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BTC’s 2026’s Official Hair Trend Guide

What’s Hot & New: Cheat sheets, color formulas & how-tos—straight from the top hairdressers setting the trends, expertly curated by BTC editors.

BOBS & LOBS

25+ Lob Haircuts Clients Will Ask For

Lob haircuts—aka the long bob—are trending this season. From Blunt Lobs to Textured, Italian and Layered variations, this versatile length offers everything from sleek, polished finishes to soft, lived-in movement. It’s the perfect balance of structure and wearability clients continue to request. See 25+ inspo images from #ONESHOT Hair Awards entries and top stylists showcasing every variation of the modern lob.

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WHAT'S TRENDING

TRENDING LOOKS

The looks stylists are recreating right now

Espresso Martini Brunette

+420%

Rich, glossy dark brown with cool-toned depth and shine.

Warm Chocolate Melt

+340%

Rich brown base with soft, dimensional warmth and creamy depth.

Teddy Bronde

+75%

Warm, blended blonde with soft caramel balayage dimension.

Espresso Richness

+290%

Deep brown base with luxe plum undertones and dimensional shine.

Caramel Drip

+85%

Warm, buttery tones melting through mid-lengths with glossy dimension.

Peachy Honey Blonde

+310%

Warm, luminous blonde with soft peachy undertones and dimensional glow.

Strawberry Cream

+120%

Warm rose-gold blonde with peachy-pink dimensional undertones.

Ashen Luxury

+65%

Cool-toned blonde with subtle gray undertones and luminous depth.

Dimensional Face Frame

+185%

Bright, dimensional highlights framing the face with effortless movement.

Icy Blonde

+110%

Cool-toned blonde with ashy, silvery undertones and luminous finish.

Color Formulas

Silver/ Gray

BTC University Courses

51 min

Reverse Balayage

Master color correction and repair damaged hair with K18 in Ashlee Norman's advanced Reverse Balayage class.

@ashleenormanhair

(398)
1 hr 49 min

High-Contrast Foilayage

Create dimensional brunettes with Daniel Mora's signature foiling technique for the perfect sunkissed look.

@danielmbeauty

(377)
1 hr 33 min

Smart Blonding Techniques

Achieve dimensional, low-maintenance blondes in less time with Carly Zanoni.

@the.blonde.chronicles

(368)
1 hr 51 min

Expensive Brunette

Learn signature highlighting techniques for luxe dimension on brunettes with Carly Zanoni.

@the.blonde.chronicles

(341)
1 hr 43 min

The Butterfly Haircut

Master the art of Butterfly Layers with #ONESHOT Winner Justin Toves-Vincilione.

@ahappyjustin

(327)
1 hr 48 min

Master Balayage & Foilayage

Master the most-requested services behind the chair in this class with #ONESHOT Winner Ashlee Norman.

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(310)
14 min

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Elevate your career with an exclusive series by BTC's Haley Gable on client growth and influence.

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(282)
1 hr 31 min

The Shag

Unlock iconic shag secrets from the Mother of the Shag and rockstar hairdresser, Sally Hershberger.

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1 hr 37 min

Dimensional Balayage

Avoid over-highlighting while maintaining depth with these timesaving tricks from Linson Jamison.

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(281)
6 min

Curtain Bangs

Master one of the most client-requested bang looks every season with #ONESHOT Winner Rachel Williams.

@rachelwstylist

(266)

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BTC’s 2026’s Official Hair Trend Guide