Mushroom Haircuts Are Making a Comeback—Here Are 10 Ways to Wear the Style

US actress Rosario Dawson attends the CFDA Fashion Awards at the American Museum of Natural History in New York on November 6, 2023. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)

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A mushroom cut isn't typically isn’t the first look that comes to mind when you’re on the hunt for a cool hairstyle. But in 2024, the mushroom haircut is getting a rebrand. Over the past year, we’ve seen bobs of all types—from jaw-length lobs to ultra-voluminous Italian chops—taking over, and now, these looks are getting shorter and blunter to bring back the mushroom cut in full force.

In its classic form, the style is characterized by its bowled shape (which quite literally mimics a mushroom) and typically features longer lengths on top, shorter sides, and bangs. But don’t worry: There are so many other ways to put a spin on the style now, too. From piecey bangs to longer lengths, keep scrolling for 10 celeb-approved ways to wear the mushroom haircut.

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Sleek and Sophisticated Mushroom

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: Zendaya attends the "Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology" Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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This jaw-grazing, bowl-cut bob is a slightly longer take on the traditional mushroom—and Zendaya has worn this style a couple of times on the red carpet. The seamless circular angling between the bangs and the rest of the hair creates a smooth frame around the face, making the actor’s features (and her gorgeous bronze makeup) pop.

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Choppy Bob

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 06: Rosario Dawson attends the 2023 CFDA Awards at American Museum of Natural History on November 06, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)

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Rosario Dawson looks stunning in every length, but this classic mushroom cut looks incredibly gorgeous on the actress. The super short sides and choppy bangs make the haircut look extra cool.

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Angular Mushroom

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 18: Kerry Washington attends the premiere of Netflix's "The School for Good and Evil" at Regency Village Theatre on October 18, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/WireImage)

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For a mushroom cut with dimension, draw inspiration from Kerry Washington's look. The long sides and blunt bangs give this haircut a modern, fresh feel.

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Asymmetrical Mushroom

Hailey Baldwin Bieber on the catwalk (Photo by Rodin Banica/WWD/Penske Media via Getty Images)

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Hailey Bieber's mod-inspired style offers a more unique take on the traditional mushroom cut. The asymmetrical cut leaves one side super short (as if to extend the curtain bangs slightly beyond her face) and the other just long enough to graze her chin.

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Tousled Mushroom

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 07: Ruby Rose attends the Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/WireImage)

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Ruby Rose’s mushroom cut is far from basic, thanks to all of the little details. The highlights, tapered sides, and tiny braids make this bowl-inspired hairdo stand out even more.

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Textured Mushroom

TORONTO, ON - AUGUST 26: Halsey arrives at the 2018 iHeartRADIO MuchMusic Video Awards at MuchMusic HQ on August 26, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/Getty Images)

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The secret to Halsey's mushroom cut is focusing on volume and texture. To make the look feel extra edgy, she completed the look with undone bangs and a shaved undercut.

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Classic Mushroom

NEW YORK - MAY 18: Singer Mary J.Blige attends the 3rd Annual Society Of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center's Spring Ball at The Pierre Hotel on May 18, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by George Napolitano/FilmMagic)

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Mary J. Blige’s blunt bowl cut gets its cool factor thanks to its glossy golden highlights. The blended shades offset some of the heaviness that typically comes with this type of single-length style, and we love that it’s just long enough to let a pop of eyebrow peek through.

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Two-Tone Mushroom

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 06: Charlize Theron attends the premiere of MGM's "The Addams Family" at Westfield Century City AMC on October 06, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images,)

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Charlize Theron’s piece-y mushroom cut gets its undone feel from a combination of artfully placed streaks and choppy bangs.

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Chic Mushroom

NEW YORK CITY, NY - SEPTEMBER 15: Estelle attends New York Needs You Annual Gala Fundraiser at Cipriani 42nd St. on September 15, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by RYAN MCCUNE /Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

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The side-swooping in Estelle’s style serves double duty in helping to fake lightness and volume in a classic mushroom haircut. All you need to recreate it for yourself is a round brush and a blow dryer.

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Contrasting Mushroom

BERLIN - MARCH 04: Singer Rihanna arrives at the Echo Award 2010 at Messe Berlin on March 4, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Florian Seefried/Getty Images)

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Rihanna has given us so much hair inspiration over the years, and there was a time when the multihyphenate rocked mushroom haircuts. Here, she gave the short style a Rihanna-approved twist by accenting it with two contrasting shades. The combination of golden strands with a peak of a black streak and undercut adds an unexpected dimension. We also love the slightly jagged cut, which gives the style total rockstar vibes.

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