Haircuts That Will Define Summer 2024

Every year, it seems like our collective sense of style becomes increasingly about embodying a personal aesthetic, from unique fashion and accessories to individualized beauty looks. After all, with a "core" for every interest and niche, you can live your style fantasy every day. This even includes the wide world of hairstyles, with a range of modern cuts, colors, and techniques ready to bring your visions to life.

It's no wonder, then, that we're seeing exciting new hair fads emerge with each passing season. And if you're planning to refresh your look for the summer months, we've got some good news: This year's signature haircut trends are overflowing with statement-making options, whether you're hunting for close-cropped, über-short styles or waterfalls of curling tresses. From cuts inspired by ocean life to gorgeous curls, bobs, and bangs spearheaded by our favorite celebrities, summer 2024 already has some iconic haircuts in the making.

In the wake of Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" release, you'd best believe that larger-than-life Texas hair is a major trend for 2024. This summer, get the look with a voluminous blowout, over-the-top curls, and lightly teased roots for extra height. Fun and bouncy, the cheeky charm of Texas hair is perfect for warm-weather days, whether you complement the cut with a sunny blond shade, a rich brunette, or even playful pink hues. Take a note from Queen Bey and add this style to your shortlist of summer haircut options.

Want to switch up your look without a major change in length? Tweaking the layers around your face is one of the easiest ways to make a big impact on any length and style of cut. Happily, there are several face-framing styles in style at the moment. For instance, side-sweeping curtain bangs are still cute and boho for summer 2024, and with the booming success of The Eras Tour, eyelash-grazing fringe á la Taylor Swift is another winning look.

Short bobs are having a moment this year, and there are oh-so-many ways to style them. From the sleek minimalism of a blunt bob to the texture and charm of the flippy, Hailey Bieber-approved bouffant bob, chin-length haircuts accentuate your neck, shoulders, and collarbones just in time for summer dresses and tank tops.

Want to push the envelope with a truly lightweight summer haircut? There are short options, and then there are shorter-than-short options. For instance, shaggy pixies are currently in vogue, so consider leaving the sides and bangs a little longer. This gives your stylist room to work in subtle layering. If you're leaning more toward a dramatic buzzcut, consider the trendy velvet crop hairstyle instead. Whether worn fuzzy or gelled into a chic cap, the velvet crop's soft, bleach-blond vibes make it a liberating, low-effort style for summer.

Jellyfish everything is trendy this year. So, if you can't decide between short and long styles this summer, why not enjoy the best of both worlds with a jellyfish haircut? Pairing chin-length layers that mimic a stylish bob and medium or long tendrils that peek out from underneath, jellyfish cuts provide a sleek, customizable template to create your own fashion-forward look. For a subtler shape, ask for softer layers and choose more similar lengths. For a wilder contrast, get a blunter bob and longer underlayers.