The Off Campus Haircut That Lives On
Updated June 2026 — Salon Yazbek, Neutral Bay Sydney
It is the haircut that has launched a thousand screenshots and salon appointments, because ever since Off Campus landed we have been collectively obsessed. Actress Mika Abdalla’s character Allie Hayes delivered one of the most talked-about hair moments of the year, and Salon Yazbek’s Nathan Yazbek was invited by Vogue Australia to break it down. Here is what he had to say.
Why Is This Haircut Having Such a Moment?
The clean girl aesthetic is on its way out. What clients are craving now is something that feels real, textured, and effortlessly cool rather than groomed within an inch of its life. Nathan told Vogue it comes down to exactly that energy. “It has that cool girl vibe everyone is after right now, the kind of texture that looks like you just woke up like this, but actually it comes from the right kind of layers and face framing.” The sun-kissed highlights, curtain-style fringe, and natural wave texture all work together to create a finish that looks completely unconstructed. In reality, it is anything but.
What Should You Ask for at the Salon?
Nathan’s advice to anyone booking an appointment is to ask for a shag-inspired layered haircut with lots of movement and face framing, with a full fringe that can also be worn swept to the side. The key is keeping the layers soft and lived in rather than overly polished.
What Face Shapes Does It Suit?
More than you might expect. Nathan notes that the cut works particularly well on oval and square face shapes, as both benefit from a little forehead space to carry a full fringe confidently. Those with diamond-shaped faces or very small foreheads may find a full fringe more challenging, but the look can easily be tailored to suit individual features. For rounder face shapes, adjusting the fringe length and layering placement adds balance and elongation.
What About the Fringe?
The fringe is the defining feature of the whole look and it is achievable, provided it is tailored properly to your face shape and hair type. Nathan recommends asking for a full fringe that sits around the bridge of the nose when dry, then styling it with a round brush to create a soft bend before breaking it apart with your fingers for a relaxed finish.
How to Style It at Home
The key is embracing texture rather than working against it. Nathan suggests layering products throughout the styling process. Once dry, a small amount of gel adds hold and definition. A final mist of texture spray and shine spray delivers that perfectly undone finish the cut is known for- cool-girl hair that looks like it required nothing at all. Ask our team at Salon Yazbek about the right Goldwell products to achieve this finish at home.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Off Campus haircut?
The Off Campus haircut is a shag-inspired layered cut with soft face-framing layers, curtain bangs, and a lived-in, tousled texture inspired by Allie Hayes from Off Campus.
Can I get the Off Campus haircut at Salon Yazbek in Neutral Bay?
Absolutely. Nathan Yazbek and his team specialise in tailored cuts built around your individual hair type, face shape, and natural movement.
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