What's worn in 2026 and what isn't

Hype vs. practice

Those Instagram trend lists — half of them don't exist off the runway. In a regular Bratislava office, clients ask for something different. This is our view from the chair.

What they ask for most

Textured medium-length top + mid fade. The universal winner. Enough flexibility for styling, enough structure for serious work. 40% of bookings in recent months.

Skin fade with a long top. After the fade fatigue of 2023, it's back — but cleaner and more precise. No longer an Insta-trend, just a good cut.

Crop with a fringe. A nod to the '60s. Short top combed forward, open forehead covered. Works if your hair is dense.

Scissor-only on longer work. Clients who want hair above the ears but not extreme. Scissor-cut only. Slower, but the result reads organic.

What's retreating

Extreme undercut (shaved sides + volume on top). A relic of 2017–2019. Reads dated instantly.

Disconnected undercut. That sharp step with no transition. Unless it's intentional (punk, artist), today it looks unfinished.

Man bun. If you kept it through the pandemic, 2026 is the year to let it go. Keep long hair, lose the bun.

Colour

Two directions. Discreet grey coverage (40+ clients who don't want to see them but don't want a dyed head either) and highlights for photos (younger clients who want subtle movement in a sans-serif cut). Nothing in between — it isn't worth it.

Beard

Less beard than three years ago. Short defined line without bulk. "Heavy beard" is less popular — the emphasis has moved back to the face.

What we won't do

• Mullets
• Perms, unless explicitly requested
• Cuts that don't suit the client, just because they're trending

Consultation

If a trend interests you but you're not sure it fits — a ten-minute consultation without a booking, no commitment. We'll give you an honest read.