Each year, London’s most fashion-forward descend on the city’s thoroughfares. When you’re done taking in their incredible handbags, knee-high boots and co-ords, don’t forget to take a second look at their haircuts.
Last season we spied the chopped bob (a wavy, mussed-up version of the classic blunt cut), the Birkin fringe (inspired by late fashion icon Jane Birkin) and C-shape layers (layers cut at an angle to hug the face and make hair look fuller). But London Fashion Week SS24’s cuts are outshining them all.
Click ahead for all the haircut inspiration you’ll ever need, straight from LFW SS24.
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The ‘butterfly’ haircut boasts short layers on top and longer layers scattered throughout the mid-lengths to enhance texture and movement. It’s best worn blowdried, so invest in a do-all hair tool like Shark FlexStyle 5-in-1 Air Styler & Hair Dryer, £279.99. If you’d rather spend less, try BaByliss Big Hair 2885U Spinning Brush, £50. Photographed by Mariana dos Santos PiresA full fringe is timeless and gives long hair an edge. Use a round brush like Moroccanoil Ceramic Round Brush, £19.85, to lend shape and structure while blowdrying, so that the hair doesn’t sit totally flat. Photographed by Mariana dos Santos PiresPicture evidence that the side fringe has made a triumphant return — and that it’s here to stay. Photographed by Mariana dos Santos PiresMeet the j-ob haircut: a jaw-grazing bob typically sliced blunt using a razor. It’s not just for those with straight hair. “This cut varies in texture and shape, celebrating everybody’s natural hair,” Neil Moodie, editorial hairstylist and founder of Neil Moodie Studio in Spitalfields, told R29 recently. Photographed by Mariana dos Santos PiresIs it a shag? Is it a wolf cut? This style sits somewhere between the two, and gets extra points for the wet-look fringe. Use a gel that won’t go rock hard, like Eco Style £3.99. Photographed by Mariana dos Santos PiresWe spotted countless buzz cuts on street stylers over the weekend but this super closely-cropped, bleach blonde style gets our vote. Photographed by Mariana dos Santos PiresThis bleach blonde bob is picture proof that short, bluntly cut hairstyles look just as good when they grow out slightly. Photographed by Mariana dos Santos PiresThe pixie haircut is back with a bang, hairstylist Neil Moodie told R29 recently. “Instead of the back and sides being completely cropped short, it is slightly grown out and a bit softer around the edges,” he said. “This can be styled flatter or with some texture and some height to it.”Photographed by Mariana dos Santos PiresThe curly fringe doesn’t have to be heavy and solid. Try a more piecey version, as seen on this street styler, for added movement and texture. Photographed by Mariana dos Santos PiresThe bob is taking centre stage this London Fashion Week. Tousled waves and a shaggy fringe give the typically polished cut a more modern, effortless vibe. Photographed by Mariana dos Santos PiresBeautiful protective styles like this one are commanding London Fashion Week, both on the city’s streets and on the catwalk, at shows like Fashion East and David Koma. Photographed by Mariana dos Santos PiresIf the thought of committing to a short, sharp bob scares you, consider the lob (long bob). Instead of tucking your hair behind your ear, use kirby grips to pin the front sections back slightly to lend the look a little edge. Photographed by Mariana dos Santos PiresThis is proof that the mid-length haircut is far from boring. The flicked ends and parted fringe á la Jane Birkin give it a little something extra. The butter blonde shade is the cherry on top.Photographed by Neil Mockford/GC ImagesIf you’re indecisive, try the ‘jellyfish’ haircut. It’s essentially two haircuts in one: long layers throughout the mid-lengths and ends, and a short, face-cupping bob on top. The shape is said to resemble — you guessed it — a jellyfish. It’s certainly a statement cut. Photographed by Neil Mockford/Getty ImagesA bob doesn’t have to be straight and bluntly sliced — just look at this curly cut. The Hair Bros Sean Paul Nother and Nick Latham pinpointed the rounded bob as one of this summer’s cool, curly styles, and by the looks of things, it’s set to follow into autumn. Photographed by Mariana dos Santos PiresIntroducing the ‘hush’ cut. It combines curtain bangs and layers throughout the lengths for “dimension, texture and movement”, said Luke Hersheson, hairstylist and CEO of Hershesons, who predicted that this cut would turn heads this autumn and beyond. Photographed by Jeremy Moeller/Getty ImagesThe cowgirl copper hue and fragmented fringe elevate this curly bob rocked by a guest outside Fashion East. Photographed by Mariana dos Santos PiresIf your hair is all one length, try feathered layers to add movement, texture and volume. We’re into the deep centre parting here but a cut like this looks just as elegant when nonchalantly flipped to the side. Photographed by Neil Mockford/GC ImagesLong, hip-grazing braids like these are just one of many protective hairstyles spotted out and about, and at various shows like Mark Fast this weekend. Photographed by Neil Mockford/Getty ImagesSay hello to the ‘soft bowl’, a haircut trend touted by Stephen Buller and Anita Rice, founders of Buller and Rice, as one to watch this autumn. Nothing like the bowl cuts of your youth, this consists of a handful of soft layers. We love the sleek, shiny finish here but it looks equally as cool worn wavy to encourage natural texture, said Anita and Stephen.Photographed by Jeremy Moeller/Getty ImagesFurther evidence that the fragmented fringe is the fringe of autumn. Ask for something that sits just below your brows so that you can tuck or clip it to the side when it suits you. Photographed by Mariana dos Santos PiresThis summer, Blue Tit‘s lead educator for afro and textured hair, Pashcan’el Mitchell, predicted that curls would reign supreme. After applying your chosen leave-in product, Pashcan’el suggests finger curling to get them to really pop. This subtly layered cut is beautiful. Photographed by Christian Vierig/Getty ImagesBlunt ends? Check. Deep centre parting? Tick. Accidentally perfect waves? Yep. This slightly mussed-up bob nails all the trends in one. Photographed by Mariana dos Santos Pires
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