6 Haircuts to Easily Get the Effortlessly Cool Look

French shag

“This cut says ‘I live in vintage Levi’s and always have perfect bedhead,’” says Azadganian. “Long layers, curtain bangs and face-framing texture make it the ultimate cool girl move.” He notes that this look works best on wavy to slightly curly hair. “Don’t over-style—let your natural texture do the heavy lifting.”

Translucent layers

“For the long, effortless cool girl look, a more translucent layer works best,” says director of haircutitng at Spoke and Weal Lindsay Victoria. The cut should feature long length, airy ends, ghost layers for movement, and nothing overdone. “Having more blended layers that create movement instead of the visible layer will create the undone style,” she explains.

If you want to try the look with a shorter length, Lindsay says it’s easy enough to translate to mid-length or bob. “The shorter you go, though, the fewer layers you want,” she notes.

For this look, Lindsay recommends air drying or a mix and match wave with an iron, so the curls are not all the same. “The looser you are with curling the hair, the more natural it looks.”

Effortless fringe

To get an effortless fringe, Azadganian recommends a mid-length cut with shaggy bangs. “Bangs = instant edge. Pair them with mid-length layers and you’ve got that ‘I just got back from Copenhagen’ energy.” He adds that the look is especially flattering if you’ve got great cheekbones. “Make sure the bangs are cut dry and to your texture—wet-cut bangs lie. Let them be a little imperfect.”

Blunt lob with soft layers

“This one’s for the girl who wants to look rich without trying. Blunt ends give it polish, while soft interior layers keep it light and wearable. It’s classic but never boring,” says Azadganian. He recommends using a wide flat iron to bend the ends slightly under or out, not a full curl. “Finish with a texture spray to rough it up just enough.

Mid-length shag

Hewitt loves a mid-length shag cut with lots of face framing and a bang for the ultimate cool girl haircut. “It’s trendy and intentional but just looks so cool and effortless once you let it be.”

Bixie

Azadganian. “If Zoë Kravitz and Winona Ryder had a hair baby, it’d be the Bixie.” To nail the look, he recommends asking for soft layering around the crown and texture through the ends. Pro tip: ”Keep the neckline clean—it elevates the whole look.”