What’s The “Topanga Haircut” Everyone’s Obsessed With—And How To Ask for It At Your Next Appointment

It’s soft, glossy, and feminine without being frilly. And it’s named after a girl who once wore a flower crown to school and snagged the hottest guy in homeroom: Topanga Lawrence, the breakout babe from Boy Meets World.

Why Is Everyone Suddenly Talking About Topanga’s Hair?

Blame it on the resurgence of all things ’90s and early 2000s: ballet flats, tube tops, butterfly clips, and now, the Topanga haircut.

Topanga’s iconic hair was long, thick, and full of swingy, face-framing layers. Unlike “The Rachel,” which was choppier and more styled, the Topanga cut was breezy and more natural, with a middle part, seamless blending, a little more texture, and a healthy, natural shine that felt like a Pantene commercial come to life.

The It-Girl Cut of 2025

Today’s version is a modern homage to that look, but with elevated technique and way better heat tools. It’s more polished than beach waves, softer than a blunt cut, more natural than a TikTok-tier butterfly cut, and way more flattering on most faces than a blunt bob.

Celebs and Cool Girls Who Give Topanga Energy

No one can fully replicate Topanga’s unique charm, but these modern muses channel the same vibe:

Kaia Gerber: long layers, center part, undone volume

Blake Lively: especially in her Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants era

Margot Robbie: soft layers with middle parting and bounce

Taylor Swift’s Lover era curls (blow-dried out) also nod to this

How to Ask for the Topanga Haircut

If your stylist isn't a 90's buff, here’s how to describe it: “I want a long-layered haircut with lots of movement, soft volume, a center part, and face-framing pieces, but nothing too short. Please let the shortest layer fall just under the cheekbone or jaw, and keep the ends blended but not too blunt or shaggy.”

How to Style It Post-Appointment

To get that flippy volume and effortless bounce:

Use a volumizing mousse on damp hair (at the roots and mid-length).

Blow-dry with a round brush, flipping away from the face.

Set sections in velcro rollers or pin curls while warm.

Let cool, then remove and lightly brush through.

Touch up the ends with a large curling iron if needed.

Finish with a light mist of flexible hold spray or shine serum.

Want to go extra low-effort? Use a blow-dry brush, dry shampoo for texture, and a few strategic flat-iron bends.

Best Products to Pair with a Topanga Cut

Living Proof Full Volume Blast for that ‘90s blowout finish

Color Wow Dream Coat for that super-glossy, anti-humidity shield.

IGK First Class Detox Dry Shampoo so you can stretch your style without buildup

Final Thoughts

Like many trends we're seeing at the moment, the Topanga haircut signals a vibe shift. It brings back femininity, softness, and the idea that beauty doesn’t have to be sharp or overly styled. It’s the haircut of a girl who just wants to look and feel pretty, and there's nothing wrong with that.