Here is my style when I want to feel like that girl. It matches so well Neutrals or dramatic makeup-it does not compete, it complements.
Dimensional Ringlets with Bouncy Layers and Bangs
This chop is just delightful- voluptuous and springy strands of curly hair, which outline the face with an architectural abundance, as well as the softly waved fringe that seemingly hovers, slightly above the eyebrows. This has a definite dimension; highlights that are ribboned into the curls to add movement and lightness particularly on 2025 thick hair. Rather than being overly sweet, it is romantic and that in itself is a power move on the part of the woman who does not only accept her natural texture but also wants to embrace the curly-girl look to its fullest.
Managing curls like this starts in the shower. I apply a microfiber towel and Bumble and Bumble Curl Defining Cream to prevent frizz to keep the ringlets in shape. Dry days? some Ouidad Curl Quencher can add springiness–without the crunch.
I went through my short stint of attempting to curl my waves with diffusers and products and a cut like this gave me the effs to do it. There is something about curls with shape that is so new, and then the bangs! Instant Parisian energy.
You don’t need to fight your curls in 2025. You just need the right cut.
Long Natural Waves with Full Fringe
Here is a cut that carries a big mouth with little voice. Long slightly messy waves frame crown to collarbone, complemented with a fully grown fringe, that barely brushes the lashes. It is worn, yet not sloppy, always in just that middling way that comes off smart and sexy. It feels like it was made specifically to look like fall: think of turtlenecks, coat-around-coat and perfect morning sunlight. It also falls into that family of shapes in which it is flattering to round face shapes in 2025 because it does not narrow down the face but yet frames the cheeks.
To style this I tend to braid it slightly damp at night and shake it out in a dry texturizing spray in the morning. These tousled textures need some shine and some volume and the R+Co Trophy Spray gives both in a single spritz.
It photographs crazy good, which is why I spent the majority of last fall rocking a very similar style. There is something about how the fringe is positioned above the eyes that make your entire expression instantly look upgraded.
It’s a cut that says “effortless” without sacrificing polish. And that’s always in fashion.
Grunge Blonde Layers with Piecey Fringe
This is to the girls who reside on leather jackets and vintage denim. Her grunge blonde color is cool and creamy but has been layered texturally in most places with a piecey fringe added on top to give it that 90s flare. It’s all about the undone energy — straight-up cool-girl hair that doesn’t pretend to care (even if it secretly does). The style provides unimaginable length and volume particularly to 2025 medium or 2025 wavy hair.
Maintenance-wise, this cut is forgiving. You can forgo washing, forgo styling and still wake up on purpose. That said, Kristin Ess Working Texture Spray is my go-to to fake that “second-day hair” vibe on clean strands.
I’ve always felt like this cut suits transitional seasons best — it pairs so well with the unpredictable moods of fall. And it is the eyewear to rooftop bars, subway art openings, or just running to Trader Joe in the combat boots.
Maybe the sleek hair is not your style: here is your rebellion in all soft punk and without compromise.
Butterscotch Blonde with Soft Blunt Bangs
There’s something delightfully retro about this cut. It lingers in a heavy cascade of butterscotch blonde hair as the soft, blunt bangs casually frame her face resting above the eyes. Less about layering and much more about plush, rich movement on this one. I like to refer to it as a luxury lazy cut a cut that he can make look just as good without having to work on it all that hard every single day. And to 2025 long hair loyalists who do not want iconic shaping and do want to switch things up- the bangs are your move.
Maintenance is also quite relaxed with this golden blonde color, I would maintain it by using dpHUE Gloss+ once every two weeks in Golden Blonde shocker. The bangs do require some slight styling assistance I straighten with a mini straightener or blow dry down and forward.
Last year this was my favorite holiday look. It was glamorous and casual at the same time and helped any outfit to be slightly more dressed-up.
It’s sweet but not sugary. Or, in case one is seeking this combination of comfortable and smartish, here it is.
Merlot Gloss Waves with Subtle Layers
And last but definitely not least on our list of 2025 hair trends is an all-time classic hair color that is actually rather surprising yet oh-so beautiful, deep merlot red with high-gloss finish and understated, feathered layers. It burns cooler skin tones and radiates in soft lighting mostly like the final gulp of >>wine in a glass. The strata control the volume and give mobility to mid-lengths, although the true attention is on that jaw-dropping color. This would be the ideal one to those who crave to have Fall long haircut 2025 that does not scream but which speaks instead.
As a strategy to this is richness of this color, my secret weapon is Celeb Luxury Viral Conditioner in Red. Use it once a week to refresh the depth. And use cold water, always–red pigment is fond of running.
The first time I personally encountered this tone was on a barista at my local cafe, and I went off complimenting her, without the slightest thought. And that is how magnetic this color is- you simply cannot fail to notice it.
This is a style that one uses to make people remember him or her even after only one viewing.
Bangs, layers, sleek, wild, natural, bold- whatever hair cut and color is hot right now, there is always something to look forward to in barber shops and salon.
This was an article designed to engage a refresh — not a scroll. Whether it is time to hack, mellow, accent, or just reframe it, fall is the time to do so stylishly with a pinch of magic.
What look are you booking first?
