella Emhoff’s signature style or Keke Palmer’s shorter version of the hybrid hairstyle.

Verb Volume Dry Texture Spray Get the Look

One thing the wolf cut benefits from? Tons of texture. Spritz in a dry shampoo or texture spray for an easy, woke-up-like-this vibe.

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The XL Ponytail

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Like so many trends, Kim Kardashian is partially responsible for this one. Her Met Gala ponytail was famously 75 inches long, and she’s been wearing Rapunzel-length hair since.

The XL Ponytail

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Lest we forget, Ciara also had an epic pony at the event. Her voluminous style shows that the look works with different textures, too.

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Unless you’ve been growing out your hair for literal years, the way to do this trend is with extensions. This clip-in vegan pony is a whopping 26 inches long, and comes in 29 colors.

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Statement Bangs

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Curtain bangs aren’t going anywhere, but sharper, statement-making styles are coming in hot. Case in point: Zendaya’s style while promoting Dune in London.

Statement Bangs

Proof the trend has legs: Even Elizabeth Olsen swapped her usual wispy bangs for a more curtain-y style, paired with her usual (though shorter!) soft waves.

Moroccanoil Ceramic Brush 25mm Get the Look

A round brush is a key item for any bang style, but particularly blunt bangs. This ceramic brush helps distribute heat evenly and keeps hair shiny.

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The Pixie

Florence Pugh shocked her dedicated Instagram following by debuting a cropped style—and we wouldn’t be surprised if the look inspires many of them to get the same dramatic cut.

The Pixie

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What is a pixie discussion without Cynthia Erivo? The multi-hyphenate star can add “beauty icon” to the list thanks to her signature platinum style.

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Short cuts can be low-maintenance, but hair still needs love. Erivo has reportedly used this mask to keep her hair strong and hydrated.

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Flapper Bobs

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Call it the Kaia Gerber effect: Meadow Walker is the latest It model to have a chin-length bob.

Flapper Bobs

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This haircut may be short, but Sarah Paulson shows that it can still have tons of dimension thanks to highlights and asymmetric styling.

Tresemme Keratin Smooth Keratin Infusing Smoothing Serum Get the Look

Whether you wear your bob short, curly, or somewhere in between, a smoothing shine serum will prevent it from looking triangular.

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Mermaid Waves

As Olivia Rodrigo says, it's brutal out there. So you don’t have time to blow-dry, go for low-maintenance, air-dried waves a la the singer.

Mermaid Waves

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For more of a romantic touch, top off with a headband like Aidy Bryant did at the 2021 Emmy Awards.

NatureLab. Tokyo Perfect Texture Wave Cream Get the Look

Whether your waves are natural or not, a styling cream is a must. Try this frizz-fighting formula made with antioxidant-rich blue algae and moisturizing Japanese camellia oil.