Fresh Haircuts to Try in August 2025: Trendy Medium and Short Styles for Every Face Shape

August is that transitional month, summer is not yet finished, but the change is in the air. And when is a better time to change your look with a cut that feels fresh, light and all you?

You want something short and breezy, or something flowing with lived-in texture, this season has it all. Whether it be tousled layers or daring bobs, I have compiled the Fresh Haircuts to Try in August 2025 that seem to fit perfectly in sun-kissed days and golden hour nights. Ready to meet your new signature style?

Soft Layers and Curtain Bangs With a Wavy Twist

This style is the perfect combination of casual and stylish. The length is just below the shoulders, and it easily falls into that perfect zone of Mid length and Wavy hair, so it is perfect on anyone with an oval face or even a square face who needs a little softness. The haircut has light bangs that are naturally tapered, fading into soft and voluminous waves. It’s breezy but intentional—like something you’d wear for brunch on a warm summer Sunday or a downtown date night. The curls aren’t forced, just lived-in, like your hair woke up in a good mood.

This style thrives on moisture. I would certainly suggest the Ouai Wave Spray in case you want to maintain the shape without crunch. A deep-conditioning mask, such as the Amika Soulfood, once a week will keep those strands touchable and frizz-free in the middle of the season.

To be honest, I have always been a fan of a cut that does not overdo it. This one has just the right balance. It’s modern but slightly retro. Celebrity hairstylist Justine Marjan says that this type of layering is ideal to add texture to your natural hair without making it look weighed down, and you can feel that fact when the wind blows through your curls.

If you’re tempted to go Curly, but not all-in on a full reshape, this is your middle ground. And, in case you have fine hair, the volume around the face will add it some presence. No regrets here.

Silver Ash Medium Bob with Wispy Movement

Let us pause on this Medium bob with a metallic edge. The shade is that hazy, silver-ash blonde that has a little depth at the root to feel rooted. The angled cut is a little longer on the front side, and it is extremely flattering on a long face or square face. The deliberate softness of the styling is what makes it sing, the long layers move without being rigid, and the entire appearance is high-end yet low-maintenance. It is the yes, I have my life together haircut.

Blondes like this require commitment. Apply purple shampoo once a week, I prefer the Fanola No Yellow line, to keep brass at bay and always seal with a color-protectant serum. Heat styling? Keep it minimal. This only requires a quick once-over with a flat iron to polish it.

I have literally done something like this a few summers back and felt immediately more alert. Like my whole closet suddenly made sense. This is the type of cut that hairstylist Anh Co Tran is referring to when he speaks of lived-in structure. It doesn’t scream—just smirks.

And in case you have been keeping longer hair because you are not sure about face shape or time to style, a cut like this provides you with freedom and polish. Particularly to women who have straight hair or thin hair and want to have volume without the hassle.

Dimensional Layers with Platinum Ribbons

And this is what a Long straight layered look in 2025 looks like. The foundation color keeps it down to earth with a neutral brown, but the trick is the chunky blonde highlights that are put in the right places on the front. They brighten the face without shouting. The blowout is major: polished, directional, and subtly voluminous. It tells you that you care, and, at the same time, you are not trying to go viral. You just like looking good.

This one takes a bit more upkeep. There is heat styling involved, so a thermal spray is always necessary. My favorite is the GHD Bodyguard Spray, particularly prior to round-brush blowouts. I use Olaplex No. 3 once a week to keep it all together.

I tested these daring ribbons last fall and felt that every mirror selfie was ten times more editorial. They’re striking but wearable, perfect for late summer weddings or rooftop evenings.

To people with Long hair or fine hair, this gives the type of visual structure that does not flatten or pull your features down. It’s face-framing, feminine, and flattering.

Classic Blonde Blowout with Bouncy Layers

A full blonde blowout is so classic that it makes you feel a bit retro and completely up to date. The golden hues of this Long cut are like August sun, and the layers give movement without robbing volume. It’s giving Farrah Fawcett—but softer, cleaner. It is perfect on women who have fine hair, particularly when you are trying to create the illusion of fullness without the heavy texture.

Here you will want to rely on dry shampoo not only to control the oil but also to add volume. Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo has worked wonders on me. In between washings, a boar-bristle brush and a blow-dry touch-up can restore the style to perfection.

This is the hair that personally makes me want to wear white linen and drink iced ros. It feels beachy and clean but still styled. Not all cuts have that summer main-character energy.

It is particularly effective when your hair is thinning, as the layers give the shape a bouncy effect and never stringy. It may be your trademark throughout 2025, so do not be surprised.

Warm Brunette Layers with Sunlit Shine

When you are inclined to softness and romantic silhouettes this season, this layered long haircut is your sign. The deep brunette color is luminous and the long feathered layers are just perfect. It does not seem to be forced- it is the hair that moves with you. It is ideal on sun-kissed skin and evenings when the light stays a little longer.

This type of natural shine is an indicator of healthy hair, but when you want to enhance the glow, the secret is a shine serum such as Oribe Gold Lust. Apply just to ends and mid-lengths.

I have always thought that a warm brown such as this is the most under-rated power move of summer. It doesn’t scream for attention—but it holds it. This type of cut and color combination is simply amazing on oval face or long face shapes that seek softness and movement.

You do not need to do something drastic to your hair to feel changed. It is just light-catching layers and a confidence boost sometimes.

Voluminous Brown Curls with Retro Texture

The drama. The lift. The energy. This Curly hair moment delivers all the 80s power in the most desirable way. The curls are light and voluminous, and the volume on top gives it the sort of retro flair that is definitely making a comeback in 2018. It is that Long-but-layered texture that suits naturally wavy or curly hair types that desire shape without the triangle effect.

Hydration is everything here. I would suggest the Curlsmith Moisture Memory Reactivator to revive your coils between washes. Low heat diffusing and inverted head flip? Non-negotiable.

I was very much the same shape when I was growing out layers a few years ago- it spared me the dreaded awkward phase. It allowed me to allow my texture to do its thing.

This is the summer of YES to curly girls who are sick of taming their hair. Yes to shape. Yes to fullness. Yes to bold, bouncy beauty.

Sun-Drenched Shag with Soft Bangs

This could be the most dreamy Fresh Haircut to Try in August 2025. It is neither a Medium shag nor a romantic crop, but somewhere in between with messy waves and those airy, imperfect bangs that make you feel like you have been running through wildflowers. Perfect on fine hair or thin hair that desires the appearance of volume, particularly when you are going for that dreamy French-girl look.

Unless you are air-drying this one, you are doing it wrong. Scrunch in a light texturizing foam such as the Bumble and Bumble Surf Styling Leave-In. Air dry it and do not fuss too much.

The best thing about this cut? It doesn’t need perfection. And in August, that’s a blessing. You get freedom and flirtiness.

This shag is a summer poem, you do not always know why it works, it does.

Stacked Volume with a Soft Side Part

This haircut has that clean Medium length energy that we all desire in the middle of summer. It is a balance of face-framing layers and lifted volume around the crown, and the feathered side bang is just right on both oval face and square face shapes. The structure is interrupted by the movement of the soft honey-blonde highlights, and the entire appearance conveys the message of being polished, yet never too serious. It is fantastic when you are in the transition period of growing out a shorter haircut.

For maintenance, I’ve found a root-lifting spray (try Kenra Volume Spray 25) and a light round brush blowout keeps the look bouncy. It works best on fine hair, and it is perfect when you want to achieve that salon fullness without teasing.

The best part is that it is so versatile, it can be worn with jeans as well as a wrap dress. I had a version of this when I was in Napa and was fresh all day even after spending hours in the sun.

Whether you have been sitting on the fence about cutting or simply need a good refresh, this is one of those timeless, 2025-proof styles.

Textured Rock Shag with Attitude

Bold doesn’t even begin to cover this look. It is a retro shag with choppy layers, grungy texture, and a statement bangs moment that is high on the forehead. This silhouette is best in wavy hair, particularly when you need edge more than elegance. The lengths are unevenly tapered beyond the shoulders, which makes it look like a cool-girl, I just walked out of a 90s music video kind of thing. This cut is not here to be quiet.

To make this work, you will have to rely on dry texture sprays and a diffuser. This is where the R+Co Trophy Shine Texture Spray comes in to play, grit, grip, and shine all at once.

I’ve had a shag like this in college, and let me tell you—it gave me instant swagger. It will not be to everyone, but when you want a style that speaks on your behalf, this is it.

August festivals, vintage markets, and any time you want to show up and stand out.

Messy Bob in Sunset Copper

Short, dimensional, and spicy—this Bob is anything but basic. The color is warm, copper, and flattering to so many skin tones, particularly in summer light. The piecey texture gives the impression of that effortless but styled look, and the short layers flow naturally. It fits straight hair or even a slightly wavy one and can be worn sleek or messy depending on your mood.

A little molding cream goes a long way here. I prefer Aveda Light Elements Texturizing Cream to create layers without stiffening them. It’s also color-safe, which matters when you’re rocking a shade like this.

I have not dared to wear copper since 2018, yet this color is making me itchy to change. According to celebrity colorist Matt Rez, copper is the trending tone of the year, and this cut will allow you to embrace the trend without feeling like you have to be high-maintenance.

This is particularly effective on fine hair, giving it the width where it is most required. It’s playful and bold, without being too loud.

Fluffy Blonde Curls with Bangs

Volume lovers, this one’s for you. These voluminous Curly hair waves are like golden ribbons and are offset by long wispy bangs. The texture is relaxed so it feels beachy, but there is some definition that makes the shape feel purposeful. When you have Long hair that is naturally textured, this is a dream cut to enhance your curls without piling on the heat tools daily.

To get bounce without frizz, apply a curl cream such as DevaCurl SuperCream to wet hair. Air dry or use a diffuser in case you are in a hurry. Skip heavy oils—they’ll weigh down the curl pattern.

I need this structure when my waves are out of control. It makes curl shine and lets you get away with being big, particularly in August humidity.

In case you have a square face, the fringe curtain effect will soften the angles. It also looks beautiful in a plain tank and fitted trousers- leave the hair to do the styling.

Chic Red Pixie with Tousled Crown

This is not your average Pixie. The color is bright red-orange, which adds fire, and the texture is messy, which adds that casual French vibe. It is short, layered and a bit longer on top to make it easy to move. This is an ideal cut to flaunt cheekbones and eyes- particularly suits people with long face or angular features. It’s fearless, but wearable.

To make this look pop all 2025, have a semi-permanent color handy to touch up the tone. As for texture, a dab of wax or pomade (I love Hanz de Fuko Modify Pomade) adds separation and height without stiffness.

I used to have a pixie when I was in my early 20s, and it taught me how to take ownership of my features, there is no place to hide, and that is the strength of it. This is ultra-modern, but with a little bit of punk to be daring.

When you are over with ponytails or heat styling, this is your shortcut to chic. And confidence? Built-in.

Airy Blonde Layers with Tapered Ends

This Mid length cut is dimension and airy. The feathered layers fall around the shoulders and provide weightless form that is particularly flattering on people with straight hair or slightly wavy hair. The root to platinum tip color melt softens the entire appearance, and is extremely flattering on oval face shapes who desire movement without volume.

To make this style pop, use a blow-dry brush and finish with a spritz of Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray. The trick is not to use heavy serums, as they will make it too heavy and you will lose the softness of the cut.

In case you are going into fall yet still in summer mode, this is the transitional haircut to get you there. It is light, airy, and does not overdo the framing of the face.

This type of layered cut is one of my favorites to use on clients with fine hair who desire more movement and less volume. It provides structure and remains soft enough to be styled on a daily basis.

Layered Pixie with Blonde Accents

This punky Pixie cut goes one step further with over-the-top texture and dramatic blonde streaks cutting through copper-red. The layers are piled up around the crown and fade off in a neat manner behind the ear, making it sculptural. It is daring and playful but not high-maintenance and it looks fantastic on angular or square face shapes.

The look can be molded in a few seconds with a little fiber paste such as Redken Rewind 06- rub it between your fingers and pinch the layers into position. Blondes and redheads should use a sulfate-free shampoo to keep the tone.

One of my friends got this cut last month and she told me that it was the most liberating hair choice she has ever made. No tangles, no frizz—just attitude and shape.

When you are willing to cut, but you do not want to lose all the drama in the color and silhouette, this is your time. Don’t overthink it. This is what 2025 hair confidence looks like.

Shaggy Layers With A Feathery Fringe

It is something liberating about these long, wavy layers and a soft bangs moment. The entire ensemble falls somewhere between a contemporary Bardot and your coolest friend who has the best playlists. It is the kind of haircut that adores volume and movement, and it is ideal to have fine hair that requires some lift without being too short. The feathered effect around the face accentuates the eyes and makes it a little flirtier to those who are still holding onto their sun-kissed look.

To maintain this appearance through August, I would embrace a texture spray, such as Ouai Wave Spray or Kristin Ess Sea Salt Air Dry Mousse. You do not want anything heavy, but only enough to flirt with the waves and keep them loose. Use your hands more than your brush. That’s the whole point—it’s meant to feel undone.

On a personal note, I can say that this cut is magic when I am in-between seasons and want to change but not commit. It creates the appearance of thicker, more active long hair without losing length. I live by what Jen Atkin once said, which is that the secret to lazy-girl summer texture is in the layering, not the curling wand.

One little tip? Tell your stylist to point-cut the ends instead of chopping. That makes the airiness feel natural, not forced.

Polished Pixie With Volume

This Pixie is not a simple one, it is volume and shape, a bit longer layers on top and soft tapering on sides. It is fun, it is daring, and it makes cheekbones pop like nobody is business. In August, this chop is your best friend when you want to cool down, literally and figuratively speaking. It has enough texture and movement incorporated to make it walk that fine line between chic and edgy.

When you do this at home, don’t forget the volumizing powder, I love Big Sexy Hair Powder Play Lite to give that messy lift without the stiffness. Keep the sides smooth with a bit of cream or balm (try Verb Sculpting Clay), but let the top do its own thing.

I used to believe that I could not wear short hair. Then I had a nick like this during a heatwave and I never looked back. It’s especially flattering on an oval face or even a square face if you angle the fringe just right. Leave it to your stylist to adjust the silhouette to your cheekbones.

Short doesn’t mean severe. This kind of short hair gives you styling freedom—yes, really!—if you know how to play up the pieces.

Glossy Medium Layers With Movement

This smooth, jet-black appearance is like power and elegance had a love child. The haircut is a traditional medium length, slightly below the shoulders, with dramatic, cascading layers that add bounce and body. It is one of those haircuts that make you look like you spent a lot of money on it even though you used drugstore shampoo. And that feathered motion at the ends? That is the secret sauce that makes it look like a blowout- even when it is air-dried.

For upkeep, this one thrives on shine. I promise by the Color Wow Dream Coat spray to get that shiny, frizz-free effect. And when your hair is naturally straight hair, you will not have to use as much heat to make it come alive. Even wavy hair can be made to look like that with a round brush and a quick blast of a dryer.

This is the type of face I put on when I need to feel like I have my shit together- even when it is 97 degrees and I have been surviving on iced coffee. It goes well with dark sunglasses and an iced matcha latte.

Say what you will: this cut is rich-girl energy without the salon charge every week.

Bronzed Layers With Barely-There Bangs

These Mid length layers with curtain bangs are just like that golden hour selfie, soft, glowy, and somehow perfect without even trying. The bronzed color and the light layers surround the face in the most appropriate manner. It has just the right amount of texture to make thin hair look good, but it is polished enough that it does not feel dirty. You know what I mean, those summer evenings when you want to put on a pair of jeans and feel good without making an effort? This cut is that vibe in hair form.

A light dry shampoo like Amika Perk Up can give it volume at the roots on day two (or three). It plays with the fluffy fringe and maintains the crown raised. And in case you have long face features like me, this kind of soft bangs can make things round just perfectly.

Anh Co Tran, a celebrity hairstylist, vows by feathered razoring techniques to achieve such movement. I felt that when he said in one of his masterclasses, hair should move like fabric.

Don’t over-style this one. A slight curve, a bit of salt spray and you are golden. Literally.

Copper Waves With Bombshell Volume

In case you are in the mood of drama and a hint of summer romance, this voluminous curly hair masterpiece is your calling. The copper color is all August magic, warm, vivid, sun-reflecting, and the waves are bigger than life. It is all about layers that stack up and not out, making the movement flow and not frizz. I mean, is it not the desire of every curling iron to do this?

This cut loves moisture, so I always recommend a deep conditioner like Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair! Mask to make the copper glossy and the curls springy. Blow dry with a diffuser to get the best shape or air dry using a cream such as Pattern Styling Cream.

My favorite thing? This look fits every summer dress you own. It shouts late suppers on the terrace, last-minute-August journeys, and seeing your image in a cafe window and thinking, All right, she is that girl.

And, if you have been waiting to get a signal to go copper-this is it.

Beachy Texture With Side-Swept Bangs

This wavy cut has a gentle coastal vibe that immediately evokes iced lattes, white tees, and late-August mornings. The length is just perfect under the collarbone and provides the right amount of weight to allow those natural bends to fall into position. The side-swept bangs make this style flirtatious and moving, and the long layers make this style incredibly versatile. It is casual, not done, yet it is well-considered, which makes it an ideal pick of Fresh Haircuts to Try in August 2025.

For styling, this haircut is a dream. I tend to scrunch in a leave-in such as Davines OI All In One Milk when the hair is still wet and leave it to air dry until it is 80 percent dry before I blast it with a diffuser. The side fringe may require a slight direction with a round brush, but nothing that requires more than five minutes.

I have always thought that hair of this kind has a story to tell. It doesn’t shout, it whispers. It reads: Yes, I just woke up like this- and yes, we are having brunch at eleven. It is particularly fantastic on anyone with a long face or an oval face, as the sweeping fringe softens the shape immediately.

The greatest haircut is sometimes not about being different, it is about being yourself, just a little bit more refined. And that’s exactly what this one delivers.

Textured Layers With Subtle Curtain Bangs

This medium haircut is layered and has a lot of energy, it is light, swingy and lived-in. The softness is achieved by the feathered texture at the ends and the loose bangs have a hint of mystery. The best part is that this shape suits many different face shapes, particularly a longer or more oval face. It maintains the volume out of the crown and provides your roots with a soft lift that is just right in late summer.

For styling, don’t overdo it. At the roots, a volumizing spray is more than enough, such as R+Co Dallas Thickening Spray. Put a diffuser on it or even air dry it to commemorate that natural movement. I tend to apply a texturizing cream such as Ouai Matte Pomade through the ends to provide definition.

This haircut saved my post-vacation hair last year. I returned after two weeks of sun, wind, and saltwater, and I wanted a refresh without going short. This layered appearance restored my figure without the fuss.

The bangs can be pinned or tucked easily in case you need a change, but really? When they grow in with that airy vibe, you will miss them when they are gone.

Beach Blonde Layers With Long Curtain Fringe

Blondes, this one’s for you. This wavy hair style is long with airy volume and perfectly parted curtain bangs that allow sun-kissed tones to frame the face without making it heavy. The way these layers are falling is casual yet elegant, there are no hard lines, only flow and freedom. It is delicate, young, and falls into that perfect done but undone zone that is so summery.

This cut thrives with hydration. Protect and smooth with a leave-in such as Pureology Color Fanatic. In case your hair leans dry in the summer, a weekly mask such as Amika Soulfood will maintain your tone light and the ends shiny.

These long layers are my favorite when I need to feel polished but I do not want to spend hours in front of the mirror. It works well on fine hair, as well–the layering gives body without bulk.

This is a versatile cut: you can put it in a claw clip, twist it into a top knot, or wear it down. Either way, it reads: effortless and cool.

Blown-Out Caramel Volume

This is a statement making long straight look that is all luxurious and sleek. The layers begin low and are shaped like a professional blowout, and the color, soft caramel with golden undertones, has a glowy richness that is simply so flattering on sun-kissed skin. The silhouette has a kind of retro bounce to it, but the vibe is completely 2025: clean, glossy, and modern.

Such a cut is crying out to be done with a large round brush and a heat protectant. Color Wow Xtra Large Bombshell Volumizer provides that non-sticky smooth body. And, if you have naturally straight hair, you have a head start, it will fall into this shape more readily.

I wear this one when I want to look fancy but with a little bounce. When you need to feel your best, think weddings, late-summer brunches, or job interviews.

Request layers that are cut to the shape of your face, particularly, when you have a square face, as it makes the jawline look the most flattering.

Modern Butterfly Cut With Dimensional Highlights

The butterfly effect is very much in vogue in this face framing glamorous mid length cut. The layered strands are raised at the crown, fall out beneath the cheekbones and sway at the ends- as wings in flight. It has a sunlit shimmer when combined with creamy blonde highlights that move beautifully in late August light. The layers blend with the bangs gently, which adds additional versatility to this cut.

I prefer to make this one fluffy using Drybar Southern Belle Volume-Boosting Mousse. It adds air without crunch. To define around the face, a 1.25 inch curling iron is a miracle worker in case your wavy texture needs a bit of a boost.

I always win with this shape when I want a bit of drama but don’t want to lose too much length. It is flattering, light and allows your hair to breathe, ideal for the sultry end-of-summer evenings of 2025.

It is also an excellent style on those with thin hair as well- it gives the appearance of fullness without the bulk.

Polished Side-Parted Bob With Soft Waves

This is a lesson in understated elegance in this softly waved Bob haircut. It has a deep side part, round shape and buttery blonde dimension, which gives it body but not volume overload. The ends are beveled a little, and this makes it sleek, but not boxy. It is the kind of cut that makes you feel a bit more elegant as soon as you apply lip gloss.

When you are styling this look, I would suggest using a large-barrel iron and a smoothing serum, IGK Crybaby is great to get that glassy look. It is a perfect product on fine hair and provides a perfect amount of hold during humid weather.

This is my August haircut of last year and I swear it made me feel like I could walk into any room and own it. Short, but never severe. Structured, but still soft. That balance is everything.

It particularly suits an oval face or a square face, as the side part and soft curve outline the face in the right way.

Face-Framing Layers With Polished Bangs

This is a very well-proportioned long haircut with blended layers and soft bangs that frame the face in a very elegant way. The layers are high and feathered out softly, curving around the cheekbones and shoulders and the fringe gives it movement without being too much on the forehead. The outcome is classic yet completely up-to-date in 2025-organized, feminine, and able to be worn in a casual and dressed-up environment. It is one of those medium styles that provide a lift but not too fussy.

A flexible hold product is a must with this haircut-Living Proof Flex Hairspray holds everything in place without ever being crunchy. I tend to blow-dry the top layers with a medium round brush just to give the volume a bounce and smooth the crown. Apply a small amount of light oil on the ends in case your hair is rather dry due to sun exposure.

Personally, this is the best cut when you want to have a bit of shape but not lose length. It is so flattering on a square face or a face that is slightly long, as the movement draws the eye upwards and softens the jawline with ease.

It’s also a great late summer look—easy to restyle, light enough for warm days, and elegant enough to transition into early fall with a few styling tweaks.h2>

Conclusion

Hair does not need to be radical to feel revolutionary, it simply needs to feel current. These 2025 cuts are not trendy, they are what suits your vibe, your texture, your lifestyle. It doesn t matter whether you re going short, staying long or trying something in between and wavy, August is your permission to experiment. So cut the trim, test the fringe, layer it out. The fall is just around the corner, yet summer is not over with us.