With a new year comes that familiar itch to refresh everything — from routines and closets to the one thing that makes the biggest visual impact of all: your hair. Suddenly, the mirror starts to feel a little too familiar, and even your go-to style seems to fall flat. Between all the blunt bobs, shaggy layers and endless inspiration on your Instagram feed, figuring out what actually works for you can feel surprisingly overwhelming.Enter the stacked bob haircut, the style celebrity stylists are pointing to as one of the most exciting looks of 2026. Built on strategically placed layers that create lift, movement and shape, this cut manages to look both structured and soft at the same time. Not to mention, fine or thinning strands instantly appear fuller at the crown, jawlines look more sculpted and cheekbones get a natural boost thanks to the way the layers fall. No matter your age, face shape or hair texture, a stacked haircut can be tailored to highlight what you already love most about your features.If the idea of a bob or lob haircut that delivers volume and effortlessness all in one sounds tempting, you’re in the right place. Read on for everything you need to know about the stacked haircut and seven ideas to inspire your next appointment, according to celebrity stylists.Related: 12 Things Stylists Are Begging Women Over 50 To Stop Doing if You Have Thinning Hair
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When you’re dealing with fine or thinning hair, the goal is always the same: to get more fullness without sacrificing movement. Luckily, that’s exactly where stacked cuts shine. Izquierdo explains that in 2026, stacked haircuts are "less about harsh angles and more about soft, blended stacking that feels modern and flattering," which is what makes them especially kind to finer textures. Instead of obvious layers that can leave hair looking wispy, this approach builds shape in a way that looks natural and easy.He adds that "for fine or thinning hair, stacked haircuts work perfect because they create instant volume without teasing while still giving the illusion that hair is thicker," which is a game changer for anyone whose hair tends to fall flat by midday. The trick, he says, is balance—not too layered or overly styled—so you get lift at the crown, body through the lengths and a silhouette that feels fuller from every angle.Related: The 9 Best Medium-Length Hairstyles for Thin Hair, According to a Celebrity Stylist
7 Best 'Stacked Haircuts' for 2026, According to a Celebrity Stylist
1. Sleek Stacked Bob
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At home, you can "blow-dry with a round brush, lifting at the crown, then smooth the ends with a flat iron," which keeps everything glossy and controlled without flattening the shape. In the salon, ask for "a softly stacked bob with subtle graduation in the back and clean, blunt ends in the front" so you get that lifted, sculpted look that still feels easy to wear.
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2. Modern Stacked Lob
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To style, "blow-dry with a medium round brush and finish with a lightweight texture spray," recommends Izquierdo, who says a good go-to is the IGK Beach Club Touchable Texture Spray. And when you’re in the chair, request "a collarbone-length lob with internal stacking and minimal exterior layering" for a look that feels full but never bulky.
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3. Short Stacked Crop
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You can rough-dry it with a bit of Moroccanoil Volumizing Mousse and still get shape, which makes it one of those cuts that behaves even as you're running out the door. At the salon, describing it as "a short-inclined bob, softly stacked cut with height at the crown and clean edges" makes sure you get that sculpted, confidence-boosting outline.
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4. Soft Stacked Bob
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If the word stacked makes you think stiff or severe, Zendaya's version is here to change your mind. Izquierdo says it's a masterclass in how "stacking can look fluid and glamorous, not stiff," which is especially flattering as hair gets finer or drier with age. The layers give you movement through the mid-lengths, so even a simple blow-dry feels airy and fresh. Add a few loose bends with a large curling iron—the Beachwaver B-Series is a go-to for ease and simplicity—and suddenly the whole cut feels romantic instead of rigid. And when at the salon? Asking for "soft graduation and movement through the mid-lengths" keeps everything looking touchable and youthful.
5. Airy Stacked Lob
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This is the haircut for anyone whose hair has started to feel a little too thin for comfort. With "light stacking" that "gives her fine hair body while keeping it touchable and effortless," Margot Robbie's iconic style adds fullness exactly where you need it without thinning out the ends, notes Izquierdo. The result is hair that looks thicker, healthier and easier to wear—what more could you ask for? A smooth blow-dry followed by a spritz of amika Un.Done Texture Spray at the roots is often all it takes to bring it to life. In the salon, just be clear that you want "light stacking in the back with long layers that don’t thin out the ends" so the shape stays full.
6. Voluminous Stacked Bob
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A simple blow-dry with lift at the roots and a gentle bend at the ends shows off the shape beautifully. When you talk to your stylist, ask for "a stacked bob that builds volume at the back while keeping the front soft" so it never feels too helmet-like.
7. Curly Stacked Crop
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A little All About Curls Bouncy Cream and a diffuser bring out the shape at home, while asking for a "curly stacked crop with light internal layering and face-framing pieces" in the salon ensures your texture gets the structure it deserves.
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