Winter Haircut Trends: Fresh Bobs, Bold Bangs & The Coolest Winter HairCut to Try

The weather outside may be frightful, but your hair doesn’t have to be. Sure, there’s hat hair and static to deal with when you’re pulling on your favorite beanie or swaddling yourself in a cashmere scarf, but the winter is actually the perfect time to experiment with your cut. 

Though you may think it’s an ideal environment to grow out that summer bob or lob, many pros say the opposite. The bob continues her reign! “I always think winter is the best time to try out a haircut that would never be suited for summer. It’s bobs and bangs season!” says Glen Oropeza, global celebrity hairstylist for Kérastase, who works with stars like Sydney Sweeney and Becky G. “I’ve been loving seeing girls hack their length off. Something about it feels liberating and it looks so chic without having to try hard.” 

‘Tis the season to spend a little more time on your hair—and that starts with your cut. “I think winter haircut should feel a little chicer and more polished,” Oropeza explains. “I’m into the girls who have blow dry appointments after their 9-5. I’m into waking up 30 minutes earlier to give yourself a bouncy blowout.” 

Just don’t forget to treat your hair to a little TLC too; consider spending one of those cozy nights in doing a mask or treatment so your hair is hydrated and happy when spring rolls around. “If you’re putting more heat on your hair in the winter months, it is important to prioritize products that offer moisture, hydration, and protection,” says Renee Gadar, global artistic director of texture for Aveda. “I love using a hydration treatment while I sleep for an extra boost of moisture, like Aveda’s Nutriplenish Replenishing Overnight Serum.”

Ahead, the pros share their favorite cuts for winter 2025-26, including the ever-popular bob and a few Sabrina Carpenter-inspired styles.

French Bob Winter Haircut

“It may come as a surprise to some, but the French bob is a perfect haircut for winter as we see a shift to wearing higher necklines, turtlenecks, and scarves,” says Rodney Cutler, Redken expert and owner of Cutler Salon in New York City. The short length keeps your hair off your collar, which means less static as you remove all those winter layers. The bob can be customized to your hair type, but Cutler says it works beautifully for every texture and looks great styled straight or curly.

For a sleek bob, Cutler recommends Redken Big Blowout Jelly, which can also help reduce static from the cold, dry air. For a “fun, lived-in vibe,” try a combo of Redken’s Frizz Dismiss Rebel Tame Leave in Cream, All Soft Argan-6 Oil, and Spray Wax.

’90s Pixies and Bixies

“We’re entering blowout season because it’s the kind of weather most accommodating to a silk press,” says Gadar. “Short, cropped styles and bangs tend to sweat out the quickest because of how close the hair is to the scalp, but winter is a great time for these two choices.” She’s a fan of the ‘90s-style bowl pixie, which is “great for everyone, but best on oval to round face shapes.” A classic pixie or slightly longer length “bixie” are also short and sweet options for winter—just ask Quinta Brunson and Megan Thee Stallion, who have both experimented with short styles recently.

Butterfly Layers Winter Haircut

Channel your inner Sabrina Carpenter or Claudia Schiffer with these ‘90s-esque layers. “This winter haircut incorporates the curtain bang, and exaggerated face-framing layers for a little ‘90s throwback,” explains Cutler. Layers are cut back and away from the face to create shape and movement. At the salon, ask for “disconnected curtain bangs with long, face-framing layers.”

Butterfly layers shine with a big, bouncy blowout. “The winter is also a great season for blowouts as it helps to avoid static from the dry cold air,” says Cutler. “It’s also a sexy and playful look.” For those voluminous, va-va-voom blowouts, Cutler recommends prepping with Redken Big Blowout Jelly, then finishing with Brushable Hair Spray.

Patrick Ina, a member of Aveda’s North America artistic team, is also on team long layers. Ask for “long layers with a chic face frame, stepping away from a fringe and walking into layers starting from the lips to the collarbone,” he explains. Long layers work well for curly to straight hair. “Think of layers around your face as an accessory to your clothing or everyday life… like a ponytail with a few pieces left out around the face or curled softly and worn down.”

Layered Bob Winter Haircut

Add texture and motion to a basic bob with more layers, says IGK co-founder Franck Izquierdo. “This cut is great because it’s versatile and easy to maintain, which makes it perfect with static that comes from clothes and the cold weather.” Tell your stylist you want “a bob with layers starting at the chin, with soft texturizing for added movement.” 

At home, prep your hair with IGK Body Language Rice Water Plumping and Thickening Mist and Big Time Volume and Thickening Mist before blow-drying. Then, Izquierdo recommends finishing with Crybaby Smoothing and Finishing Serum to smooth ends.

Collarbone-Length Bob

Not all bobs need to end just below your jawline. Adam Federico, R+Co’s vice president of technical education, favors the lob, calling it “refined and elegant.” Deep, heavy layers add movement, and sideswept bangs give the cut a bold, versatile finish. “It can be worn sleek for a polished appearance or tousled for a more relaxed vibe,” he says. “Its classic appeal makes it a go-to choice.” The longer bob may require more styling than a shorter crop; Federico recommends R+Co BLEU Super Style Creme for a “polished and sophisticated blowout” that also nourishes dry winter haircut, or a few spritzes of the Root Booster Volume Spray or Ultra Dry Texture Spray, depending on your desired final look.

Fluffy Curtain Bangs

If you don’t want to lose length or tweak your existing cut but you’re still craving something new for the season, hairstylist and Garnier expert Millie Morales recommends cutting a set of curtain bangs to change things up. “Curtain bangs give you the option to switch between framing your face or pinning them back, so they’re functional while still stylish,” she explains. “They’re great for someone looking for a low-commitment change.”

To make sure your stylist knows exactly what you want, Morales says to ask for “longer bangs that softly part at the center and blend into the rest of your hair, making them easy to style and grow out.” Keep your bangs smooth and frizz-free with Garnier Sleek & Shine Anti-Frizz Serum.

Oropeza agrees. “I’m very into the Sabrina Carpenter fluffy bang,” he says. “It’s slightly shorter in the center and longer toward the outside. You can alter the length to suit almost any face shape.” He likes to finish any style with Kérastase Elixir Ultime Hair Oil, which he says is perfect for touchups or taming frizz and static from beanies, scarves, and coats. “One little pump of hair oil will have you looking like you just had what I like to call a ‘glowout.’ A little shine never hurt anyone.” Especially not in the winter!