Hair AI SalonFall 2026 is splitting in two directions: sharp, one-length cuts like the blunt bob, Prada bob and pageboy, and soft, voluminous shapes like the butterfly cut, '90s layers and Utah curls. In the Hair AI app, the most-tried styles in the week to 24 September 2026 were the Blunt Bob, Butterfly Cut, Bixie Cut, Wolf Cut and Utah Curls.
What Hair AI users tried most this September
Ranked by how often each style was generated in the Hair AI app in the week to 24 September 2026. Styles we feature in the app get a head start, so read this as what people are most curious about, not a salon census.
Blunt Bob — one length, sharp hem, no layers. The clear number one: clean, expensive-looking and easy to style.
Butterfly Cut — long, face-framing layers with '90s blowout volume. The most-tried long cut.
Bixie Cut — the pixie-bob hybrid, and the most popular way to try going short.
Wolf Cut — shaggy, choppy layers with a mullet-inspired shape. Still pulling people in two years on.- Utah Curls — long hair set in big, bouncy barrel curls from below the ear, brushed out for soft, full volume.
The sharp side: bobs with clean lines
This season's bobs are precise. The Prada bob is a chin-length blunt cut swept back from a deep side part, so the whole hairline shows. The pageboy is its softer, vintage cousin: a rounded bob with the ends curled under and a full fringe at brow level. Both reward thick, straight hair and a strong jaw. On a round face, keep the length just below the chin.
The soft side: volume and movement
Layered Lob — the everyday version of the trend: collarbone length with movement through the ends.
Lob with Layers — a little longer and shaggier, for anyone growing out a bob.
Long Curtain Bangs — the lowest-commitment way to change your face shape for fall.
Two newer looks are gaining quickly in the app: '90s layers, a collarbone-length cut with smooth face-framing wings that sweep away from the face, and love layers, very long hair whose front pieces curve in along the jaw to frame the face.
Pair the cut with a fall colour
Autumn is when warm, rich shades come back: copper, chocolate brown and caramel balayage. See the 2026 hair colour trends to find the shade that suits your undertone.
See it on your own face first
Upload a selfie and try every cut on this list in Hair AI — the blunt bob, butterfly cut, bixie, wolf cut and Utah curls are all in the app. Seeing two or three side by side on your own face makes the choice easy.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular haircut for fall 2026?
In the Hair AI app, the blunt bob was the most-tried style in the week to 24 September 2026, followed by the butterfly cut, bixie cut, wolf cut and Utah curls.
What are Utah curls?
Utah curls are long hair set in large, uniform barrel curls that start below the ear and are brushed out for soft, full volume, usually with a centre part and a smooth, lifted crown.
What is a Prada bob?
A Prada bob is a sharp, chin-length blunt bob with no layers, swept back from a deep side part so the whole forehead and hairline stay visible. It's precise, polished and suits thick, straight hair best.