10 Spring 2023 Haircut Trends That Will Instantly Refresh Your Look

For Jennifer Aniston stans and Friends lovers alike — Rachel’s iconic, layered hair is everything. Sophie Rose Gutterman, a stylist who has worked with the likes of Adrienne Bailon, says this of the nostalgic trend: “The Rachel layers are back. I’ve seen so many celebrities with face-framing fringe that connects to the length, creating a textured look. My favorite way to style this new take on the Rachel is with the T3 AireBrush Duo’s round brush attachment and All About Curls’ Luxe Leave-In Detangler for added hydration.”

From Florence Pugh to Bella Hadid — countless cool girls have been experimenting with shorter bang lengths. And Gia Wendt, a cut-and-color guru based in Chicago, gives Bustle her thoughts on the rising trend: “Micro bangs, or baby bangs, are super short bangs that lay somewhere in the middle of your forehead. I think we’re seeing the m pop up more because they’re so bold, elegant, and feminine. They really make a statement and aren’t for everybody.”

Earlier this month, Megan Fox arrived to Vanity Fair’s Oscars after-party with a fresh new copper ‘do painted by colorist Jacob Schwartz (that’s giving *major* Little Mermaid vibes). And with her strands looking more voluminous than ever, her hair was chopped to shorter lengths in a straight line for added density and bounce. Dimitris Giannetos, the guru who styled her hair for the event, says the look is all things “effortless and modern.”

Care for a cut that has that je ne sais quoi? Gutterman recommends taking cues from endlessly chic French girls: “The French Girl bob is everything. Styling with soft bends at the end gives so much volume, [and] Zendaya taking the bob to another level just screams playful and fierce.” The key? Movement, dimension, and maybe even a fringe moment à la Amélie.

Whether you’re a curly-haired girl or not, the “C cut” is the perfect ‘do for some added volume and face-framing vibes. And Michelle O’Connor, a hair guru who just so happens to be Matrix’s Global Artistic Director, agrees we will be seeing a lot of this cut for the spring of 2023: “The C cut is set to be a big trend this spring. This is the cousin to the V haircut with a rounded bottom, [and has] tons of long layers that cup the face. For styling, I love to use velcro rollers and spray Matrix Refresher Dry Shampoo at the roots to give extra volume.”

Another cut to consider if you have ultra-long locks? “Long face-framing layers are the subtle detail that creates a soft, lived-in look to complement [your] length — [and] having layers will give it a lift and help the hair stay fuller, versus flat,” says Gutterman. “[To emphasize the volume], use a 1.5 inch curling iron (I use T3's Singlepass Curl 1.5") to give the ends a bend for a tousled look, [and be mindful of product] that will weigh the hair down.”

A wolf cut (also known as a shullet), is a shag-mullet hybrid ‘do that gives a whole lot of edge to your look — and O’Connor is excited about the look’s recent resurgence: “The shullet hairstyle is a crossover between a shag and mullet with a cut that gives great attitude, yet is still effortless and cool.”

A sleek power bob (that features hair of the same length all the way around) is the perfect way to embrace your inner strength. Gutterman notes: “It’s giving chic and playful all at the same time!” As for styling tips? She notes: “When styling the bob straight, first you want to use a round brush to give the hair some bounce followed with a flat iron on the ends to polish it and really define the shape. I love T3's Smooth ID for its customizable heat settings. You can also style this cut wet which can give a sultry feel. Wet the hair and scrunch All About Curls High-Definition Gel into the ends and let it air dry. This cut will insure you look put together whether it's wet and has a soft bend, or you go straight and sleek.”

Andrea DiCostanzo, the NY-based founder and lead hair guru of The Painted Gypsy, admits that bangs will (still) be a major trend for 2023: “Right now, bangs are super popular — whether they are curtain or straight. [To redirect your part], a smaller round brush is a must-have, and your blow-dryer needs a nozzle.”

With recent stars opting for the trending cut — namely Wednesday’s star, Jenna Ortega — Gutterman sees a textured shag cut being major this spring: “I’m loving the chic shag [and] Jenna Ortega has managed to wear her hair in this soft shaggy cut that still looks chic and put together. For styling this look I recommend using your favorite texture spray, [like] SexyHair's High Tide Texturizing Finishing Spray on dry hair.”