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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1 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.


2 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.


3 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.


4 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.


5 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.


6 of 50 (added: 10 Nov 2010)
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.






7 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.


8 of 50 (added: 29 Jul 2009)
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.


9 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.


10 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.


11 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.


12 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.






13 of 50 (added: 10 Nov 2010)
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.


14 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.


16 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.


17 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.






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Jenny McCarthy made her way to the premiere of I Love You Phillip Morris looking fantastic wearing a soft and sexy 'do with long layers cut through the sides and front. Her length sat on her shoulders and accentuated her two-tone color.


20 of 50 (added: 27 Jul 2009)
This was a short and spikey look for Chris Evans at the "Push" Los Angeles Premiere. His back and sides were clipper cut short and blended into his top layers which were jagged cut for texture and easy styling. This hairstyle is perfect for any hair type and is best suited for those looking for an easy-to-manage hairdo.


21 of 50 (added: 10 Nov 2010)
This was a short and funky look for Edie Falco. Her ends were razor-cut to give this style an edgy and textured finish. This hairdo is easy to maintain with regular trims and it needs only a little wax or molding cream to re-create.


22 of 50 (added: 11 Nov 2010)
This was a smooth and slick look for Taraji P. Henson at the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. Her chin length bob was complemented by jagged-cut layers through the edges achieving a rugged finish. Soft, sassy bangs were cut to frame her face and finish off her look perfectly.


23 of 50 (added: 06 Oct 2009)
Olivia Wilde went for a classic hairstyle at the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. Her luscious locks were draped over one shoulder to show off lovely long layers cut through the mid-lengths and ends. This style is perfect for any special occasion.


24 of 50 (added: 17 Sep 2009)
Kyra Sedgwick let her mane go wild at the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. Plenty of layers were cut through the back and sides to create movement from the mid-lengths to the ends. Highlights were added all over to brighten her look and complete her style beautifully.






25 of 50 (added: 11 Nov 2010)
January Jones showed off her honey-colored locks at the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. Loose waves were added to the ends of her style, and long layers cut around the back and sides created movement and softness.


26 of 50 (added: 21 Jul 2009)
AnnaLynne McCord also knows how to work her curls into gorgeous evening styles. Here, her golden vintage waves ooze sophistication. And just look at that shine! Soft layers around the edges of AnnaLynne hairstyle at the 35th Annual People's Choice Awards added plenty of movement and sex appeal to her style. Her bangs were kept long enough to be dressed in waves and swept to the side to expose her pretty face. This hairstyle is perfect for any special occasion.


27 of 50 (added: 10 Nov 2010)
Mariella Frostrup looked great with this chin length bob. The ends were cut to one length to maintain a crisp edge and solid finish, and highlights were added to the top to break her solid honey color. This hairstyle is perfect for those with fine to medium hair.


28 of 50 (added: 10 Nov 2010)
This was a short and sassy style for Mary J. Blige at the world premiere of Notorious. The back of her hair was tapered into her head for shape and blended up to the textured layers through the top and sides for a funky finish. This is a low-fuss hairstyle perfect for those looking for an easy-to-manage 'do.


29 of 50 (added: 11 Nov 2010)
Jennie Garth turned heads at the 35th Annual People's Choice Awards with her magnificent hairstyle. Her gorgeous shoulder length 'do was dressed in large waves to show off subtle layers cut through the edges and maintain softness all over. Sexy side-swept bangs were added to complement her look and complete her 'do perfectly.


30 of 50 (added: 06 Oct 2009)
Hayden Panettiere arrived at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards with a long luscious 'do that stunned the crowd. The length was made possible with the help of extensions, and her real hair was used as layers to add softness and movement from her the mid-lengths to her ends.






31 of 50 (added: 21 Jul 2009)
Jeremy Edwards stunned onlookers with his funked-up 'do at the latest Cirque Du Soleil production, Quidam. His back and sides were clipper cut short and blended with the top layers, which were jagged-cut to create a textured finish. This look can easily be re-created with a little molding cream.


32 of 50 (added: 27 Jul 2009)
Adam Ferrara looked great at the New York special screening of Paul Blart: Mall Cop with his head turning hairstyle. The sides and back were jagged-cut to achieve a rugged finish to the edges, and the top layers were textured to create height and reduce styling time. A little wax or molding cream is all that's needed to re-create this look.


33 of 50 (added: 20 Jul 2009)
Neat and tidy were the main focuses of Kevin Connolly's hairstyle at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards. The sides and back were clipper cut short for a close finish to the head. The top was jagged-cut for a spikey look that's easy to achieve with the right styling products.


34 of 50 (added: 11 Nov 2010)
This was a low-fuss hairdo for Ryan Kwanten at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards. His back and sides were clipper cut short for a neat finish to the edges, and the top was layered and kept long enough to be swept to the side. This style is easy to maintain with regular trims.


35 of 50 (added: 06 Oct 2009)
Abby Brammell looked fantastic at the 20th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards with her bouncy 'do. Her jagged-cut length was complemented by jagged-cut layers from the mid-lengths to the ends (which also enhanced her waves and created plenty of body and volume). This hairstyle is perfect for those with longer face shapes looking to add width to their style.


36 of 50 (added: 20 Jul 2009)
"Smooth" and "slick" were the main aims of Tom Hooper's hairstyle at the 14th Annual Critics' Choice Awards. The layers all over were textured and uniform cut to achieve a balanced, yet flat, look which sat to contour his head. This style is best suited to those with naturally straight hair.






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Simon Baker's hairstyle at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards was all about body and bounce. His ends were cut to tickle his collar and the top of his ears, and they were also blended with his top layers (which were texturized for height and fullness). This style is best suited to those with naturally wavy hair.


38 of 50 (added: 11 Nov 2010)
"Smooth" and "slick" were the main aims of Angela Featherstone's hairstyle at the New York premiere of Bride Wars. Stunning feathered layers were cut through the sides and front to add shape and contour her face. Blunt bangs were added to create contrast and frame the top of her style.


39 of 50 (added: 06 Oct 2009)
Fergie kept her hairstyle simple and sleek at a New Year's function 2008. Her trade mark length was left out to show off long layers cut through the ends to give a weightless finish and shape the front. The middle part of this style makes it best suited to those with rounder face shapes.


40 of 50 (added: 11 Nov 2010)
"Low fuss" was the main aim of Sarah Shahi's hairstyle for the New York premiere of Bride Wars. Her medium length 'do had layers cut through the back and sides to add more body and width. This style would be best suited to those with longer face shapes.


41 of 50 (added: 11 Nov 2010)
This was a funked-up look for Kate Hudson at the New York premiere of Bride Wars. Her copper golden locks were teased at the crown to achieve height and lift, and loose waves were left out through the sides to soften the front. The back of her style was braided to expose her sexy back and finish off her look brilliantly.


42 of 50 (added: 25 Sep 2009)
Kristen Johnston decided to wear an upstyle for the New York premiere of Bride Wars. Her highlighted golden locks were pulled up and tied at her crown. Her bangs were smoothed-out and worn as a blunt frame for her face.


43 of 50 (added: 20 Jul 2009)
Ben Stiller went for a natural look at the 20th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards. His length was uniform cut all over to balance-out his soft waves. This hairstyle needs only a little product to re-create.


44 of 50 (added: 17 Sep 2009)
Daniel Craig, attending the European premiere of Defiance at the Odeon, looked slick and smooth with this hairdo. His sides and back were clippper cut short, close to the head, for a neat finish. The top layers were jagged-cut for balance and contoured his head shape well.


45 of 50 (added: 21 Jul 2009)
This was a head turning hairdo for Simon Le Bon. Textured ends through the back and sides gave Simon's look plenty of life and lift all over. The creative use of highlights also added sparkle to his hairstyle and gave it a funky finish.


46 of 50 (added: 20 Jul 2009)
Medium to long layers gave Lauren Bittner's hairdo plenty of body and bounce at the New York premiere of Bride Wars. Her locks were styled into large sexy waves, adding volume from the mid-lengths to the ends. This hairdo is perfect for any special occasion.


47 of 50 (added: 06 Oct 2009)
This was a soft, sexy look for Jessica Simpson as she launched her new fragrance, Fancy. Her golden locks were left to flow over her shoulders to show off the long layers that were cut around her edges to create movement through her mid-lengths to ends. The middle part of this style makes it perfect for those with round face shapes.


48 of 50 (added: 03 Aug 2009)
This was a fantastic look for Vail Bloom's lengthy do at the Seven Pounds premiere. Back layers were started from her mid-lengths and were blended down to her length to create plenty of movement through to her edges, while her front layers were started from her jaw-line to add shape and soften the front of her look. The use of highlights through the top of her style added life.


49 of 50 (added: 05 Oct 2009)
Teresa Palmer let her gorgeous locks out at the world premiere of Bedtime Stories. Her honey blonde do was left to flow over one shoulder to show off the long layers that were cut through the edges to give her ends movement and a weightless finish. This easy-to-manage style is perfect for those with fine to medium hair types.


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Bounce and body was the main focus of Keri Russell's hairdo at the Bedtime Stories world premiere. Her length was cut to her shoulders and plenty of layers were cut from her mid-lengths to create body and movement. The width of this hairstyle makes it perfect for those with long face shapes.