Latest Hair Cuts & Styles
Key Highlights:
Choppy bobs add movement without heavy styling
Tousled finishes look modern and wearable daily
90s-inspired cuts bring soft, flattering structure
Textured shags boost natural wave and volume
Kérastase treatments revive hair needing extra TLC
Latest Hair Trends in Bury St Edmunds: Cuts Clients Are Asking For Now
If you are ready for a change, Gavin Ashley Hair Salon in Bury St Edmunds offers consultations that help you choose a trend that genuinely suits your hair texture, lifestyle, and maintenance preferences. The best “right now” haircut is not the one you saved on your phone, it is the one your hair can wear well between appointments.
The current direction in hair is leaning towards lighter, more textured shapes that feel effortless rather than overly polished. Alongside that, 90s references are still going strong, from bob variations to softer, wearable shags.
A good trend should make your day to day styling simpler, not more time consuming. The most in demand looks usually have a few things in common:
• The shape comes from the haircut itself, not just heat styling
• They work with your natural texture, whether that is straight, wavy, or curly
• They are easy to revive with the right products between washes
• They can be tailored to your face shape, hair type, and personal style, so it still feels like you
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Choppy, Tousled Bobs
The choppy bob is still a strong option for anyone who wants a noticeable change without committing to very short hair. The key is the internal texture and the ends, which are deliberately broken up to avoid a blunt, heavy line.
Who it suits
A choppy bob can be adapted for fine, medium, or thicker hair, but the approach should change depending on density. Fine hair often benefits from subtle texture and a soft perimeter so it keeps fullness. Thicker hair usually needs more internal weight removal so it does not feel triangular.
How to describe it in your consultation
Bring a photo if you like, but also describe how you want it to behave:
Do you want it to tuck behind the ears easily?
Do you prefer a centre part or side part?
Do you want visible movement at the ends, or a smoother finish?
Maintenance and aftercare
A bob holds its shape best with regular trims. A quick blow dry with a directional brush, plus a light texturising product, often gives that “tousled bob” finish without needing to curl every section.
90s Inspired Cuts
90s-inspired hair is having a comeback, but in a softer, more wearable way than the original versions. The vibe is clean shape with movement: face framing that flatters, layers that flick, and styling that looks polished without feeling stiff.
Rather than copying one exact haircut, today’s 90s looks are about borrowing the best details and tailoring them to you, your hair type, and how you actually wear your hair day to day.
What “90s-inspired” can mean in the salon chair
This trend can show up in a few different (and very modern) ways:
• A modernised “Rachel” style: bouncy, face framing layers with that signature flicky finish, updated to feel lighter and less choppy
• Side partings and side fringes: a simple switch that instantly makes hair feel more 90s, especially when paired with soft volume at the roots
• Wispy bangs: airy, light fringe pieces that soften the face and blend into layers, rather than looking heavy or overly blunt
• Flicky layers through the ends: perfect if you want movement and shape without going dramatically shorter
• Soft, face lifting shaping around the cheekbones and jaw: designed to open up the face and make styling easier
Suitability
A 90s-inspired cut is ideal if you like your hair to look intentional, with shape you can see and feel. If you prefer truly wash-and-go hair, your stylist can still keep the 90s influence but dial it back with softer layers and an easy, low effort styling routine, so you get the look without the daily commitment.
Textured Shags & Layered Waves
Textured shags and layered waves are ideal if you want movement through the mid lengths and ends, especially if your hair has any natural bend. The modern shag is less extreme than some older versions, with a more wearable silhouette.
Benefits of a modern shag shape
Movement and volume without teasing
A shag builds lift through layers and graduation, which can make hair look fuller with less effort.
Better definition for wavy hair
Layering can help waves sit more evenly, rather than forming a heavy triangle at the bottom.
A more relaxed grow out
When done well, the grow out can feel softer than a very precise one length cut.
Who should be cautious with heavy layering
A very layered shag is not always the best match for hair that is extremely fine, or hair that frizzes easily without a styling routine. In those cases, a layered wave approach can give you movement without taking away too much density.