Anyone can scroll through TikTok or flip open a magazine, spot a jaw-dropping haircut, and think, “Could I pull that off?” But here’s the secret—even the boldest trending styles (hello, modern mullets, curtain bangs, or soft shags) can look custom-made, if you tweak them for the real you. This is exactly the kind of conversation celebrity hairstylist and Britt Lower’s husband Kenna Kennor has with his clients.
So how do you rock a hot new style without feeling like you’re wearing someone else’s hair? Here’s Kenna’s battle-tested advice for making any haircut, classic or “of the moment,” fit like your favorite pair of jeans.
Start With Your Comfort Zone—Then Jump Off It (Just a Bit)
Kenna knows real confidence starts with feeling mostly yourself. If you’re scared of a radical cut, ease in. For example, if micro-bangs are trending but you’re nervous, ask for a longer, wispier fringe you can side-sweep on bad hair days. Want a bob but love tying your hair up? Keep it a little longer so you’ve got options. Think of trends as a starting point, not a must-follow map.
Work With (Not Against) Your Texture and Face Shape
Trendy haircuts become your trendy haircut when they work with whatever your hair naturally wants to do. Kenna is big on asking how your hair behaves air-dried, and what you either love or battle every day. Got waves? Go for a soft, layered bob instead of a blunt one. Fine hair? Add face-framing pieces rather than heavy, all-over layers. If you have a round face, Kenna tweaks shaggy styles to add bounce on top, not at the cheeks.
Pro tip: Bring photos! Kenna suggests a mix—show what you like and what you don’t want.
Be Honest About Maintenance
Kenna’s number one question to clients is if they can see themselves blow drying and styling this every morning If your answer’s “only for special occasions,” that’s a sign to go lower maintenance. Get your stylist to show you a one-minute version and a just-out-of-bed one. Many trendy styles (shags, wolf cuts, curtain bangs) can look amazing air-dried with a dab of product, but others really need the right heat tools.
Play With Color, Parts, and Accessories
You don’t have to copy a look exactly for it to be “on trend.” Kenna often customizes a cut with a little lived-in color, a new part, or even subtle highlights—whatever matches your vibe. Accessories like clips, headbands, or a change in where you tuck your hair can help you play with the look until it feels right.
Give It a Two-Week Test
Never judge a new haircut by day one. Let it “settle,” and play around with how you wear it for a couple of weeks. Kenna’s seen plenty of people fall in love with the second-week, slightly messier results.
What’s the Secret Sauce? Personal Swagger
At the end of the day, a trend only truly works when you wear it with a wink. Kenna’s best advice? If you own it, it’s yours. So start small, say yes to the cut that excites you, and let your personality do the rest. Selfies and hair flips strongly encouraged.
