The C-Cut Is the Nostalgic Haircut Trend That's Making a Chic Comeback

As a beauty editor, I've seen many hair trends come and go, then subsequently come back around again. Right now, we're officially in our bob era. Of course, the bob is a timeless haircut, but it's hard to ignore how many celebrities are going for the chop right now. From the Italian bob to the box bob and just about every type of bob haircut in between, it's a hair trend that's going strong in 2023. And every hairstylist I speak to in salons says it is one of their most requested haircuts right now. But it begs the question: What's the next big hair trend?

It's been hard to ignore one nostalgic hairstyle that has been doing the rounds on my social feeds lately. We all know The Rachel, Jennifer Aniston's iconic '90s haircut, and the flicky layers that accompanied so many hairstyles into the early '00s. Well, I'm here to tell you this trend is back in a big way and has a modern update: the C-cut hairstyle.

What is the C-Cut Hairstyle?

The C-cut gets its name from the layers that form a flattering C shape around the face. To achieve that feathery flick, some hairstylists like to use a razor, which results in plenty of texture, shape, and volume (that's what Aniston's hairstylist Chris McMillan did when he created The Rachel). I'm obsessed with the bounce.

The good news is the C-cut (or the curve haircut, as it's also been coined) suits all hair lengths. I've been seeing it on every hair length, from bobs with sleek C-shaped layers to longer strands that get so much bounce and shape with this haircut. On curly hair, this cutting technique allows the curls to fall in a C-shape, with volume at its peak at the sides of the face before curving back inwards.

If you're looking for some C-cut hairstyle inspiration, scroll ahead for the chicest styles I've found and the best products to style the curve haircut.

C-Cut Hairstyle Inspiration

Pair the C-cut shape with a bob for a look that's so 2023. 

Note the voluminous C shape that gives curly hair a beautiful look.

I still think about Laura Harrier's sleek style.

I love the volume those flicked-under layers give this bob cut.

She may have since opted for a box bob, but Hailey Bieber really pulled off those nostalgic flicks layers on her long hair.

If you already have a bob, try blow-drying the ends of your hair in and under for an easy update.

Those flicked layers work beautifully with a fringe too.

Yup, the C-cut hairstyle looks great on mid-length hair too.

How to style the C-cut hairstyle:

This post originally appeared on Who What Wear UK.

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