Hair Trends For 2026
3 Hair Trends For 2026 from Mova Hair Salons in Staines & Virginia Water
Hair in 2026 is leaning into confident shapes that still feel easy to wear day-to-day.
Mova Hairdressing Salons in Staines and Virginia Water offer tailored consultations to help you choose a look that suits your face shape, hair texture, and how you actually like to style your hair on a normal morning. If you're thinking about a change, now is a great time to book in for a consultation or a cut and finish, so you can refresh your look with a plan that feels realistic as well as on trend.
Below are three of the biggest haircut trends set to be everywhere in 2026, plus practical guidance on who they suit and how to maintain them.
Micro Fringes
Micro fringes, sometimes called baby fringes, are making a strong return for 2026. This is a fringe that sits well above the brows, creating a sharp focal point that instantly changes the balance of the face. It can look fashion forward, but it can also be surprisingly wearable when it is cut to suit your features and styled with intention.
A micro fringe works particularly well if you like your haircut to look deliberate, with clean lines and a strong shape. It also pairs beautifully with bobs and longer lengths because it adds structure at the front without needing to remove lots of length elsewhere.
Who suits a micro fringe?
A micro fringe can suit a range of people, but the details matter. The length, density, and whether the fringe is cut blunt or slightly textured should be chosen based on your hairline, natural growth patterns, and how much daily styling you want to do. Clients with cowlicks at the front, very curly fringe sections, or a very strong natural parting can still wear the look, but it needs thoughtful sectioning and an honest conversation about maintenance.
How to style it
Micro fringes tend to look best when the finish is neat, even if the overall style is a little undone. A small round brush and a quick blow dry can be enough, or a flat brush for a straighter, softer finish. If your hair has a wave, a light smoothing product can help keep the fringe consistent without making it stiff.
The It Girl Bob
The bob is not new, but the 2026 version is all about a crisp, jaw-skimming shape with glossy movement. The It Girl bob is sharp without feeling severe, and it has that polished silhouette that works just as well with casual outfits as it does for evenings out.
This trend is ideal if you want a noticeable change that still feels timeless. It can be worn sleek, softly tucked behind the ears, or with a gentle bend through the lengths for a more relaxed finish.
What makes it feel modern in 2026?
It is all in the shape and finish. The cut is clean and confident, but it is personalised so it sits properly at the jawline and around the neck. Subtle internal shaping can help it move well without making it look layered in an obvious way. The result is hair that looks considered, even when you do not have ages to style it.
Feathered Haircuts & Shaggy Styles
Feathered cuts and shag-inspired shapes are back again for 2026, but with a softer, more modern feel than the throwback versions you might be picturing. Think airy movement, face-framing layers, and a shape that gives your hair more lift without looking overly styled.
This trend is a great option if you want your haircut to do more of the work for you, especially if your hair often feels flat, heavy, or lacks shape between appointments.
Feathered layering is designed to encourage movement and a lighter feel through the mid lengths and ends. It can reduce bulk in thicker hair and add the illusion of fullness in finer hair, depending on how the layers are placed. It is also a helpful option if you like to wear your hair natural, because it can enhance your texture rather than fighting it.
Personalising Your Haircut To You!
Feathered and shaggy styles should always be tailored. The amount of layering, the length of the face framing, and the overall outline need to suit your hairline, your styling habits, and how defined you want the finish to be. Some clients love a more obvious shag shape, while others prefer a softer layered look that nods to the trend without feeling dramatic.