The Most Popular Hair Trends for 2019

By Maddy Zollo
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Forget the champagne, the best way to ring in the new year is with a fresh hairstyle. Whether it’s a cut, a color change, or a styling switch-up, a new do lets you hit reset on your entire look this January. We’ve rounded up the top 2019 haircuts for women along with the latest tress trends and color choices to give y’all plenty of hair-spiration. Read on for the easiest ways to give yourself a mane makeover.

The Hot Hair Trends

This year's new hairstyles center around things Southerners already love: Volume, bangs, ponytails and effortless waves. 

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Give Your Locks an On-Trend Update with These Styles, Cuts, and Colors

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Lots Of Volume

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This one is a no brainer: Down South, volume is always in style. Beyond bouncy blowouts and teasing combs, this year it’s all about thicker, healthier-looking tresses. Try using volume-boosting products to create over-sized styles such as voluminous topknots or wide braids.

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Bangs

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While a great cut is crucial, what’s happening around the face is just as important. Update your look by adding bangs of any length or thickness.

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Ponytails

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Different variations of this classic style are going to be everywhere. There are so many ways to turn up your tail: Wear it high at the crown of your head or down by the nape, try a tiered style, or wrap the base in a chic ribbon.

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Loose Waves

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While polished curls are always pretty, more effortless textures are in. Show off your hair’s natural body by creating soft bend with your curling iron and spritzing in wave spray.

The Hot Hair Cuts

Whether you want a subtle change or full-blown transformation, these cuts are going to be the next big thing at the salon.

Short Hair Styles

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Chin-Grazing Bob

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The best way to make a blunt bob feel current is to keep the length at chin-level and only add layers on the inside.

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Choppy Layers With Bangs

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Embrace the 90s with short shaggy layers and bangs a la Bridget Bardot.

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Super Short Bob

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If you like an edgy pixie, try rocking an extra short bob. It makes a statement while showing off your features.

Medium Length Styles

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Lob

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Trimming hair right at or a little below the collarbone is flattering for everyone.

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Blunt Ends With Face-Framing Layers

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A straight-across cut makes hair appear fuller— just incorporate a few layers near the front to keep the style soft and feminine. 

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Textured Layers

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A mid-length shag is a popular cut that also shows off your natural texture.

Long Hair Styles

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Long Layers

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Channel a more boho vibe with a middle part and cascading ends.

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Super Straight

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Keep it sleek and simple with a stick straight style.

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Full Fringe

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Thick bangs (from side swept to straight across) instantly add more intrigue to long lengths.

The Hot Hair Colors

If you’re wanting to update your hue, look no further than these popular shades for blondes, brunettes, and redheads.

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Beige

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For a fresh take on bronde (the hair color that straddles the line between blonde and brown), try beige. It’s a light brown with warm, golden tones in it.

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Vanilla Blonde

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Move over, platinum, creamy vanilla is the new blonde on the block. It’s a warmer white without any icy undertones.

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Chocolates, Cocoas and Caramels

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For darker-haired beauties, go for rich candy-inspired tones like chocolates, cocoas and caramels.

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Burnt Red

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While the words “hair” and “burnt” should never together, the one time it’s okay is in terms of hair color. Update red or copper hair with hints of dark brown.

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