From Intricate Plaits To Textured Bobs, This Is Every Major Hair Look From London Fashion Week
The fact is, no Pinterest board or TikTok trend can emulate the artistry and buzz backstage at Fashion Week. And really, there is no better place to source new-season inspiration than behind-the-scenes at some of the biggest runway shows, where some of the most acclaimed hairstylists gather to predict the hair trends we will soon see everywhere.
Kicking off the fashion week carousel, New York Fashion Week SS25 was a far cry away from previous seasons, and unlike the minimalist shows of old came a return to maximalist beauty and major hair moments. Big, elaborate updos, wet-look finishes and a new bob (coined the 'banged bob') have taken centre stage. A common thread is currently running throughout London Fashion Week too, where it seems the message is also 'bigger equals better'. Lavish hair looks are taking centre stage, from Harris Reed's doll-like curls and soft, textured bobs to Chet Lo's crimped extensions and blue brows.
Below, discover every hair look worthy of your attention for the upcoming season.
Maximalist Bows - LFW
Thought we were done with maximalist bows this season? Not quite. For Chopova Lowena, they make for the perfect centre piece, paired with neon eye make-up and maroon braids.
Intricate Spirals - LFW
A new way to wear spirals, intricate and artistic curls with braided top knots were another star hair look at Chopova Lowena.
Woven Plaits - LFW
Plaits have been quietly making their way into the beauty vocabulary once again and shedding their school girl connotations.
Au Naturel
Away from the maximalist hair moments, it was all about natural textures and cuts at Feben's SS25 show, with soft waves, buzzcuts and middle partings, allowing the clothes to shine.
Floral Headpieces - LFW
Trust Harris Reed to deliver one of the most beautiful hair and make-up moments at London Fashion Week. With doll-like make-up, giant floral headpieces were works of art in themselves, and formed an important part of the collection.
The Textured Bob - LFW
Reed also made a case for the textured bob, with a soft flick to add volume and definition, alongside a more elaborate curled fringe.
Blue Brows - LFW
Superseding the skinny brows of seasons gone by, Chet Lo declared colourful eyebrows as the conversation sparking trend of the season. Slicked-back, textured waves and no make-up make-up allowed the brows to take centre stage.
Colourful Extensions - LFW
While blue has taken over the make-up mood during Fashion Week, it also formed the colour of choice for hair at Chet Lo, where crimped extensions in electric blue were paired with poker-straight ends and middle partings.
The Anti-Bob - NYFW
For those with a serious case of bob ennui, an anti-trend has been quietly brewing. And if you needed proof, Naomi Campbell has just confirmed that extra-long hair is officially back on our radar, after debuting hip-length, poker straight hair on the Ralph Lauren runway in New York.
The Slicked-Back Pony - NYFW
From micro-fringes to ultra short crops, Kendall Jenner has had quite the list of hair transformations of late. For the Alaïa runway, Jenner switched up her mane once again, with a slicked-back look which mimicked a faux pixie effect from the front with a sleek and straight long ponytail at the back.
Artful Waves - NYFW
Elaborate updos and clever artful lines were on the beauty mood board at Laquan Smith SS25, and are easily recreated via a styling gel, extra-hold hairspray and a few failsafe hair tools.
Micro-Fringes 2.0 - NYFW
Micro-fringes are fast superseding choppy bangs as the ultimate autumn hairstyle to keep on your radar this season. You need only look to Naeem Khan's runway where pixie cuts and blunt micro-fringes reigned supreme.
The Flicked-Out Bob - NYFW
We've seen the flicked-out bob before (namely thanks to the likes of Lily Collins and America Ferrera) but the next-season iteration is even more exaggerated and paired with a slick middle parting, a la Carolina Herrera.
Glass Hair - NYFW
Proof that the 'skinifcation' of hair is only growing stronger, glass hair - ultra-shiny ends that epitomise hair health - is a firm fixture on the runway this season, particularly for Ralph Lauren, where models' hair centred upon an ultra-shiny, light-reflecting finish.
Maximalist Floral Bows - NYFW
We'll never tire of a bold hair accessory. For Carolina Herrera's SS25 show, the hair was swept up in primary-hued floral bows and paired with embellished earrings and winged eyeliner.
The Buzzcut - NYFW
Popularised by Lupita Nyong'o and Adwoa Aboah, the buzzcut has been cropping up more than ever during Fashion Week with hairstylists predicting the ultra short crop to gain even more popularity in the coming months.
Mismatch Topknots - NYFW
The runway-meets-restaurant where guests became the show wasn't the only surprise at Eckhaus Latta's SS25 unveiling; the models hair was an equally unique turn with dyed bows and mismatch topknots taking centre stage.
The Banged Bob - NYFW
A fledgling trend, the 'Banged Bob' - blunt bangs and a razor-sharp finish - has been seen everywhere from Carolina Herrera to Christian Cown and Lacey Redway.
You Might Also Like
