Want to change your mind without renewing your entire wardrobe? In the fall, a new cut or a different color can be enough to freshen up your look. For the hair trends for fall 2026, professionals are banking on easy-to-wear cuts, retro inspirations and hair with natural movement.
In an article published on October 12, 2026 in Voguejournalist Audrey Noble presents 18 trends spotted with celebrity hairdressers. Squares, layers, fringes, braids and warm colors: there is something for all lengths and textures. The objective? Find a hairstyle that you like, that suits you, and that remains easy to maintain on a daily basis.
Cuts to adopt this fall
The square remains a safe bet. It comes in several versions: a layered bob for a Parisian style, a soft bob that moves naturally, a very straight cut or even a lob, which reaches the level of the collarbones. For those who want to change radically, the short and smooth bob is also an option.
Do you prefer to keep your lengths? The shag, a layered cut inspired by the 1970s, returns in a more modern version. 1990s-inspired gradients are also trendy. They frame the face and give movement to the hair.
Very long hair also remains in the spotlight. “Think very long, healthy hair, with texture,”
advises hairstylist Dindi Hojah in Vogue. David von Cannon shares this opinion: according to him, lengths are particularly beautiful when they retain their natural movement, without being overworked.
Fringes, braids and buns: the details that make the difference
No need to cut much to change the head. Bangs can be enough to transform a hairstyle. The curtain bangs, which frame the face, remain an easy option to adopt. Layered highlights around the face, inspired by the 1990s, are also back.
For a more discreet result, the “whisper fringe” is a very light fringe that brings a touch of novelty without radically changing your style.
Bohemian braids, especially boho braids and goddess braids, are also part of the season’s trends. They allow you to vary hairstyles while protecting lengths.
For special occasions, slicked back buns and tightly pulled ponytails remain classics. The voluminous bun inspired by the 1960s is also back, in a more modern version. Finally, accessories have their place: a large ribbon or a jeweled headband is enough to add style to a simple hairstyle.
Warm blonde, caramel, copper: the colors of fall
In terms of color, warm shades are particularly present. The blonde becomes more golden, with honey highlights, rather than very cold. Browns with subtle highlights, caramel highlights and intense coppers also add depth to the hair.
Warm blonde is particularly an option to consider for illuminating the face without adopting a color that is too contrasting.
But whatever trend you choose, it is better to take into account your starting color, the nature of your hair and the time you want to devote to its maintenance.
How to choose the right trend?
Before making an appointment with the hairdresser, ask yourself three questions:
- What is the nature of my hair?
- What cut will highlight my face?
- How much time am I willing to spend doing my hair in the morning?
A cut suited to the natural texture of the hair will generally be easier to maintain. And to maintain a shiny and well-groomed result, nourishing care and regular appointments with the hairdresser remain essential.
The most important thing is not to follow all the trends, but to choose the one that corresponds to your desires and your daily life.