The Real Hair VPs: These micro hair trends are making waves
The cherry on top of any hairstyle, these runway-approved accessories are worth adding to your arsenal
Blending nostalgia with futurism, these runway trends are a cut above the rest.
Bombshell hair: The 1990s are back in a major way — along with a new-found love for blowouts and big, bombshell hair, as seen at Sergio Hudson and The Blonds. The mandate is clear — the bigger, the better — as models were sent out sporting bouncy, roller waves worthy of Bond-girl status.
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The micro hair trends making waves
Viral bows: Dubbed the must-have hair accessory of 2024, bows are something the world can’t get enough of, from dainty velvet ribbons to oversized, opulent satin bows.
Chic bobs: Bye-bye long, flowing inches — now it’s all about the bob, as celebrities such as Zendaya and Gabrielle Union flock to get the big chop. The options are legion (earlobe-grazing French bobs, bone-straight Italian bobs, blunt cuts or curly-textured bobs) so go short or go home.
Ballerina chignons: As balletcore takes over so do sleek, low ballerina buns in varying textures, as seen at Christian Dior, Miu Miu, and LaQuan Smith.
Redhead cool: The red hair craze may have started with copper, but it certainly didn’t end there. Red is still the “It girl of hair colour”, with Ariel-red and cherry-cola hues the hot favourites for braids, wigs, and natural styles.
Wet and wavy: Better stock up on hair gel, as wet-look hair styled in dramatic kiss curls and drenched curls remains on our radar in 2024, as seen at Jason Wu and Giambattista Valli.
Elevated cornrows: If the runways of Christian Dior and Andrew Gn are anything to go by, cornrows are still the protective style staple. Go simple with straight-back styles or elevate with sparkling beads or clips interwoven into rows.
Bubble braids: Keep an eye on this micro-trend spotted at the Bronx and Banco show. With this whimsical and playful addition to hair, let a long bubble plait fall down the centre of the head or add as an accent to loose waves or box braids.
Trending: Accessories
The cherry on top of any hairstyle, these runway-approved accessories are worth adding to your arsenal.
Lucky charms: Add a touch of Y2K with quirky, dangling charms cascading down braided ponytails or butterfly clips dotted all over.
1990s comb headbands: Spotted at Helmut Lang, Givenchy, and Maryling, the simple yet effective accessory is back to add 1990s’ It girl energy in a pinch.
Ballerina hairbands: As seen at Dior and Miu Miu, stretchy fabric headbands are giving serious ballerina vibes — just slick hair back into a low bun or ponytail and finish with a thick headband.
Claw clips: This is not your grandmother’s claw clip — the hair accessory staple of the 1990s and 2000s gets an update, featuring minimalistic designs that mimic hair jewellery and playful, floral designs.