Summer Haircut Trends 2022: Bob, Curtain Bangs, Shag

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From the 'bottleneck' bob to the 'invisible' cut, spring served up some serious hair trends. Layers overruled the blunt cut and stylists proved that mid-length hair is versatile, not boring. As we pivot to summer, stylists are dreaming up a clutch of even more Instagram-worthy looks.

The warmer weather is ushering in shorter styles, the '90s still have us in a chokehold and we're ditching polished cuts for those which are effortless and easy to air-dry. But that's just the tip of the iceberg.

Ahead, a team of London's most in-demand stylists reveal their top summer haircut trend predictions — and there's something for everyone.

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