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Believe it or not, 2020 was a big year for haircuts — COVID-19 be damned. In the spring, we witnessed countless folks use salon closures as an excuse to play hairstylist, giving themselves bangs, layers, and buzz cuts. And once businesses were back open, people sprinted to their beloved stylists for both touch-ups and full-blown transformations. The bob was super popular, as was the pixie cut and shaved heads. On the flip side though, low-maintenance looks — like long bangs and the one-length cut — were seen everywhere, too.
Despite the obvious hurdles of the pandemic, our favorite celebrities still managed to serve up haircut inspiration all year long. Even during lockdown, many A-listers got creative and did their own cuts and dye jobs at home (looking at you, Bella Hadid), and when salons re-opened, many were quick to see their hairstylists for a post-quarantine cut. Due to the standstill the world has been under for nearly a year, a lot of haircut trends from last year are pouring into 2021, though there are some new ones that have emerged. So, enough chit chat: To find out which haircuts reign supreme, just keep on scrolling.
Mullet
We've been seeing mullets everywhere lately. The modern-day version of the cut that defined the '80s is a little more chill, though. "[We're getting] a lot more of these, especially in slightly longer, less severe versions," says hairstylist Bryce Scarlett. Look to Barbie Ferreira's mullet, which has a soft wave that frames her face beautifully.
Mullet
Like many mullets, Zendaya's has a ton of texture, but it is brought out through the actual cut of the hair, as opposed to a natural pattern. Here, the hair in the back flows straight down, instead of bending or curling. "For a more full face, the modern mullet is the way to go," notes hairstylist Sally Hershberger. "The hair framed around the face will perfectly compliment this face shape."
Mullet
No one pulls off any hairstyle better than Rihanna can, and that includes a mullet. Hers is done with baby bangs, which in themselves can be tricky to wear. If you're thinking of getting this type of look, heed the words of hairstylist Derek Yuen. "I generally like to cut short bangs after the hair has been dried straight down," he previously told Allure.
Short, Swoopy Bob
Short bobs do require a decent degree of maintenance, but we're still seeing cropped cuts like this trending right now. One version of the bob hairstylist Sunnie Brook Jones says will dominate the season are "blunt and bouncy with a deep sweep. This can hit at the jaw or longest mid-neck depending on how brave you are and the texture and density of your hair."
Hairstylist Clariss Rubenstein is partial to a particular iteration of this style. "I love it around chin length," she says. "Also make sure there is a heavy weight line around the perimeter of the cut — it should be nice and blunt at the bottom."
Short, Swoopy Bob
Another version of this style includes "lots of messy texture and fringe bangs," according to hairstylist Sally Hershberger — even better if you've got some natural texture, as we see here on this model. Her bangs, which fall just above her eyes, are cut right after the first two bends in her curl pattern, which creates that bouncy, body-full look.
