50 NEW HAIRSTYLES AND HAIRCUTS FOR MEN AND WOMEN IN 2026

by TheHairStyler.com
Updated on November 11, 2010

These hairstyles are the latest and most up-to-date hairstyles for 2026 from celebrity events and salons around the world.

TheHairStyler.com updates its library with new hairstyles on a weekly basis. To make sure we get the latest and greatest styles, our images are sourced from international celebrity photo agencies and freelance salon photographers roaming the globe. We're sure you'll find something you like!


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Long and luscious was the main aim for Megan Corkrey's hairstyle for the American Idol Top 13 party. The length of her 'do was broken up by long layers which were cut around the sides to add shape and to give her look a softer finish. Long side-swept bangs were also added to create a beautiful frame and to complete this hairstyle perfectly.


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Christine Lakin looked gorgeous at the "Race to Witch Mountain" world premiere with this sassy look. Her mane was pulled half back, which allowed her length to drape over her shoulders, and her trade mark copper locks were spiced up with golden tones to bring out the color of her eyes.


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Sexy layers made this hairstyle work well for Kimberly Caldwell at the American Idol Top 13 party. The combination of short and long layers all over gives this look body, volume and creates shape, while choppy bangs added at the front frame the face and complete the look stylishly.


4 of 50 (added: 29 Jul 2009)
Scott MacIntyre's 'do at the American Idol Top 13 party was cut in uniform layers to balance out the volume and bounce of his hair and to encourage his natural curls to do their thing. A little serum or sculpture lotion is the perfect hair styling product to use to separate the curls for definition. This look is best suited for those with naturally curly hair.


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This bold look was a great hairstyle choice for Alexis Grace at the American Idol Top 13 party. Her back section was tapered into her head and jagged layers were cut through the top to create height and body at the crown. To finish, bright pink tips were added in random places to add a little spice to her golden girl look.


6 of 50 (added: 10 Nov 2010)
Amber Rose didn't need to fuss with hairstyling or hair products at the Metropolitan Opera's 125th Anniversary Gala and she still managed to attract plenty of attention. Her eye-popping buzz cut was short enough to be a number 3 all over, which is great for those with a busy schedule. To add some life to her very short 'do, Amber gave this great gold hair color a try.






7 of 50 (added: 21 Jul 2009)
Amy Adams arrived at the "Sunshine Cleaning" Los Angeles premiere with a classic hairstyle to wow the crowd. Long layers were cut through her sides and back to encourage the large loose waves that were defined perfectly to give her style plenty of bounce and body. This look is best suited for those with long face shapes.


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This was a wild look for Lance Bass at the 7th Annual Stuart House Benefit. The back and sides of his style were shaved short with a number 2 clipper guard, and the top layers were jagged cut to create the Mohawk look and shape. Highlights were added to the top of his style to create a funky and fun finish.


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High and wispy was the main aim for CJ Baran's hairstyle at the 10th annual T.J. Martell Foundation Family Day. His thick hair was jagged cut or razored to achieve a weightless and wispy finish to the ends. This allowed the layers at the crown to be spiked up and out while the top was styled flat to contour the head.


10 of 50 (added: 07 Oct 2009)
Gareth Gates made quite an impression at the 2009 Laurence Olivier Awards with this wicked hairstyle. His layers were razor cut to maintain wispy edges all over and were styled out in different directions for a fantastic finish. A little wax or moulding cream will keep this style in place.


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Neil chose a short and simple hairstyle for Global Green USA's 6th Annual Pre-Oscar Party. His sides and back were clipper cut short and blended into top layers which were unform cut for balance and a neat finish. This hairstyle is easy to maintain and needs only a little product to style.


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Sean Penn kept his hairstyle neat and tidy for the 81st Annual Academy Awards. The back was tapered into his head and blended into uniform layers through the sides and back- giving this look plenty of body and height. A little wax or molding gum is all that's needed to re-create this look.






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A.J. Buckley was aiming for height when he styled his hair for the 7th Annual Stuart House Benefit. Uniform layers were cut all over for balance and shape, allowing him to wear the top high and enhance his natural wave.


14 of 50 (added: 29 Jul 2009)
Chris Cornell let his natural waves out at the 7th Annual Stuart House Benefit and looked great! Medium to long layers were cut around his sides and back to balance out his look and to enhance the bounce and body through his mid-lengths to ends. This hairstyle is perfect for those with long face shapes and needs only a little hair product to style.


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Zooey Deschanel made her way into the 2009 Film Independent's Spirit Awards with this long gorgeous 'do. The layers through the sides and back added body and bounce to her look which enhanced her waves through the mid-lengths to the ends. The blunt bangs on this style create contrast and complete this look brilliantly.


16 of 50 (added: 29 Jul 2009)
Justin wowed the crowd at the Anna Sui Fashion Show with his stylish 'do. The back of his hairstyle was jagged-cut and the length was left long enough to tickle his collar. The top and side layers were randomly cut so as not to look too uniform. This created a heavily textured look which is perfect for those who are wild at heart and don't mind a little attention.


17 of 50 (added: 11 Nov 2010)
Andrea let her copper locks out for all to admire, showing off stunning length with little layering through the ends for a weightless finish- yet maintaining a neat edge. This long hairstyle is easy to maintain with regular trims.


18 of 50 (added: 25 Sep 2009)
This was an extraordinary upstyle for Roison at the Preen by Thornton Bregazzi runway fashion show. Plenty of pins, lacquer and time are needed to re-create this head turning 'do.






19 of 50 (added: 25 Sep 2009)
Samantha Janus made her way into the VIP premiere of Ben 10: Alien Force with a casual and creative hairstyle. Her locks were tied on one side and the opposite side was left out to create an asymmetrical finish. Side-swept bangs also framed her face and softened her look. This look is great for those with longer face shapes.


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This was new look for Patricia Arquette at the screening of her directorial debut at The Paley Center. Layers cut through the sides and back gave her style plenty of texture and shape through her mid-lengths and ends. Her two-tone color made her layers stand out, finishing off her look beautifully.


21 of 50 (added: 12 Aug 2009)
Mariah Carey once again let her locks out at the 2009 Film Independent's Spirit Awards. Her trademark luscious length looked different this time around thanks to her new golden copper color. This hairstyle has little layering through the ends to lighten the edges, and it's easy to maintain with regular trims.


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This was an easy-to-manage hairstyle for Melissa Leo at the 2009 Film Independent's Spirit Awards. Uniform layers are cut from the back to the front to maintain balance all over. The top was also layered to create body and volume. This look is great for those with longer face shapes and needs only a little product to re-create.


23 of 50 (added: 06 Oct 2009)
This was a classic look for Lisa Snowdon at the launch of the National Lottery Awards. This hairstyle was a typical "pin-up" girl look from the 1940s because of its victory rolls and backcombing for height and fullness. This fabulous hairstyle needs ample time to re-create and plenty of hairspray for hold.


24 of 50 (added: 03 Aug 2009)
This was a casual look for Jessica who kept her hairstyle simple at the 2009 Film Independent's Spirit Awards. Her length sits below the shoulders with little layering through the ends to enhance her waves. Long bangs are cut through the front to soften her overall style.






25 of 50 (added: 21 Jul 2009)
This was a new hairstyle for JoJo at the MacDella Cooper Foundation's Fashion Week After Party. Her defined waves fell over her shoulders, exposing layers cut through her mid-lengths and ends (for body and bounce). Blunt bangs were cut to create contrast, and they completed her look perfectly.


26 of 50 (added: 21 Jul 2009)
This was a long luscious look for Doutzen who looked fab at the 2009 "What Is Sexy?" list party. Her golden mane was left out to show off sexy layers cut from her mid-lengths to ends, giving her movement and shape. This hairstyle is easy to re-create and easy to maintain with regular trims.


27 of 50 (added: 10 Nov 2010)
Gwyneth Paltrow went for a soft wavy look at the Unforgettable Evening Benefiting the Entertainment Industry Foundation. Her shoulder length hairdo was complemented by long layers through the edges at the back and sides, creating movement from her mid-lengths to ends.


28 of 50 (added: 11 Nov 2010)
Cameron Diaz let her mane out for the 2009 Film Independent's Spirit Awards, showing jagged-cut layers through her mid-lengths and ends which lightened her look and gave her a weightless finish. This hairstyle is great for thoe looking for a low maintenance hairdo.


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Jagged-cut ends and layers gave CariDee's look plenty of attitude at the 2009 "What is Sexy?" list party. Maximum style and texture was created by balancing-out her uneven length with uneven layers cut through the top.


30 of 50 (added: 21 Jul 2009)
Defined and balanced waves made Danielle Panabaker's hairstyle turn heads at the Herve Leger Fall 09 Runway Fashion Show. Her layers were cut from her mid-lengths to her ends to balance-out her waves, and they sat well with her blunt bangs (cut to frame her face).






31 of 50 (added: 29 Jul 2009)
This was a fun look for Travis Van Winkle at the LA premiere of Friday the 13th. The back and sides were cut short (but still left long enough to cover the top of his ears) and the top length was jagged-cut to achieve maximum height. This hairstyle is easy to re-create, and it's best suited to those with rounder face shapes.


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This was funky 'do for Brittany, who looked fabulous her chin length bob and eye-catching color. Her length was kept to one length, but it was jagged-cut on the edges, with jagged layers through the top, for maximum texture and shape.


33 of 50 (added: 11 Nov 2010)
Adriana looks fabulous in a shiny mocha hair color and earth tone makeup to match. Her complexion looks rich and creamy and her eyes are intensified with this coloring. Smooth and slick were the main ideas behind Adriana's hairdo. Her luscious length was blunt-cut and complemented by jagged-cut layers through the front for shape and under her jaw line to break the solid edge. This fuss-free 'do is easy to maintain with regular trims. The mocha brown looks natural on Adriana. If you have a similar skin tone, consider what a difference a few shades can make to your overall look before you change your hair color.


34 of 50 (added: 30 Jul 2009)
This was a fantastic look for Leonardo Nam at the LA premiere of He's Just Not That into You. His sides and back were clipper-cut short and blended into the top layers, which were heavily textured to create a jagged finish. This look is best suited to those with rounder face shapes, and it's easy to maintain with regular trims.


35 of 50 (added: 29 Jul 2009)
Reeve Carney let his long shaggy hairstyle speak for itself at the 5th Annual Black Eyed Peas Peapod Foundation Benefit Concert. His jagged-cut length sat on his shoulders and jagged layers, cut through the edges, lightened the edges. This style is best suited to those with fine to medium hair types and it needs only a little product to re-create.


36 of 50 (added: 29 Jul 2009)
Rod Keller made his way into the LA premiere of He's Just Not That into You looking suave with a fancy hairstyle. The layers through the back and sides were jagged-cut to achieve a textured look and feel, and the top and front were blunt-cut for contrast. This hairstyle needs only a little product to style and is perfect for those with naturally straight hair.






37 of 50 (added: 09 Sep 2014)
Gordon Ramsay looked great at the signing of his new cookbook in NY. His blonde mane was cut short through the sides and back and blended into the top layers, which were jagged-cut for texture. This look can easily be created with a little wax or molding gum, and it's easy to maintain with regular trims.


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Jared Padalecki let his natural waves do their thing at the LA premiere of Friday the 13th. The back was tapered down to the nape and graduating layers, cut through the sides and back, enhanced the natural kinks. This hairstyle needs only a little product to re-create and it's perfect for those with longer face shapes.


39 of 50 (added: 27 Jul 2009)
This was a new look for Ben Affleck at the LA premiere of He's Just Not That into You. His sides and back were cut shorter than usual and blended into the top layers, which were jagged-cut for height and texture. A little wax or molding gum is all that's needed to style this hairdo.


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Gavin Creel looked fantasic at The Drama League's 25th Annual All-Star Gala . The length around the back and sides were jagged-cut to soften the edges, and the top layers were razored to achieve maximum height and shape. This look can easily be maintained with regular trims, and it needs wax or a little molding cream to style.


41 of 50 (added: 06 Oct 2009)
Katy Perry stunned onlookers with her classic hairstyle at Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy Gala. Her medium length 'do was dressed in large waves to create a movement and body through the edges. This style is easy to re-create with rollers and needs strong lacquer for hold.


42 of 50 (added: 21 Jul 2009)
This was a magnificent look for Angelin Chang at the 2009 MusiCares Person of the Year Awards. The sides and and back were tapered into her head for a weightless finish, and blended into the top's jagged-cut layers for height and texture. The use of highlights all over was a great way of breaking up her natural dark color.


43 of 50 (added: 25 Sep 2009)
This was a gorgeous look for Audrina Patridge at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards. Her updo was dressed to the side to create an asymmetrical shape which really suited her. This hairstyle needs quite a lot of time to re-create, and it's best suited to those with longer face shapes.


44 of 50 (added: 10 Nov 2010)
Chita Rivera wowed the crowd with her hairstyle at The Drama League's 25th Annual All-Star Gala. Razored layers through the sides and back created a weightless flick and a textured finish. The top layers were cut to sit flat to contour her head, and this style is best suited to those with fine to medium hair.


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This was nice change for Jane Fonda at a screening of FTA. Her usual short flicked-out look has been substituted with a longer 'do sitting on her shoulders. Layers lighten the edges and add shape, and highlighted sections through the top add contrast to her style and bring out the color of her eyes.


46 of 50 (added: 25 Sep 2009)
Salma Hayek's long and luscious hairstyle had all eyes on her at the 2008 National Board of Review Awards Gala. Her front and top sections were teased and pinned up at her crown to create height, while her ends were left out to show off her defined curls. This elegant hairstyle needs time to re-create and is perfect for any special occasion.


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This was a low fuss hairstyle for Trudie Styler at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. Jagged or razored layers were cut all through her back and sides to create a funky yet weightless finish on her edges. Her top layers were also jagged cut to give her overall look a rugged yet stylish finish. A little moulding cream is the perfect styling product choice to define the ends and will hold this style all day.


48 of 50 (added: 11 Nov 2010)
Tara Conner arrived at "The Girls of Hedsor Hall" press conference looking brilliant with her blonde locks smoothed back. Her crown was teased at the roots for height and lift while her sexy bangs were blow-dried smooth to one side for a stunning finish. This hairstyle is easy to re-create and is perfect for any special occasion.


49 of 50 (added: 27 Jul 2009)
Neil Jackson showed off his textured hairstyle at the "Push" Los Angeles Premiere. His side and back sections were cut neat over his ears for a crisp finish to his edges, while his top section was point cut to create a messy yet funky look. This hairstyle needs only a little wax or moulding cream to style.


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Brittany Snow has dumped her blonde locks for a shiny brunette look. Her jagged-cut length was complemented by jagged-cut sides and back- giving her style shape and a wicked edge. Her new color looks healthier and brings out the color of her eyes.