Marie Claire Taiwan's beauty channel updated a hairstyle feature on October 17, compiling 15 variations of the 'princess cut' trending in 2026 — ranging from the classic Japanese black straight style and softer Korean-style lines to short, medium-long, highlighted, and ear-ring-dyed versions, reflecting the style's continued popularity.
According to the report, the defining feature of the princess cut is a crisp strand of hair framing each side of the face, paired with longer hair at the back, creating a short-front, long-back layered contrast. Depending on how the ends are cut, the fringe style, and the hair color, the same base cut can shift between cool, sweet, or intellectual impressions, which is part of why it keeps drawing interest from readers wanting a distinctive look.
Where exactly the side strands should be cut has no single answer. The article notes that face shape is only one reference point — the length, thickness, and blending of the strands should ultimately be discussed with a stylist to find a version that suits one's features and daily habits, such as whether hair is often tied up or how much time is spent styling, both of which affect how much layering or what fringe style works best.
