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See the top 10 trending haircut searches in 2024 from Google as part of the company’s Year in Search.Courtesy of LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS via Adobe Stock
Google has released its Year in Search 2024, which dives into the platform’s top trending searches — searches that had a high spike in traffic over a sustained period in 2024 as compared to 2023 — in a wide variety of topics. Below, we share Google’s 10 top trending searches in hair cuts for 2024.
1. The Alpaca Haircut
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is one the inspiration’s behind this poofy cut that is trending among teenage boys. The style features a close shave on the sides and back of the head and curly fluff on the top of the head. The look gets its name from resembling the fur of an alpaca.
The trend has even encouraged young men with straight hair to get perms to achieve the style’s signature floof.
You may also know the trend by the name broccoli cut or textured fringe, both of which also appear on this list at the number eight and number 10 positions, respectively.
2. Warrior Haircut
Men’s cuts this year were all about embracing the mess. This trending TikTok cut features a low taper fade with a shorter back and long textured top. This effortlessly cool and laid back style takes inspiration from Brad Pitt in “Fight Club” and Leonardo DiCaprio’s “Titanic” era.
If your client wants an “I just woke up like this” type style, the warrior cut is one to recommend.
3. Old Money Haircut
Inspired by the elegance and sophistication of the 1920s, old money cuts were trending for both women and men.
Women saw the old money bob rise in popularity. The cut features carefree volume, tucked ends and a high-shine finish. Face-framing layers are also a signature part of the cut. Other old money styles that trended for women included chignons and vintage, timeless waves.
For men, neat crew cuts, slicked back hair and side parts trended as part of the old money aesthetic trend. Pompadours also gained popularity for their timelessness, volume and high-shine.
4. Low Fade Haircut
Similar to the Warrior Cut, the low fade cut features hair very short or down to the skin at the bottom that gradually blends into the longer hair on top. With a textured, natural finish, the Low Fade combines modern elements to create a classic, masculine look.
Travis Kelce drew attention earlier this year for rocking this style, as he grew out his buzz cut and transitioned away from his traditional skin fade.
5. French Crop Haircut
If your clients love “Peaky Blinders,” it’s likely they may have asked for a French crop. This style pulls from popular men’s cuts in 1920s France, which were all about keeping things minimal with easy to manage styles.
The classic French Crop features longer hair on top and shorter sides and back that are usually faded. The look can be customized depending on what best suits the client. The style can feature a high or low fade or added texture and dimension.
6. Textured Crop Haircut
Are you seeing some similarity between these trends?
A textured crop is a short, layered haircut where the hair is cut short on the sides and back and slightly longer on the top. It bares similarities to many of the men’s haircut trends above.
7. French Bob Haircut
The French have also inspired women’s haircut trends with their take on the bob.
The cut hits right under the ears and above the chin. Often worn with bangs, the French bob is usually blunt at the ends but can be styled in a variety of ways to accentuate texture and volume.
8. Broccoli Head Haircut
The Broccoli Head and Alpaca Cut are very similar, but there’s more fullness on the sides of an Alpaca cut and not as much hair toward the back.
Expect the Broccoli Head Cut to continue trending into the new year, with David Corenswet sporting the cut as Clark Kent in James Gunn’s Superman film, which is set to be released in July 2025.
9. Curtain Bangs
Sabrina Carpenter has made her impact on Google’s Year of Search. The star’s bangs (and blonde hair color) have been highly requested by clients, earning her a position as Redken’s Global Ambassador. While Carpenter is likely behind the surging popularity of curtain bangs, this style is very evergreen and has maintained its popularity throughout the decade.
In comparison to other bang styles, curtain bangs are shaggy and effortless, framing the face like a curtain frames a window. These types of bangs can pair well with a variety of styles and textures, making it a favorite for its easygoing vibe.
10. Textured Fringe Haircut
The technical term for an alpaca cut is a textured fringe cut, which features a lot of volume on the top of the head.
For women, to create textured fringe, the front section of hair is cut shorter than the rest and then styled to create a textured, wispy look. (In the U.K., bangs are referred to as fringe.)