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.
Who would have thought flats could be worn on the red carpet, especially ones that are barely there. Margaret Qualley just proved that they can by wearing a pair of unconventional Chanel shoes to the London premiere of her upcoming movie, The Dog Stars, on August 20.
Photo: Getty Images
The unusual footwear featured only a heel cap, with two ankle straps wrapped around Qualley’s feet and the Chanel logo placed on the back. The design left most of her feet exposed, showing off her freshly painted black toenails. The actress paired the shoes with a black Chanel V-neck dress covered in circle-shaped fringe.
Photo: Getty Images
The shoes first appeared on the runway during Chanel’s Cruise 2027 show in Biarritz on April 28. Designed by Matthieu Blazy, the unusual footwear was one of the more talked-about pieces from the collection. According to Chanel, these particular shoes were designed to almost “look like jewelry,” but were never made available on the Chanel website.
The actress has been a longtime ambassador for the French fashion house and walked in its shows in 2021 and 2024. She also wore a head-to-toe Chanel look for her 2023 wedding to Jack Antonoff, from whom she separated in July.
Photo: Getty Images
Qualley was joined on the red carpet by her The Dog Stars co-star Jacob Elordi. The film is an adaptation of Peter Heller’s 2012 novel of the same name and follows Hig, a young pilot living in a post-apocalyptic world after a flu wipes out most of the population. A mysterious radio transmission eventually pushes him to leave his isolated home in search of hope and other survivors.
The film is directed by Ridley Scott and written by Mark L. Smith. Other stars include Josh Brolin, Allison Janney, Guy Pearce and Benedict Wong, while the dog actor Rak Jasper also appeared at the premiere. The Dog Stars is set to hit theaters on August 28.
Kim Kardashian is giving fans another glimpse into her relationship with Lewis Hamilton. The reality star recently shared a carousel of photos from a family getaway in Hawaii, where the couple were seen enjoying everything from sunset to mirror selfie and surfing with both families.
Photo: Instagram/@ Kim Kardashian
Kardashian captioned the post “Somewhere over the rainbow,” and it led with the couple walking arm in arm along the beach as the sun set behind them. Hamilton wore black swim trunks, while Kardashian chose a shimmering lime-green swimsuit cover-up.
Another photo included a mirror selfie, where Hamilton stood behind Kim with one hand placed around her waist in a grey shirt and bucket hat, while she posed in a pink Gucci bikini top layered with a matching long-sleeve bolero, oversized sunglasses and a pink bandana. In a separate video shared in the same carousel, the reality star revealed the rest of the outfit, which included a pair of baggy white mesh shorts.
Photo: Instagram/@ Kim Kardashian
Other pictures from Kardashian’s post showed her spending time with family members, including her sister, Khloé Kardashian. Kim’s children also appeared as the family enjoyed time at the beach.
Photo: Instagram/@ lewis hamilton
Hamilton also shared his own collection of photos from the getaway. In one image, the Formula 1 driver was seen shirtless in black swim trunks, a black baseball cap and sunglasses while wrapping his arms around Kardashian, who wore a pink string bikini top paired with a yellow-and-orange wrap skirt decorated with sparkling details. His post also included snaps from game nights with friends, beach walks, surfing adventures and several scenic views of the island.
Kardashian and Hamilton first sparked dating rumors earlier this year after they were spotted together in Paris. Since then, the couple have continued to support each other publicly. In June, Kardashian attended the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, where Hamilton addressed their relationship. “It’s amazing to have her come this weekend and have the support,” he said during a press conference.
Photo: Instagram/@ Kim Kardashian
Their Hawaii getaway comes just weeks after a source told Entertainment Tonight that the relationship had become increasingly serious, adding that Hamilton sees a future with Kardashian.
Dua Lipa was spotted at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport carrying a Chanel bag large enough to replace the usual airport carry-on.
The singer was photographed at JFK on Thursday, August 13, wearing a casual outfit that includes a black-and-white striped quarter-zip sweater, straight-leg blue jeans and black boots. She accessorised with angular sunglasses, simple hoop earrings and wired headphones.
Photo: Backgrid
Her Chanel bag was the standout piece. The oversized basket bag is made from raffia and features nautical navy, white and red stripes, sturdy black leather straps and large black interlocking Chanel Cs on the side.
The bag comes from Chanel’s Cruise 2027 collection, which was presented in Biarritz in April. The collection drew on the French Riviera and the fashion house’s seaside heritage, with the show featuring beach-inspired pieces and accessories including seashell jewellery, oversized straw baskets and swim caps.
Lipa’s bag appeared as Look 25 on the Chanel runway. For the show, it was paired with a loose linen buttoned tunic and matching shorts with multicoloured panels, finished with black-and-white striped glove heels.
Photo: Chanel
The oversized accessory fits naturally into the singer’s recent holiday wardrobe, which has included Chanel looks alongside prairie dresses from Helsa and Dôen, peasant tops worn with bandanas, Tom Ford-era Gucci pieces, and bikinis from Oresee and Jacquemus. She has also spent time in Ibiza, Athens, Copenhagen, Rio and Italy this summer, including a trip around Italy with her husband, Callum Turner.
Lipa has since shifted some of her attention back to music. She has been spending time in New York recording new material at Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, while also being spotted around the city, including riding Citi Bikes across the Brooklyn Bridge.
Her recent New York appearances have also included the premiere of One Night Only, the romantic comedy starring Turner, at the beginning of August. Before that, she attended the World Cup Finals in New Jersey, where she was photographed carrying another large Chanel bag.
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