Trust Us, The Italian Crop Is 2025’s Next Big Hair Trend
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Short hair has had a major moment over the last year or so – but where do we turn when we grow tired of bobs and pixie cuts? How about somewhere between the two. Salons are predicting that the Italian crop, the super-sleek short style with an androgynous edge, will shake things up in 2025.
What Is An Italian Crop?
‘Inspired by the style of Italian businessmen from the 1960s, the Italian crop is an androgynous cut that sits somewhere between a bob and a pixie cut,’ explains Jamie Benny, Creative and Artistic Director of Benny & Co. ‘Hair is usually swept completely off the face to balance the bluntness in the back, although sometimes you might find this cut with a slight tousle. It commands attention, providing an intensely groomed shape with a hint of femininity.’
And in a year that predicts the return of power dressing, the sleek appeal of an Italian crop is unavoidable. ‘The Italian crop embodies this suaveness,’ notes Paul Watts, a Senior JOICO EMEA Team Member. ‘It can be completely tailored to the individual with added definition or texture, but that signature look of tucking the hair behind the ears never fails to produce a combined sense of professionalism and vintage glamour.’
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It’s this characteristic that our hair experts believe give the cut its (quite literal) star power. ‘All the It Girls will be taking their love of short cuts to the next level in 2025,’ confirms Jamie, who notes that the red carpet is starting to see its fair share of super-short styles.
‘Florence Pugh’s Italian Crop immediately springs to mind,’ adds Paul. ‘It’s ideal for her heart shaped face – accentuating her high cheekbones and strong jawline. Kendall Jenner also sported the trend in Calvin Klein’s latest campaign. I think we can expect this to be the domino effect for everyone donning this crop in 2025.’
Who Suits This Cut?
Good news for those with rounder face shapes – this is the cut for you. ‘The Italian crop is particularly flattering for those with heart or oval shaped faces, as this cut compliments the face’s natural slenderness with the hair being tucked behind the ears,’ notes Jamie. ‘This look is also completely customisable and can be adapted to suit your features. For those with higher foreheads, some slight face-framing bangs can achieve the same effect.’
How To Ask For An Italian Crop In The Salon
To really get your vision across, our stylists recommend doing some research before your appointment (and stocking up on reference images). ‘I’m a firm believer that bringing in inspiration pictures is the best way for your stylist to truly understand what you’re looking for,’ emphasises Paul. ‘This will give them insight into the cut, definition and finish that you’re looking for.’
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How To Style An Italian Crop
Note that this is a cut that will require a bit more hands-on styling to get it looking its best. ‘When it comes to the Italian crop, it’s all about the styling,’ confirms Jamie. ‘Use plenty of styling gel to achieve that pristinely suave, almost wet look associated with 1960s Italian businessmen. You want the hair off the face as much as possible to keep the style looking neat – so brush the hair back from the face and tuck behind the ears. You can also use straighteners to flick the lengths of the hair for added volume and a texturising spray to add definition to the longer layers.’
What Next?
Expect plenty more experimentation with the Italian crop going forward, says Paul. ‘I predict that we will be seeing a lot of this style in the next few months,’ he says. ‘People will start to put their own spin on them; this cut would look so cool with a short blunt fringe to add extra edginess, or a wispier set of bangs for a more romantic touch.’
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Featured image: London Fashion Week SS24 Street Style (c) Deborah Iona Photography, British-Fashion Council
