I love this look for its confidence. It is aggressive, somewhat French and not afraid to be noticed. According to hairstylist Justine Marjan, bangs are accessories that you can never forget to wear.
Feel like changing into fall but not really letting summer length go? This is your move.
Effortless Brunette Lob with Sculpted Waves
It is a slice that goes all ways, soft and strong, light and chiseled. The messy texture provides that slept-in and gorgeous effect we all desire and the collarbone length keeps it down to earth. Whether you’re considering haircuts for medium length hair or just want to lighten things up post-summer, this one’s wearable, chic, and seriously flattering.
Apply around the roots and ends of some Ouai Texturizing Hair Spray and scrunch with your hands–the more lived-in energy, the better this design will look. Less precision, more movement.
This is one of the cuts that I continue to recommend since it fits most face shapes and hair thicknesses. It grows out gracefully too—so no awkward in-between phase.
We could call it the Diehl of lobs, dependable, never basic, always stylish.
Soft Waves with a Structured Middle Part
Shoulder-grazing hair in soft, loose waves is eternal, but what makes this look unique to August is the super-sharp middle part. It gives some gravity to a casual, unfinished silhouette. The texture is beachy, but not accidental, as you would dress up to have dinner al fresco, not brunch. The style is particularly effective on haircuts on wavy hair or anyone who has a natural bend in the hair and only needs a little persuading. Layers are few and blunt ends provide it the weight in all the right places.
This haircut thrives on texture sprays—I’m currently obsessed with the Oribe Après Beach Wave and Shine Spray for that glossy-yet-undone finish. Wrap alternating parts with a 1-inch iron, but leave the ends blunt, in case your hair is somewhat straight. Air-drying works too, with the right mousse.
To be honest, I think this is the haircut that knows indecision. Not too short, not too long, not too much trying, but never underdressed. It hits that middle ground of elegance and effortlessness. And if you’re into minimalist style—this shape is your hair’s answer to a good black blazer.
Celebrity hairstylist Justine Marjan recommends this pro tip: face-framing waves tend to be particularly flattering with a center part, so as to focus on the eyes and the cheekbones. Total confidence in one cut.
Long Layers with Full Fringe
It is so warm, so soft and yet so bold- this is one of those haircuts that long hair can get the credit it deserves, and this is one of them. The fringe gives a retro touch without going all the way to a mod look and the caramel brunette-to-honey ombr color makes it even more eye-catching. The long layers provide movement without being too choppy, which makes it flexible enough to be put up in a ponytail or a bun when it is too hot to work.
You will want to baby this cut a little. Your best friend is dry shampoo, particularly when you have a tendency toward forehead shine. The Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo is worth a try, as it will not leave bangs greasy. The entire appearance is reverted with a single swipe of a flat iron across the fringe in the morning.
I was once afraid of bangs- flashbacks of the embarrassing middle school haircuts. But this shape? It is mature, sophisticated and it surrounds the face so flatteringly. And then there is that assurance that you have a small curtain over your eyes, an in-built Instagram filter.
Stylist Anh Co Tran once stated that a proper fringe has the ability to transform a typical long hair and give it additional symmetry and form. This one nails it.
Golden Blonde Lob with Airy Ends
This is the twist of the plot August never knew it needed: a smooth, contemporary haircut on straight hair that is casual yet fancy. It is a complete classic: This golden blonde lob is barely angled, barely-there layers, but it still feels like a glow-up in progress. It is all the density in the middle and ends, and soft flips to the face to make it lively.
To keep this style glossy and frizz-free (especially during August humidity), I recommend the Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil—it’s lightweight and adds that expensive-looking finish. Blondes, have a purple shampoo such as Amika Bust Your Brass to prevent brassiness in the middle of the month.
This is a smooth cut even when you have not washed your hair in three days. I adore the fact that it does not shout to be noticed, yet it does. It has that effortless cool girl in L.A. thing without being too much like it, which is ideal in case you have rooftop cocktails and gallery hopping on the agenda this summer.
Want something timeless but subtly trendy? This is it. Think Bernasconi-meets-California-casual.
Textured Brunette Bob with Lived-In Volume
The classic messy bob, ah, the one that comes up when you Google haircuts on short hair that are not boring. It is sassy, it is informal and it somehow compliments all the jawlines that man knows. The volumized, soft curved bends and that neutral brown color make it wearable on a daily basis without shouting out that it is a new haircut.
This haircut is virtually crying out to be sprayed with sea salt and tossed about. Its Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray provides it with the right amount of grip that is not crunchy. Employ your fingers rather than a brush–this one loves to be messy.
I actually impulsively got this exact cut one time after seeing it on Instagram, and I can tell you I have never received as many compliments in my life. It gave me confidence in a completely new way. Plus, it grows out like a dream. No awkward phases.
According to famous stylist Kristin Ess, texture gives a bob youthfulness and keeps it modern. This one? It is a ticket to a newer, chicer you, basically.
Power Bob with Blunt Precision
This one doesn’t play around. That knife-edge, that Willette-wetched perfection of the cut, that extra-special tailoring, the blinding-shine finish, it all comes out as giving “I just got myself a new job and I have got myself a booked trip to Paris.” An ideal cut to medium length hair when you desire polish without fuss. This appearance is all about control and there is nothing bad about it. I call it the Alsina effect—powerful, poised, and photogenic.
This cut is best when maintained—think every 6–8 weeks. The serums are important here such as the Kerrastase elixir ultimate shine serums to boost that mirror effect. Do not forget a heat protectant in case you flat iron frequently.
I’ve always been mesmerized by this type of bob. It gives grown-up energy, without being too serious. Add a red lip and it’s a whole aesthetic. I have spotted this expression on both executives and It-girls, and it is that versatile.
In one of the beauty interviews, Walker once stated that a clean cut is louder than any accessory. This is exactly what she meant.
