The Biggest Haircut For Fall 2025 Is A Grandma-Approved Staple

There is a familiar itch that people start to get to switch up their hair for the fall season. It starts with being hit with the dreaded post-summer blues that make you unsure about everything, from your nail color to your wardrobe to your haircut. It ends with being ready for a cozy change that feels fitting for a season of autumn activities, festive group occasions (from tailgates to dinner parties), and willing the stubborn Southern weather to turn crisp. 

Just like how your Southern grandma used to swear by a seasonal hair refresh at her salon—often snipping off split ends and grown-out inches for a functional, volume-packed length that is less of a headache to style—we feel that starting the season off right can certainly be achieved by getting a small chop. Luckily, we’re hopping on fall’s sassily-lengthed haircut trend that she’d definitely approve of: the collarbone bob. It’s versatile, just classic enough, and on point for autumn.

Everyone’s Asking For a Collarbone Bob

If you were to look at the currently trending hairstyles ahead of fall 2025 on social media and beyond, you’ll most likely notice the same haircut coming up again and again. Right now, everyone’s getting a casual collarbone bob to welcome the fall season. And what some might consider basic or non-thrilling is actually full of versatility and subtly sneaky appeal. 

The main attraction of the bobs trending for fall 2025 is that they’re aimed to be very relaxed, easy to style, and overall low-maintenance, which is why the length is tending to fall a bit lower than your classic chin-length bob. You can flip the freshly-shorn ends under for a retro face-framing look, or tousle it naturally for a breezy update.

Why Collarbone Is The Perfect Length

To explain a collarbone bob, consider it a long bob that grazes the shoulders or collarbones. The length is perfect for allowing natural texture to guide the look, whether styling or air-drying; and it can easily withstand both the early-fall heat that usually lingers in the South, as well as the crisp late-fall weather that finally allows sweaters and scarves to grace our shoulders. 

You need not worry about perfectly flipped waves or pencil-straight ends that last all day. You can style it all you please, but then let the breezy bob fall where it wants. 

Salon Tips for Getting a Collarbone Bob

Consider the Exact Length 

There are reasons you might prefer to tweak the length. A collarbone bob is obviously meant to graze your collarbones, but for those who prefer an even more no-fuss option that works well with fall wardrobes, bring it up to subtly touch your shoulders. Those who want the option of pulling it back might want to consider leaving it a half-inch or inch below the collarbones. 

Go For Layers

Long layers paired with slightly shorter face-framing layers (or even curtain bangs) are very on trend this year. Unless you’re wanting a blunt look, consider adding these details into the cut for an even more stylish result. It also will add body and movement for those who need it. 

Keep Natural Texture in Mind 

The whole point of this bob trend is to be relaxed and low-lift. While you can certainly style it as much or little as you’d like, make sure to consider your natural hair texture when getting the initial cut. Work with your stylist to decide what length and layers might work best for you.