15 Trendy Hairstyles to Do 2027 for a Fresh Look

Trendy hairstyles are less about a single cut and more about how a cut, color, and texture work together. Right now, that means soft face-framing layers, curtain bangs, and lived-in color that grows out gracefully instead of announcing itself.

This collection of 15 Trendy Hairstyles to Do spans the spectrum, from a five-minute lob to an intricate updo that needs a second pair of hands. Whether your hair is fine and falls flat by noon or you’re wrestling a visible grow-out line, there’s a style here that fits your texture, length, and patience level.

Medium Brown Collarbone Lob With Curtain Bangs

A collarbone lob with soft waves and curtain bangs has a structured yet relaxed look. The middle part and face-framing layers soften round and square faces while adding movement to medium-density hair. Ask your stylist for: collarbone lob with soft curtain bangs. A round brush shapes the bangs forward, and a light hold spray keeps the waves from going flat by mid-afternoon.

Shoulder Length Shag With Blonde Balayage

A shoulder-length shag with curtain bangs is built on contrast: choppy layers that create volume and a blonde balayage that adds depth without a harsh root line. The balayage technique paints highlights onto the surface of each section, so the color grows out softer than foil highlights. Ask your colorist for: shoulder length shag, curtain bangs, blonde balayage. Air-drying with a texture spray works if your hair has natural wave, but heat speeds things up. Plan a toning appointment every eight to ten weeks to keep the blonde from turning brassy.

Chin Length Bob With Blunt Bangs And Auburn Color

Ask your stylist for: chin length blunt bob, blunt bangs, auburn color. Damp hair with texturizing spray and a quick scrunch gives the waves grip, while the bangs need a trim every four weeks to stay precise. Oval and long faces wear the blunt bang best.

Long Layered Dark Brown With Blonde Highlights

Wondering how to get that voluminous blowout without it looking like a prom updo? The trick is in the ask: long layers that start below the chin and face-framing pieces that graze the cheekbones, paired with a dark brown base and subtle blonde highlights. The highlights sit mainly on the top layers, so they catch light without overwhelming the base. Ask your colorist for: long layers with face-framing pieces, dark brown with blonde highlights. Roots get lift from a large round brush. This is an evening-out cut that also works for a polished work week.

Sleek Chin Length Blunt Bob

The payoff is a shape that looks expensive from the back. Fine, straight hair holds the sleek finish best, since there is no wave to fight. Ask your stylist for: chin length blunt bob, sleek finish. A flat iron and a smoothing serum deliver the mirror shine, and a trim every six weeks keeps the ends from splitting. This is a salon cut, no two ways about it.

Voluminous Ash Blonde Updo With Face-Framing Tendrils

An updo built on thick, wavy collarbone-length hair with ash blonde highlights and a side part is a warm-weather workhorse. Ask your stylist for: voluminous updo with face-framing tendrils, ash blonde highlights. The loose tendrils and curtain bangs soften the silhouette, which makes it a natural fit for formal events or weddings. Secure the structure with ample bobby pins and a light-hold hairspray so the volume lasts through dinner and dancing. A salon visit is the safer bet here. The ash blonde tone needs a toning appointment every six to eight weeks to keep the brass out.

Mid-Back Waves With Interwoven Braids

A front-view look at thick, wavy mid-back black hair with subtle highlights shows small braids woven into loose waves. The braids add structure without hiding the texture, and the face-framing pieces keep it from feeling too polished. Ask your stylist for: loose waves with small accent braids, face-framing pieces.

• Start with damp hair and a texturizing spray for grip.
• Braid small one-inch sections at the temples and crown, then wave the rest with a large-barrel iron.
• Gently pull the braids wider for a fuller, softer finish.

Shoulder Length Half Up Half Down With Accessories

Does a half-up style ever stay put past lunch? It can, if you start with the right texture. Shoulder-length dark brown wavy hair with a middle part is the base here, pulled up with decorative clips. Ask your stylist for: half up half down with decorative clips. Curl the hair first so the ‘up’ section has something to grip, then secure it with a strong clip rather than a flimsy one. The honest drawback is that accessories can slip on fine or freshly washed hair, a texture spray before styling solves that. This one suits medium-density hair and most face shapes, and it takes about ten minutes to do.

Mid-Back Crown And Fishtail Braid Combo

A fishtail braid needs a little looseness to look full, and pulling it too tight is the mistake that flattens the whole thing. This version starts as a crown braid at the top of the head and transitions into a cascading fishtail braid on thick, wavy mid-back hair in honey blonde with highlights. Ask your stylist for: crown braid into a fishtail braid.

Work the crown section first, braiding along the hairline, then gather the remaining length into a fishtail. Braid when the hair is slightly damp for better hold, and secure the ends with clear elastics. The combination of a crown braid and a fishtail braid works best on hair at least mid-back long, and the honey blonde highlights show more dimension when the braid is left slightly loose.

Thick Mid-Back Fishtail Braid

A thick fishtail braid relies on even sectioning and a gentle hand. Dark brown wavy hair at mid-back length with a middle part is divided into two sections, then thin strands are crossed alternately from each side. Ask your stylist for: thick fishtail braid down the back. The technique is straightforward: after braiding, gently pull the outer edges of the braid to widen it, which gives a fuller, softer look. Secure the end with a small elastic. This style holds well on thick hair for a full day, and a trim every eight weeks keeps the ends clean enough for the braid to lie smoothly.

Mid-Back Bubble Ponytail In Dark Brown

The bubble ponytail is a clever cheat code: it turns a basic ponytail into a segmented sculpture using only elastics. It works best on straight, thick hair that reaches mid-back or longer, and a middle part keeps the front clean. Ask your stylist for: mid-back bubble ponytail. The hold is solid for a full day, though you will want to tease each section for volume before securing the next elastic.

The real trade-off is that this is a DIY style through and through, no salon appointment needed. Clear elastics make the segments look intentional, and the whole thing takes about ten minutes. Just know that removing those elastics at the end of the night requires patience and a good detangling spray.

Long Chunky Braid With Face-Framing Pieces

An oversized chunky braid on long, wavy hair creates a bold look, especially when face-framing pieces are left loose and a side parting softens the weight. Ask your stylist for: long chunky braid, face-framing pieces left loose. The braid holds well, but a braid this size is heavy, and the tension at the crown can cause discomfort after a few hours. You will need to pull the sections apart generously for that wide, textured finish, and a strong-hold spray is required to keep it intact through an evening.

Elegant Blonde Updo With Braided Detail

A low bun wrapped with a braided accent is a polished updo that looks complicated but relies on one clever detail. It suits medium-density hair of collarbone length or longer, and the braid adds enough visual weight to balance most face shapes. Ask your stylist for: elegant low bun with braided accent. This is a salon-leaning style best saved for weddings or formal events where you want the braid to sit cleanly against the bun without unraveling. A smoothing serum on the surface keeps flyaways in check.

Messy Updo With Voluminous Brown Highlights

Compared to a sleek bun, a voluminous messy updo requires more effort than its name suggests. It works on medium to thick wavy hair of collarbone length or longer, and the subtle highlights add depth to the pulled-out strands. Ask your stylist for: voluminous messy updo. The drawback is that getting that intentionally undone volume often means backcombing and a generous amount of texturizing spray, and the style can start to droop after a few hours if the hair is too heavy. It reads as relaxed, but the prep work is real.

Sleek Low Bun With Ornate Headband

How do you make a low bun feel like an event? Add an ornate headband. This style starts with straight, smooth hair of at least collarbone length, parted to the side for a softer line. Ask your stylist for: sleek low bun with a statement headband. The key is in the finish: a fine-tooth comb eliminates any texture, so the headband becomes the focal point. The bun itself is simple, but the accessory creates a salon-level look that relies more on placement than technique.

Final Thoughts

Fine hair? Stick with a blunt bob or shag that gives the illusion of density. Round face? Let the length fall past the chin. For anything else, let the photo be your guide and ask your stylist for the exact version that works for your texture.

• Trim blunt cuts every six to eight weeks to maintain sharp lines.
• Refresh blonde balayage or highlights every 10-12 weeks.
• Use a heat protectant spray before blow-drying or styling.
• Deep condition wavy or textured hair weekly to maintain gloss and manage frizz.
• Braided styles can be maintained for several days with a silk scarf at night.

Find a style that matches your lifestyle and personality.