The buzz cut is officially the real hair trend of summer 2026 Goodbye long hair, this summer cool starts with the clippers
If some people aren’t afraid to wear an armor in summer, others have declared war on the heat. We all have that one friend who, as soon as the temperature climbs above 25°C, immediately pulls out the electric razor that has been forgotten in some drawer for who knows how long. For him, it’s a necessary survival instinct. For younger generations, it’s the trend of the moment: staying cool in style.
But what exactly do we mean by "shaved head"?
We know, Belmont Cameli almost convinced you with the whole “hot curl summer” story, but algorithms don’t lie. There’s another haircut dominating this summer season, and it’s the timeless buzz cut. Over the past few years, we’ve watched it rise to prominence. Just think of style icons like Justin Bieber and Timothée Chalamet, whose closely cropped hair takes us straight back to the raw appeal of a young Brad Pitt in Fight Club. Women, too, have embraced the appeal of the trend, redefining its more radical and elegant contours. The shaved head has become Hollywood’s latest gamble. From Emma Stone’s dramatic transformation for the film Bugonia, to Millie Bobby Brown’s debut as Eleven in Stranger Things, all the way to the regal grace of Lupita Nyong’o, who has turned the buzz cut into a true signature look, the time has come to finally take the step you’ve been waiting to make.
What to wear to make the most of the cut?
The shaved head received its final stamp of approval from the most influential 2026 runways. We saw shaving become a tool of visual architecture at Balenciaga’s Fall-Winter 2026-27 Couture show. By stripping models of the “frame” created by their hair, attention was drawn entirely to the sculptural shoulders and imposing volumes of the clothes. Rick Owens, meanwhile, pushed the concept towards a brutalist aesthetic, where the shaved head evokes a warrior-like, minimalist figure in stark contrast with the brand’s layered silhouettes. So, what should you wear to make the most of the cut? A masculine shaved head calls for a careful balance between street style and functionality. The definitive look for this season revolves around a combination of oversized cargo pants and a pair of black wraparound sunglasses. It’s an effective way to highlight facial features while adding a contemporary, mysterious aura. For women, the ultimate reference remains Natalie Portman’s appearance at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival, when she captivated everyone on the red carpet with a shaved head, which she had cut for her role in V for Vendetta, paired with a long, fluid dress. For summer 2026, the winning combination is exactly that: slip dresses or column gowns paired with sculptural earrings that bring the neck and cheekbones into focus, creating a look that feels romantic and grungy at the same time.
