, hair with shape and sharp contours sings a particular siren song in autumn. Case in point is the “cowgirl cut,” a term coined by hair stylist to describe his top-requested new season look with its “shoulder-skimming lob-length” and face-framing invisible bangs.“The cowgirl cut is rough and ready—a little imperfect but beautiful, so that's where the name came from," adds Hersheson, whose client list includes , and . “It straddles the line between masculine and feminine with just a little bit of movement.”This content can also be viewed on the site it from.The cowgirl cut is also a departure from the various iterations (e.g.
the , and ) that have dominated 2023 so far. While it shares the same DNA as a and a , it's a fresh adaptation. “The cowgirl cut is a cross between both, but with ,” says Hersheson.
Look to Alexa Chung's bedhead in the '00s for inspiration.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.According to Hersheson, “adding texture while taking the weight out of the hair is key for the look.” It features plenty of texture through the mid-lengths—so on fine, straight hair he recommends working in a texture spray or Hersheson's new .
On thick or textured hair, it's about maintaining the definition while keeping fly-aways at bay with a styling creme (good options include and ).This content can also be viewed on the site it from.By Brie SchwartzBy Andrea NavarroBy Andrea NavarroAs far as hair trends go, the cowgirl cut is all about ease rather than endless styling and shouldn't look too polished.