Hairdresser Ashanti Lation cut Janet Jackson’s hair this week, and a selection of stylists give their reaction to the look…
Chloe Houston, Houston Hair, Ballymena, Ireland and Newcomer of the Year
“I absolutely love this look on Janet. The layers give it incredible movement and volume, and the face framing pieces really soften the overall shape. The colour is beautiful too, with those lighter tones adding dimension. It has that glamorous ’90s feel but with a modern, effortless finish. I’m 22, so I wasn’t around for the original craze, but I grew up watching Friends and know just how iconic the Rachel haircut became. I think this could be the Rachel of a new generation - it has that same flattering, layered shape, but feels softer and a little more undone, which is exactly what makes it so current. What I love most is how versatile it is. You can wear it with a big, bouncy blow-dry or keep it softer and more relaxed. We’re seeing a real return to hair with movement, volume and personality, and Janet’s look is a perfect example of how a classic style can be reworked to feel fresh again.”
Michelle Summers Davies, Davies Hair, Pembrokeshire
“I love this look! The colour really enhances her skin tone, and that cut gives her that super-cool, chilled vibe with plenty of sex appeal. The whole look really suits her. For me, it’s the colour and cut working together that makes it. Janet wears it with confidence, and that’s what really brings the look to life. This has the potential to be the haircut of the year, but it’s about adapting the cut to suit your face, your hair texture and your personality. It’s super versatile which means everyone can have their own version of it.”
Daniel Rice, Daniels Chelsea
“Janet’s haircut is full but textured, with just enough graduation to kick the ends back. The caramel, cognac and honey highlights follow that shape; they lift the lines of the cut, frame the eyes and finish in blonde flicks just below the jaw. The Janet Cut gives the colour a proper surface to show off, and it keeps the density in. Clients will come away feeling they’ve actually got hair, not a thinned-out, over-layered version of it. Cut well, it suits most hair types and gives you plenty of texture and movement, especially when the colour works with the shape rather than fighting it.”
Mark Woolley, Electric London
“Janet Jackson looks great and has been an icon for more than 20 years. We’ve seen this haircut on Jennifer Aniston, Hailey Bieber and Zendaya, but the Janet Cut is taking 90s inspiration and giving it a fresh new look. Beautiful caramel colours enhance the texture and movement, making it an ageless look that is the perfect combination for AW26. Apply E-Colour rich caramel tones to enhance the moment and C-5 Volume Liquid Mist Black to add volume and definition.”