The "Clavicut" Will Be Everywhere This Season

Updated on June 28, 2024 at 1:15 PM

Its name may sound like something you'd get from hanging out with Edward Scissorhands for too long, but the "clavicut" haircut actually leans more flattering than gruesome — and that is a very good thing, since it's the trendy cut everyone will be wearing these next few months.

What is it, exactly? The cut is an appellation for where the hair hits — your clavicle bone — and it offers the best of both worlds: short enough to pass as a long bob but long enough to wear in a ponytail.

"The clavicut is a collarbone-grazing style that [looks good on] all hair types and face shapes," hairstylist Edward Tricomi of Warren Tricomi Salons (who, ironically, gave Tim Burton a cut that inspired the "Scissorhands" character), tells PS. "This style features back strands resting on the nape of your neck with the face-framing layers dipping an extra inch or two until they kiss your collarbone — an edgy yet sophisticated hairstyle, all at the same time."

While you can expect to see this look everywhere soon, it's not entirely new. Long before the bob took over hair salons far and wide this year, it was the clavicut haircut that circulated among celebrities and models, so it was only a matter of time before it made its triumphant return. And summer, it seems, is the perfect season for it to come back: "People like to dust their hair as it gets warmer, and hair tends to get more layered," Tricomi says. "With more humidity, you need more movement because your hair will swell more."

If you're looking for some inspiration this season, grab the popcorn (or scissors, if you're Edward), and scroll through our favorite takes on summer's hottest haircut trend ahead.

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Edward Tricomi is a master hairstylist at Warren Tricomi Salons.

Clavicut on Relaxed Hair

The clavicut works on any hair texture, including relaxed hair. The main thing to focus on is whether it actually grazes the clavicle area.

Clavicut on Wavy Hair

Whether you're embracing your natural wavy hair or are adding some texture via a hot tool, the clavicut will add an air of sophistication to any outfit.

Clavicut on Curly Hair

Curly hair can also get in on the clavicut fun. Make sure to consider any shrinkage that you may have when giving the look at try.

Clavicut on Layered Hair

Layers are great for adding volume to your hair but they're also great for retaining some length. If you're not ready to commit to a more permanent cut like a blunt bob, the clavicut with layers is a great place to start while you make up your mind.

Clavicut on Straight Hair

Alternatively, if you do have straight hair with no layers and want to try the clavicut, a shorter haircut with feathered ends might be your answer to getting this look.

Clavicut on Coily Hair

It's important to keep your coily hair trimmed in order to see growth. So if you're trying to revive your revive your coily hair and need to cut the ends, why not opt for a clavicut to reset?

Clavicut on Fine Hair

People with fine hair may be hesitant to cut it, but opting for a clavicut and light layers will always be a winning combination.

Clavicut on Thick Hair

Have thicker hair? That's no problem when it comes to calvicuts. Still, we recommend making sure to go to a professional hairstylist to get the look done and make sure that it's even.

Clavicut on Ringlets

If you have curly hair, you likely know how confusing it can be to get the shape of your hair right. Make sure that not only the ends of your clavicut hit at the right angle, but that the rest of your hair has a cohesive shape to make it all blend together.

Clavicut on Crimped Hair

Crimped hair is back, and combining it with a clavicut will make you feel like the cool grown-up version of yourself that middle school you imagined.

— Additional reporting by Kelsey Castañon

Ariel Baker is the associate editor for PS Beauty. Her areas of expertise include celebrity news, beauty trends, and product reviews. She has additional bylines with Essence and Forbes Vetted.

Kelsey Castañon is a Brooklyn-based writer, editor, and content strategist with more than 13 years of experience in publishing. She is currently the senior content director at PS, where you can find her stockpiling (and reporting on) everything from skin care to wine.