The 5 Hair Trends Taking Over NYC for Summer 2025
There’s nothing like a good haircut to help you feel fresh in summer, and right now, there are so many fun and fashionable styles to choose from. If you’ve been thinking of making a change, but you’re not sure what to go for, this list should help give you some ideas. From looks gracing the catwalks at New York Fashion Week to the latest TikTok trends, here are some of the city’s most requested hairstyles.
1. The Mixie
If you’re not afraid to go short, this mullet-pixie hybrid is a great cut to wear this summer. It’s short in the front, choppy in the back, edgy and yet still feminine. Like many trends currently doing the rounds, this style is inspired by popular looks from the 1970s. Celebs who have helped it make a comeback include Kristen Stewart and Florence Pugh, whose blonde version is great style inspiration to take to the salon. You’ll want to work with an experienced stylist for this cut (like the experts at this hair salon Aurora CO) as it will need to be adapted for your hair type and face shape.
2. The Wet Bob
Sported by Julia Fox at NYFW, the wet bob has since been seen on the likes of Khloe Kardashian and Olivia Palermo. One of the best things about this style is its effortless ability to turn oily roots and a potentially bad hair day into super-chic glam. It’s short, shiny, and styled to look like you just stepped out of a pool. Pair it with a red lip and it’s the perfect look for rooftop parties, gallery openings, and bougie nights out on the town.
3. Curtain Bangs
While bangs may not be high on your priority list for the sweltering New York summers, this gorgeous style may have you thinking twice. Curtain bangs are coming back thicker, and channeling retro flair. Everyone from Camila Cabello to Sabrina Carpenter and Billie Eilish has embraced this look, usually paired with long hair or soft shags. Since curtain bangs are a softer style, they’re surprisingly easy to wear in the heat, and they move beautifully. Plus, they work on nearly every hairstyle and look equally good with your hair loose or in an updo.
4. Face-Framing Layers
You can thank TikTok for this trend that’s exploded onto the NYC scene this summer. It’s been dubbed the “supermodel blowout” by Gen Z and is less about the cut, more about the styling. At the salon, ask for soft, face-framing layers with a decent amount of volume at the crown. To achieve this look, you’ll need a round brush, a blow dryer, and a good mousse. You can collect inspiration for this look everywhere from the city’s sidewalks to Reels and “Get Ready With Me” videos.
Endnote
Your hair is a form of self-expression, and there’s no better time and place to let your style shine through than a New York summer. Whether you’re going bold with a short cut or keeping it light and breezy, there are endless possibilities to explore. Just remember to take plenty of reference pictures to the salon, book your appointment early, and always work with a stylist you trust who understands your unique hair.
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