Short Haircuts Surge in Popularity from Senior Styling to Cannes Red Carpet

Hair experts emphasize tailoring cuts to facial proportions, recommending specific lengths and styling techniques for oval, round, square and elongated faces. The guide notes that short styles can balance features, with suggestions such as shoulder‑length cuts for round faces and side‑swept bangs for square faces.

For women over 60, coiffeur Cos Sakkas promotes the “trixie cut,” a hybrid between a pixie and a short bob that keeps longer top layers while shortening the sides. The style adds texture and movement, flattering greying hair and requiring minimal daily styling; he advises touch‑ups every five to seven weeks.

At the Cannes Film Festival 2026, short hair dominated the red‑carpet looks. Celebrities including Melanie Thierry, Nadia Tereszkiewicz and Narah Baptista opted for pixie‑style cuts, swapping traditional long locks for sleek, voluminous short styles that endure the Riviera’s wind. The collective shift signals a broader trend toward concise, versatile haircuts across age groups and high‑profile events.