To achieve the look, Potempa recommends bringing inspo pictures to the salon, so your stylist knows the expectations. “You should also do your research as cutting curls is different from cutting fine and straighter hair,” she adds. Once the chop is complete, Potempa suggests opting for a mousse and styling gel to “not only define the curls, but to add shine and hold.”
5. Birkin Bangs
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“Birkin bangs are making a huge comeback for 2025 because they effortlessly blend chic and carefree,” Michelle predicts. Nodding to the ‘70s—and inspired by the late style icon Jane Birkin and modern interpretations seen on Gigi Hadid, Taylor Swift, and Jenna Ortega—Michelle says that these fuller, curtain-style bangs help “frame the face beautifully [and] evoke a retro vibe.” They can be worn at versatile lengths that also suit just about every face shape, and pair seamlessly with both long and short hairstyles.
6. Long Layers
Long layers will serve as the ultimate low-maintenance style in 2025. Boasting its seemingly untouched, lived-in look, long layers “create a soft, cascading effect that enhances natural texture and length while adding dimension,” says Michelle. This trend, showcased by stars like Beyoncé and Sabrina Carpenter, among many others, is all about “understated elegance with maximum impact,” adds Michelle. While this look can be achieved through a fresh trim at the salon, extensions are also another way to embody soft layers without the commitment.
