"minimo," a direct-booking app for salon staff provided by MIXI, Inc., has released the results of a survey on trending hairstyles and hair colors for autumn/winter 2026. The survey was conducted in August 2026 among 127 working hairstylists in urban areas.
Details of the results are published on minimo's official media, "minimo room." In contrast to the light styles of spring/summer, "heavier hair" and "deep warm colors" are expected to dominate this autumn/winter.
Autumn/Winter 2026 Trending Hairstyles: The Keyword Is "Heavier"
For autumn/winter 2026, "heavier" styles are drawing attention, a sharp turn from the light spring/summer looks. While layered cuts remain popular, cuts that leave weight at the ends and styles that keep weight throughout are showing signs of becoming trends.
Three Trends in Autumn/Winter Hairstyles
The keyword for autumn/winter 2026 is "heavier"
Unlike spring/summer, when light styles were popular, heavier styles tend to be popular in the autumn/winter season. They are said to go well with the neat, calm look of autumn/winter fashion. Styles that emphasize a glossy finish are also drawing attention as the dry season approaches.Layered cuts remain popular
The layered cut, an ongoing trend, continues to be popular in autumn/winter as well. In this survey on trending hairstyles, about 60% of the working hairstylists named it as a trend. Heavier layered cuts in particular are expected to become fashionable this autumn/winter. Leaving weight throughout, or adding layers only around the face, with "heavier" in mind is the secret to a more on-trend look.One to watch: the Korean-trend "hash cut"
Influenced by Korean trends, orders for the hash cut continue into autumn/winter after spring/summer. It is gaining support from those who are getting a little tired of layers, as an option that keeps some lightness while giving a fresh, nuanced change of image. Styles with an edge around the face are favored by casual and individualistic customers.
Top 3 Autumn/Winter 2026 Hairstyle Ranking
The ranking of trending hairstyles for autumn/winter 2026 from this survey is as follows.
No. 1: Layered style
The layered style, which also ranked first in the spring/summer 2026 trending hairstyle survey, stays on top. However, whereas light high layers were popular in spring/summer, heavier layers are trending this autumn/winter. Regardless of where the layers are placed, styles that retain overall weight are drawing attention. Many people prefer to wear their hair down in the cold season, which seems to be why heavier layers are popular. They are also praised for suiting a wide range of ages depending on the placement and amount of layers.
No. 2: Hash cut
The hash cut, which continues to ride the Korean trend, ranked second. The hash cut is a light layered hairstyle from Korea, characterized by a rounded top and a tapered nape. Adding layers around the face and nape gives a casual, effortlessly stylish impression.
No. 3: Bob / layered bob
The bob and layered bob ranked third. They are chosen by people who want to change their look from long to medium layered styles but still want to keep the lightness and movement of layers. By switching to a bob as a new base, even those who have grown tired of layers can change their look easily, and the versatility to suit a wide range of tastes depending on the cut and how layers are added is part of its appeal.
A Next-Trend Candidate This Autumn/Winter: "Heavier Bangs"
In this survey, there were also comments such as "deliberately leaving the bangs heavy to pair with the popular layered styles." Light, airy bangs are the current mainstream, but "heavier bangs" are gradually starting to draw attention. Although still in the minority, the following bang styles are introduced as next-trend candidates to watch this autumn/winter.
Heavier wide bangs: Thick bangs cut wide, extending beyond the outer corners of the eyes. Recommended for those who want to cover the contours of the face.
Heavier blunt bangs: Thick, straight-cut blunt bangs. Suited to those who want to emphasize the eyes and create a distinct impression.
Heavier full bangs: Full bangs that cover the forehead completely. A style recommended for those who prioritize a smaller-face effect.
More detailed information is available at minimo room, "Trending Hairstyles for Autumn/Winter 2026."
Autumn/Winter 2026 Trending Hair Colors: Deep, Glossy "Darker Warm Shades"
The key to autumn/winter 2026 hair color is deep warm shades. The autumn/winter staples "bordeaux" and "wine red" received the most votes in this survey.
Three Trends in Autumn/Winter Hair Color
The keyword is "darker warm shades" with depth and gloss
The key to autumn/winter 2026 hair color is deep warm shades. The autumn/winter staples "bordeaux" and "wine red" received the most votes in this survey. In a sharp turn from spring/summer's coral pink and pink beige, many respondents said things like "deep shades that go with autumn/winter fashion" and "my clothes get darker, so I want to add color with my hair," and along with the mood of the season, the need for rich color is growing. Deep warm shades such as wine red change tone depending on how the light hits them and the angle they are viewed from. Because they finish in deep, calm tones even without bleaching, they are easy to adopt for those concerned about damage to their hair or who want to avoid overly flashy hair colors. They go well with chic autumn/winter outfits and with occasions when you want to add glamour, making them one of the colors worth trying this winter."Clear-looking colors" that tone down redness continue to be supported
Clear-looking colors that tone down red and orange tints also remain popular. In this survey, "mint" and "olive" shades ranked second and third respectively. Answers such as "many people want to get rid of redness" stood out, and the style of using mint or olive to suppress redness and create transparency on a calm beige or greige base is becoming established. In fact, about 30% of all respondents included beige or greige tones based on mint or olive in their answers. Cool colors that cancel out the redness peculiar to Japanese hair and create a sheer look appear to be chosen for reasons such as "it gives a clear look" and "it makes skin look nicer."Deep brown and orange shades remain popular
Deep, rich browns such as chocolate brown, chocolat brown and marron beige also enjoy steady support. Orange shades (such as orange brown), carried over from summer, also had a certain level of support. Chocolate brown is a deep shade with red and yellow tones suppressed, giving the hair healthy-looking shine and an elegant impression. Orange shades easily bring out the healthy flush of the skin and show up well even without bleaching. They are supported by people who want to adopt autumn-like warm colors easily and in a way that suits their skin.
Top 3 Autumn/Winter 2026 Hair Color Ranking
The ranking of trending hair colors for autumn/winter 2026 from this survey is as follows.
No. 1: Bordeaux / wine red shades
Among the red shades that are autumn/winter staples, the deep "bordeaux" and "wine red" received the most votes and took first place. Bordeaux and wine red are supported for blending easily with skin tone and for an elegant finish that fits in even in business settings. Adding a hint of pink or purple to a red base also lets you enjoy a color with a healthy flush. You can also enjoy the change in tone as the color fades, and for those who want to keep the color vivid, care with products such as color shampoo is recommended.
No. 2: Mint shades
Mint shades, clear-looking colors with little redness such as "mint beige" and "mint greige," ranked second. Mint greige is drawing attention as a color that creates a sheer, effortless look. A touch of green gives a polished, stylish feel while being easy to try even for those concerned about redness. Another appeal is that the clear-looking colors popular in summer can be enjoyed as they are in autumn/winter tones.
Mint is a pale, clear, refreshing green, and its appeal lies in the delicate, bright, highly transparent tone achieved by developing the color properly with bleaching. Olive, another popular green shade, is a calmer green and is relatively easy to achieve even without bleaching.
No. 3: Olive shades
Olive shades, which firmly cancel out redness, ranked third. The appeal of olive is that it cancels redness with its complementary color and leads to a clear-looking finish. Its popularity also comes from being able to show transparency without bleaching and from keeping the load on the hair low. Because it blends easily with skin and can be expected to brighten the complexion, it has won support from adult generations too, for a calm yet contemporary, refined look.
More detailed information is available at minimo room, "Trending Hair Colors for Autumn/Winter 2026."
About "minimo," the Direct-Booking App for Salon Staff
minimo is an app, launched in January 2014, that lets customers book treatments while communicating directly with beauty salon staff such as hairstylists, nail artists, eye designers and estheticians.
Salon staff post their styling photos, salon information and treatment prices, and customers can search for salon staff who match their wishes and make a booking. As of May 2026, total downloads have surpassed 8 million. minimo aims to further enrich communication between salon staff and customers and to remain a beauty service loved by many people.
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