The hair cut and colour trends an expert predicts will be everywhere in spring

We're having fun with our hair again this season

Beauty Crew Beauty Editor / August 27 2026

With winter in the rear view mirror and warmer days on the horizon, we're taking the opportunity to familiarise ourselves with all the freshest cuts and colours the season has to offer. 

We've been committed to low maintenance looks like the low contrast hair trend through the cooler months, but spring is presenting a unique opportunity to play with our tresses. And all from the comfort of our favourite hair salons

But we're not going in blind, we're arming ourselves with information on all the latest hair cut and colour trends, as forecasted by hair expert and Edwards&Co Founder Jaye Edwards.

Keep scrolling for the homegrown hair heroes top trend predictions for spring...

@emmabeiles

Slavic Doll Blonde

"Slavic doll blonde is all about a luminous, almost porcelain blonde with a soft, polished finish," says Edwards.

"We’re seeing this come through as clients lean into high-impact, statement blondes — a polished contrast to the more lived-in blondes we’ve seen dominating in recent seasons," he explains.

@marcmena

Sunset Blonde

Sunset blonde brings together soft honey, peach and golden tones for a blonde that feels rich and dimensional, the hair expert tells us.

"For spring, we’re seeing a move towards warmer, softer blondes that feel healthy and effortless rather than overly cool or icy."

@rena.calhoun

Hazel Bronde 

Hazel bronde blends soft brunette and golden blonde tones for a natural, expensive looking colour with plenty of dimension.

"It’s trending for spring, because it gives you that lighter, brighter feeling without committing to a full blonde, perfect for a more low-maintenance colour," says Edwards.

@jerrodrobertshair

Apricot Copper

"This Apricot Copper brings together warm peach and copper tones for a fresh colour that feels playful without being too bright," he explains.

"The softer take on copper feels really fresh for spring, when clients tend to want warmer, more luminous tones that catch the light."

@odessaazion

The Odessa A'zion Curl Cut

"Inspired by Odessa A’zion, this curly cut has movement, softness and just the right amount of undone texture," the Edwards&Co founder tells us.

"It taps into the spring shift towards hair that feels effortless and individual, with texture and movement taking priority over overly structured cuts."

@gregoryrussellhair

The Supermodel Side Part

PSA: The side part is back. Think: big, bouncy volume, soft layers and that effortless 90s supermodel finish, polished, but never too perfect.

"The 90s influence continues to have a huge impact on hair, and the side part brings back that glamorous, voluminous finish in a way that still feels modern," Edwards explains.

@joeyking

Feathery French Bangs

"Soft, lightweight and effortlessly chic. Feathery French bangs frame the face without feeling heavy, giving any haircut that cool Parisian finish," Edwards dishes.

"They’re perfect for spring because they offer a fresh change without a dramatic haircut, softening the face while still keeping the overall look light and effortless."

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Briar Clark got her start in the media industry in 2017, as an intern for Marie Claire and InStyle. Since then, her keen interest in fashion and beauty has landed her gigs as a Digital Content Producer and Beauty Editor with titles like Girlfriend, Refinery29, BEAUTYcrew and beautyheaven. She loves the way seemingly innocuous topics like skin care and style have the ability to put a smile on people’s faces or make them think about themselves a little differently. A big believer in self love and experimentation, Briar has made a point of becoming the Australian beauty industry’s unofficial guinea pig for unusual treatments and daring hair trends. When she’s not testing out the latest beauty launches, Briar is big on broadening her horizons, mostly in the form of food but she’s also partial to travelling to new destinations both near and far (and of course, allocating an extra bag to bring their best beauty offerings home with her).