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Look to the cyclical nature of trends, and summer has long been established as the all-compassing season of ease. Pool floats! Low-key hairstyles ! Vacation days that aren't confined to the white-plastered walls of your tiny apartment living room. But as the last few years have shown: societal norms are shifting. Now, it's fall 's turn to churn out haircut ideas that are equal parts breezy and bold — and they're taking some inspiration from the past.

Whereas historically the autumnal season saw an influx of polished cuts to match those crisp new wardrobes, those are exactly the types of styles to avoid these next few months. "We are seeing much more effortless, undone, messy looks this year," says hairstylist and creative director Seiji Kitazato. Plus, "we all know fas

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