As the leaves begin to change, so do the styles behind the chair. Fall is more than just a new season—it's a brand-new opportunity to greet your guests with refreshed techniques and restock your station with the tools you need most to thrive.
Whether you're looking for ways to be more efficient with a packed schedule or explore the season's top haircut trends, this guide has everything you need to hit the ground running this fall—from foundational tutorials to trending shapes and must-have accessories. Here’s how to gear up for your most productive season yet.
Fall Hair Trends 2025: What’s In Now
Fall 2025 is proving that texture, personalization, and healthy hair are definitely in. Cuts are getting softer, shapes feel more lived-in, and styling is leaning toward wearable but also polished. Based on what we’re seeing in the industry, here are a few of the top trending looks:
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The French Bob: Jaw-length, softly layered, and ideal for natural texture. Style with the Signature Series Small Round Brush for a voluminous blowout with soft bends.
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The Modern Pageboy: Sleek yet updated with movement. Pair this classic cut with the SLEEKR Professional Flat Iron for a high-shine finish and add lift at the roots using the Signature Series Thermal Round Brush.
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Framing Fringe: Face-framing curtain bangs and longer layers are back. Learn to cut them with precision using our Face-Framing Video Series and a pair of ergonomic texturizing shears like the Signature Series InvisiBlend Shear.
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Midi-Length Cuts: Neither short nor long, midi styles offer versatility. Use a Signature Series Thermal Round Brush to build body and shape at the collarbone.
Need to brush up on your skills? Check out the full Best Haircutting Techniques Guide. With over 80 free tutorials, you'll find guidance on everything from layering to fringe to shags.
Tools to Match the Trends
Behind every flawless cut are the tools that make it possible. And no matter the shape you’re creating, these tools have earned a place in your station this fall:
Shears
Having a solid line-up of shears means that you can create nearly any haircut your guest is after. To ensure you have everything you need, stick with the basic must-haves:
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Streamline Series Shear: Designed to feel like a natural extension of your hand, this shear is lightweight, contoured and offers incredible control. Ideal for precision work and all-day comfort— the ergonomic design supports a relaxed elbow position, helping to reduce strain behind the chair. Built for versatility and durability, this shear glides through every hair type with zero drag, making it a staple on any station.
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Signature Series Swivel Shear: Designed with an ergonomic crane handle and rotating swivel thumb, these shears promote natural hand positioning for ease of use as well as reducing strain on the wrist and elbow to support a long-lasting career.
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Signature Series InvisiBlend Shear: Perfect for seamless blending and texturizing, this signature shear helps you texturize, remove weight and add softness with an invisible finish for more natural-looking results. Whether working with fine hair or detailing the face-frame, this texturizing shear is ideal.
Brushes for Blow-Dries
There’s a big debate over which type of brush is best. While we tend to side with thermal brushes to add volume to thin hair and boar bristle to smooth and add shine to thick hair, there are times when you’ll need both.
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Signature Series Round Brush: Great for smoothing and creating healthy shine. The blend of boar and tourmaline nylon bristles polishes each strand while boosting body.
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Signature Series Thermal Round Brush: Perfect to speed up your blowouts and lock in style. The ceramic barrel retains heat to smooth quicker and allow for longer-lasting results, while the tourmaline nylon bristles add volume with ease.
Small Accessories That Make a Big Difference
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Dry Sectioning Clips: Engineered to grip securely without leaving dents or creases. These clips are ideal for sectioning hair during dry cutting or even styling.
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Hair Grips: A must-have for invisible control—these reusable grips hold the hair right where you want it, but delicately enough that they won’t leave marks in the hair.
Wellness Behind the Chair: Tools and Tips to Feel Better While You Work
In the beauty industry, creativity fuels every service, but it can also come with a physical cost. Long hours on your feet, repetitive motions, and awkward posture can take a toll on your body now and in the future. That’s why investing in your wellness isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity.
It’s one thing to stock up on tools, but another to choose ones that support your health. We believe wellness begins with design—from how your shears fit in your hand to how your blow dryer feels after a long day. This season, follow along with Sheargonomics to learn the latest about how choosing the right shears (and styling tools) can help reduce pain and keep you cutting and styling longer, stronger, and more comfortably.
