and how to pick the right trend for you
As the new year approaches, many of us are thinking about and preparing for all the changes we’re going to make to help us live our best lives in 2023. And while there are worthy big-picture goals, the small ones—like changing up your look—are key, too. Making a dramatic beauty move is a quick, visual, relatively easy thing to do that can have a positive effect on your mindset. Might we suggest a haircut?
Keep reading for the haircut trends experts predict will reign supreme in 2023.
1. Long Bangs
Ideal for pretty much any length and style, this is the cut forecasted to make it big in 2023. Long bangs are super flattering, and are great for lifting the face and highlighting your cheekbones. Suitable for most face shapes, long bangs can look really cool and sexy when done right.
This is also a style that is really easy to maintain. At home, just use a large round brush to direct your hairdryer down towards the shape of the brush and try not to curl too tightly – this will create a soft face framing fringe.
2. Blunt Bobs
And when it comes to the rest of our hair: the shorter, the better. ‘Bobs are always bang on trend,’ says Kekashan. A blunt bob, no matter whether your hair texture is curly, straight or wavy, always works well. This is a style that will need to be cut by a professional, with shape maintenance performed by a stylist, so don’t forget to book your appointment at Flaunt for it!
3. Copper Tones
Fancy a pop of colour? This is a great way to experiment with hair colour, especially if you have been lighter in the past. Now you want a change; something less damaging to, but ultra-cool and really vibrant.
Hop over to Flaunt for this hair style, especially if you are changing colour, and also make sure you do a colour test first to make sure you aren’t allergic to any colourants. Don’t worry, all of this is taken care of at Flaunt!
4. Smudged Roots
It seems we’ll all be going back to our roots in 2023 – the cranial kind, to be exact. If you have blonde hair (or are considering the switch) and fancy something a little different, then you’ll want smudged roots on your radar.
5. Alpine Blonde
Another trend making its way over from 2022 to 2023 is white blonde hair. This is a totally cool shade of blonde that suits all skin tones, hairstyles, and lengths. After achieving the shade – which can take a bit of work if you have dark hair – you’ll jet right off into ski season and never look back!
‘When it comes to getting your hair this blonde it’s not a ‘one job’ process. To get the look, you’ll need an all-over blonde bleach. This can take multiple sessions, so I would advise that you take extra care for your hair during and after. The key is to take your time and not bleach it too quickly, otherwise you can over process the hair,’ says Kekashan.
6. Gemini Hair
As per Pinterest Predicts 2023, ‘Geminis don’t have to choose – your hair shouldn’t have to either.’ The platform announced that one of the biggest hair trends forecasted to be big (especially among Gen Z and Millennials) is Gemini Hair, otherwise known as two-tone hair.
Gemini Hair will see us blend natural and bright hues, as people look for different ways to express themselves and stand out. Some of the most popular colours, as searched on Pinterest, are blue, lavender and pink.
7. Micro Makeover
Another hard-hitter from Pinterest, the Micro Makeover trend will see us pining after barely-there bobs, short braids and chopped fringes. ‘In 2023, small beauty gets its big break,’ says Pinterest.
Now, people are ready for a reset—and nothing says “fresh start” like a fresh crop.
8. Crown Care
‘If you want to get a head start on hair care in 2023, go back to your roots,’ says Pinterest. We’re looking for a root revival, and that means seeing elements of skincare make their way into haircare to better nourish our scalp and roots. Whether you choose to indulge in a scalp massage every so often or go all out with a multi-step self-care routine, the path to a healthy scalp is yours to take.
9. Babylights
As we’ve previously mentioned, 2023 is going to be a big year for light tones – especially blondes. Regardless of whether this is a response to our growing obsession with Margot Robbie’s Barbie, complete with long, golden locks, a lean towards more natural, beachy styles or our long-term love of a good balayage, we’re more than happy to give this one a go.
Super soft babylights will give you a gorgeous glow for colour next season. Think like 15 percent of a normal balayage, worked through finer sections of hair at the ends. The perfect glow for the new year? We DEFINITELY think so.
10. Retro Updo
Speaking of Barbie, we’re expecting to see a lot of nostalgia and throwback themes come 2023. And when it comes to hair, this means going back to the iconic updos of the nineties and noughties. Nineties and retro updos will be showing up for us for sure. Think space buns, braids held down with butterfly clips and extra spiky buns.
After some inspiration? Take a look at Dua Lipa’s campaign imagery for her Future Nostalgia album (A gelled updo with face-framing bangs? Yes, please!)
