How to wear your hair this winter
Your ultimate guide to next season's biggest hair trends is here. Read and learn, people. Read and learn.
GoRunwayUppity up-dos
Nail this season’s chicest up-dos for a sure-fire work-hair hit.
As seen at: Christian Dior
Christian Dior’s too-cool-to-care wet-look up-do is our rainy-day look of choice.
GoRunwayUppity up-dos
As seen at: Jason Wu
Oh-so-prim and proper, this bow-look up-do is top of our hair lust list.
GoRunwayShow pony
The low ponytail trend is back for another season, and we couldn’t be happier. Low-maintenance throw-together-on-the-bus hair that scores us seasonal style points? We’re in.
As seen at: Alexander Wang
This super-slick androgynous ‘do is an easy win this autumn. Wear with a pretty lacy blouse for a masculine twist on a feminine look.
GoRunwayShow pony
As seen at: Chloe
A severe side-parting will make this look even more polished.
GoRunwayShow pony
As seen at: Lanvin
Keep your look relaxed by leaving a few strands loose.
Show pony
As seen at: Victoria Beckham
If you’ve got longer locks, keep the ponytail loose for a relaxed off-duty look.
Show pony
As seen at: Victoria Beckham
This is a great lived-in style for day two or three after washing your locks.
GoRunwayOmbre lives on
We’re not quite ready to give up on the dip-dye just yet. Anything still goes when it comes to ombre fade-outs, so keep experimenting and find your signature style.
As seen at: Alexander Wang
This two-tone ponytail at Alexander Wang was achieved using contrasting extensions. Try it yourself if you don’t want to commit to permanent colour.
GoRunwayOmbre lives on
As seen at: Vera Wang
This oh-so-subtle fade-out is to-dye-for.
GoRunwayGoing grunge with wet-look locks
The grunge trend stays strong for autumn/winter 2013 with wet-look locks cropping up on catwalks worldwide.
As seen at: Balmain
Apply some wet-look gel spray at the roots and brush straight back for a Balmain-inspired finish.
GoRunwayGoing grunge with wet-look locks
As seen at: Christian Dior
Leave a little volume at the roots for a softer finish.
GoRunwayGoing grunge with wet-look locks
As seen at: Christian Dior
To keep wet-look locks feeling feminine, finish with a pretty twisted up-do at the back.
GoRunwayGoing grunge with wet-look locks
As seen at: Giambattista Valli
Complete the androgynous vibe with full brows.
GoRunwayGoing grunge with wet-look locks
As seen at: Gucci
Team with heavy eye make-up and lots of black for a don’t-mess-with-me evening look.
GoRunwayGoing grunge with wet-look locks
As seen at: Jason Wu
For a more wearable take on the trend, try a wet-look centre-part.
Go RunwayGoing grunge with wet-look locks
As seen at: Prada
The ultimate grunge look of the season: Prada’s girls were all tangled wet-look locks and smudgy plum lips.
Go RunwayGoing grunge with wet-look locks
As seen at: Prada
This trend really works on shorter crops, too.
Go RunwayGoing grunge with wet-look locks
As seen at: Prada
Keep it chic by side-sweeping your fringe.
GoRunwayGoing grunge with wet-look locks
As seen at: Versace
You can even work the wet-look trend into a preppy blow-dry. Just set your side-parted blow-out with a gel-based spray. #Badass.
Going grunge with wet-look locks
As seen at: Victoria Beckham
If you just can’t bear to rock wet-look locks, get in on the grunge trend with long, loose strands of hair swept forward across your face, teamed with warm red-bronze eyeshadow.
Go RunwayBangin’ Bangs
A good fringe never goes out of style. Find the best bangs for you with our favourite catwalk styles of the season.
As seen at: Burberry
This full-fat fringe works really well with a cute 50s bob.
GoRunwayBangin’ Bangs
As seen at: Emilio Pucci
A few longer strands around the edges of the face will soften a full fringe.
GoRunwayBangin’ Bangs
As seen at: Emilio Pucci
Don’t want to commit to blunt-cut bangs? Opt for a choppy, peek-a-boo fringe.
GoRunwayBangin’ Bangs
As seen at: Emilio Pucci
We love these eye-skimming bangs.
Go RunwayBangin’ Bangs
As seen at: Marc Jacobs
Be bold and brave with a retro mullet-fringe.
GoRunwayBangin’ Bangs
As seen at: Marni
A long, side-swept fringe worn slicked-down is one of autumn’s biggest trends.
Go RunwayBangin’ Bangs
As seen at: Narciso Rodriguez
This relaxed, bitty fringe is a really easy-to-wear style.
Go RunwayThe relaxed blow-dry
Forget spending hours in rollers: this season’s blow-dries are easy, breezy and beautiful.
As seen at: Burberry
The easiest blow-dry we ever did see: just create a rough centre-parting and gently blow-dry, adding texture by gently scrunching locks throughout.
Go RunwayThe relaxed blow-dry
As seen at: Burberry
An off-centre parting gives a more relaxed feel.
Go RunwayThe relaxed blow-dry
As seen at: Narciso Rodriguez
Create movement throughout your locks by drying with a wide-barrelled brush.
Go RunwaySo sleek right now
With preppy pinks and tartans huge for autumn/winter, a sleek and chic hairstyle is the perfect hairstyle to set off the trend.
As seen at: Calvin Klein
A severe side-parting never fails to look chic.
Go RunwaySo sleek right now
As seen at: Calvin Klein
The super-slick trend is best worked super-straight.
GoRunwaySo sleek right now
As seen at: Chanel
A centre-parted poker-straight style is oh-so-sleek.
GoRunwaySo sleek right now
As seen at: Chanel
Finish with a shine spray for a super-glossy style.
GoRunwaySo sleek right now
As seen at: Chloe
This trend is great for long and short haircuts alike. Slick back your pixie crop for a fashion-forward finish.
GoRunwaySo sleek right now
As seen at: Giambattista Valli
Apply a serum or oil to your locks to add shine to your tresses.
GoRunwaySo sleek right now
As seen at: Giambattista Valli
Slick hair straight back and spray into place to achieve this catwalk style.
GoRunwaySo sleek right now
As seen at: Gucci
Having hair this sleek and glossy is all about condition. Have regular trims and use treatment oils once or twice a week.
GoRunwaySo sleek right now
As seen at: Marni
The super-sleek trend doesn’t have to mean slicked-back: try wearing your side-swept fringe super-straight and sleek as an alternative.
Go RunwaySo sleek right now
As seen at: Ralph Lauren
To finish off your super-sleek style, spray a fine tooth comb with hairspray and comb the front of your hair into place for a smooth, long-lasting look.
Go RunwayTo the left, to the left (or right)
Nothing gives your look an instant touch of sophistication like a sweeping side-parting.
As seen at: Calvin Klein
A severe side-parted down-do looks great slicked back behind the ears.
Go RunwayTo the left, to the left (or right)
As seen at: Calvin Klein
Finish your hair with a slick of high-shine serum for a perfectly-polished look.
GoRunwayTo the left, to the left (or right)
As seen at: Chloe
This trend works well for a slicked-back up-do, or a simple low ponytail.
GoRunwayTo the left, to the left (or right)
As seen at: Lanvin
The side-parting doesn’t need to be perfectly straight. Add the odd zig or zag for a too-cool-to-care feel.
GoRunwayTo the left, to the left (or right)
As seen at: Marni
Get playful with the trend and tease your side-swept fringe across your forehead.
To the left, to the left (or right)
As seen at: Rag & Bone
This slicked-down side-parted style is one of our favourites of the season. Work-style points guaranteed.
Go RunwayDon't let me get old-school
A retro 'do never really goes out of style, and this autumn's retro hairstyles are all about femininity.
As seen at: Dolce & Gabbana
Gently centre-part the front of your beehive 'do for a modern twist on this classic look.
Go RunwayDon't let me get old-school
As seen at: Dolce & Gabbana
Go big and bold with brows for an on-trend finish.
Go RunwayDon't let me get old-school
As seen at: Marc by Marc Jacobs
That's right, ultra-voluminous curls are back. And we couldn't be happier. Thank you Marc Jacobs.
GoRunwayRight down the middle
A simple centre-parted down-do just screams model-off-duty.
As seen at: Chanel
This shoulder-length cut is simply chic.
GoRunwayRight down the middle
As seen at: Chanel
A simple down-do is a great style to team with statement make-up.
Go RunwayRight down the middle
As seen at: Dolce & Gabbana
Work a centre-parting into a glamorous up-do like this D&G beehive to soften the look.
GoRunwayRight down the middle
As seen at: Giles
Use a centre-parting for easy-breezy loose waves and a more relaxed feel.
GoRunwayRight down the middle
As seen at: Jason Wu
A centre-parting is a good choice for a low-slung ponytail.
Go RunwayRight down the middle
As seen at: Narciso Rodriguez
Take the parting all the way to the back of your head for bonus style points.
GoRunwayRight down the middle
As seen at: Roberto Cavalli
Team this trend with the wet-look trend and grungy black eye make-up for sexy, sultry results.
GoRunwayRight down the middle
As seen at: Vera Wang
Go slightly off-centre for an even more laid-back vibe.
Go RunwayGlossy Girls
High-shine style is the autumn look of choice.
As seen at: Calvin Klein
Increase your shine-factor with a finishing oil spray.
GoRunwayGlossy Girls
As seen at: Emilio Pucci
Get a gloss treatment in between colours to keep your locks shining brightly.
GoRunwayGlossy Girls
As seen at: Gucci
Straight, glossy styles are great for showing up two-tone colour.
Go RunwayGlossy Girls
As seen at: Marc by Marc
Adding texture doesn't mean taking away shine: finish your look with a shine spray or a slick of glossing serum for an ultra-glam feel.
GoRunwayJust a little bit of a wave
A touch of movement through longer locks can take your look from drab to fab. We love the loose waves trend for AW13.
As seen at: Emilio Pucci
Create a slight wave through longer locks by gently twisted them around a narrow-barreled brush while blow-drying.
GoRunwayJust a little bit of a wave
As seen at: Emilio Pucci
Add a couple of loose tonged curls throughout your hair and then brush through to create a softer wave.
GoRunwayJust a little bit of a wave
As seen at: Giles
Plaiting towel-dried hair overnight is the easiest way to create care-free waves.
GoRunwayJust a little bit of a wave
As seen at: Giles
If you've got a natural wave or kink to your hair, just apply a little product to damp locks and leave them to dry naturally.
Badass Braids
Thought braids were just for spring/summer? Oh, hell no. A preppy French braid or sleek side-braid are great choices for AW13.
As seen at: Fendi
OK, we're not sure the punk headpiece will work for work, either, but this super-click French braid is a definite winner.
Badass Braids
As seen at: Fendi
Work through just-washed hair with a little serum for neater results.
GoRunwayBadass Braids
As seen at: Valentino
Come on. Even you can pull together a simple side-braid.
GoRunwayBadass Braids
As seen at: Valentino
Add a preppy headband for a work-perfect style.
Go RunwayVa-va-volume
Hair so big you can't fit it all in one photograph? We're all for it.
As seen at: Marc by Marc Jacobs
Huge back-combed curls, glossy red lips, perfectly-powdered skin: this is a trend we can get on-board with.
Go RunwayVa-va-volume
As seen at: Marc by Marc Jacobs
Try curling your hair and backcombing it before bed, add some hairspray and then sleep in it. Voilá, the ultimate bedhead hair.
Punk, punk it up
Go on. We dare you.
As seen at: Fendi
Yes, we're fully expecting you to wear this exact hairstyle. To work.
Punk, punk it up
As seen at: Fendi
OK, so you might want to just work with elements of this trend. The multi-tonal colour in this Fendi style really does look good.
GoRunwayPunk, punk it up
As seen at: Jean Paul Gaultier
If the wind changes...
GoRunwayPunk, punk it up
As seen at: Jean Paul Gaultier
Finally, the white top, dark under-colour trend returns. Christina Aguilera will be thrilled.
Go RunwayAccessorise me
It’s no longer just about your hair – but what you put in it. Pretty beads, hair slides, even regal pieces have all appeared on the catwalk this season.
As seen at: Dolce & Gabbana
As you’d expect from an autumn collection, these hair pieces have gold and earthy overtones. Perfect for any hair colour.
Go RunwayAccessorise me
As seen at: Dolce & Gabbana
Don’t be afraid of going over-the-top. Just make sure your jewellery is suitably statement too.
GoRunwayAccessorise me
As seen at: Givenchy
The trusty kirby-grip should not be forgotten. Use it to enhance your style and don’t worry if a few glimpses poke through. Of course the spray-painted swimming hair is optional.
GoRunwayAccessorise me
As seen at: Jason Wu
A chunky slide in the right place can further emphasise a directional up-do.
Go RunwayAccessorise me
As seen at: Marc Jacobs
A wide elasticated band is a low-maintenance way of updating your look. It also draws attention to your make-up so a strong, smoky eye is a good shout.
Go RunwayAccessorise me
As seen at: Marc by Marc Jacobs
A coloured hairnet might not be everyone’s cup of tea (dinner lady chic, anyone?) but the catwalks have given them a high fashion makeover. We're so trying this.
GoRunwayAccessorise me
As seen at: Valentino
The trend for leather isn’t exclusive to fashion collections, with strips appearing in the most creative of places. We adore this side-swept braid.
