Statistics: The 10 Most Popular Female Hairstyles (2024)

Our initial results showed that the layered cut still reigns supreme and is the most popular hairstyle choice among women. Which is surprising, since the style was actually introduced in the 70s. Ponytails and the bob cut have also retained their popularity through the years. 

You can check out the rest of the results in the table below:

We understand that some of you may be concerned about opting for a hairstyle just because it is popular. You need to see if it will actually suit your face before you make a decision. 

Which is why the section below contains a photo of each look along with a short description that should help you figure out if it fits your overall aesthetic. 

Bob Cut

Bob cuts will never go out of fashion, mainly because of the perkiness and zestiness they exude. The ideal length for a bob cut according to our survey is just around the chin. 

To put it simply, the bob cut involves parting your hair down the middle and letting it come down to the base of your chin.  

Perfect for women with short to medium hair.

Pixie Cut

The pixie cut is made for the more tom-boyish woman or the ones who want to switch to a more bold, edgy, and chic look. 

It involves cutting your hair in really short layers with the length being typically above your ears and nape of the neck. You can also opt for bangs with this hairstyle to increase the edginess of the look. 

Long Bob (Lob)

The long bob is the sleekest look of the modern era. It exudes sophistication and class. Plus, it has been favored by leading celebrities like Selena Gomez and Megan Fox in the past. 

To put it plainly, it is a medium-sized hairstyle for women with straight hair, usually ending between the shoulders and collarbone. 

Shag Cut

A shag cut combines the length of a layered cut and the messiness of the pixie cut. It is basically a layered hairstyle that features choppy, uneven ends and volume at the crown. 

Creating a tousled, messy look that complements the more free-spirited women. 

Curtain Bangs

The name says it all actually. Curtain bangs involve medium-length hair that has been parted down the middle to frame your face as if it is bursting out of a curtain. 

No, but in all honesty, any woman of any age can pull off this style and look considerably younger, just because of how perfectly the hairstyle frames your face. Curtain bangs are the perfect hairstyle for women after a hair transplant to cover the hairline.

Beach Waves

The beach waves hairstyle is basically a slightly curled version of the curtain bangs, but it transforms your appearance greatly. Perfect for women who prefer a natural, easy-to-maintain style. 

The name was coined because it resembled the natural texture of a woman’s hair after a beach trip. But now it is possible to create the style at home with some curling irons. 

Blunt Cut

The blunt cut involves straightening out all the waves, curls, and overall frizziness from your hair. The split ends of your hair are also straightened out to make them into “blunt ends.” 

It is another hairstyle that features a heavy modernistic look that focuses on sleekness and class above all else.  

Layered Cut

The layered cut was by far the most popular hairstyle among our Medihair community. It involves cutting your hair to different lengths and layering them on top of each other. Thus, creating the appearance of volume. 

It is a more practical style than anything, making your hair more manageable by slightly reducing its weight. 

Braids (Box Braids)

According to our survey, braids do not seem to be in fashion anymore. However, everyone’s idea of fashion is different and you could definitely rock a braid and still look phenomenal. 

The idea behind it is pretty simple. Your hair is interwoven into different patterns, creating a textured and intricate look. 

Ponytail

A simple ponytail is perfectly suited to women who prefer practicality over aesthetics. It is also the most universally recognized hairstyle in the world so we shouldn’t have to explain it, but for the uninitiated, here goes. Women who have a ponytail should not wear it too tightly as this can lead to hair loss. 

Putting your hair in a ponytail involves gathering it up and securing it at the back of the head and neck with a hair tie, clip, or some other accessory.  

Women’s fashion moves at a much faster pace than men’s. There have been hundreds of hairstyles introduced over the last few years. Some of them have stuck around, while the others have been cast aside. 

We personally believe celebrities and athletes are the ones most responsible for the changing trends in women’s fashion, including hairstyles. 

However, the most popular hairstyles among women are still the same ones introduced in the 50s to 70s period, as is evident from the survey we conducted. 

Just goes to show that while the world has adopted a few new styles, the idea of what a beautiful woman’s hair looks like has more or less stayed the same. 

Changing up your hairstyle can always be tricky and especially risky for women because you do not know what will work until you try it. 

However, you can employ some science to figure out which hairstyle would work for you. Basically, what you have to do is identify the type of face you have. Understanding its structure and shape. After that, you can use that information to shortlist the type of hairstyles that would suit your look. 

For example, women with square faces tend to gravitate towards hairstyles that soften their jawlines. Like side-swept bangs or long waves or curls.