During Milan Fashion Week in September 2026 , the runways and street style previewed some of the hair trends that will define 2027. Short cuts with character, colors that dare to break from the conventional, and updos that abandon perfection in favor of movement.

Once again, the Italian city proves that trends don't stay on the catwalk: they come down to the street, are reinterpreted and end up becoming inspiration.

Short haircuts with attitude

If there's one haircut that has gained prominence in Milan, it's short hair . Prada made short versions one of the major beauty statements in its Spring/Summer 2027 collection, from pixie cuts to garçon cuts and versions very close to the buzz cut.

In street style, the pixie cut , the micro-bob, and sharply defined bobs coexist with more relaxed styles. The bob is also still going strong , proving it's far from disappearing: it appears in straight, short, unstructured versions, and with a more experimental touch.

The key is to personalize the cut. Rather than seeking a single silhouette, 2027 is all about cuts that have their own identity and work with different textures.          

The color becomes more expressive

In terms of color, Milan offers both sophisticated tones and much bolder options. Intense reds, coppers, and cherry hues are among the most eye-catching colors, especially when paired with short cuts and sharp lines.

The trend seen at MFW SS27 confirms that warm tones continue to gain prominence and that color is also a form of expression. This trend is also arriving in the salon with the new 8/42 and 7/4 shades of Activia Plant Absolutes , two warm tones to create modern and distinctive looks.

The natural texture sets the pace

Beyond a specific cut or color, there is one idea that connects many of the looks seen in Milan: hair wants to move .

Waves, volume, curls, loose strands, and slightly tousled finishes coexist with more polished styles. The result moves away from overly perfect hair and towards a more spontaneous and personal aesthetic.

Milan thus presents us with a new way of understanding hair trends for 2027: fewer rules, more personality . Cuts that adapt, colors that express, and updos that don't need to be perfectly placed to work.