20 Easy Custom Haircuts for Every Hair Type

At Pony Studios and Pony Salon in Oakland, we prioritize a thorough consultation with each client. This ensures a highly personalized cut that suits the individual’s lifestyle, hair type, and head shape. Our low‑maintenance cuts require little or no styling, encouraging clients to return.

Explore a selection of styles that showcase these bespoke “wash and wear” looks. Using a hairstyle generator, you can preview how these effortless cuts will appear on you before committing.

1. Wavy Bob with Bangs

The bob is cut shorter at the back, featuring layered movement around the face. Style it loosely with surf spray and mousse to enhance natural waves.

2. Shaggy Long Layers with Bangs

This cut looks great on thick, wavy hair and provides easy, effortless styling. In the photo, the layers were styled with a one‑inch curling iron and then shaken out.

3. 60’s Inspired Long Layers

The cut emphasizes height at the crown, where the shortest layers are placed. It is paired with French‑girl bangs. Lili’s thick, wavy hair is left to air‑dry for this style.

4. The Bowl Cut

This cut resembles a heavy bang surrounding the head with a short, tight nape. It looks great because, despite its short length, it feels long due to the lack of layers. The style also beautifully frames the cheekbones. It is very easy to style, like all my cuts: simply apply a volumizing product and go.

5. Round Long Layers

Works well with tight curls. The cut adds volume to the top while keeping the bottom less full. For styling, apply mousse to damp hair, brush through with a curl‑defining brush, then use a hood dryer, air‑dry, or diffuse.

6. Modern Bardot Layers

The hairstyle features long bangs and face‑framing pieces that naturally fall from an updo, creating an impressive look. It adds versatility and interest to long hair. In this photo, I blow‑dried the client using Iles Formula Finishing Serum with a round brush and applied Mr. Smith volumizing spray at the crown.

7. Razor Long Layers

This razor dome cut transforms long, heavy, straight, flat hair into a lighter, more voluminous style while preserving the length. It can be styled by applying surf spray at the roots, leaving it on the ends, and diffusing to add body to straight hair.

8. The Bi-Level

This cut suits individuals who prefer subtle distinction. It offers a way to experiment with short hair without a drastic change. The secret to a beautiful result is simplicity: a blunt, one‑length bob paired with blunt, one‑length long hair. Style by blow‑drying smooth, wearing it straight, or creating waves with an iron.

9. The Tri-Level

Use the same approach as before, adding an extra level to the bangs. Keep all lines parallel when cutting. The style can be straight or wavy.

10. The 90s Drew Bob

This cut is very short with long bangs. To achieve a 90s look, use plenty of shiny products to create an unwashed appearance and let it air‑dry.

11. The French Bob

Designed to appear classic, the cut sits well above the hairline. The hairline subtly shows beneath the bob, adding an indefinable charm. Style with a volumizing mousse and diffuse to enhance natural texture, or simply air‑dry.

12. Classic Bob with Bangs and Bits

The haircut is a bob at the back, with bangs and several framing pieces at the front that add interest. Style by allowing it to air‑dry and applying surf spray.

13. Modern Bob

This bob features rounded shaggy layers and heavy, strong bangs. It suits most hair types by adding crown volume and providing a defined edge with the bangs. To style, apply a grooming cream that imparts subtle shine and helps diffuse.

14. The Pulp Fiction Bob

Inspired by Uma’s wig, the cut is done simply with a razor: straight‑across bangs and a square bob with no layers, removing excess weight for added body. To style, apply surf spray and go.

15. Baby Bangs

Baby bangs can be added to any haircut for those who want a distinctive look. They frame the face and eyebrows, drawing attention to the eyes. To style, blow‑dry the wet hair in both directions to control unwanted growth patterns.

16. 90’s Inspired Curly Bangs and Layers

These bangs, inspired by Lisa Bonet, pair well with a deep side part placed just behind them. To style, apply mousse, air‑dry the hair in the center, and then shift the part slightly while the hair is still damp.

17. The Rock ‘n’ Roll Shag

This hairstyle, inspired by The Rolling Stones, has a subtly masculine feel. It works well with waves and curls, featuring heavy layering and a natural texture.

18. The Mini Mullet

The cut features many layers with a slight length left at the nape for a cool effect. It suits anyone with a strong sense of style. To achieve the mullet look, apply gel for a wet finish and style it messily.

19. The Crop

This cut features a thick, moppy top and uniform length throughout. To style, simply wash and go.

20. The Mermaid Layers

This style was first introduced in 2006 and remains popular. It creates a natural, uncut appearance, as if the hair has grown this way since birth. To style, allow the hair to air‑dry with a light leave‑in conditioner, or gather it into a loose bun while damp and release after 15–20 minutes for a shiny, wavy finish.

Thank you for taking the time to view the styles emerging from our education‑centric Bay Area salons. We hope they inspire you for your next appointment. Follow me at @corinna.at.pony and our salons at @pony.studios.