With the new year, you may be in the market for a new you or at least a new hairstyle. The dead of winter may not seem like the best time to try a new haircut, but this season’s hair trends seem to be tailor-made for chilly temperatures and cozy nights at home. If you’re ready to update your look for the months ahead, take in these winter haircuts popping up for 2023.
First up, the bodied bob. This polished style is ideal for fine to medium-density hair. Its longish layers and slight face frame are an ideal complement to a side part, which I, for one, am “part”-ial to. This classic cut is easy to style with some plumping mousse and a round brush. If you’re worried about a cold neck with a shorter style, just grab an infinity scarf, which along with this cut, will also nicely frame the face.
You may be intrigued by a bob but are hesitant to let go of your length. Well then, there’s the shoulder-grazing bob. A good longer bob for the winter that skims the shoulders will provide you with that neck coverage and help give your hair some much-needed shape. To keep this cut looking salon fresh, spritz in some refreshing oil mist as opposed to traditional hair spray.
Speaking of tradition, there’s a lot of nostalgia for the ’90s floating around at the moment. If you’re in the throes of a 90’s resurgence, try a soft bob. This will give you a fresh cut but without the sharp, hard, or blunt lines of a more structured bob. It’s more of a wash n’ wear style that feels fresh and different for winter.
If you’re looking to embrace structure but maintain your length, consider a layered lob. This style creates layers to add movement and volume while balancing out thicker hair. This is a great cut if you have curly hair or like to style your do’ with curls or ringlets. Plus, if you find yourself intrigued by shorter hair, this is an easy cut to go shorter, with layers hitting at the cheekbone.
Of course, lobs aren’t the only layered haircuts trending this winter. There are also mid-length layers and voluminous layers. For mid-length, you have a softer haircut with a standard side part that can be styled with soft waves. For a voluminous cut, there are texturized layers that are more subtle as opposed to a full-on face-framing cut. Blow dry this cut in sections with a large round brush, or your favorite hot rollers, for an intriguing and defined style.
To really switch up your hair this winter, forget the lobs and bobs of it all and book a shag. A classic 70’s style shag is all about bangs and layers that are heavy and thick. This style looks amazing with curly or wavy hair and can work for both longer and shorter lengths. One version of the shag gaining in popularity is the wolf cut. This cut consists of separated layers that blend into a shaggy mullet on the sides.
If you’re game for a big transformation this winter but not ready to go full wolf, consider a modern pixie. This expressive style is both sleek and chic with its ability to look good on all textures and hair densities. Or, if you’re looking to tiptoe into a shorter style, try the “bixie,” which is part bob, part pixie. This style tapers at the nape of the neck with razor textures in the front for a playful and somewhat sexy style.
Does all this talk of bobs, lobs, shags, and pixies have your head spinning? Do you feel like you need a change but don’t know which end is up? Then take that 90’s nostalgia and order up a “Rachel from Friends .”Jennifer Anison’s character from the early seasons of Friends sported an iconic haircut that, like most things ’90s, is making a comeback. This style is fun and voluminous and works with most hair textures.
No matter what haircut you choose for this winter, remember to always switch out your shampoo and conditioner for the season. Colder air causes dryness, so shifting to a more moisturizing routine while adding a mask treatment to your week will help prevent static and dullness. And lastly, the great thing about a winter haircut is that, if you don’t like it, you can always put a hat on it with no one the wiser.
