Cute Pixie Cuts

Redway and Marjan predict the imminent takeover of pixies, as seen on stars like Keke Palmer and Emma Stone. Marjan points to iconic “dramatic cuts” such as Jean Seberg in the 1960 film Breathless. (To refresh your memory, she wore hers cropped close to the head with soft, choppy layers and a slightly tousled finish.)

Redway adds that the look pairs especially well with this season’s “pumpkin spice” hair color trend, though the cut itself is strong enough to make a statement on its own.

The CLB

We’d be remiss not to call this haircut by its now-viral nickname. “I’m seeing a lot of the ‘c*nty little bob,’ coined by Chris McMillan à la Leslie Bibb, Jenna Bush Hager, Selma Blair, and Julianne Hough,” says King. “These girls bring their hair as short as you can go in the back, up to the nape of the neck, while still preserving some length at the front to mirror the angle of their jawline.”

Textured Bobs

Also stepping into the spotlight this fall: textured bobs. Heaps says that, unlike the equally popular “c*nty little bob” trend, this version is “a softer, more effortless way than the sharp, structured versions we’ve seen in the past. Think jaw-grazing or just below, with a bit of movement and texture. If you’re asking for it in the salon, mention you want it to feel light and airy, not blunt—it should frame the face in a way that feels chic but wearable.”

Rounded, Blunt Cuts

If you’ve been embracing texture but are ready for a reset, this one’s for you. “While spring and summer had us opting for lots of layers and a feathery finish to our hair, fall calls for shorter lengths with blunt, clean ends,” says Marjan. “You’ll see medium-length and long cuts with fewer layers, rounded full ends, and just enough face framing without tons of texture. This makes the cut feel expensive and the hair feel so much healthier.”

Long Layers

This fall is all about contrasts: pixies on one end of the spectrum and long, layered lengths on the other. Heaps, the pro behind Sabrina Carpenter’s signature bouncy blowout, says it comes down to adding movement around the face. “It’s all about keeping the length but cutting in pieces around the face that give movement and that little flip when styled,” explains Heaps. “When you’re in the chair, ask for layers that start at the cheekbone or jawline, depending on how much drama you want. It’s the right fit if you want to keep your length but still have a shape that feels fresh and styled.”

Textured Bangs

Textured bangs are making a strong return. “Think in-your-eyes length,” says Stenson, who loves them with long cuts. Wear it as a full-on bang or push it to the side for something softer. Either way, it gives long hair that effortlessly cool, Dakota Johnson effect.

The Anti-Cut

Kimble slyly mentions that not every fall “haircut” actually involves scissors. Some of the most popular appointments right now are all about going longer. “Rather than cutting shorter, people turn to extensions to add some length and volume,” she says. Think of it as the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives effect—or just a way to add extra drama after a healthy chop. You keep your own hair in great shape, and extensions give you the fullness and length you’re craving.