These Are the Three Most In Demand Haircuts in London This Winter

Every time I book a haircut, I spiral. I want my hair to look slightly messy but intentional, effortlessly cool but still polished. One minute I am tousling it, chasing that lived in look, and the next I am smoothing it down, craving something sleek and chic. I want it to feel current without trying too hard, stylish but practical, on trend but not trend obsessed. At this point, I am genuinely surprised I have not chopped it all off. Though whether I could actually pull off a full buzz cut is another question entirely.

Hair decisions feel especially overwhelming at this time of year. Winter always brings pressure for some kind of dramatic reset, a fresh start haircut to carry us into spring. When indecision hits, sometimes the easiest solution is to look at what everyone else is choosing. And if there is one city that knows great hair, it is London.

To narrow things down, I spoke to some of the city’s most in demand hairdressers to find out which cuts clients are requesting most right now. These are the three haircuts dominating London salons this winter.

Daisy Edgar Jones Style Bangs

You know the look. Long, softly textured hair paired with a swept fringe that frames the face perfectly. According to celebrity hairstylist Larry King, founder of the iconic Larry King salons in west London, this is currently the most requested haircut in the city.

Clients are asking for bangs inspired by Daisy Edgar Jones, with a fringe that can be worn relaxed and natural or styled into a big, glamorous blowout. The versatility is what makes it so popular. It can feel old Hollywood when blown out or cool and modern when worn with texture. King notes that the fuller, blown fringe is especially popular right now, with many referencing Sabrina Carpenter as inspiration.

The Soft Pixie

No list of trending haircuts for 2026 would be complete without the soft pixie, sometimes referred to as the curtain crop. The difference often comes down to how the fringe is styled, but the overall look is the same: longer on top, shorter at the sides, and full of movement.

Celebrity hairstylist George Northwood, known for creating iconic looks for Alexa Chung and Meghan Markle, describes the cut as slightly foppish and effortlessly stylish. It brings to mind classic beauty references like Sharon Stone, Robin Wright in House of Cards, and Demi Moore in Ghost.

The appeal of the soft pixie lies in its balance. It is a statement haircut that still feels low maintenance and wearable. It is the kind of cut that turns heads but does not require hours of styling, aligning perfectly with Northwood’s signature undone approach to hair.

The Chunky Bob

The chunky bob, also known as the Paris Texas bob, continues to dominate salon requests across London. Its staying power is easy to understand. This bob is adaptable, flattering, and endlessly versatile.

It can be worn sleek and glamorous, inspired by Zendaya’s polished red carpet looks, or styled with texture for a more relaxed, off duty feel similar to Gigi Hadid. The shape works across hair types and personal styles, making it one of the safest yet most fashion forward haircut choices of the season.

If you are booking a haircut this winter and feeling stuck, these three London approved styles are a strong place to start.