Celebrity Style
The Biggest Hair Trends for 2026
If the previous year was filled with simple hairstyles, 2026 signals a clear shift. Hair trends for the new year are going to be more of bolder choices, more structure, and styles that are meant to be noticed. Brunettes, copper shades, and one-tone colors will dominate.
Celebrity stylist Chris McMillan, who has styled the likes of Mariska Hargitay, Jennifer Aniston, and Leslie Bibb spoke with People over the holidays, during the celebration of his hairline at Sephora. He predicted that “expensive hair” will be one of the biggest hair trends in 2026. According to him, it doesn’t mean spending excessively at the salon, but choosing styles that look voluminous and healthy, hair that feels like a natural extension of simple but expensive.
Hailey Bieber’s long bob: Instagram
He explained that people are gravitating toward hair that looks thick and glossy, using Hailey Bieber’s new look (long bob), which was cut by Justine Marjan to sit at her collarbone, as a perfect example.
Influences from the ’90s and early 2000s are making their way back, with modern refinement and styles like bouncy blow-dries, vintage-inspired volume, and updated bobs that sit at the jawline or collarbone. At the same time, ultra-short cuts and slicked-back updos seen on recent runways prove that structured styles are here to stay.
Here’s a closer look at some hairstyles and colors that are expected to be popular in 2026.
Ultra-Short Bobs
Ultra-short bob @ Selena Gomez: Instagram
While the classic bob often falls between the chin and the collarbone, the ultra-short bob sits right at the jaw, according to Chris Hill, a stylist at Flore Salon. The sharp length makes the jawline appear more defined, giving the face a more prominent shape.
One advantage of the ultra-short bob is its versatility. It can be worn straight with a flat iron or styled into soft waves using a curling iron. To keep the cut looking clean and cropped, Hill notes that it requires regular trims every four to six weeks.
’90s Blowout
’90s Blowout @Sabrina Carpenter: Instagram
The ’90s blowout is all about soft, bouncy volume and those signature flipped ends. It works for almost any face shape or hair type. The look feels full, bouncy, and it gives a clean, high-volume finish, perfect for anyone who wants hair that looks styled without being stiff.
Scattered/ Disconnected Fringe
Scattered/ Disconnected Fringe @ Ayodebiri: Instagram
The ideal cut for fringes is meant to be smooth, straight and blended easily with the remaining part of the hair, but this disconnected fringe as the name implies, follows the exact opposite. This type of fringe is shorter, separated from the rest of the cut. It compliments your face without covering it completely, so you can still show off your forehead, makeup, or other features.
Midi Blowout
Midi Blowout @ Sophie Turner: Instagram
This style adds volume at the roots while keeping the mid-lengths smooth and plump, without the curls or bounce of a traditional blowout. The result is airy and suited for anyone looking for a refined look that isn’t stiff or overstyled.
Luxe Brunette
Luxe Brunette @Mia Goth: Instagram
Glossy brunette shades are a key hair color trend this year, and they’re not just for winter. Shades like coffee mocha and deep espresso tones adds dimension to the hair, giving it a clean look that feels luxurious.
Side Parts
Side Parts: Instagram
After years of center parts, the side part is making a comeback. It looks classic and editorial. Hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos, who works with clients like George Clooney, Demi Moore, and Kim Kardashian, says it’s especially flattering for round or heart-shaped faces. A side part can be trained by parting the hair while wet and blow-drying it in place. For extra volume, blow-dry the hair in the opposite direction first, then flip it back. This creates lift and body at the roots.
From sharper cuts and stronger shapes to richer colors, the focus is no longer on “undone” hair, but on looks that feel intentional and well-put-together.
Sophie Turner was photographed in New York City following a CBS interview, stepping into the winter cold in a sharply cut black coat from Khaite. The outerwear piece, identified as the brand’s Donna Coat, stood out for its long, uninterrupted line, double-breasted fastening, and epaulettes that reference classic military tailoring. Reaching close to the ankle, the coat immediately set the tone for the appearance, defining the rest of her outfit.
Sophie Turner: Backgrid
She paired the coat with pointed black pumps and carried an oxblood leather clutch, also by Khaite, introducing contrast and still retaining the attention on the coat itself. The colour combination stayed within a controlled palette, allowing texture and proportion to do the work.
While often discussed alongside the trench coat trend currently visible across celebrity street style, the Donna Coat occupies a slightly different space. Its structure and weight place it closer to tailored outerwear than traditional trench silhouettes, offering a sharper interpretation of longline coats suited to colder months.
Sophie Turner: Backgrid
The New York setting played its part. Seen between professional commitments rather than staged appearances, Turner’s choice of coat felt appropriate for the pace and practicality of the city, balancing functionality with a clear point of view. Khaite’s emphasis on clean construction and durable materials came through in the coat’s presence, showing the label’s reputation for pieces designed to last beyond a single season.
Worn during a routine press stop, the coat showed how a single, well-made garment can carry an entire outfit without excess an approach that continues to shape contemporary celebrity dressing.
Despite chilly temperatures, Kristen Stewart is proving that the naked dress trend remains popular in 2026. The sheer trend which was one of 2025’s biggest fashion choices on red carpets continues into 2026 with fresh interpretations. Stewart was spotted in New York City on Monday, January 5 wearing a floor-length skirt, embracing the sheer trend despite the cold-weather. Just days earlier, Sabrina Carpenter also debuted her take on the naked dress, signaling that the style is making a return.
Kristen Stewart: Getty images
Stewart kept the top half of her outfit casual with a cropped white T‑shirt from Leset, a black bomber jacket lined in red for warmth and black sunglasses. For the bottom half, she went full glam wearing a see-through high-waisted skirt entirely covered with clear sequins, showing her black underwear that matched her bralette. She finished the look with black platform heels.
Kristen Stewart: Getty images
The actress was photographed on her way to Late Night With Seth Meyers. During the interview, she talked about directing her feature film debut, The Chronology of Water, an adaptation of Lidia Yuknavitch’s memoir. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival last year, had a limited release in December, and is set for a wide release on January 9.
Kristen Stewart: Getty images
This isn’t the first time Kristen Stewart is going for daring looks. From wearing a long sheer skirt on the red carpet to going shirtless under a tailored Chanel suit, she once stepped out in just a bra and garters, showing her fearless style. it’s no surprise that she can make a naked skirt work even in the cold weather of New York City.
The puffer jacket has long been worn to stay warm and not as a fashion piece, but Jennifer Lawrence proved that the right styling trick can elevate any outfit. The star has become an expert in mixing neutral staples with a surprise statement piece. She kicked off 2026 with a cold-weather look accented by purple.
Jennifer was seen running a few errands in New York on Monday, January 5. The actress paired a black puffer jacket from Toteme with gray wide-leg slacks from the Row. She layered a red V-neck top that peeked from under her jacket.
Jennifer Lawrence: Backgrid
Her accessories include a maroon Hermès Bolide top-handle bag and a set of black Atlas sunglasses from Thistles. But for Jennifer, the color combination wasn’t enough; she added a bright, grape-colored scarf from La Ligne.
Jennifer Lawrence: Backgrid
She finished with the Ugg classic micro boot. This cozy footwear was unveiled last September, and has become popular for stars like Sofia Richie, Ella Emhoff, Dua Lipa, and Bella Hadid. A closer look revealed a keychain spelling out “Louie,” believed to be the name of her second child with husband Cooke Maroney, whom the couple welcomed last year.
Jennifer Lawrence: Backgrid
True to her style, Lawrence’s look was finished with a personal touch. As long as cold weather calls for warmth, the puffer jacket will always remain a go-to wardrobe staple.
Sophie Turner Joins the Trench Coat Trend With a Khaite Trench
Kristen Stewart Makes a Naked Skirt Work in the Cold
Jennifer Lawrence Proves the Puffer Jacket Isn’t Going Anywhere
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