13 Best Fall Hair Trends and Hairstyles to Try for Autumn 2022

How fun and retro does this modern mullet look? To complete the cut, ask your stylist for super-blunt bangs to go with the gradual layers that give this shag haircut that ~edge~. And then get yourself a pair of Doc Martens while you’re at it.

Listen, I’m not out here questioning Chanel, and that includes this very ’90s-style blowout, complete with curtain bangs. The key to this look? A long, tapered layered cut, that will give your style a lot of body and volume.

If you want a fun twist (literally) on the sleek ponytail style, add a twist like this look from NYFW. Tap in a hairspray or mousse to smooth down the top of your hair to get that slicked-back look, and flat-iron your side bangs straight for a clean, sharp finish.

Just go ahead and plan a trip to Target right now to stock up on all the pretty, floral headbands you can get your hands on, because spoiler: They’re trending this fall. To give your hair a lived-in wavy look like Ashley Park wore for New York Fashion Week, add some beachy waves with a flat iron or curling iron, then spray with a texturizing spray before you put in the headband, to give it some body and grit.

The L’Agence fashion show showed us that the face-framing tendrils from the early ’00s are back and make for a really easy but ~chic~ hairstyle. Slick your hair back into a low ponytail or bun, leaving two face-framing pieces hanging in the front.

Take your ponytail to a new level by wearing some extra-long hair extensions before tying it back. The result? This v glamorous, long ponytail that is majorly Insta-worthy. Wrap one section of the ponytail around the base of the hair tie to conceal it and give it an extra classy vibe.

Beach waves aren’t just for the beach, ppl. It’s a great way to add a little texture to straight hair types. Pro tip: Add soft curls with a curling iron, then comb them out with a wide-tooth comb, followed by a generous dose of texturizing spray to give your waves some movement.

Fall 2022 hair trends are all about getting as much style as you can with little effort. Exhibit A: This low ponytail with a velvet bow from the PatBo fashion show. It’s the kind of hairstyle you could wear on a date or during your weekend errands.

One of my favorite hair trends from fashion week is super-straight hair. Prime your hair with a hair-straightening cream first, then follow it with a flat iron to get it as straight as possible. But first and foremost, spray it with a heat protectant first to minimize heat damage.

Are you sensing a theme yet with these fashion show trends? They’re all about slicked back, sleek hairstyles, like this tight low bun. The best part is that it’s so freaking easy to recreate. Just comb your hair back into a tight ponytail, then wrap the hair around the base a few times and secure it with a hair tie. Spray the bun with a strong-hold hairspray to keep any pieces from trying to escape.

If you have long hair, this twisted updo is ideal for you this fall. Follow Camila Coelho’s lead by twisting your hair up and securing with a really pretty pin (or claw clip), leaving one front piece hanging down to give it a casual vibe.

Chloe Metzger is deputy beauty director at Cosmopolitan with nearly 10 years of experience researching, writing, and editing skin, makeup, hair, and nail stories across print and digital, including natural hair dye and the best curly hair products. She worked with hairstylists and trend experts to choose these fall hairstyle looks for you.

Sami Roberts was previously the beauty assistant at Cosmopolitan with four years of experience researching, writing, and editing health, social media, and beauty-related stories, including the best hair-straightening products to hair volumizing products. Her initial fall hair trend picks were based on New York Fashion week runways.