Once the cold season comes, I constantly think my hair needs a re-dress as much as my wardrobe. However, what will be the winter haircuts 2026 that will really feel like the present yet will not leave me regretting the removal in a few weeks? Should we tilt into smooth short cuts, or indulge in cozy mediums, or put our long hair at the forefront of the oversize coat and the turtleneck?
The ideas women can experiment with during this season include cuts that have the fun of movement, colour and form. Be it medium round faces that need balance, naturally wavy lengths that need softness, or sharp lines that go so well with knits, there is something in this edit to be inspired by. It can be understood as your own Pinterest board, except more edited, more real, and less inspirational but backed by stylists and more applicable to real-life.
Therefore, in case you have been wondering privately, whether it is time to experiment with an Aespa short bob, retain your long layers shiny to be more dramatic, or even experiment with a textured look that feel a little like a slicked-up Poodle or Yorkie finish, this is your signal. Going down the five winter cuts, I believe will make 2025 and spill over to 2026 mediums, would be interesting.
Sleek Angled Bob
Something eternal and unclean about this smooth bob rubbing against the collarbone. It is a trimmed down cut, which is long-sleeved and appears particularly stylish when worn over dark winter turtlenecks. In my case, it represents that winter haircut medium roundness energy, not too rough, neat, but not harsh. The side section makes the appearance relaxed enough to be worn during the day or night.
It is important to keep this cut shiny. I would recommend Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil because it works well in cold winter air. It not only shines but ensures that flyaways are tamed down which always appear as soon as heat is switched on.
Personally I think this type of bob is always a new year, new me confidence boost. According to one of celebrity stylists, Chris Appleton, a sharp bob is just a power suit, it outlines the face and makes people know you mean business. And truly I could not say otherwise.
Soft Flowing Waves
These sloppy, near bohemian curls are the antithesis of the sternness of winter. This cut is also long and not heavy and this is why it is one of my favorite ideas 2025 that a woman can always use to stay long and yet not too vintage. It is relaxed and romantic but easy going and ideal in snuggy nights out or in a layer of knit with a bit of sloppy chic.
Raising waves during winter is a challenge-I have been taught to rely on the Ouai Wave Spray to provide that natural sun-touched crunch without being greasy. And, O, with you a wide-tooth comb is your best friend, and not a brush.
It is a style, to my ear, that is saying in a whispering manner that is not too assertive. It is friendly and fashionable at the same time as something that you would see on your most fashionable friend who does not go too far.
Glossy Auburn Curls
The red color is making a big comeback in 2025, and this auburn curl is magic. It is gently bouncy and makes me think a bit of ideas curly doodle textures- charming but admittedly elegant. It is a long winter hair-cut, which holds the warmth in colder seasons almost like bringing a piece of sunshine to a cold night.
Maintaining red is an entirely different tale. I have discovered that the Redken Color Extend Magnetics Shampoo is of great help in keeping the tone bright and not dull. Here too moisture masks are essential.
What I love most? This is not just a hairstyle, it is alive. It is the most assertive color-it makes heads turn before you have even spoken a word, according to hair icon Tracey Cunningham.
Minimalist Chin-Length Bob
It has a sort of easy-going elegance in this chin-skimming bob. It is just that long that the line of your jaw turns into a star. It is one of my best winter haircuts 2026 medium face picks because it gives enough structure, yet remains feminine to those with medium rounder faces. It is also quite Aespa-slick yet flirtatious.
Personally, I would maintain minimality in the way of styling in this case; it just takes a flat ironing with GHD Platinum+ and a spray of shine. It is a hairstyle that succeeds on restraint that is cool in a season when everything in winter feels fustigated and cumbersome.
When I have a bob like this on me, I feel as though I have just been put together. It is one of those kind of cuts that elevates a turtleneck or a wool coat automatically.
Playful Cropped Waves
This textured and cropped appearance is both adorable and strong. It has the natural curve of the strands that makes it characterful-it is evoking the contemporary Shih tzu or Yorkie feels, in the most favorable sense. Being one of the most outstanding short hairstyles over winter 2025, it is both relaxed but with a touch of sophistication to take it everywhere.
To maintain, I would purchase Moroccanoil Curl Defining Cream-you can have subtle waves but it still gives the hair a lot of hydration and definition without making it hard.
This style is a reminder to me that hair does not need to be highly styled in order to make a statement. It is highly 2025 in nature-rethless, joyful, and somewhat rogueish against the solemn nature of the cold season.
Textured Blonde Lob
It is the ideal middle-ground length and modern texture cut. Its loose, untamed waves combined with soft blonde hair colour make it one of my top medium haircuts picks of 2025 in winter. It is informal yet high and it cuts around the face in a manner that flatter both oval as well as medium round face. Frankly speaking, it is the one that I would trim down in case you are in the mood of something that is not that specific and can be paired with a fluffy knit, or a leather jacket.
To achieve the styling, I always turn to a lightweight salt spray such as the Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray to achieve that natural bend. It does not stick but makes the hair grow, which is very handy in winter when the air is dry and cold and will make the hair flat.
The best thing about this lob is that it is flexible. It seems like an Aespa long moment in winterized, manageable-looking-modern, young, and then stylish.
