Celebrities across the world are hearing the siren’s call to chop off their hair. Yes, that’s right, for the third year running, short hair is still trending.
If you find it hard to forget Emma Watson’s foray into cropped cuts in the 2010s or Uma Thurman’s oh-so-blunt bob from Pulp Fiction, we have good news: There’s plenty of modern references to bring to your next salon appointment.
Over the last two years, we’ve seen fun cuts, like the “lob,” kicked bob, “curtain crop,” and the Bixie (the ultimate cool-girl blend of a bob and pixie) gain popularity with celebrities and civilians alike. 2026 will keep the versatility of such short cuts alive with trends like the “graduated bob”—picture an angled cut with more weight and length around the face—and the “whimsy pixie,” which completely defies the idea that a grow-out phase has to be difficult.
If you’re feeling the urge to make a change, consider the likes of Gracie Abrams, who traded her signature chin-length bob for a pixie cut; Olandria, who’s surprised with both a micro bob and a pixie within the last months; or Demi Moore, who attended Demna’s debut for Gucci with a striking textured bob.
Of course, there are so many more bobs and chops to choose from, so all that’s left is to scroll, select your cut of choice, and go for it…unless you’re reading this post-breakup, in which case, we advise proceeding with caution.