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The styles everyone's asking for in 2026

The most-requested cuts of the year, each with a full guide — what it is, who it suits, and how to ask for it.

FadesThe Fade

Complete Fade Guide

Low, mid, high, skin, taper, drop & burst — every fade decoded.

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Men'sEdgar Cut

The Edgar Cut

The blunt-fringe, sharp-lined cut that took over social feeds.

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Women'sButterfly Cut

The Butterfly Cut

Face-framing layers that add volume while keeping your length.

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UnisexWolf Cut

The Wolf Cut

Shag meets mullet — shaggy, textured and effortlessly edgy.

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Men'sUndercut

The Undercut

Bold, disconnected contrast between long top and short sides.

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TrendingBroccoli Cut

The Broccoli Cut

The curly-top, faded-sides look every teenager is requesting.

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Women's Haircuts

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Fades

Fade Types

All 9 fades, side by side.

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By Face Shape

The right cut for your face.

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GuideGuard Sizes

Clipper Guard Sizes Chart

Every guard number in mm and inches, with what each one leaves.

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GuideAsk Your Barber

How to Ask Your Barber

The exact words that get you the cut in your head, not a guess.

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Best Tools for Home

What to look for in clippers, trimmers, shears and dryers.

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Quick answers

What's the difference between a fade, a taper and an undercut?
A fade is a graduated blend down to very short hair or skin. A taper is a shorter, more conservative graduation usually limited to the sideburns and neckline. An undercut keeps the sides one short length with no blend, disconnected from a longer top. See the fade guide, taper guide and undercut guide.
What do clipper guard numbers mean?
Each guard leaves a fixed length, in 1/8-inch steps: #1 is 1/8" (3mm), #2 is 1/4" (6mm), #3 is 3/8" (10mm), #4 is 1/2" (13mm), up to #8 at 1" (25mm). The full chart is in our clipper guard sizes guide.
How often should I get a haircut?
Hair grows about half an inch (1.25cm) a month. Skin fades look crisp for 2–3 weeks, most short cuts for 3–5 weeks, and longer styles can go 8–12 weeks between trims. More detail in how often to get a haircut.
What's my hair type?
Hair is commonly typed 1 (straight), 2 (wavy), 3 (curly) and 4 (coily), each with A–C subtypes. Knowing yours helps you pick cuts and products that work with your texture. See the hair types chart.

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