Vogue’s Hair Forecast for 2026– Get the Look at Rootbar
Sleek is in. At least, that’s what Vogue reported in their article “11 Hair Trends You’re About to See Everywhere in 2026”. The trend forecast, made in conversation with celebrity hair stylists George Northwood and Luke Herscheson, also featured gold blondes, 90’s midi blowouts, and sculptural, intentional updos in their list of ‘ins’ for the new year. Here’s a rundown of these looks and more, and how to book them for a new-year refresh at Rootbar:
Side fringes & disconnected bangs: Whether you’re into a sideswept, effortless sidebang or a stronger, more minimal, above-the-brow fringe, unique bangs are back in a big way this year. A disconnected bang look offers a variety of styling options; you can incorporate them into your hair-down everyday look or toss your hair in a ponytail while they remain perfectly in-place. Book a bang trim at Rootbar to get the look you’re dreaming of.
Françoise Hardy rocking the side bang in 1963. Martine Lebon/INA via Getty Images.
Architectural curls: Defined, intentional curls are on our style radar for 2026. Cuts that frame the face and enhance your natural curl pattern with a more glossy, structured finish are predicted to be all the rage this year. A curly specialist haircut at Rootbar is all you need to get a cut that’s specially catered to your hair type.
French twists, slick updos & hair jewelry: Book an event styling at Rootbar for all of your updo needs this winter, whether it be for a party, wedding, or night out. Statement pieces are in! Bring your crowns, clips, and bows- we’ll do the rest.
Zoë Kravitz with hair jewelry at the 2026 Golden Globes. Getty Images.
Wheaty blondes & lavish brunettes: A soft-gold blonde (think babylights and balayages) is forecasted to be trendy in 2026. If that’s what you’re after, book a custom blonding service at Rootbar; it’s the year of sunkissed locks! Alternatively, coffee mocha and rich espresso shades are in for brunettes, and a roots-to-ends colour appointment is all you need to bring your chocolatey dreams to life.
The graduated bob & Beatnik revival: According to style experts, 2026 will see the return of a bob that maintains length and weight at the front while being light and lifted at the back, with gritty, deliberately broken-up edges– a look that is “choppy, and undeniably cool”. In the same vein, grown-out and tousled pixies and bobs are in, reminiscent of an edgy, 60s beatnik cut. Book a women’s design cutting at Rootbar to get your dream look- don’t forget the inspo pics!
A tousled ‘Morrison’ cut predicted to reappear as part of 2026’s beatnik hair revival. Pinterest.
Midi blowout: Blowouts are firmly on the agenda this year, notes Vogue; there is a move away from beachy, air-dried textures and a push for high-shine glossiness and movement. Book a blowout & style at Rootbar for the perfect voluminous refresh to compliment any length or style!
No matter what your hair inspo is for 2026, Rootbar has you set!
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