These Retro Haircuts are Making a Major Comeback in 2025
If you’ve been scrolling through your Instagram feed lately, you may have noticed an undeniable trend creeping back into the beauty world — retro haircuts. They’re back, and they're better than ever. From the '70s to the early 2000s, iconic styles are seeing a revival in 2025, but with a fresh, modern spin that makes them perfect for the year ahead.
We spoke to Amelia Evans, Artistic Director and Head of Education at HARE AND BONE, a cutting-edge salon in Fitzrovia known for its creative and personalised approach to hairstyling. Known for its creative and personalised approach to hairstyling, HARE & BONE was founded by the visionary Sam Burnett and has quickly become a go-to destination for those seeking trendsetting styles. Amelia chatted to us the lowdown on the styles making a major comeback in salons and how they're being revamped for today's trends.
1. The Butterfly Cut
A Perfect '70s & Y2K Mashup
One of the hottest trends right now is the butterfly cut, it’s “a nod to the 2000s but also has hints of 70s depending how it is styled,” says Amelia. “This is a heavily long layered haircut with cascading short face framing this may also include a fringe.” Expect a modern twist, though: “The reference to Y2K is that big bouncy blowout that everyone is requesting.” This makes today's version a combination of that retro bounce with more movement and texture, creating a look that feels fresh yet nostalgic.
2. Curtain Bangs
The Leo DiCaprio Classic
Throwback to the '90s, when Leo DiCaprio and boyband members everywhere were rocking that effortlessly cool curtain fringe. Today, the curtain bangs are back, but Amelia noes that they’ve evolved into a more gender-neutral, universally flattering cut: “This looks great on any hair texture and can offer an edgy but also soft approach to short hair.” This style isn’t just for the men, it's a bold, yet accessible look that works on everyone. We’re talking 90s cool with a contemporary spin.
3. The Return of the Perm
80s Texture, Modern Flair
“Who would have thought?” jokes Amelia. The perm, once deemed a relic of the 80s, is making a triumphant return. "Embracing natural texture has been on the rise for a few years now and it’s back!” The modern perm is all about adding layers and volume, embracing the curly texture without the frizz factor. Its “heavily layered curly styles and lots of height on top is making its way into mainstream salons again and I love it,” says Amelia. “Leaving length through the edges to keep length, this is an evolution of the mullet but cooler and more sophisticated.” It's a throwback, but with modern touches that make it perfect for contemporary styling.
4. Face-Framing Layers
a.k.a. The '70s Farrah Fawcett
Finally, Amelia declares that “the '70s Farrah Fawcett face-framing layers are really having a moment right now” at HARE & BONE. This iconic style, known for its voluminous and feathered layers, is making a comeback in a big way. It’s all about those soft, sweeping layers that frame the face beautifully, giving off that effortlessly glamorous vibe.
It’s no surprise that these retro styles are taking over, especially with fashion and music influencing today’s beauty trends. “Fashion has always has an influence on hair and how people dress and also music has a huge influence on how people look,” says Amelia. Everything old is new again, but with a little more polish and personalisation. The goal is not to replicate the past exactly, “everything is always referenced to previous times but is always slightly elevated than before.”
While these retro cuts are all the rage, what sets HARE & BONE apart is their dedication to personalisation. “We always use references as just a starting point we always adapt a style suit face shapes and bone structure to enhance and personalise. Also we talk a lot about suitability for hair textures and what works best to make it easy for clients to do themselves at home “
No matter which retro style you choose, the experts at Hare & Bone are committed to ensuring it’s tailored just for you, so you leave the salon looking and feeling like your best self.
So, whether you’re channelling your inner Farrah Fawcett with some face-framing layers, embracing a voluminous perm, or going full-on '90s with curtain bangs, retro haircuts are coming back for 2025. And thanks to HARE & BONE’s personal touch, you can rock these classic styles with a modern twist that feels uniquely yours.
