11 Hair Trends You’re About To See Everywhere In 2026
“You can either create it with a gentle tuck behind the ear, or sweep your bangs to the side and use a light-hold cream — like Hairstory’s Hair Balm — to mould the hair into shape,” says hairstylist Frankie Inverarity. “I always look to Jean Shrimpton and Françoise Hardy in the ’60s for inspiration. Any texture or length can wear this look.”
The graduated bob
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All good things must come to an end – even the classic French bob we’ve loved for years now. Enter its tougher, cooler successor: the graduated bob. “People are now drawn to sharper cuts that are very subtly graduated towards the front – maintaining length and weight around the face while lifting the hair at the back for a slightly grungier feel,” says Inverarity. “It might sound like a ‘Karen’ cut, but this version is gritty, raw and blunt, with deliberately broken-up edges.”
Sitting anywhere between the jawline and just above the shoulder, the cut is choppy and undeniably cool. A razor is used to deconstruct the ends and remove weight at the nape, giving the shape movement and attitude, but without sacrificing polish.
Hair jewellery
Courtesy of Charlotte Mensah
Courtesy of Charlotte Mensah
According to hairstylist Charlotte Mensah, hair accessories are officially back – and they’re here to stay. “Think hair jewellery,” she says, “from bows and barrettes to chunky gold shells, oversized claw clips, and bold silver or diamond-inspired pieces. Anything that makes a statement.”
Lavish brunette
Rich, lustrous brunette tones are at the top of beauty moodboards for 2026 — and not just for the winter months. “Look to coffee mocha and rich espresso shades,” says colourist John Clark. “They sit perfectly in the middle – neither warm nor icy in tone.” Tapping into this appetite for depth and indulgence, Larry King has even launched a dedicated brunette Box of Chocolates colour menu for clients embracing the trend.