This Winter Is All About Haircuts With Personality

Structure and intentionality seem to be the name of the game for this winter’s trending haircuts. The professionals predict we’re moving away from free-flowing, lax cuts and opting for more architectural moments. This season, expect cuts that look and feel healthy and have more personality.

“We’re going to see haircuts shift toward fuller, heavier shapes with more weight throughout. The soft, wispy layers we’ve been seeing in the past few seasons are starting to fade out. People want their hair to feel healthier and fuller, especially as the weather gets colder,” says celebrity hairstylist, Marc Ballance. He also predicts that many people who have been holding onto long hair are going to finally cut it into something more refreshed and intentional. “Not necessarily short, but fuller and more balanced, with stronger perimeters and healthier ends.”

“This winter, I’m seeing a shift toward precision with personality haircuts that feel intentional, architectural and expressive rather than driven by trends. People are craving shapes that carry weight and identity,” says Vice President of Technical Education at R+Co, Adam Federico. “This season is about texture, strong technique and silhouettes that stand for something.”

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Haircuts We’ll Be Seeing Everywhere in Winter 2025

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Structured Shag

Federico says the structured shag is gaining momentum. “It blends razor-cut softness with controlled geometry, lightness through the interior, subtle disconnection and a crown with attitude, but still refined,” he says. “It’s a shape that can hold its own layered under winter clothing while keeping movement and air in the silhouette.”

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Micro Bob

“Another key look is the micro bob with an edge that makes it clean, minimal and sculptural,” says Federico. “A collapsed nape, sharp line and a bit of internal rebellion. It’s a stripped-back cut that eliminates noise and lets the wearer’s character lead.”

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The Lob

“A lob haircut is always in style,” declares celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos, who notes it’s more versatile than a bob. “If you want to keep your styling options open without committing to a super short chop, this may be a good style for you,” he says.

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Gucci Bangs

“Bangs have been popular this year, from Birkin bangs to wispy bangs and more. I think we will see people continue to experiment with adding fringe to their looks,” predicts Giannetos. “I recently created the ‘Gucci Bangs’ for Demi Moore, which were long, piecey bangs that hit near the brow bone and frame the face. I think these are quite beautiful and trendy for the winter!”

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Longer Face-Framing Pieces

Ballance sees face framing becoming longer and more blended. “The cheekbone length pieces that have been trending are still nice, but I think we’ll see framing that sits lower, around the jaw or collarbone and connects more seamlessly into the overall shape,” he says. “It’s more refined, more wearable and suits winter styling better.”