Fall always feels like a reset button, doesn’t it? The air becomes crisp, the layers are brought out and all of a sudden your summer hair just does not feel right anymore. So what do you do when you’re craving something bold, fresh, or just a little softer around the edges? And that is where must-try short haircuts of fall 2025 come in. Be it leaning into texture, fantasizing about bob shapes, or going all the way to pixie, the hair trends of this season are all about movement, softness, and individuality.
So, it is time to explore the cuts that are perfect on cold days and even cooler outfits.
Choppy Platinum Bob with Subtle Side Part
This is a cool and chilly breath of sharpness and style. A choppy bob with layers and a frosty platinum hair color- this is one of those short haircuts that you need to try in fall 2025 because it looks futuristic and cozy at the same time. The slight asymmetry and off-center part create volume at the crown, which is perfect when you have fine flat hair. It gives off those “I just threw on a sweater and I still look fire” kind of vibes—effortlessly styled, never boring.
To maintain this cut, a texturizing spray such as Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray is your new best friend. It prevents the shape from falling flat, especially if you’re not heat-styling every day. Purple shampoo is a must to maintain that cool-toned brightness through sweater season.
What I love about this cut? It’s bold without being loud. I had a very similar bob hair color one fall and felt like I stepped out of a Scandinavian fashion editorial every morning- even when I was just running errands. It is also very low effort to create something that looks so structured.
This is the one to go to if you have an oval face or just love to tuck one side of your hair behind your ear with a cup of chai in hand.
Voluminous Curly Bob in Warm Copper
Bouncy, shiny, and full of fall spirit, this short curly bob is a perfect fit to women with round faces or anyone who wants to have some dimension and movement. The copper hair color is just right with the changing leaves of fall, warm, friendly, yet assertive. It’s giving “soft pumpkin-spice power move.”
Moisture is key here. I would suggest the Curlsmith Weightless Air Dry Cream to add definition without weight. This chop is best suited to hydrated hair and a diffuser to bring out that voluminous curl. A silk pillowcase will also help a lot in preserving those waves overnight.
Truthfully? I have always loved this cut on friends with natural texture- it makes heads turn in the best way. It’s also a prime example of how 2025 is leaning hard into hair that feels lived-in but polished. Warm reds are also returning with a vengeance this fall, and this is one of the best ideas in case you want to make a big change that still feels cozy.
It is sexy, teasing and makes you want to spin around in your oversized trench coat.
Dark Chocolate Wavy Bob with Side-Swept Bangs
This one’s moody, romantic, and just a little rebellious. A wavy bob with side-swept bangs. The deep, chocolate brown is a hair trend that is here to stay this fall- it is dark enough to give off the vibes of going back to the city after a summer in the sun, but it is also dimensional enough to catch the light.
The trick to keeping this look is to be smooth and not stiff. I have been very fortunate with the Kérastase L Incroyable Blowdry- heat protectant, re-shapeable and great to use on second day waves.
This cut has a certain cool downtown art girl thing going on that you can not ignore. I always feel extra bold when I have a side bang-like I can just put on hoops and lipstick and I am suddenly a whole mood.
It looks good on oval face shapes and suits women with medium to thick hair who want to look polished without too much effort.
Golden Caramel Tousled Bob with Lifted Layers
This cut is pure fall sunshine. The layered bob with soft caramel ribbons has that carefree, wind-tossed vibe that makes it look like you just spent the afternoon strolling under golden trees. It is ideal on fine flat hair because it adds volume without the use of heavy styling products. And those warm tones? Straight-up flattering.
I would use the Living Proof Full Dry Volume & Texture Spray to add the airy, messy texture. The ends look especially cute with a quick flick of a flat iron for that “bent” undone vibe.
It’s ideal if you’re looking for new ideas to give your bob a little refresh without going full dramatic. I had a similar cut last fall and people who did not know me actually stopped me to ask where I got it done.
Bonus: it’s so flattering for round faces and grows out like a dream.
Sleek Asymmetrical Copper Lob
Here we’ve got an ultra-sleek, structured bob (or lob, depending how you angle it) that’s a head-turning blend of modern edge and warm elegance. The rich hair color, a glowing copper red, gives the look a lot of depth and fall drama. The front length is softer on jawlines and is most flattering on women with oval or round faces.
To maintain, I would recommend Redken Color Extend Magnetics Shampoo and Conditioner to keep that red color looking bright between salon appointments. The shape works best when blow-dried using a paddle brush and then sealed using a flat iron.
I felt like I had my life together when I tried this cut during a cooler fall, even though I did not. It’s elegant, controlled, and yet totally wearable day-to-day.
It is a no-brainer to women who desire something sharp yet feminine.
Textured Brunette Wolfcut with Volume Crown
This look blends vintage softness with modern edge. It’s a short wolfcut—but make it classy. The top layers are feathered to add height and texture, and the sculpted shape at the nape keeps things clean and flattering. This is a more tame version of the women wolf cut trend.
To maintain that volume, I use the R+Co Dallas Thickening Spray. And possibly a round brush blow-dry every few days–fast, but so worth it to get the bounce.
This haircut reminds me of an old picture I saw of Brad Pitt in the 90s-shaggy but smart. You will be able to look cool without trying to follow a trend on TikTok.
It’s definitely among the trendy go-to ideas for those craving structure with attitude this fall 2025.
Blush Pixie Bob with Baby Bangs
This cut is all charm with a little wink. The hair color is soft blush, which is dreamy and feminine, but the micro bangs and perfect shape keep it feeling fresh, not sugary. It is technically a pixie, but with the styling of a bob-you have the best of both worlds. Bonus? It is very flattering and makes the face look so open and it looks great with big earrings or a strong lip.
Maintenance of color is a bit more complicated here- pastels fade fast. A tinted conditioner such as Overtone Rose Gold Deep Treatment can extend the interval between salon appointments.
I always think of a French movie character when I see this cut Baby bangs have a certain confidence to them and they are surprisingly flattering on round faces as well as oval face shapes.
