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Glamour | The Very Best Haircuts for Women in 2023

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Whether you’re scoping out the best haircuts for women or curious to see the most popular haircuts on the rise, you’ve come to the right place. As we enter into 2023, we don’t blame you if you’re looking for a way to refresh your style after the past two years. While we love the classic lob as much as the next person, sometimes you need a little variety—and what better way to get inspired than with the coolest hairstyles from around the U.S.?

From curly shags in Detroit, textured bobs in Austin, and curtain bangs in New York City, check out these most requested styles at salons to see the best haircuts for women from every corner of the country. Read on for all the inspiration you need!

Sunday Edit | 10 Beauty Trend Predictions for 2023, According to Experts

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Just as with fashion, beauty trends come and go — and it always seems to be cyclical with the changing years. This is true in all areas of beauty — skincare, haircare, makeup, you name it. What’s in one year may very well be out in the next, or even within a handful of months, and much of this is determined by the seasons. 

We’re seeing trends come from makeup artists and amateur creators alike — and we have Instagram and TikTok to thank for that. It’s much easier for a certain trend to catch on and there always seems to be a new trend right behind it.

If you’re hoping to get ahead of the crowd and capitalize on beauty trends even before they’ve caught on with everyone else, here’s what beauty professionals believe will be most popular in 2023.

Glam | If You Have Fine Hair, This Could Be The Haircut For You

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One of the hallmarks of having fine hair is a lack of volume. ‘Fine hair’ is defined as hair with a small diameter. Fine hair simply means that the hair strand itself is small, meaning that it can lack the appearance of volume and thickness. That is why choosing the right haircut to suit fine hair is essential if you want to create volume and bounce.

While it is true that one can choose any hairstyle they want, there are certain haircuts that will emphasize a lack of volume and thickness. If that is not your goal, then experts will recommend styles that will either hide these features, or create looks that can create an illusion of thickness and bounce.

Regardless, these newest haircut trends are the perfect place to look for inspiration if you want to turn your fine hair into a voluminous look you’ll love!

Byrdie | “Mean Girl Hair” Is Our Fall Beauty Obsession

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Mean girls have stolen the attention all through pop culture history, especially in the aughts. But it wasn’t just their zingers that had us hanging onto every word—it was also their flawless beauty looks. That’s why the “mean girl hair” is making the rounds. Think prissy, fluffy hair that would feel at home on the popular girl in a teen movie from yesteryear—it’s Cher and Dionne’s coordinated headbands in Clueless, Isis from Bring It On and her sky-high pony, or Regina George, the ultimate Mean Girl, with her voluminous blowout.

For more recent examples, look to Astrid Sloan in The Politician, or Riverdale’s Cheryl blossom—and IRL, Normani and Rachel Sennott have taken the hair inspiration for a spin. No matter what decade it lives in, it’s hair that’s shiny, polished, and basically says, “I’m better than you.” Though we don’t encourage anyone to adopt a mean-girl vibe, we do suggest copying their hair. Here’s how to get the mean girl hair trend, no attitude adjustment required. 

SheFinds | 2 Trendy, Low-Maintenance Haircuts Every Women Over 40 Should Consider

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Hitting the big 4-0 is a major accomplishment, and what better way to celebrate than a fresh, new ‘do for fall? We reached out to professional hair stylists for two classic, go-to and still so trendy haircuts that can instantly provide volume to aging hair and maintain that youthful glow and essence at any age. The best hairstyles will elegantly frame your features and be voluminous, so we checked in with experts to learn more about two specific cuts— a lob with curtain bangs and a side-parted, layered pixie— to help you find inspiration before you hit the salon. Read on for tips, suggestions and insight from Gina Rivera, celebrity hairstylist and Founder of Phenix Salon Suites.

Makeup.com by L’Oréal | Medium Knotless Box Braids Are the Low-Maintenance Protective Style You’ve Been Looking For

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Is there anything not to love about knotless box braids? They’re classic, eye-catching, low maintenance and the perfect style for giving our strands a little breather. While there’s nothing wrong with hairstyles that take 30+ minutes to perfect, there’s something satisfying about a protective hairstyle that comes in clutch. 

Medium knotless box braids may look like the traditional box braids for afar, but the omission of the knot at the root just makes these showstopping plaits look even more effortless. Get the scoop on medium knotless box braids including why this size braid is a popular choice and how to make your knotless braids look flawless for longer, here!