According to Valles, 2022 will be less about the long, thick inches and more about classic medium-length to long-length hairstyles. Hairstyles will still feature lots of layers shown off by a blowout and heavy side part.
Medium, One-Length Cuts
"Medium, one-length haircuts will be trending for summer 2022," Hurtado predicts. Why is the simple style coming back? She explains, "They're low maintenance, not too long and not too short, and you can still put your hair up."
If you're not looking to go super-short with your hairstyle, don't worry. Longer lengths will be just as hot for 2023—but it's not the mermaid-esque, small-of-the-back grazing tresses that have dominated for the past few years. Instead, Lopez says longer hair is landing somewhere in the middle.
Jaw-length bobs
"Whether it's jaw-length with a fringe or chin-length with a middle part, the bob will be big in 2022 — and the shorter the better!" Another similar hairstyle trending this year is the bixie cut — a combination of a bob and a pixie.
Does short or long hair make you look younger? Long hair can enhance facial features by diverting attention away from wrinkles or age spots and adding volume to your hair. Short hair does not need to age you, though, as the style and texture of shorter hairstyles can add a youthful appearance.
“It's best to keep hair longer, ideally past your collarbone, if you can,” says Polko, recommending opting for long layers, if any. “Round faces should typically stick to one- length hair and avoid round cuts and too many layers,” adds celebrity hairstylist Kim Kimble.
From the Rachel 2.0 to butterfly layers, contour cutting and Hailey Bieber-inspired bobs—there are a few themes among 2023's trends: Layers, fringe and framing. The radar is still showing the influence of the '60s, '70s, plus a major influx in '90s cuts with extreme layering at every length.
And while many are still sporting the bangs, its popularity has definitely declined. But, bangs aren't going anywhere in 2022. So if you're thinking about growing out your curtain bangs to get rid of them, stop you right there.
Long, Choppy, Textured Bob
"2023's biggest hair trend and most requested by my clients is the Long, Choppy Textured Bob. This cut is easy to style and super cute year-round." — Ashley Gomila, Celebrity Hairstylist.
Growing and wearing long hair was common among women in the Western world until World War One. Long female hair never ceased in western culture, though it was rare during the 1920s and 1930s.
"Long hairstyles [are] supreme and still trendy if you get the right cut and hair color," says Contents Haircare founder and celebrity stylist Cheryl Bergamy. She also adds that with the '70s, '80s, and '90s making a comeback, long hair will be bigger than ever.
The evolutionary perspective on hair
Experts believe that the reason long hair is more attractive is the evolutionary one. In short, it is believed that the length of a woman's hair represents her body's ability to have children. In turn, this makes female fertility one of the markers of human beauty.
Long hair can also make people look younger by providing a more youthful appearance. This is because longer locks tend to cover up wrinkles and age spots on the face, creating a smoother complexion that can give off an impression of youthfulness.
CNN recently shared research that men are most likely to prefer women with long hair past the shoulders. Guys were asked to rate the same women's faces based upon short, medium-length, plus super long locks. Males rated ladies with longer hair as more attractive.
Short haircuts are more on trend than ever for 2023 and the number of short hairstyles you can try are endless. If you're wondering which short hair trends are in style for 2023, you're in luck because I've rounded up fresh pics from today's hairstylists of the best short hairstyles and short haircuts.
Adding bangs to the hairstyle will help shape your face and make you appear much younger. The best part about layers and bangs is that they work for any type of hairstyle, from long locks to shorter styles. Either way, with the right cut, they will add personality to your look and highlights your best features.
Deep, Deliberate Side Parts
Great news for millennials and everyone else who's partial to a side part: They're back and deeper than ever in 2023. "We're seeing more deliberate, deep part sides for slick and blown-out styles," Sims says.
A butterfly haircut combines short layers with long layers to give your hair dimension, movement and body. The short, wispy layers hit around the chin to frame your face, highlight your features and even contour a round face shape.
By far, the most popular hairstyle in the country is the perm.
After years of having middle parts dominate the hair scene, the tide has officially turned and side parts are suddenly everywhere again—and they're looking chicer than ever. In 2023, the dramatic, deep side parts that once ruled the early 2010s have been given a more modern spin that's sleeker and much more current.
After two years of keeping things easy with quarantine hair, 2022 hair trends are bringing back the bold. We're talking big curly hair styles, big hair clips, and unapologetically bright hair colors sure to get you noticed. Looking for ways to embrace that big hair energy this year? We've got you covered.
The Universally Flattering Haircut
The bob. Yes, the cut you've been eyeing from afar with curiosity and perhaps a tinge of fear. “The bob is such a great, versatile haircut that really suits everyone,” Citrone tells us. “It can easily be customized to anyone's hair length and texture.” Can it really, though?
As far as hairstyles that make your face look thinner go, long hair is one of the easiest options. "Long hair instantly slims most face shapes. Think about getting semi-permanent hair extensions to speed up the process," says Lopez.
The awkward stage can take many shapes and forms, but the generally accepted definition for awkward length hair is from the point when it starts to look like you need a haircut until the time you can tie it up. It starts when you start to look shaggy, not so neat and tidy, a little unkempt.