Short hair is the ultimate trend: 5 chic hairstyles for a bold summer transformation
When it comes to changing your look, short hairstyles are an incredibly smart choice. They allow you to get rid of excess length, opt for a visible and complete transformation and, in doing so, open a new chapter in hair styling. It is therefore no surprise that short hair is set to be an absolute hit for summer 2026. Vogue has selected five short hairstyles that everyone will be wearing. Here is our edit.
5 short hairstyles that will set the trends this summer
1. The Trinity Cut
The enigmatic Trinity from the Matrix saga has long been a muse for the fashion world. But in recent months, her hairstyle has also become a key source of inspiration for it-girls. After Angèle, Delilah Belle, model and daughter of Lisa Rinna, has also embraced the signature haircut of the iconic hacker. A short base, tapered front strands and lengths that gently fall forward: the Trinity Cut promises confident androgyny, borrowing elements from the cyberpunk and boyish aesthetics of the saga. A bold hair move worth trying this summer.
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2. French bob
Sofia Richie Grainge is undoubtedly one of the most influential trendsetters in the beauty world. So, when this it-girl decides to change her hairstyle, her community pays attention and embraces the new trend. Proof of this is the French bob, which the new mother decided to try during her holiday in the south of France. Incredibly chic, the French bob appears to fall delicately just above the shoulders, completed with a centre parting and ends slightly curled inward. Attitude, elegance and charisma are guaranteed.
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3. Curly shag
At the crossroads between a layered haircut and the modern mullet, the shag has been building its reputation for several years as a hairstyle that pushes boundaries and exudes confidence. This summer, it is being reinvented with longer, softer lines, as worn by British actress Florence Pugh. Perfect for textured hair, the curly shag is set to become the most sought-after boho-chic hairstyle.
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4. Side-part bob
Long overlooked, the side part, known as the “older sister side part,” has returned as a leading trend. With the arrival of summer, this style will take on a shorter version in the form of the side-part bob. Embracing the preppy and seemingly demure spirit of the “older sister,” this haircut refreshes the overall look and perfectly captures the mood of summer.
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5. The Lixie
Emma Stone’s recent hairstyle change did not go unnoticed. When the American actress revealed her new short haircut, she quickly set the internet on fire: the lixie. A longer version of the pixie cut, the lixie is a classic boyish hairstyle, but with softer and freer lines that allow natural curls and waves to take centre stage. The result is a perfect look that will undoubtedly shape hairstyle trends for the upcoming autumn.
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