Trendy haircuts and hairstyles come and go, and as they do, we get to decide which of the styles work best for us, and which to never try and leave behind. So far, 2025 has proven to be the year of the bob haircut, with a variety of bobs — from super-short French bobs to chunky ‘90s bobs — making headlines. We’re also seeing uber-long haircuts with tiered layers, more shags, and a return to natural, sun-kissed hair colors.
But which hairstyles are well on their way to being left in the dusk, you may be wondering? We firmly believe that any haircut, hairstyle, or hair color that makes you feel your most brilliant best should be one that you maintain, no matter what trendsetters are saying. Trends are only as good as they make you feel. With that said, if you are interested in keeping up to date on the latest hair trends, it helps to know that these 11 hairstyles are considered outdated in 2025. We have tips on what to do instead for a decades-defying look.
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1. Over-Teased Hair
Over-teased hair with a lot of height at the crown was a trend for a few moments, but it is starting to appear outdated. It’s fine to tease your hair slightly at the roots for more lift (and this can be especially helpful if you have thinning hair). But keeping the rest of your hair natural looking and soft is more in vogue in 2025.
2. Chunky Money Pieces
Money pieces — aka chunky highlights around the face that are in stark contrast to the rest of your hair — had a major moment. The shift now is towards a more natural hair color that incorporates thinner highlights that appear where the sun hits the hair.
3. Cool, Ashy Blonde
Even though cool ash blonde is a more difficult color for many to pull off, especially those of us with warmer skin tones, that didn’t stop this hue from becoming one of the most sought after. It is fast being replaced by butter blonde and warmer, golden shades.
4. Overly Styled Hair
You can put down the can of hairspray (or, at least, use it more sparingly). That’s because overly styled hair that includes the need for several heated styling tools, serums, gels, and sprays is out — and soft, low-maintenance hair is in.
5. Slicked-Back Hair and Tight Buns
Slicking your hair back into a super-tight bun feels too rigid for today’s looks. Keep the bun, but loosen it and let a few tendrils of hair fall where they may.
6. Long, Straight Hair
You don’t have to cut off your hair the minute you turn 40 or 50. However, sporting very long, straight hair can be aging, as it drags down the facial features and can make thin hair look even thinner and more straggly. Considering a medium haircut with layers allows you to keep some length, but also boosts your hair’s volume.
7. Wolf Cut
The “wolf cut” features a mullet shape and a lot of choppy layers. This look has been phased out in favor of longer, more conventional layers. Consider “fairy layers,” which is a mid-length cut with numerous soft layers and face-framing fringe.
8. One-Size-Fits-All Pixie Haircuts
It’s time to start thinking about the pixie haircut in a different way. Pixies aren’t one type of haircut — they can be customized to suit your facial features and face shape. Leaving the top layer a little longer is a huge trend because it allows you to create softer fringe that softens your entire face. Work with your hairstylist to find the best pixie for you.
9. Center Parts
One of the quickest ways to change your look is to swap a center part with a side part (consider it a win for millennials who remember the beloved side part). If your hair is thinning and appears more sparse at the crown, the side part is also far more forgiving than the center part.
10. Hair That’s Too Dark
Extremely dark hair, especially hair that has been box dyed for years and lacks highlights and depth, can make some skin tones look pale and sallow. Brunette colors are always in style, but those having a moment feature warm strands and dimension — think mocha mousse, espresso martini, and cool-tones browns with beige and ivory undertones.
11. Not Embracing What Nature Gave You
Did nature give you curls or waves? There’s never been a better time than now to put down the straightening iron and chemicals and embrace your hair’s natural texture. The same applies if your hair is graying and you’ve always been curious about what it would look like fully gray or salt and pepper. As actress Andie MacDowell knows well, gray can be spectacular.
