The Kiri Journal

Latest hairstyle trends of 2026.

Styling guides, salon spotlights, and seasonal inspiration — a field guide to whatever your hair is asking for next.

A person with wavy, medium-length teal hair cut into a shag with fringe bangs.

NYC HAIR GUIDE

How to Find a Razor-Cut Shag Stylist in Brooklyn

Learn to spot the soft, textured ends that define razor-cut layers and see how they compare to other shaggy styles.

September 18, 2026Read the story

Long, layered brunette hair with soft waves and a dimensional balayage.

San Francisco HAIR GUIDE

San Francisco Brunette Highlights for a Soft Grow-Out

A guide to choosing color placement and planning your maintenance schedule for lived-in, dimensional brunette color.

September 18, 2026

Voluminous, bouncy curls with distinct layers showing a soft, full silhouette.

HAIRCUT & COLOR GUIDE

Digital Perm or Cold Perm: Questions That Matter for Your Hair

Understand the differences in wave shape, root placement, and daily styling routines before booking your next texture service.

September 18, 2026

A voluminous curly bob with natural bangs.

HAIRCUT & GUIDE

Curly Bobs With Bangs: Shape Ideas to Discuss Before Cutting

How to navigate dry versus stretched length and choose a fringe density that flatters your curl pattern.

September 17, 2026

A person with a chin-length dark brown bob with soft waves and blunt bangs, created with a digital perm.

NYC HAIR GUIDE

NYC Digital Perm Guide: What to Ask Before You Book

A successful digital perm starts with the consultation. Here’s how to discuss your hair history, desired cut, and daily maintenance with a stylist.

September 17, 2026

A person with a short, wavy perm on top and sides that are smoothed down flat against the head, showcasing a down perm.

Los Angeles HAIR GUIDE

Down Perm or Scissor Cut for Side Control?

Decide between chemically flattening your hair or shaping it with a tapered cut to achieve a sleek profile.

September 17, 2026

A modern two-block cut with tapered sides and a slightly swept, textured top

HAIRCUT GUIDE

Two-Block Haircuts With a Longer Top: Ways to Soften the Disconnect

How to manage the transition between shaved sides and a long top without creating a heavy, blunt weight line.

September 16, 2026

NYC HAIR GUIDE

How to Choose a Pixie Cut in Manhattan: A Fringe and Nape Guide

Use real NYC salon portfolios to decide on the details that define your short haircut, from soft bangs to a sharp undercut.

September 16, 2026

Long layered haircut with face-framing layers styled to showcase dimensional ash blonde color.

SALON CONSULTATION GUIDE

How to Show a Stylist Haircut Photos That Actually Help

Stop guessing what went wrong—learn to compare front, side, and back references while matching your natural hair texture and density.

September 16, 2026

A person with a medium-length layered haircut with face-framing golden blonde layers.

Los Angeles Hair Guide

Choosing the Right Length for Your Face-Framing Layers

A guide to deciding on the shortest front pieces, especially for ponytails and tied-back styles.

September 16, 2026

Long, wavy hairstyle with a brown base and seamlessly contoured blonde balayage framing the face.

HAIRCUT & COLOR GUIDE

Soft Face-Framing Balayage: How to Get Brightness Without the High-Contrast Stripe

Discover how shadow roots, seamless blending, and strategic layering can give you a contoured glow without a blocky money piece.

September 15, 2026

Long, wavy blonde hair with center-parted curtain bangs that sweep to the sides.

San Francisco HAIR GUIDE

Your Guide to Getting Curtain Bangs in San Francisco

Key decisions for your consultation, from parting and cowlicks to the final shape.

September 15, 2026

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