2017 was the year of unicorn hair, lazy lobs, all-braids-everywhere, and celeb-fueled pixies.
But those looks are already old news.
So, what hues, textures, and lengths will be getting all the likes?
These are the hottest haircuts for 2018.
Shoulder length
Celebrity colorist, Michael Canalé, thinks that the damaged hair of 2017 needs a rest
— and women will be going shorter in order to get rid of those frazzled follicles.
He says,
"Due to [… ]ombre and balayage, hair is brittle and damaged…"
"You'll start to see a lot of chin and shoulder-length styles."
But if you're not quite ready to chop it off, Canalé suggests rehabbing your tresses by
taking your vitamins, and adding length with extensions.
Natural color
A more natural look is in the forecast for 2018, according to Canalé, who says,
"As we move away from aggressive hair colors, you will see more natural blending, using
paper-thin highlights to create a gradual blonde, instead of sun-drenched blonde."
Undercurrent
Steve Lococo, master stylist and co-owner of B2V Salon, says multi-dimensional coloring
is in, offering,
"Infuse [your] blonde with some copper, blush pink, or soft mint.
We call these tones 'undercurrents.'
They help move the overall haircut and hair color."
Shaggy bob
Celebrity stylist Brandon Martinez predicts the pixie of 2017 will be transformed into
a longer, shaggier version for spring 2018.
Vanessa Quiles and Gabby Fishman of Takamichi Hair also predict a nod to the '70s vibe with
shaggy cuts featuring cheek-sweeping fringe.
Ombre roots
Martinez foresees the once-popular high-contrast root trend — which was rocked by everyone
from Rihanna to Kylie Jenner — going lowkey, and giving way to what he calls,
"A more natural ombre look, as roots are making a comeback."
French girl chic
Fred Connors, owner of FRED NYC, says that in 2018 beach waves will peace out, and the
French girl look will be in.
He dishes,
"The biggest trend in the salon and on the street is 'French Girl Chic.'
Clients are moving away from beachy blonde lobs and opting for darker-hued, edgier cuts."
Grab a baguette, and the French girl 'tude, and you'll be Paris-chic wherever you are.
"You have to pretend that you would be happier somewhere else, reading a book.
Which, you don't have to read."
"I can't read."
Bowl cuts
Strong, structured looks are about to blow up your Insta feed.
Shaun SureThing, co-owner and lead stylist at NYC's Seagull, dishes it up, saying,
"2018 will be the year of cutting it all off.
Bowl haircuts and strong geometry will dominate."
But this is no low-maintenance trend.
Quiles and Fishman say these "modern, geometric haircuts wear like wigs," which means 100
percent commitment to getting touch-ups on the regular.
Mullets and shags
Gender fluidity will be heavily influencing hairstyles of 2018.
SureThing suggests,
"Styles venturing into mullet territory will be hot for the androgynous set…
Think soldiers coming home to the 'Summer of Love' and deconstructed mod looks from
swinging London."
Pastels
The pastels of 2017 will only gain momentum in 2018, according to Global Redken Artist
Lindsey Olson.
And it won't just be for blondes and millenials, either.
Olson's watching for pinks and blues in the coming year, saying,
"[Pastel] looks just as gorgeous when done subtly on a brunette...What's best is that
we'll be seeing it on people of all ages!"
Unfussy and textured
Based on the looks that graced the runways, unfussy and textured hair, both long and mid-length,
will be a 2018 total "go to."
Patty Mocarski, of Little Space Salon, and one of Allure's hair pros, says,
"Overall, there will be a lot of plays on texture, no matter the length or color.
Slicked back, tousled, or loose will definitely be a go-to in 2018."
Lococo agreed, saying,
"Mid-length locks will be the hit this year — right below the shoulder, with long, choppy
texturizing.
This will allow the most styling versatility."
Jodi Dery, owner of Cloud 10 Blow Dry Bar, echoed the mid-length prediction, saying,
"We are seeing women embrace their natural texture and hair versus trying to change it."
Dramatic bangs
In 2018, bangs will be all about the drama and length.
Lococo says,
"Long, soft bangs, where they're past the stage of growing out by the cheekbone, will
make a real statement in 2018."
Lococo suggests parting longer bangs down the middle for the trending "curtain bangs"
look, allowing you to change up your look daily (minus the scissors).
The pageboy
Daring, short cuts will be back for those who are willing to show off their features.
Mocarski says,
"If the ladies are willing, [there will be] a real return to sturdy pageboy haircuts.
Calling all gamines front and center."
Tapered Afro
This trend is about to become more prominent for ladies with natural texture.
De L'isle of Happy Curls, Happy Girls, says that 2018 will be all about,
"The TWA/Tapered Afro for those with kinky, curly tresses, [which] allows you to enjoy
all the volume and glory of curly hair without too much of the hassle."
And the look will never get boring, since De L'isle says, you can go with,
"...an undercut with graphic design, lots of length on top or a shorter finish, marked
edges, or a natural finish…
They definitely add a touch of fun and personality to your everyday look."
The Vidal Sassoon bob
Celebrity hairstylist Keka Heron is calling it; the classic Vidal Sassoon bob is coming
back.
She says,
"The clean, blunt bob.
It's a chic haircut that looks great on all hair textures, face shapes, and ages."
The VS bob may be short and structured, but its endless styling variations keep it fresh
after all these years.
Long layers
Never chopping off your long tresses?
Face-framing layers will prevent long hair from falling flat in 2018.
Heron says,
"Women are going to be asking for longer layers for 2018.
The shortest layer starts at your chin.
The layers will allow for great fullness and texture to long hair."
Looks like Jennifer Aniston gets a new top spot with her signature look!
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