14 Celebrity Haircuts to Show Your Stylist Right Now

There’s a reason stylists love when clients bring reference photos of celebrities. It instantly communicates the vibe, the texture, the length, the finish — all of it without having to invent new vocabulary. These 14 celebrity haircuts are the most screenshot-worthy right now, the ones showing up in salons and barbershops across the country.

Men’s Celebrity Haircuts to Reference

1. Timothée Chalamet — The Curtain Bang

Timothée Chalamet has single-handedly brought the curtain bang into the mainstream for men. Medium length, parted in the middle, swept naturally to each side. His version is slightly messy in a way that looks effortless — it works because his hair has natural movement that the cut enhances. If you have straight-to-wavy hair that falls past the ears, this is one of the most flattering current styles you can try. Ask your barber for a slight taper on the sides, leaving more length than a full fade.

2. Pedro Pascal — The Salt-and-Pepper Textured Cut

Pedro Pascal’s go-to is a medium textured cut that works with his natural gray and dark mix. Slightly longer on top with a very low taper — the overall silhouette is relaxed and natural. What makes this reference so useful is that it shows how a natural, unfussy cut can look extremely polished. If you’re graying and want to lean into it rather than fight it, this is the picture to show your barber.

3. Austin Butler — The Classic Quiff

Austin Butler’s slicked-back quiff is a modern take on a classic that requires a medium hold pomade and some deliberate styling, but the result is unmistakably sharp. High taper or fade on the sides with significant length on top swept up and back. Works best with thicker hair. If you need to look polished for an event or professional setting, this is a reliable reference.

4. Jacob Elordi — The Long Sweep

Jacob Elordi’s longer, loosely swept hair is the reference for men who want to grow their hair out with direction. Medium-to-long length, combed or pushed back off the face, worn naturally without heavy product. The key detail is that the length is uniform enough to look intentional. Works for tall men particularly well — the length complements the frame.

5. Miles Teller — The Short Textured Fade

Miles Teller’s reliable go-to is a short textured top with a clean fade — the most versatile and universally flattering combination in men’s haircuts right now. It’s not trying to be trendy, which means it photographs well, works in every professional setting, and looks good the day after a haircut and three weeks later equally. This is the reference to bring when you want something low maintenance that always looks right.

6. Zac Efron — The Buzz Cut

Zac Efron’s closely cropped buzz — very short, usually a 1 or 2 guard with clean line-ups — is the reference for men who want a confident no-nonsense look. He often pairs it with well-kept facial hair, which is the move that completes the look. If you’re considering going short, this is the reference that shows exactly how clean and intentional a buzz can appear when the edges are tight.

7. Harry Styles — The Textured Shag

Harry Styles has worn multiple versions of the shaggy, textured medium-length cut over the years. The key elements are layers that create movement, volume at the crown, and a slightly undone quality that reads as cool rather than messy. Works particularly well for men with naturally wavy or curly hair. Ask for face-framing layers and point-cut ends to get the texture without bulk.

Women’s Celebrity Haircuts to Reference

8. Zendaya — The Sleek Bob

Zendaya’s clean, jaw-length bob is one of the most requested women’s celebrity references at salons right now. It’s blunt enough to look polished, short enough to be modern, and worn with sleek straight styling that highlights the precision of the cut. Ask for a blunt cut at the jaw with minimal layering, graduated slightly in the back to maintain the rounded shape. Requires a flat iron to achieve the sleekness of her version.

9. Sydney Sweeney — The Long Shag

Sydney Sweeney’s long, layered, slightly wavy hair is the reference for women who want length with movement and not much maintenance. The layers are face-framing and internal, creating body without removing bulk aggressively. Curtain bangs are optional but on-brand for the look. Works best with naturally straight to wavy hair. Air dries beautifully.

10. Dua Lipa — The Sleek Long Bob

Dua Lipa has worn multiple versions of the lob (long bob) — usually collarbone length, sleek, with minimal layering. The 2026 version she’s been wearing has a slight outward curl at the ends that gives it movement without being wavy throughout. This is the reference to bring when you want something versatile enough to look professional but modern enough to feel intentional at a night out.

11. Taylor Swift — The Blonde Bob with Curtain Bangs

Taylor Swift’s bob with curtain bangs is still one of the most requested references at salons, particularly for women with fine to medium hair. The curtain bangs soften the face while the chin-length bob creates a put-together frame. This works especially well for oval and heart-shaped faces. The styling she wears it with is usually slight wave or bend — not stick straight and not curly, which is the key to getting the right result.

12. Jennifer Aniston — The Long Layered Classic

Yes, still. The long layered cut that Jennifer Aniston has worn in various forms since the 1990s continues to be one of the most requested at American salons for a simple reason: it works on almost every face shape and hair type, grows out gracefully, and never looks dated. Current versions have lighter, more feathered layers than the originals. This is the reference to show when you want something flattering and timeless without being boring.

13. Olivia Rodrigo — The Textured Shag

Olivia Rodrigo’s shaggy, layered medium-length cut is the reference for the textured, undone aesthetic that’s all over social media right now. Lots of layers, slight face framing, and worn with natural wave or light texture spray. It has a 1970s influence that reads completely current. Works best on medium to thick hair with at least slight natural wave.

14. Sabrina Carpenter — The Short Blonde Cut

Sabrina Carpenter’s short, polished cut — often a tidy bob or slightly longer pixie — is a reference for women interested in going shorter but wanting something soft rather than severe. Her styling tends toward slightly curled or waved ends that give the cut warmth and femininity. If you’re considering a major length cut and want a celebrity reference that doesn’t look harsh, this is the one to bring.

The best thing about bringing a celebrity reference photo is that it removes the guesswork for both you and your stylist. Pick the one that resonates with the overall vibe you’re going for, note which specific element you want to replicate (the length, the fringe, the texture, the finish), and you’ll walk out with exactly what you had in mind.