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Giving your life a little refresh for spring is a tradition ingrained in many cultures around the world. But you know what’s a lot more fun than tidying up or trying to figure out if that jumpsuit you bought last year truly brings you joy? A new haircut and color refresh. For 2025, hairstylists and colorists are seeing people move away from dramatic changes, opting for trimmed layers in long cuts, returning to more natural-looking hair colors, and growing out pixies into bixies and bobs into lobs.
“This spring is all about looking effortless and expensive—whether that’s with a blunt bob, adding soft, layered movement, or trying a rich, natural color with dimension,” says hairstylist Samantha Cusick. “The key is low-maintenance hair that looks high-end, with minimal upkeep and maximum impact.”
Many of the hairstylists we spoke to used adjectives like “neat” and “polished” to describe the season’s most wanted haircuts, but versatility is also a priority. “I’m seeing a lot more tidy layers that let you play around with different styles,” says hairstylist Evanie Frausto. “It’s all about having a haircut that gives you options.”
Colorists, on the other hand, are repeatedly using words like “warm,” “natural,” and “authentic” to talk about spring’s top color trends. Blondes are softer, brunettes are warmer, and the season’s reds are quieter than the vivid cherry-cola shades that have been popular in recent years. “This trend isn’t about replicating the color you were born with, exactly,” says colorist Marissa Susec. “It’s about creating a seamless, blended finish that looks like it naturally grows from your head. Think of it as an ‘old money’ aesthetic—sophisticated, understated, and meticulously maintained.”
The one exception to all this subtlety? Bangs. As in, everyone’s getting them. “I’m cutting so many fringes on people,” says hairstylist James Pecis, who wonders if the chaotic news cycle might be influencing this decision for people. “There’s so much going on, and a lot of people feel very out of control. I think our hair always becomes the one thing that we can try to change or control.”
Bangs or no bangs, big change or barely a change at all, below you’ll find all the cut and color trends—along with expert advice—to put a season of good hair days at your fingertips.
