The Hottest Haircut of 2025 Looks Sexy on Both 20 and 70-Year-Olds Alike
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2025’s hottest haircut has been dubbed the “Nirvana.” The red carpetRed CarpetThe ceremonial walkway at premieres, award shows, and galas where public figures pose for photographers in their most carefully chosen looks. Red-carpet fashion launches trends, fuels designer visibility, and generatesGo to Red Carpet Glossary has been filled with examples of the cut, which is defined by its length (it meets the shoulder or collarbone) and blunt cut finish. The style is nothing but relaxed, super cool, and slightly disheveled–think Kurt Cobain, but 30 years later, which is where the haircut gets its name from.
Sydney Sweeney is the latest celebrity to chop her hair off, debuting her new Cobain-inspired midi-bob on the front rowFront RowThe seats nearest the runway at a fashion show, reserved for editors, celebrities, buyers, and top clients. The front row signals influence and access, and its famous faces and street-styleGo to Front Row Glossary in Milan–from the grungey texture to piecey ends, the style could have been lifted straight out of band practice. Jennifer Aniston, Emma Stone, and Isabelle Huppert are also fans (or should we say groupies?) of the hairstyle.
“We love this cut,” says stylist Maria Baras, who explains that mid-length chops like these have always been popular. In her salon, Cheska, clients ask for it on a regular basis. “It’s perfect for those who want a change, but don’t want to cut their hair too short.”
Another reason the Nirvana haircut is so popular? “It’s incredibly versatile because it suits lots of different face shapes and can be easily adapted when styled. It looks good with different partings, great with a side-swept bangs, and has the advantage of length, meaning you can tie it up in a ponytail when you’re exercising or trying a different look,” explains Baras. Whether you’re 20 (like Sweeney) or 70 (like Huppert), the Nirvana haircut suits all ages–we’re obsessed.
This article was originally published on Vogue.com.