As we move into the new year, you’re probably thinking about your hair for the year ahead. We spoke to the stylists who cut, colour and style real women’s hair every day, and here’s what they’re noticing as the real trend for 2026.

Hair inspired by you!

Your hair should suit your features, your texture, your maintenance comfort, and the way you actually live. It should also reflect your style. Your wardrobe. Your energy. The version of you you want to show up as in 2026.

So instead of chasing unrealistic standards, let’s look at real hair trends you can bring to your stylist, then tailor into a plan that works for you.

Personalised consultation

The most “on trend” thing you can do in 2026 is an in-person complimentary consultation with our team of professional stylists. Our stylists are trained to help you choose a cut, colour, styling approach and product routine that suits you. Your hair type, your personality, and your lifestyle.

This is what makes hair feel instantly more effortless. Not because it is basic, but because it is designed properly.

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Real inspiration

You’ve likely just scrolled through a lot of unrealistic inspiration. Whether it’s AI-generated images, “thick healthy hair” that’s actually extensions, colour that’s been pushed beyond return, or influencers telling you to do your hair “like this” when your hair type and lifestyle are completely different.

But inspiration can still be helpful, as long as it’s real.

Here are a few healthy, wearable directions to consider. Bring one or two into your consultation and we’ll talk through what would suit you, how it would grow out, and what it would take to maintain.

Fringes

Bangs, side fringes, disconnected fringes, curtain bangs.

Bobs & Pixes

The varsity bob, the clean-cut bob, the ripped bob, the shaggy bob, the one-length bob, the chin-length bob, the blunt bob, the graduated bob, the power pixie, the bixie cut.

Soft Coppers & Strawberry Golds

Warm reds are returning in an approachable, sophisticated way. Soft coppers and strawberry blondes add shimmer and dimension, flattering a wide range of skin tones. Paired with glossing or toning treatments, these shades maintain softness and shine, allowing colour to feel vibrant while keeping strands strong and resilient.

Soft layers

Tailored layers that add movement without sacrificing density.

Curly hair

Cuts and styling designed to work with your curl pattern, not against it.

Expensive brunette

Rich, glossy brunettes are moving beyond flat chocolate tones. Deep espresso, warm mocha, and subtle caramel ribbons add natural movement and depth, reflecting light across every strand. When hair is healthy, it catches the light in unexpected ways, revealing luminosity and texture that a heavy pigment could never replicate.

Lived-in blondes and babylights

Blondes are softer, layered, and kissed by the sun. Babylights, root smudges, and shadow toning create a seamless, natural transition from root to tip. The effect? Strands that shimmer gently as they catch the light, without harsh lines or high maintenance.

The key is strand health. Gentle, low-lift formulations maintain shine, strength, and elasticity, keeping hair soft and touchable even after repeated styling or sun exposure. This isn’t just blonde — it’s a sunlit glow that feels effortless and real.

Glossing and transparent toning

Not every refresh needs a full dye. Glossing and transparent toning subtly revive faded hair, enhance natural highlights, and add reflective shine. These treatments let colour move with your hair’s natural texture, giving light, wearable dimension that feels effortless yet intentional.

Healthy hair, overall wellbeing

Another shift we’re seeing in 2026 is that people are paying closer attention to what goes on their body, not just what goes in it. Your scalp is skin, and some substances can be absorbed through the skin and enter the body. That’s why we take a more considered approach to haircare, using natural, sustainable and organically certified products as our standard.

2026 Hair Trends: Hair Inspired by You