Breezy, bold, and totally transformative.
Fall always makes me crave change. Perhaps, it is the freshness in the air, perhaps, it is the manner in which we begin to layer everything, sweaters, thoughts, feeling. And the thing I am most eager to layer at present? My hair. Or better yet, snip it off. That is the power move of the season, the fall short cut.
Do you have the need to make it short but not sure how short? Or perhaps you already have your Pinterest board filled with bobs and pixies but you have not yet saved that for a visit to the salon. I have collected some of the most amazing, not so loud but still very confident styles I have been obsessing over lately and we are going to dissect them-style by style. It is not that simple as cuts, it is also what they both are about the stories they quietly suggest and women they outline.
Let’s dive in.
Soft Wave Bob with Side Bangs
This chop exists in that beautiful place where you are chic, but slightly unseemly. Its cut is a gently triple layered bob, touching the bottom of chin effortlessly with a soft wave providing it the much needed ponder and texture. The side-swept bangs are not overworked; they serve to frame the face in an off-the-cuff manner and the caramel highlights that spice the base of dark brunette are rather of those that are willing to be noticed without being brazen. If you’re flirting with the idea of going short but want to keep movement and femininity, this is your girl.
I prefer the Davines Sea Salt Spray to keep this shape sprung and juicy, but with a little grit, so it does not get crunchy. You can air-dry or use a diffuser to lift the roots if you’re feeling fancy. Every six to eight weeks a chop keeps those ends healthy and the silhouette sharp, just in time as the scarf season sneaks up.
It has got to do with the casualness of this cut; something powerfully empowering. It tells us, I know what I am doing even when you are just improvising on Tuesday. Celebrity stylist Jen Atkin once said, “Short hair always comes back around when women want to feel in control again.” I can feel this type of cut in my bones.
The only thing I’d add? Perhaps a little shine in the ends, to give that glasshair effect. You may completely make this cut swing smooth or messy on different days like good jeans.
Textured Micro Pixie
If you’ve ever dreamed of shedding every unnecessary layer—literally and metaphorically—this pixie will speak to you. It is brief; not long; but there is so much playing physically woven on the top of it. A crown of feathers, choppy ends that have been softened, and a slight amount of unevenness so it does not look harsh. The stand out is the texture-this is not a stiff pixie or slick backed pixie. It breathes. It’s cool. And it dares.
This is a haircut that you would like to do in no time. And when you have something as the R+Co Badlands Dry Shampoo Paste, you can indeed. Work the top a fingertip and put the rest in the morning, tousle it a little and it will go. Low maintenance doesn’t mean no maintenance, but it’s minimal enough to be freeing.
On a personal note, I broke up some years ago and that is the hair style I opted after. I did not do it to make some point, but simply because I wanted to look at my own face, again. And this type of cut does that–it shows all, in the finest sense of this phrase.
What I’d love to see more of? Pairing this cut with statement earrings. Let the ears shine. Then allow your self-confidence to carry you the rest.
The Sleek Mini Bob
Crisp. Structured. Slightly rebellious in its simplicity. This interpretation of the fall short haircut is meant for everyone who got sick of summer and wanted a bit of order. It is a clean-line bob which comes up just above the chin though with a shaved edge and tucked-in layers that are in a faint murmur of French-girl panache. No frills, no fuss—just structure and sheen.
This is the place where this cut looks best, thus I tend to grab the Color Wow Dream Coat prior to blow-drying. It seals in shine, repels humidity (yes, even in fall), and helps that sleekness stay in place. A middle section is to have it found with a polished look yet an off-center flip creates a casual look with a laid back feel.
It has a big SoHo gallery opening vibe, when really you are just walking into Trader Joe. And since it happens to be cut to snuggly fit at the jawlines, it lends form to any face-shape. Back in October, when I first wore this look, I had the feeling that I was embarking on my editor phase, though I was only editing my playlists on Spotify.
This is the one for you if you can be the type of person who dresses her wardrobe by tones in the fall. It’s clean, sharp, and absolutely timeless.
Tousled Shaggy Bob
It has to be considered the cooler version of the messy bun. It is a bob in levels with some extra height on the top and loose, un-done curls. It has some almost sculptural feeling about it, like the sort of cut that is always improved by the touch. The layers drop just right, and the movement is everything, as you just got out of old convertible somewhere in Vermont.
To create some additional definition, I tend to crunch a bit of Verb Curl Foaming Gel into short hair when it is wet, and then lightly wrap it on my fingers. The roots can use some love as well, I usually spritz some Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray in the afternoon to add some life to the roots. It’s like perfume for your hair.
This is one of these cuts where you can breathe out. It’s soft but not sweet, lived-in but still thoughtful. As you can see, stylists such as Anh Co Tran can do weird shapes such as these, and he always comments that it is all about balance no stiffness, structure with flow.
What would I tweak? Maybe play with soft bangs next time. Nevertheless, even in the state it is, it adds “I am effortlessly in control of my life-even when I am late by 10 minutes.”
Classic French-Inspired Bob with Curtain Layers
There’s something romantic about this cut. It is right at the shoulder and has a very retro-modern movement. The curtain-like layering exposes the face particularly with the addition of that slight curve at the extremities. This is a cut that would be in the uniform of fall. It’s what you wear when you’re wrapped in a trench coat, sipping coffee on a foggy sidewalk.
Maintenance-wise, this one plays nice with most hair types. This far can be achieved by using a round brush and light blow-dry cream (e.g. Shu Uemura Blow Dry Beautifier). You are able to stretch your wash days and the form is so pretty.
I recall how the first time I tried this silhouette I automatically felt put together. Not that I had altered anything else but my jeans and my lip balm but there was a certain self-scheduling about the rhythm and outline of this cut that made me feel edited.
If I were you, I’d bookmark this one now. Fall is coming, and she’s bringing her chicest self.
Lifted Side-Swept Volume Bob
This cut has so much effortless lift to it and it is this lift that makes it sing. The silhouette is an ultramodern variation of the typical bob, yet it is the direction that the large becomes removed out of the face and cushioned into the nape that gives it individuality. The side-swept top parts fade into the rest of the cut, so that it looks like it is in motion but only has been frozen into the snapshot.
If you’re aiming to keep this shape fresh, I swear by the Living Proof Full Dry Volume & Texture Spray. One spritz into the roots, and a swag of the head and it will be back to life as usual. It is especially ideal when the air becomes drier and this cut does not care about sitting down.
I believe that this is one of the styles which takes you by surprise. It is professional and custom-made but with a low-level of rebelliousness. I even did the same once when I had an introduction to a new job during October and to be honest it made me feel quietly confident even before opening my laptop.
The haircut that lets people know that you are not playing little anymore. It possesses that I am in full control over my own chronology vibe.
Chic Precision Bob with Subtle Face Framing
This look gives expensive. The bob is smooth yet possessing an exactly appropriate amount of unfastened hair to ensure that it is not stiff. Just the angle I like here: it is just a bit off, but it is not flat as it gives the eyes something to look at and it opens the face. The side component is elegant and the cool-tone highlights inserted towards the cheeks? Instant soft glam.
This trim flourishes on wetness and smoothness and since my hair retains more of it, I would suggest using a light hair oil such as Gisou Honey Infused Hair Oil to ensure the hair strands are reflective and hydrated. And now as we begin the journey into sweater season, when static sets out to spoil the party.
Frankly, I refer to this as the coffee-date on the street haircut. It goes with leather jackets, with trenches and with that slightly oversized knit you always debut out in. The face-framing attracts your attention subtly but does not seem to be a complete bang when you look at it. Perfect balance.
I wouldn’t touch a thing. It’s classy without being cold. Classic, but far from basic.
Blonde Tousled Crop with Baby Bangs
Let’s be real—this cut is for the brave. And the stylish. It is short around the neck line, cut in tiers to flow, and combined with babies chopped bangs that are feathered and piecey, reaching to the brink of the eyebrows. The golden one is the sunny blonde shade with warm undertones it takes life in autumn light like golden hour.
Because the structure is so defined, upkeep matters. A purple toning mask once a week (I like the Amika Bust Your Brass Cool Blonde Mask) keeps the tone just right without fading. and a small round brush is wizard on the fringe–lift and roll it and just let it fall.
This one’s personal. I swear this cut in a bookstore was worn by a woman with red lips, a vintage trench, and this scene remained in my mind at least months later. It’s magnetic.
Thinking about a transformation this fall? Start here. It’s edgy without feeling intimidating—and endlessly expressive.
Modern Shag with Wispy Fringe
This chop mixes shaggy styling with a short bob, and includes a fluttering wispy fringe to make her fringe around the eyes. For the sense of airiness, as nothing is overdone or maybe too heavy. The layers toward the back flick out slightly, which brings playfulness and volume—so great for creating that just-rolled-out-of-bed (but better) texture.
To punch this shape, I suggest grabbing in a dab of Ouai Air Dry Foam when your hair is still a tad wet. It encourages that tousled look without stiffness. A blast of cool air later assists fringe to fall more naturally.
To me this is the fall haircut that sounds like you are on a road trip. There’s a spontaneity to it. It matches well with denim and leather boots and all oversized scarves you have. And it flatterers on so many face shapes- it fits more or less into you.
If you’re scared of the fringe, don’t be. They are casual and not so binding and you can simply stuff them at off days.
Soft Bob with Face-Framing Money Piece
Okay—this one is pure magic. A softly rounded bob, with blunt ends, yet softened with a golden, or money-piece well up next to the face. It’s like a spotlight, but gentle. That slight bend at the ends? Iconic. This style radiates polish with zero stiffness, and the center part feels symmetrical and calming (yes, that’s a thing).
You’ll want to keep that highlight fresh, so I suggest using Pureology Color Fanatic Leave-In Spray—it’s a multi-tasker that protects, detangles, and keeps color bright. To keep up that smooth swing, blow-dry using a flat paddle brush.
Personally, I think this cut looks good on everyone. I do not mean that offhandedly, it does truly flatter the face. I still remember the first time I felt this money-piece effect and how my cheekbones got a level up.
What I’d love to add? Perhaps a secluded berry mouth and an onion coat made of wool. The haircut should be the hard worker itself and you retain the warm and adorable part.
Classic Tucked-In Bob with Natural Gloss
This bob seems like that right in-between length aka that length which is not too long to become a bit stale, but not too short to allow of tucking behind ears when a stiff breeze starts keeping an eye. The thing that is so earthy about this cut is how the strands are snuggled into the jaw just a bit. It adds softness without being too polished. Under autumn sun, the natural brunette color possesses a glazed sheen to appear warmer.
If I’m being honest, this is a wash-and-go dream. I would just add a couple of drops of Kerastase Elixir Ultimatum Oil just to maintain that shiny, healthy appearance. And in between, there is some volume at the top to make it appear deliberately laid back.
I experimented with such a cut at the beginning of last sweater season, and believe me–chef kiss. It paired perfectly with every turtleneck I owned.
I wouldn’t change a thing. This haircut speaks not shouts confidence, and that is why it is good.
Retro Blonde Flip with Curtain Movement
It is retro here in the best way possible. Thin curtain bangs are divided slightly in the center, the ends of hair are curving outward only a little. It is relaxed, yet sporty- like what you would put on in an apple farm with a hot latte. The light blonde color makes the face lighter and the motion adds bounce, which never appears exaggerated.
There should be slight bend at the ends, which is something you will like so when drying make sure to use round brush and low dryer setting. It has the airy, swingy finishing spritz of Bumble and Bumble Thickening Dryspun Texture Spray. This style needs movement, not stiffness.
The style is my own so this cut provides me with a pinch of rebellion and old-school glam. It claims, I am traditional, yet I do not fear a change. That little flip has something so flirty and youthful about it it is almost a wink.
Great for fall, at least in case you are inclined towards the warm neutral look and vintage gold pieces.
Defined Curl Bob with Soft Volume
This is the type of curl that is sculptural yet is soft. The silhouette is nice and airy with the round shape of the bob. It is not too much voluminous, it is equalized, romantic and it reveals the natural shape of the curling. Nobody wants a tight, frizzed hair with waves that are like cotton; with the capsule, though, you can achieve bouncy waves that almost resemble velvet.
For curls like this, I swear by the Pattern Curl Gel from Tracee Ellis Ross’s line. It does not crunch, it allows your texture live its life. Low-heat diffusing gives the shape, but retains the movement.
There’s a grace to this haircut I really admire. It’s bold in texture, but soft in presence. When I did something vaguely similar last fall it immediately made me feel like a cool art gallery girl. You know what I mean.
I could only imagine how great it would look with glossy lips and a structured coat- texture and tailoring.
Layered Crop with Natural Curls and Lift
This style turns curls into art. It’s a short, close-to-the-head crop that’s rich in texture, thanks to layers that build volume from root to tip. It is puffy at the ears and fitted behind the head; it is flirtatious and upturned, above the crown. It is an ultra expressive short haircut in fall short that frames the face and makes the attention to go to the sky.
Since what makes this extra special is the curl definition, I will always suggest using the Mizani Curl Enhancing Lotion. It maintains the curls in a funky, bouncy way especially when the weather becomes dry and colder.
The haircut has an association I have with warm nights in and a playing record and burning candles. It is like artistic but not dramatic, like a silent creativity in the form of a haircut.
It’s the kind of cut that gives you freedom. Allow curls to grow, change and just be themselves.
Messy Shag with Micro Bangs
Hello drama, but make it soft. This shag cut is playful and perfectly imperfect—with micro bangs that skim the brows and layers that feel like they’ve been through a windy day (in the best way). The texture has got a dance all over the face, and the entire shape screams effortlessly undone, as you never tried… but you did.
Apply a texturizing paste such as the Sachajuan Hair Wax to bring out compositions on the ends and emphasize those layers. It is the simplicity to avoid over styling, this look just has to be free.
I adore this hairstyle since it is an immediate signifier of a cool girl which means you do not have to say anything. It is the hair cut version of liner smudged eyeliner and sagging denim.
What would I add? Maybe nothing. Perhaps, only a leather jacket and a random trip on the road.
Loose Wave Bob with Lived-In Texture
This bob lives where softness meets structure. It is a little clipped off the shoulder and there is little layering involved but, lending depth to it is that beautiful, lived in wave. The middle section provides some balance in symmetry and the chestnut color gives it warmth and is perfect to get into later colder seasons. This is more of the cut that seems to be still slightly feminine yet with the feeling of not to over-think.
It is crucial that I have a bottle of IGK Beach Club Texture Spray with me whenever I am out wearing my hair in this manner. It brings out movement without making it look messy. Extra points that it is simple to revive with a spritz and a scrunch.
I am a fan of how this style dips just the right toe on the border between I mean business and I am buying last-minute tickets to concert. It has range.
Would I suggest anything extra? Maybe a bold brow or berry lip. Then the gentleness of the incision should be balanced by an unforeseen something.
Choppy Fringe Bob with Airy Movement
This one’s flirty and just a little bit wild. The layers are minimal both in length and, more importantly in deliberate jaggedness, and the bangs, oh the bangs, make that mysterious-makes-the-face-open-up thing possible. It has been cut high at the back and a bit of stacking which creates an effect of density and bounce. It has a little bit of a bedhead look, but it is cool and not chaotic.
In the texture, you would like Kristin Ess Dry Finish Working Texture Spray. It gives it sufficient grip that does not, however, bury it. This cut is all about keeping that feathered lightness.
This is the way I always feel when I cut my bangs in fall, like I am recovering something. It adds interest to even the simplest outfit. And believe me this cut goes so well with high-necked sweaters and zany eyeliners.
Put a touch of tweezer behind one ear and it is an instant mood.
Polished Parisian Bob
Clean. Sharp. Classic. This bob is the definition of effortless Parisian energy. It is just above the jaw and somewhat tilted forward. There’s no layering or texture here—it’s about simplicity and shine. The heavy side part brings them into focus and the shape overall has that classic, non-hygienically-shaped-like-in-the-morning look -you know, the kind of classic chic they always wake up like in the movies.
You will also want something that makes the ends neat and the shine still alive- L Or eal Mythic Oil is one of my favorites. It is not greasy and leaves the perfect finishing. There is a flat iron pass-through that helps to stay flush on windy days.
This is the hairstyle that is making you consider re-curating your wardrobe to that of black turtlenecks and red-lipped everything. It’s cinematic in its restraint.
Honestly? I wouldn’t mess with it. Sometimes simplicity is the statement.
Layered Pixie with Freckled Softness
This many-layered pixie is the vintage French cinema with a contemporary softness. It is cropped in the back and a bit longer on the sides and the crown is very textured. The Bangs are exquisite-Gently-dusting the forehead- and transcendental is the manner in which it en-frames the cheek bone. This fall short haircut is understated but deeply expressive.
I would wear this with Rahua Cream Wax as it holds your hair but it is not crunchy. On wet hair apply and push the fringe around with fingers without use of combs.
To me, this chop will always speak, I am a creative person, and I do not have to be loud in order to be noticed. It’s gentle, elegant, and super wearable.
Would I change anything? Maybe a warm copper gloss next time. Or just let the haircut speak for itself.
Glossy Crop with Tousled Layers
If you want movement without volume, this is it. The hair on this crop is clean and smooth with smooth lines around the neck and ears with a soft layering on top so that it remains touchable. What really stands out is the high shine finish, it nearly has a reflective feel to it, and it makes it look just as it came out of the conditioner. Long and wispy pieces are used around the face and it makes everything soft.
A glossing serum will be needed here Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum will give it the glassy/healthy look and tame fly away with no weight as well.
This is my all-time favorite and the cut that allows me to go to work and then date without having to do my hair. With your fingers the merest bit of fluff and it is alive.
Combine with plain jewelry and warm colors, this is a cut that will make you feel rich still in a hoodie.
Curved Bangs and Sculpted Waves
There’s a joy in this cut. It is delicate, voluminous, and masterfully shaped, and the layers fall just under the cheekbones and the bangs fall in a way that catches the eyes open. The volume is where it is intended to be and the caramel-infused highlights do the magic and add warm coziness to the entire appearance.
In order to maintain that bounce fresh, I would suggest the Amika Plus Size Volume & Body Mousse. It adds hold without any crunch. Any bangs can be brought to life using a round brush and a couple of big rollers in the crown in less than five minutes.
There’s something ultra-approachable yet glamorous about this one. Such as she sips iced chai lattes in vintage mugs and her hair still looks perfect at 5pm.
No tweaks needed. One thick knit cardigan and a visit to the best bookstore, just maybe.
Low-Layered Collarbone Cut
This is the haircut which is all between short and mid-length, and that is why it is so wearable. The layers are put low so that the ends remain light and swingy, and the mixture of caramel ribbons adds dimensions to the brunette background. The part is relaxed, and the texture? Soft, but not fluffy.
This is an excellent cut which requires conditioning and disentangling hence I choose the Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream. Apply when it is wet and allow the strata to work.
I sported something similar to this last fall when I was not quite ready to go short, and I wanted the freedom without the commitment. It’s transitional—in a good way.
This is fantastic to anyone who is not quite up to chomping, yet hungers a spruce up for fall.
Sleek Blunt Bob with Sharp Precision
Here’s your “clean slate” haircut. This blunt bob is classic but never boring. It’s all about line and polish. The hair descends smoothly root to tip with silky finish making it have an editorial finish. The softening of otherwise such a strong line is achieved by the side part which does not allow the line to be too stiff.
This one, I would treat with Oribe Straight Away Smoothing Blowout Cream and then I would do it in sections and pass a flat iron through it. The goal? A sleek finish without sacrificing swing.
This edging reminds me of adulthood every time, but, in the classy minimalist aesthetic but not the dowdy one. It goes with the on-trend bold brows, the satin shirt, and the determination to dominate the room.
Sometimes a haircut really is the outfit.
Romantic Waves with Soft Bottleneck Fringe
This one is fall romance in haircut form. The waves are not spiral but chunky and they fall exactly where you want it to be-around the jaw just to give you slight softness. Bottleneck bangs are skinny with a slight fan-out so as to create an image without bulkiness.
My favorite Olaplex product is Olaplex No.6 Bond Smoother to calm flyaways and seal in moisture particularly on styling the hair with heat. It makes the waves feel silky, not crunchy.
It is one of those haircuts that you want to wear something silky- even something that you only wear underneath a trench. It gives soft power, and I’m here for it.
I would combine it with a strong fragrance and then the bangs would do the flirting.
Wavy Shag with Feathered Layers
This shag has a rock-n-roll soul but it has been toned down into something real. The layers are feathered long and layered beginning close on the cheekbone and falling softly in waves. The volume remains centralized and such long strips of curtains only add the not too much drama to the face without covering it up.
This is a cut that adores movement, so I would use Davines This Is A Dry Texturizer-spray and scrunch, and that is it. You want just a little bit of elevation on text at the roots and spacing on the ends.
I had one of these cuts after a fall when everything in my life had been changing and the great thing was, the hair always made me feel secure. It frames the face all right–but it also frames you as you are becoming.
In case you are looking forward to a fashion that will keep up with you, this is one to be retained.
Soft Waves and Subtle Volume for Everyday Ease
There’s something effortlessly French about a collarbone-length bob with soft, tousled waves and that natural lift at the roots. It is that type of cut that does not scream confidence, it mutters it. The gentle layering adds shape without demanding precision styling. This is a **fall short haircut** that works with your natural texture, not against it—letting you slip into sweaters and scarves with the kind of casual glam that looks like you didn’t try (but you totally did).
To keep this cut from falling flat, I like to use a light mousse at the roots (I swear by Oribe’s Grandiose Hair Plumping Mousse) and let it air dry for that undone texture. A mid-week revival via a touch of dry shampoo at the crown does the trick to restore the bounce, no need to heat to beat. It maintenance is more a ritual than work.
When I wear this curve the first time, I was actually shocked to learn that this is rather good for my natural wave style. It introduced me to a new method of playing around with my hair, when I did not feel like curling, or straightening. Nothing speaks to modernity more than the movement in hair as celebrity stylist, Anh Co Tran says so often, and this hairstyle does not disappoint in that regard.
This is such a beautiful look mainly because it is wearable. It goes seamlessly between errands and date nights, mornings in bed and nights full of wine. A timeless, grown-up bob—but with edge.
Feathered Layers with a Micro Curtain Bang
Now this one has personality. It is fun and yet refined enough with the feathered ends and those barely-there curtain bangs that do not crowd the face without opening it up. If you’re ready for a fall short haircut that’s both soft and expressive, this is the vibe. The slightly choppy finish keeps it from feeling too sleek, while the bangs add just enough intrigue to your gaze.
You will need to be prepared with styling cream in the ready e.g. Bumble and bumber Grooming Creme. I use a pea sized portion rubbed into slightly wet hair and blow-dried using a diffuser. The result is airy volume with definition, not frizz.
To my observation, this type of fringe, light and parted is a real thing this fall. In a fall trends preview, hairstylist Jenna Spino of Maxine Salon, said,,Curtain bangs are not going anywhere, because they suit the face so well and grow out easily. Couldn’t agree more—it’s the bang for commitment-phobes.
It is also ideal when you are willing to take your hair on a more adventurous step but at the same time you do not want the hair to drop in that special dimension between styled and undone. This one moves with you.
The Sleek French Bob with Subtle Inward Curve
Here’s a nod to the classics. The same elongated razor sharp hair bob with the tucked under finishing is tidy, precise and shamelessly classy. It seems that it would be worn by a modern day Parisian on a rainy day out in Le Marais. This fall short haircut makes a statement without saying a word—just the sleek lines and that silky shine doing all the talking.
In this style, everything is focused on the side of healthy ends and a clean cut. I use a heat protectant (Color Wow Dream Coat is my go-to) and a large round brush to get that gentle inward curve. There is a slight daub of smoothering at the ends and that holds it all in.
I did this several years ago in the middle of a style rut- and I swear it made all the difference. It introduced sanity in my closet and bestowed that chic nonchalance on me that would have somehow made stopping by the coffee shop feel like a luxury.
This cut thrives on intention. It is fantastic to flaunt any earrings, high collars, or dramatic lips. It’s quiet luxury in haircut form.
Textured Pixie with Soft Piecey Layers
This pixie is the definition of cute meets cool. The forward is longer and provides some movement, whereas the back is narrowed to fit around the neck. It has the same ballsy vibe like “I feel secure enough to not be intimidated by my hair” and remains soft and feminine at the same time. A fall short haircut like this one lets your facial features shine.
Short hair like this needs hydration more than anything. I adore the leave-in conditioner such as the Davines OI All-in-One Milk. It makes the hair pliable and avoids splitting at the ends as well as adding slight shine with no weight.
I’ve always found this cut liberating. It’s an energy shift. A sore reminder that hair does not need to be long in order to be expressive. And the time the styling process takes is cut by half, which leaves me with even more time to do everything in the fall, baking or layering clothes or simply… breathing.
This is not only a drink to brave people. Your mood is likely to be along the lines of fresh-start and don-mess-with-me at this point, so it might be time.
Modern Shag with Long Top Layers
Okay, let’s talk about the shag comeback—because it’s real. It is an ultra-modern version: it is short enough to be stimulating but long enough to experience with texture. It’s the undone look, done right. What makes this fall short haircut work so well is the softness in the fringe and the subtlety of the layers that frame the face.
To style it, I use a sea salt spray (Ouai Wave Spray is solid) and twist random pieces around my finger while it dries. You do not require a curling iron unless you are totally dramatic. Here the entire focus is spectacle with some rebellion.
This cut made me think of the indie film protagonists and record store hip girls. It gives edge, but not harshness. I adore that it puts framing over the eyes and cheekbones but does not square the face.
Final note, the shag can take on hats, hoodies and all of your fall favorites without sagging. That’s reason enough to love it.
