In a Hair Rut? Try One Of These Edgy Fall Cuts
1/21One of the great things about fall, other than all the warm spiced beverages, is the ability to wear your hair anyway you please without giving up midday and throwing your sweat-soaked strands in a bun or braids. Nothing against a good topknot or French braid, but we want options! If you’ve been itching for a chop but aren’t sure which way the styles will sway this season, we’ve sleuthed the fall hair trends with some helpful guidance from celebrity hairstylist, Rodney Cutler of Cutler Salons.
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Not all short cuts are created equal and, if you’re ready for a big chop, you’ve got options this fall. Modern short cuts this season incorporate texture and movement for a generally unfussy quality that updates your standbys. Not sure what that all adds up to? Cutler suggests, “It’s not about being severe and structured — rather flowy and bouncy.” Think of the structured bob made famous by Uma Thurman’s character in Pulp Fiction, or Anna Wintour taking a ride in a convertible for this cool roughed-up take on the classic ‘do.
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2015 Getty Images7/21Long, Loose Layers That Work With Fresh, Bouncy Texture
If you find yourself staring at your long hair in the mirror and thinking, "do something!" it may need some resuscitation. “Healthy, vibrant hair is a big trend for fall, moving away from the greasy, lived-in texture we have been seeing for a few years,” Cutler says. Snipping in some long loose layers will free up the bulk, giving you amazing dimension and movement (perfect for those breezy days), and you can keep your length. Just don’t load it up with too much salt spray for texture. “The idea here is to keep hair fresh, extremely shiny and bouncy by taking care of it and keeping it healthy,” Cutler advises. Consider this your redemption cut.
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PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 2: Gigi Hadid is seen during the Paris Fashion Week S/S 2016 on October 2, 2015 in Paris, France. (Photo by Robino Salvatore/GC Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Alicia Vikander attends the Louis Vuitton Series 3 VIP Launch on September 20, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
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WireImage12/21Shaggy Layers (Optional: Long Bangs)
If our fashion week predictions are on point, the shag is making a comeback…with a makeover. The modern shag is a lot softer than its predecessor, with pretty layers framing your face — and plenty of them. This is a great, naturally messy look that oozes rock 'n' roll cool, but with a bit of a softer edge. Not for nothing, it’s a great way to change up a mid-length style when you’re over last season’s lob. “Celebrities are growing out their lobs, and we are seeing more layers cut into the hair, as opposed to the blunt, straight cuts of last season,” Cutler notes. “This adds lightness and movement for a really youthful look.”
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LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 17: Taylor Swift arrives at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Garden Arena on May 17, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)
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A bit wily to put your finger on, this “undone done” cut involves waves — but not too much wave — and texture — but not too much product. Simply put, it’s the definitive “I woke up like this” haircut, with your natural texture as the star. “Waves have definitely not gone away, but we are seeing a more controlled version. I still love the idea of ‘undone done’ hair, but the difference this season is going to be a matte texture that is not oversaturated with product,” says Cutler. Shape is super important with this one, because you don’t want your hair to start practicing trigonometry — making sure the ends aren’t too blunt is key. Now just get yourself a good light styling cream, and you’re good to go. R+Co’s Aircraft Pomade Mousse is the perfect texturizing goop that doesn’t weigh down hair — it is a mousse, after all.
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PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 03: (BRAZIL OUT, NEW YORK TIMES OUT, UK VOGUE OUT) Gigi Hadid backstage during the Elie Saab Ready to Wear show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2016 on October 3, 2015 in Paris, France. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
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WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - AUGUST 18: Demi Lovato attends the Samsung launch party on August 18, 2015 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
