It’s also a time to leave behind bad habits and things that are no longer serving you.
And sometimes, there’s no better way to start fresh than with a new haircut or color.
So why not start the new year off right with a style you’re excited to show off?
2023 had so many fun trends infashion,beauty, andhair.
Bleach blonde, shag cuts,wolf cuts, curtain bangs, and more dominated the year’s hairstyles.
Although these attention-grabbing styles had their moment, not all trends are built to last.
A hairstylist hand paints the color onto a client’s hair without using foil.
The light color typically becomes heavier at the bottom and remains more natural and darker toward the root.
This style of hair lightening has been very popular with celebrities and influencers in recent years.
This ombre-punch in style is more forgiving of regrowth without the roots becoming too jarring.
But have we overdone it?
Maybe we’ve seen too much of this style in the past few years.
“No one wants to look like their hair is sodone.”
Rather than getting the same old balayage, Salmon suggests bringing the color closer to the root in 2024.
Like balayage, long hair is a popular and classic choice we’ve seen for years.
Women often opt for longer hair styles because long hair feels like the safer style choice.
But 2024 is your year to push out of those comfort zones and cut that one-length ‘do.
Although long hair may feel like a safe bet, these hairstyles aren’t actually suited to everyone.
Depending on your hair texture, long hair can look heavy.
It can also elongate your facial features, which may not be ideal forall face shapes.
In 2024, try updating the classic look for something more modern that highlights your facial structure.
The good news is it’s possible for you to leave all that behind in 2023.
The predictions for 2024 show a lack of platinum locks.
This is not to say that blondes will be left entirely behind.
Your scalp will also thank you for leaving ultra-bleach blonde behind.
We’ll see less of curtain bangs
Curtain bangs were quite popular during 2023.
But, in 2024, we’ll be moving away from curtain bangs and into more current bang styles.
The straight-across bangs were inspired by Jane Birkin.
Celebrities like Billie Eilish further popularized the shag cut.
Instead, people will be gravitating towards more subtle styles.
But just because you have a shag now doesn’t mean you have to panic.
Melissa Wade-Smith toldAllurethis upscale shag will likely be one of the most asked-for cuts in 2024.
Like the shag, this cut offers layers and movement for an effortless and edgy style.
Celebrities likeCiaraandKim Kardashianpopularized the ultra-sleek bob hair, influencing many to chop their own locks.
2023’s version of the bob was a very straight, polished look.
While the sleek bob became quite trendy in 2023, it also came under fire.
But don’t worry it’s possible for you to still rock a short bob style in 2024.
If anything, it will be an easier look to pull off, with bobs embracing natural hair texture.
Rather than sleek bobs, expect to see short cuts with a natural wave and movement to them.
Speaking on 2023 hair trends, celebrity Hairstylist Laura Polko toldPeoplethat choppy layers were ideal for mid-length cuts.
She pointed out celebrities like Lucy Hale, who influenced others to get the look.
“People get so frustrated with midlength,” she said.
While choppy layers had their moment, softer looks will be far more sought after in 2024.
When freshening up your layers for next year, consider a more subtle style like the butterfly cut.
While this cut is still layered, it’s less choppy with elegant, wispy pieces.
And while it is polished, it’s not as slick or severe as a short bob.
This cut is sophisticated and dare we say it timeless.
It dominated fashion with pinks all over the runway and red carpet.
And it took over hair trends, making blonde the must-have hair color of the year.
While we’ve all had our fun with blonde, it’s becoming a bit overdone.
It’s time to step away from the ultra-blonde trend and leave the bleach bottle in 2024.
This style was worn by celebrities like Kendall Jenner,Bella Hadid, andSophie Turner.
And it gained even more notoriety from lifestyle influencers wearing the simple but polished look frequently.
Update the look with flattering pulled-out pieces and a messy ponytail or bun for a more lived-in look.
Hairstylist Jason Crozier toldCountry & Town Houseagrees that updos will become less stiff and more creative and organic.
“We saw elaborate updos taking center stage on [Spring/Summer 2023] and [Autumn/Winter 2023] runways.
For the past few years, it’s seemed Gen Z won this fight.
“I love both parts,” Matrix brand ambassador Sharon Spellman toldHair.com.
Many Spring/Summer 2024 runway shows featured models with both slightly off-centered and even deep side parts, asVoguereported.
This is, in fact, one of the reasons balayage is falling out of favor in 2024.
In 2024, hair trends are moving towards more natural and subtle styles.
This is an especially great idea if you’ve had a fashion color that’s damaged your hair.
Use the more understated trends as an opportunity to give your hair a break and allow regrowth.
So say goodbye to harsh colors and hello to healthy, thick hair.
