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Anincreasingly vaccinatedpopulation means 2022 will likely see even more of us visiting our favorite hairstylists with more frequency.
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People will also be ditching a lot of length, according to Los Angeles-based hairstylistErinn Courtney.
“The face becomes the focus with this low-maintenance haircut.”
If you’re looking for a wake-up-and-go kind of hair routine, this one’s for you.
Now, the cut is all grown up and modernized for 2022.
“A bixie is equal parts pixie cut and a bob,” Los Angeles-based hairstylistAndrew Fitzsimonspreviously toldAllure.
“It’s a shaggy bob with a mix of layers to add dimension and texture.”
Rowan Blanchard’s hair here is a perfect example of a bixie cut.
Hers is slicked back and completed with a cheeky little flip at the nape of her neck.
It’s a great look for those with medium-wavy to straight hair, he notes.
“This is an easy air-dry so it’s great for those that want to skip excessive styling.”
“Ask your stylist for lean and soft sides with length and volume on top,” he says.
Classic Bob
Hairstyling icon Frederic Fekkai tellsAllurehe anticipates a huge bob moment this year.
Thesliced bobis another take on the trend stylists love that version is a tiny bit longer in the front.
Let Elizabeth Olsen show you how it’s done.
“Wispy bangs can add amazing softness and movement to long, thick hair,” adds Brown.
Now, doing thebig chopdoesn’t mean you have to get rid ofallyour hair.
Look toMiley Cryus’s 2021 mullet, which has a soft wave that frames her face beautifully.
“The hair framed around the face will perfectly complement this face shape,” she explains.
“It’s a bi-level cut that focuses on the contrast between the disconnected silhouette and soft perimeter.”
This key in of mullet relies on texture to make it look just a tad more romantic.
Bonus: It grows into a beautiful,long-layered shagover time.
Ready to give it a go?
No one is happier about the return of the shag than Hershberger, though.
“[It’s] been one of my longstanding favorite hair trends,” she says.
But this cut isn’t for anyone who is scared of layering.
However, the cut is amazing for those who are all about embracing their natural texture.
Think of it as the XL version of the modern shag.
But as always, be sure to bring along a visual reference, too.
“The rounded ‘fro is one of the most popular looks.
The cut will keep your coils healthy and your curls full of life.”
Tracee Ellis Ross, who has her ownhair-care line, looks modern and gorgeous here with her full curls.
“First things first, decide which look you’re going for,” she says.
Mid-Length Cut
Can’t decide between short or long hair?
Go for a mid-length haircut that hits around the collarbone.
This is ideal for a shorter feel without losing all the length, says Beverly Hills-based hairstylistCherin ChoiofRoil Salon.
