Hair trend 2026 for the chronically online girls "The girls that get it, get it"
Every year it’s the same story: the names change, but not the hair. Shades take their usual spin, renamed with increasingly creative labels, while cuts keep orbiting around the same classics. Bob, blowouts, bangs: we’ve seen them, re-seen them, and saved them in a thousand different versions, all seemingly new yet surprisingly familiar. But between one cut and the next, away from the most hyped trends, something is always brewing beneath the surface. These are the micro-trends: they don’t start in mainstream salons, but online, on Pinterest and Instagram, where we observe, get inspired, and copy. If 2025 was the year of indie sleaze, boho chic, and that brief medieval revival, the real question now is: what are the micro hair trends that will define 2026?
Hair trends 2026 for perpetually online girls
Frisè
Let’s start with the main event, and stay with us: frisè. No, it’s not the revival you expected, but in 2026 it’s making a major comeback. We’re not talking about straightening the whole mane, but working on selective strands, just enough to create a messy, lived-in, visually interesting effect. We already saw it last year on Addison Rae, Chappell Roan, and countless runways. In 2026, it’s coming straight to your own hair!
Colored extensions
Last year we saw tinsel hair, those shiny threads attached to individual strands, inspired by the movie Anora. In 2026, they give way to colorful clip-in strands. From Kylie Jenner to Charli XCX, colored extensions are popping up more and more on Instagram feeds. Maybe it’s finally time to dust off our old mp4 full of Avril Lavigne hits?
Hair stencil
Small or large designs are imprinted directly onto the hair with temporary, or for the braver, permanent colors using a stencil. It’s an incredibly creative look, perfect for nights when you want to stand out.
Colored tips
A major comeback from the ’90s are the colored tips. The undisputed queen of inspiration is, of course, Gwen Stefani, but Japanese salons and influencers like Lara Violetta have brought them back in style. It’s a simple, instant way to inject personality into your look. And if you don’t love it? No worries, just cut them off and you’re like new.
Healthy hair
2026 also brings a return to conscious hair care. It’s not just about looks: healthy hair has become the real luxury: shiny, strong, and effortless. Expect a trend toward embracing natural color, ditching highlights and dyes, and valuing and celebrating your hair’s natural texture.