Whether it’s baroque architecture or minimalist café interiors, Copenhagen has style in spades — especially when it comes to fashion. From Ganni to Rotate, the city has led the charge in Scandi cool, with brands championing chic silhouettes, clever layering, and intentional pops of color. But it’s the haircut trends we’ve got our eye on, particularly today — the start of the much-anticipated Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026.
This week, Copenhagen’s fashion pack are descending on the city’s thoroughfares, and we’re already spoilt for choice when it comes to haircut inspiration. The Scandi hairline? Tick. An abundance of bobs? Check.
In a hair rut? Click through for all of the freshest hair ideas we’ve spotted so far.
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If your hair is on the longer side, try a slicked-back fishtail braid like this guest’s. A gentle gel, such as Crown Affair The Flexible Hold Finishing Hair Gel, $42, will keep your hair in place without any crunchiness.Photographed by Emma Rahmani.Here’s proof that medium-length hair is far from boring: flicked-out ends styled with a flat iron and a chunky headband take this copper cut to the next level.Photographed by Emma Rahmani.The pixie cut is dominating this summer. We’re especially into this textured version with edgy micro-bangs, spotted on a Copenhagen guest. Photographed by Emma Rahmani.Introducing “ghost” waves. Coined by hairstylist and trend forecaster Tom Smith, they boast subtle, whisper-soft bends shaped into soft S-curves, enhanced by a handful of invisible layers.
Photographed by Emma Rahmani.
The slicked-back bun is making a comeback in Copenhagen this week, but with a more relaxed vibe than before. Start with a simple, low, loose bun, and pin random sections close to the head using bobby pins. Finish by pulling out a few face-framing strands.
Photographed by Emma Rahmani.
A mid-length cut swept into a low ponytail, XXL braids, and a wispy shag come together in what might be the coolest haircut photo from Copenhagen Fashion Week street style so far.Photographed by Emma Rahmani.This curly shag has it all — curtain bangs, sculpted layers, and wispy face-framing pieces.
Photographed by Emma Rahmani.
Sunny blonde bobs are everywhere in Copenhagen this week. Zoë Irwin, editorial hair color ambassador for L’Oréal Professionnel Paris, calls this shade “atomic blonde” — a natural root that seamlessly blends into brighter mid-lengths and ends. Photographed by Emma Rahmani.Cornrows and braided styles are dominating on and off the runway this Copenhagen Fashion Week. Photographed by Emma Rahmani.Add interest to long hair with a silk scarf, just like this stylish guest.
Photographed by Emma Rahmani.
Half-up, half-down styles are timeless. We love the brighter face-framing pieces, which make this guest’s skin glow. Photographed by Emma Rahmani.These braided loop bangs paired with a pineapple bun look beautiful on this Copenhagen guest.
Photographed by Emma Rahmani.
The victory roll is back. This guest teams their vintage bangs with a slicked-back bun for contrast.
Photographed by Emma Rahmani.
Say hello to the shixie, a pixie-meets-shag haircut that’s choppy, wispy, and seriously cool.
Photographed by Emma Rahmani.
Add movement and shape to one-length hair with longer layers. The brighter money pieces are the perfect finishing touch.
Photographed by Emma Rahmani.
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