The Experts Have Spoken—These 12 2023 Hair Trends Are the Only Ones That Matter (2024)

It's no surprise that the bob makes it into the top hair trends year after year. After all, it's less of a trend and more of a timeless haircut. Whether it be cut to the cheekbones or jaw-skimming, a bob is a haircut that will always be bang on-trend—not to mention totally chic. However, we can expect fringes to add a modern touch for 2023, says Casella. "Any kind of fringe goes; baby, long, parted in the middle… The fringe is what will make the bob look different next year," he predicts.

The brunette equivalent of uptown blonde, liquid brunette sees impossibly glossy hair that's healthy and shiny. "Super-shiny and glossy hair is going to be a key look in 2023," says Eaton. In-salon glossing servicesand at-home treatments are key for maintaining that high-shine finish, helping to add depth and gloss to your natural hair colour or add dimension and lustre to coloured hair too.

It seems our adoration for '70s-inspired cuts isn't going anywhere for 2023, with hairdressers predicting that the shag haircut will be continuously popular next year. Hari's creative director, Craig Taylor,is in agreement. "The'70s Coup Sauvage/shag through to the '80s mullet that has become the neo-mullet/wolf cut, which is still a strong request because of its flattering combination of face-framing layers and versatile length," he says. "This allows the cut to work on most hair types and face shapes. It is low-maintenance, as it encourages and enhances the hairs natural movement, too." Helena Christensen and Selena Gomez show us how to make it modern.

Red hair colour isn't going anywhere for 2023—and hair colourists agree. "Something else I'm starting to see requested a lot in the salon is auburn red shades," says Stelitano. "From red to copper, more guests who have previously had balayage in the summer but now in colder months want richer and warmer tones are choosing these hues. There is definitelya lot more going on with red and guests experimenting with these shades, especially after Kendall Jenner went copper a couple of months ago," he says.

With'70s haircuts continuing to prove popular,Mason Josh, senior stylist at Hari's for L'Oréal Professionnel, predicts the mullet to continue in popularity in 2023."The big trend I am increasingly seeing in the salon stems from the previous trend of 'done but undone' hair," he says. "A mullet at a basic level is a super-layered haircut, with the layersreally shortand contrasting with a longer length. I am seeing people want a real 'wash-and-go' type of style that they can dress up or dress down." Low-maintenance hair? That's something we can get on board with.

Jordanna Cobella, Wella ambassador and creative director of Cobella Salon,tips bamboo blonde as one of the biggest hair colours for 2023."Taking inspiration from the calming natural materials such as bamboo and their intricate texture, this light golden blonde features two-dimensional tones of warmer beige and light oat milk, seamlessly interwoven in the hair," she says. "Much like the tweed blonde trend that dominated in A/W 22, bamboo blonde is incredibly popular because the tones are so fluid there are no evident lines," she adds.

If you want to add dimension to your brunette hair, then look no further than the cocoa lights trend. "Think of faux tortoiseshell and highly polished walnut wood, and you have this rich brunette trend," says Cobella. "Featuring a mixture of golden, creamy tones contrasting against a warm chocolate, cocoa lights is the luxe hair trend for 2023. To make my clients' facial features pop, I like to add lighter tones of cognac or caramel around the perimeter of their face, drawing attention to their eye colour and cheek and jaw bones," she adds.

Amongst the more neutral hair colour tones, we're seeing an injection on fun come spring and summer in the form of pastel pink. "In 2023, I think we'll see more clients experiment and embrace more romantic nurturing neutral tones such as pastel pinks and marshmallows," says Cobella. "Palm Spring pink is a great way for clients to express their confidence and sensuality. What I particularly love about the Palm Spring Pink is that clients can experiment with this shade without the worry about long-term commitment, especially as Wella Professionals Shinefinity service doesn’t lift your natural base colour," she says.

Think of a golden full moon, and you have some the moonlit blonde hair colour trend. "Ethereal and light-reflecting are the two buzzwords for this pure blonde look," says Cobella. "Reminiscent of moonlight, this creamy, clean blonde tone isn't as icy as a traditional platinum blonde, as it contains a small amount of gold woven through the hair," she says. To prevent it becoming too icy, Cobella recommends asking your hairstylist to add a touch of golden toner to your hair colour. And, as with any light blonde hair colour, it's important that you care for your bleached lengths. "Between salon appointments, it's important to look after the health of your hair with regular bonding masks such as Wella Professionals Wellaplex No3 or Fusion Repair Mask," recommends Cobella.