Beauty Hair Haircuts 23 Classic Haircuts That Never Go Out of Style For every hair length, texture, and maintenance level. By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. InStyle's editorial guidelines and Krista Carter Krista Carter Krista Carter is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience working in beauty and fashion. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on November 18, 2024 @ 10:37AM Close Photo: Marc Piasecki / WireImage / Getty Images Hair trends come and go each season, but there's a set of cuts that have stood the test of time. These are the classic, tried-and-true bunch that will always stay in style. Need proof? Then look no further than the red carpet. While your favorite A-listers aren't afraid of dramatic changes, many have one haircut that they always return to. So whether you're loyal to your long length, love a lob, or want to try a pixie, listen up. We've got just what you need to find your signature hairstyle—regardless of your hair type, texture, and face shape. Ahead, we're rounding up 23 of the best celeb-inspired classic haircuts of all time. Happy scrolling. 01 of 23 Casual, Face-Framing Layers Steve Granitz / FilmMagic / Getty Images Jennifer Aniston has said that her hair is naturally wavy; meaning, her famous layered, shaggy "Rachel" style was shaped with flat irons and a lot of blowdrying. Now, she's known for sporting casually tousled layers that beautifully frame her face. The nice thing about those layers is that she can wear them wavy or sleek. 02 of 23 Blunt Lob Theo Wargo / Getty Images ICYMI: The lob is a universally flattering haircut no matter your hair texture. For those with thinner tresses, consider opting for blunt ends which will make your mane appear thicker. Styling this cut stick-straight like Laura Harrier is chic, versatile, and fierce. 03 of 23 Long Curls and Bangs @sabrinacarpenter / Instagram Sabrina Carpenter's signature 'do includes long, voluminous curls and face-framing bangs. It feels mod and girly but the cut provides lots of room to play. As her bangs grow, she has the option of styling them like curtain bangs for a more relaxed look. 04 of 23 Long, Voluminous Waves Michael Tran / FilmMagic Jennifer Lopez has perfected her look with big, cascading voluminous waves. It's the ultimate bombshell style with a soft touch. To enhance your natural texture and volume, apply Sachajuan's Ocean Mist Volume Hair Mousse to damp hair before styling; it will add volume and help hold your curls. 05 of 23 Choppy Pixie Jim Spellman / WireImage / Getty Images Looking for a no-fuss cut? A pixie, like Zoë Kravitz's choppy 'do, is simple yet statement-making. To style, work a small amount of Oribe Rough Luxury Soft Molding Paste into strands for a visually—and literally—effortless look. 06 of 23 Long and Straight With Middle Part Jim Spellman / WireImage / Getty Images Priyanka Chopra's ultra-smooth style parted down the middle is sleek to the max. To replicate her hair-commercial-worthy tresses, style with a T3 Singlepass Stylemax flat iron. Then, spritz on some shine spray for that high-gloss finish. 07 of 23 Long, Bouncy Layers Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images Full-bodied '90s hair is back, but for Kate Middleton, it never left. Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge, has been sticking to face-framing layers styled à la bouncy blowout for years—and we still can't get enough. Not to mention, this bouncy style can take you from day to night without any fuss. 08 of 23 Natural Lob With Bangs Unique Nicole / Getty Images When it comes to her hair, Tracee Ellis Ross knows what's up. The Pattern Beauty founder is a proponent of embracing your natural hair texture—and for good reason. Her natural curly lob with strategic layers is drop-dead gorgeous. 09 of 23 Side-Swept Bob Photo by Gary Gershoff/WireImage/Getty Images Add some drama to a short bob by styling your bangs to one side with a deep side part like Taraji P. Henson. This helps frame the face and adds some edge to a typically classic and simple hair cut. Plus, it's proof that short hair can be versatile, too. 10 of 23 Long and Tousled Marc Piasecki / WireImage / Getty Images These soft, beachy waves on California girl Gigi Hadid are the definition of model-off-duty hair. To give your straight strands an undone finish, spritz and scrunch them with Bumble & bumble Surf Spray. If you have stick-straight hair, braiding it while wet can also help provide texture. 11 of 23 Blunt Bangs Rob Kim / Getty Images Naomi Campbell's signature long, straight tresses are instantly updated with a set of blunt bangs that bring out her eyes. Look closely and you'll see two face-framing tendrils that hit at her jawline. It's probably the most understated jellyfish detail on record. 12 of 23 Chin-Length Bob Steve Granitz / FilmMagic / Getty Images Michelle William's chin-length bob frames her round face perfectly. After blow-drying with a large round brush, roll the ends slightly under, then flat iron one-inch portions. To keep the look sleek, spritz Dry Bar's Glass Miracle Smoothing Sealant on damp hair. It protects against heat damage and prevents frizz. 13 of 23 Long, Tousled Layers Gregg DeGuire / FilmMagic / Getty Images Awkwafina's long, tousled layers are the epitome of understated elegance. To replicate her style, simply spritz a texturizing spray like R+Co's Trophy Shine + Texture Spray and let hair air dry. Then, ruffle your hair with your fingers for a piece-y, undone finish. 14 of 23 Natural Pixie Steve Granitz / FilmMagic / Getty Images This natural pixie on Jodie Turner-Smith is a timeless classic. The trick? Work in a small amount of Oribe's Styling Butter Curl Enhancing Cream to keep curls moisturized and defined. 15 of 23 Voluminous Bob Steve Granitz / FilmMagic / Getty Images Kerry Washington's voluminous bob with a swooping side part frames her face to perfection while flattering her features. Not to mention, this graduated look is the ideal volume booster. Use a round brush and your blow-dryer to recreate her look. 16 of 23 Shag With Curtain Bangs Dominik Bindl / FilmMagic / Getty Images Jenny Ortega's wavy shag with curtain bangs is a cut that looks effortlessly cool no matter how you style it. Still, we're partial to her tousled waves that lend movement and body to her '70s-inspired look. Use Eleven Australia's Dry Shampoo Styling Paste to recreate her undone texture. 17 of 23 Long Layers With Wispy Bangs Steve Granitz / FilmMagic / Getty Images Constance Wu's straight hair with wispy bangs is sexy meets sophisticated. Ask your stylist to incorporate long layers to this cut for an extra boost of volume and body. As for the bangs, ask for a light and feathery fringe. Don't be afraid to ask your hairstylist to customize your bangs to your lifestyle, hair type, texture, face shape, and desired maintenance level. Wispy bangs or curtain bangs are great for someone looking for a low-key fringe, whereas full, blunt bangs are better suited for someone who's okay with styling them daily. 18 of 23 Natural Curly Crop Jeff Spicer / Getty Images Embracing your natural texture is undeniably in vogue. Here, Nathalie Emmanuel opts for a short crop to show off her gorgeous curls. To minimize frizz and maximize definition, don't forget to apply a curl cream. 19 of 23 Grown-Out Bangs Kevin Winter / Getty Images Here, Zooey Deschanel proves that growing out your bangs doesn't have to be awkward. Her go-to fringe takes on a longer, wispier, and curtain bang style that pairs gorgeously with her loose waves. Use a bit of hair powder like Bumble & bumble's Prêt-à-Powder Dry Shampoo to keep your bangs from appearing stringy. 20 of 23 Long, Loose Waves Jon Kopaloff / Getty Images Although we can always get behind a trending cut, long, loose waves will never go out of fashion. Margot Robbie's undulating mane incorporates long layers to add dimension and movement. And her long length makes this cut incredibly versatile, too. 21 of 23 Wavy, Medium-Length Layers Unique Nicole / Getty Images The quickest way to update your curly medium-length hair without a cut? Change up your part. Ciara's center part allows her voluminous waves to frame and soften her diamond-shaped face. Meanwhile, her caramel highlights create dimension. 22 of 23 Long Mermaid Waves Juan Naharro Gimenez / WireImage Jessica Chastain is a vision with her lengthy siren-esque mermaid waves. This cut works best on those with medium to thick hair density so as not to make thin strands too stringy—just FYI. 23 of 23 Wavy Shoulder-Length Karwai Tang / Getty Images Shoulder-length hair hits that perfect sweet spot of being not too short but not too long either. There are myriad ways to style this cut, but we love Chrissy Teigen's effortless waves with a bombshell side part. Use a hair crimper like the BaBylissPro Nano Titanium Ionic Deep Waver to replicate the look.