More Than a Cut: Inside Floyd’s 2025 Year of Style & Connection
As a nationwide barbershop brand, we know a great haircut has always been about more than style. It’s about confidence, connection, and walking out feeling like yourself.
In 2025, we saw that reflected in our communities, behind the chair, and in the haircut trends our clients asked for most, based on millions of client visits across our locations. Here’s a look at what stood out, plus what it means for your next visit.
Haircut Trends We Saw Everywhere in 2025
One of the biggest questions we hear is simple:
“What haircut should I get?”
These were the most requested and most versatile styles across Floyd’s locations in 2025.
Precision Fades and Clean Tapers
A fade haircut gradually blends hair from short to longer lengths, creating a clean, seamless transition.
Fades continue to dominate because they’re adaptable and work for almost every face shape and hair type, offering a polished look that grows out cleanly.
Good to know:
- Low fades offer a subtle, professional look
- Mid and high fades bring more contrast and edge
- Maintenance is typically every 3–5 weeks
Wolf Cuts and Textured Crops
A wolf cut is a layered haircut that combines volume at the crown with textured length, creating a relaxed, slightly edgy look.
In 2025, wolf cuts surged in popularity as clients leaned into texture and natural movement, especially for medium-length styles that feel lived-in without daily styling.
Best for:
- Wavy or slightly curly hair
- Clients who want volume without sharp lines
Modern Mullets
A modern mullet is a contemporary take on the classic style, featuring cleaner sides, blended transitions, and controlled length in the back.
Today’s modern mullet is softer, more customizable, and tailored to head shape and hair texture, making it far more wearable than earlier versions.
What makes it modern:
- Clean sides instead of harsh buzz lines
- Texture through the back, not bulk
- Tailored to head shape and hair density
Beard Trims and Shape-Ups
A beard trim shapes and balances facial hair by cleaning up lines, adjusting length, and blending the beard into the haircut for a cohesive look.
Beard services continue to be one of the most-requested add-ons. Clients want clean lines, balanced length, and advice on at-home maintenance.
Common questions we hear:
- How often should I trim my beard?
- Should I fade my beard into my haircut?
- What products actually help with dryness?
Popular Grooming Questions We Hear Behind the Chair
Across more than 2 million client visits in 2025, a few questions came up again and again.
How often should I get a haircut?
Most short styles look best with visits every 3–5 weeks. Medium-length styles can stretch longer with proper shaping.
What’s the difference between a fade and a taper?
A fade blends down to skin or very short hair. A taper keeps length and gradually shortens near the neckline and sideburns.
How do I ask my barber for the right cut?
Photos help, but context matters. Your barber will consider face shape, hair growth patterns, and how much styling you want to do at home.
These conversations are a big part of what makes a Floyd’s reservation feel personal, not rushed.
More Than a Barbershop: Community Impact in 2025
While haircut trends evolve, Floyd’s commitment to community stays the same.
In 2025, our barbershops proudly served:
- Over 50,000 active military members and veterans
- Thousands of teachers and first responders
- Local neighborhoods through 22+ community events across the country
We believe barbershops should be places where people feel welcome, supported, and seen.
Cutting for a Cause: Supporting the Type 1 Diabetes Community
Giving back is part of our culture. In 2025, Floyd’s shops nationwide rallied together for our annual Type 1 Diabetes fundraiser.
2025 impact:
- $91,583.45 raised
- 18,000+ fundraising booklets sold
$2.2 million donated over 14 years to Breakthrough T1D
It’s one more way our community shows up for causes that matter.
Education Behind the Chair Makes the Difference
Great haircuts start with education.
In 2025, Floyd’s invested in:
- 468 technical classes
- Nearly 1,100 hours of hands-on education
From fades and scissor work to client consultations and styling techniques, ongoing education ensures consistency and quality across every shop.
Expanding to New Communities Across the US
In 2025, Floyd’s expanded into five new markets, bringing our barbershop experience to even more neighborhoods. In 2025, Floyd’s expanded into five new markets, bringing our barbershop experience to even more neighborhoods.
New locations included:
- Greenville, SC
- Charlotte, NC
- Meridian, ID
- Deerfield Beach, FL
- Oklahoma City, OK
Each new shop brings the same focus on craft, culture, and connection.
In Summary
In 2025, haircut trends like precision fades, wolf cuts, modern mullets, and beard services defined what clients asked for most across Floyd’s Barbershop locations nationwide.
- Floyd’s continues to serve its communities by creating welcoming barbershops and supporting local events, educators, first responders, and military members.
- Ongoing education behind the chair helps ensure consistent, high-quality haircuts across every shop.
As Floyd’s expands into new markets, the focus remains on craft, culture, and connection, not just growth.
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