With the end of the year in sight, there’s no time like present for a fresh cut. Haircuts often yield new beginnings, and a new year is just that. But before sitting down in the chair, it’s best to have a game plan in place. Not sure where to start? Keep reading. Here, we’ve pulled together five major styles for the year that will transition well into the next. They’re effortlessly cool and easy to grow out too. Scroll on and find the style with your name on it. 

The Prada Bob

Is shorter better? In this case, yes. Take your cue from the runways to make this dramatically chic cut. It’s both stylish and low maintenance and the type of cut that suits all hair types. To nail this high-fashion bob, ask your stylist for a blunt bob cut that swoops inwards. Finish it off with an asymmetrical side part, and you’ve got instant runway-worthy hair every day of the week.

The Curtain Bangs

Maybe there’s no need to resist the urge to cut bangs, because this year’s curtain style are the trending fringe style. Unlike blunt bangs, curtain bangs frame the face in sophisticated and choppy layers. And since they’re more integrated, they’re an easy style to grow out with the rest of your hair. Trust us, this is a style you won’t regret cutting.

The Pixie

For anyone looking for a high drama cut, there is the pixie. Not for the faint of heart, the pixie cut is a bold style with just the right amount of edge. Perfect to highlight your bone structure, there’s a reason why celebs from Zendaya to Teyana Taylor and even model Taylor Hill are trying it. When it comes to cutting this cut, more is more.

The Layered Look

Face-framing layers aren’t going anywhere. An easy option to add to any hair length, it’s the kind of look that’s always in style. Use lots of layers throughout and around the face to add movement to hair that you can simply style too. And yes, it works just as well on all hair types too.

French Girl Chic

From Birkin bangs to French girl cuts, these styles are all tres chic. Taking cues from Jane Birkin, these styles often feature bangs but are always finished off with slightly broken ends for a more natural and lived-in finish. To get the look just so, make sure to finish off with some texture spray to give hair some extra grit.

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