Short Hair Had Its Moment, Now Celebrities Are Growing Their Hair Extra Long

Short Hair Had Its Moment, Now Celebrities Are Growing Their Hair Extra Long Celebrity hairstylists break down how to achieve the Rapunzel-length hair trending right now. By Catharine Malzahn Published: Mar 4, 2026 We may earn commission from links on this page. Each product featured has been vetted and chosen by our editors. Hanna Lassen/Getty Images Right now, everywhere you turn, there’s someone with either a super short or super long haircut. There’s simply no in-between. It makes sense: the bob has been the go-to hairstyle for celebrities, creators and just about everyone else for the past couple of years. From Leslie Bibb to Viola Davis , many of our favorite stars have embraced the super-short look. Meanwhile, on the opposite end, extra-long hair is also emerging as a major trend for the upcoming spring and summer seasons. Just look at stars like Paige DeSorbo and Amaya Espinal at New York Fashion Week this season, or Margot Robbie on her Wuthering Heights press tour : Their ultra-long lengths hint at what’s to come for the rest of the year. But how can both short and long hair be trending at the same time? And how do you style XL strands? Ahead, hairstylists break it all down. Featured Experts Ashley Ruiz is a celebrity hairstylist at Flore Los Angeles Jill Buck is a celebrity hairstylist at Nine Zero One in Los Angeles Alex Pardoe is a hair extension specialist in Beverly Hills, CA and founder and CEO of The Anti Co Why Long Hair Is Trending First of all, what’s actually driving the desire for long hair? Seasonal change, personality cuts and more. Though mid-length cuts were “going strong for a couple of seasons, people do love a change, especially after the holidays,” says Ashley Ruiz, celebrity stylist at Flore Los Angeles, who adds that this could also drive the desire for more structured looks. “The super long hair gives sexy and glamorous vibes and allows for more versatility when styling.” It’s also about showing off personality, regardless of length....