If your “new year, new you,” mantra always includes a fresh new chop, you’ve come to the right place. It’s truly one of the best ways to usher in a new season, let alone an entire year. Luckily, thanks to the spring runways, buzzy TikTok and Instagram influencers, and celebrity hairstylists, there is no shortage of haircut trends popping up for the new year. “In 2023, we’re going to see boundaries being pushed further than we’ve seen before,” says Jason Lee, hairstylist, colorist and founder of Mela & Kera.
“2022 was all about the return of the ‘90’s and early 2000’s, and now we are going to see those same styles becoming edgier and more aggressive yet extremely minimalist in styling,” the pro continues. As for styles, you can expect bobs, ‘90s supermodel blowouts, bixies, fringe, and debulking cuts to be all the rage next year.
Not only that, hybrid haircuts will be making a name for themselves — where selecting specific sections of several looks will make for one unique, multi-faceted cut. And if you find maintaining a new salon haircut difficult, rest assured there are low-lift options just for you.
In fact, Maggie Hancock, stylist and one of BLONDME‘s top ambassadors, predicts styling will be minimal in the new year. “For casual days, we’ll lean more into air-dried hair, heatless curls, and waves from sleeping in braids.” Lee credits this lowkey styling approach to Gen Z’s obsession with less put-together looks that feel very organic and intentional.
Ahead, TZR tapped some of the biggest names in hair for their predictions on haircut trends for 2023. Some are tried-and-true staples, others take on a modern variation of a current trend, while others are completely unexpected. Scroll for the 10 haircut trends that will be oh-so popular in the new year.
A cool way to show edge and personality, the undercut is a buzzed section at the nape of the neck and sides that removes excess bulk from hair. It allows you to pull your hair back and release extra weight while simultaneously debulking the hair to let it lay flat.