These are all the major hair trends coming out of fashion week AW21
The AW21 fashion calendar has been a departure from the norm and as Paris Fashion Week wraps, marking the end of the season, we look back at all the details, drama and killer hairdos from the past month.
A largely digital affair, this time round, designers didn't let restrictions stop them from serving up a virtual smorgasbord of fashion and beauty inspiration.
For the most part, the hair looks we’ve seen from this season have been more low-key, relaxed and accessible, meaning we can translate them straight into our own beauty routines if we fancy. It’s something Victoria Beckham touched on while speaking virtually about the influence behind the beauty look at her presentation. “This time that we’re in has definitely changed our attitudes when it comes to hair and beauty. We’ve taken positives from that and used an element of that thinking to inform the hair look. It’s a little bit more relaxed. There’s a sense of ease and wearability. It’s worn, but it’s still done." Serving up thick, swooshy power fringes and worn bobs, "the hair look was inspired by the early 90s," she explained. Heavy, natural and with a bit of a bend in it.
Ponytails dominated. At Giambattista Valli they were elevated with pearl-studded headbands. At Laura Biagotti, they were updated with beaded barrettes. At Erdem, they were paired with woolen headbands (a chic way to keep ears warm in winter), and at Jason Wu the texture was kept natural and laidback.
Bibhu Mohapatra showcased bouffant updos alongside natural, beautiful afros and at Yuhan Wang's presentation natural textured hair was celebrated.
Dainty low buns cropped up at Jonathan Simkhai, Philip Lim and Paul Costelloe, while at Prabal Gurung, hairstylist, Evanie Frausto used Bumble & Bumble products to create beautifully polished plaits. Etro and Baum und Pferdgarten both delivered a twist on simple plaits, offering up face-framing micro braids as an easy way of introducing a little bit of extra detail to hair.
Of course, there were some moments of delicious hair escapism, too. D&G was a riot of crazy colour and cuts. Multi-coloured buzzcuts appeared alongside bubblegum blue mullets and flame-coloured pixie crops. At Simone Rocha, models rocked gravity-defying structural braids, looped high around heads and studded with jewels, meanwhile Lavie By CK gave us Big Afro Energy with a ginormo bleach blonde 'fro.
Here are the best hair looks from Fashion Month...
Schiaparelli, Paris Fashion Week
Stacked hair accessories.
Giambattista Valli, Paris Fashion Week
Pearl headbands and ponytails.
Chanel, Paris Fashion Week
Gem, chain headbands.
Isabel Marant, Paris Fashion Week
Natural, textured shags.
Courreges, Paris Fashion Week
Messy bob.
@etro / InstagramEtro, Paris Fashion Week
Slick lob.
Moschino, Milan Fashion Week
Hollywood waves.
Giorgio Armani, Milan Fashion Week
Crimped hair.
Courtesy of brandEmporio Armani, Milan Fashion Week
Heavy fringes.
@guidopalau / InstagramPrada, Milan Fashion Week
Sculpted kinks.
@guidopalau / InstagramPrada, Milan Fashion Week
Slick-back mullet.
@guidopalau / InstagramMiu Miu, Milan Fashion Week
Woollen hoods.
Dolce & Gabbana, Milan Fashion Week
Multi-coloured buzz cuts.
@versace / InstagramVersace, Milan Fashion Week
Hair scarves.
Courtesy of brandMarni, Milan Fashion Week
Micro braids.
Courtesy of brandMarni, Milan Fashion Week
Micro fringes.
Christian Cowen, London Fashion Week
XXL mane
Courtesy of brandDavid Koma, London Fashion Week
Curly shag.
Erdem, London Fashion Week
Neatly waved ponytail.
Courtesy of brandRoksanda, London Fashion Week
Natural textured hair.
Courtesy of brandSimone Rocha, London Fashion Week
Sculptural braids.
Courtesy of brandSimone Rocha, London Fashion Week
Sculptural braids.
Courtesy of brandSimone Rocha, London Fashion Week
Sculptural braids.
Courtesy of brandSimone Rocha, London Fashion Week
Sculptural braids.
Courtesy of brandSimone Rocha, London Fashion Week
Sculptural braids.
Sabirah by Deborah Latouche at London Fashion Week
Striking a beautiful balance between modest wear and high fashion, the collection at Sabirah by Deborah Latouche was complemented by long, graceful braids created by TONI&GUY International Artistic Director, Efi Davies who made sure hair was confident, yet subtly refined.
Sabirah by Deborah Latouche at London Fashion Week
Striking a beautiful balance between modest wear and high fashion, the collection at Sabirah by Deborah Latouche was complemented by long, graceful braids created by TONI&GUY International Artistic Director, Efi Davies who made sure hair was confident, yet subtly refined.
Paul Costelloe at London Fashion Week
Proof that the chignon will always look chic, hairstylist, Cos Sakkas, used TONI&GUY products to craft a strong, tailored, low bun to work with the silhouettes and tailoring backstage at Paul Costelloe.
Paul Costelloe at London Fashion Week
Proof that the chignon will always look chic, hairstylist, Cos Sakkas, used TONI&GUY products to craft a strong, tailored, low bun to work with the silhouettes and tailoring backstage at Paul Costelloe.
Marques Almeida, London Fashion Week
Last year, the Portuguese couple behind Marques Almeida left their East London base (where they've showcased their collections at LFW for years) and returned to their native Portugal. This latest collection is directly inspired by the change of scenery and culture. Made from dead stock and recycled fabrics, the design house called on up-and-coming Portuguese/Cape-Verdian singer and muse, Nenny, to showcase their collection, complete with two-tone braids created by Jéssica Pina.
Ben Broomfield @photobenphotoMolly Goddard at London Fashion Week
Luke Hersheson matched Molly Goddard's frothy tulle-heavy confection of a collection with soft, fluffy 80s waves, curls and perms.
Vivienne Westwood at London Fashion Week
Vivienne Westwood's unisex AW21 collection was inspired by French Rococo painter, François Boucher. Hence glam baroque Rococo curls.
Yuhan Wang at London Fashion Week
Yuhan Wang's autumn/winter collection was inspired by women in landscape. Natural hair was celebrated in all its softness, wildness and beauty with a little help from hairstylist Teiji Utsumi.
ShutterstockKim Shui, New York Fashion Week
We might not be heading OUT OUT in the immediate future, but Kim Shui's collection brings the house party vibes instead with confident colours and accessories – like the metal rings that run through the garments, into hair, created by conceptual hairstylist Sean Bennett.
@nonismithmakeupZimmermann, New York Fashion Week
Long may Euphoria continue, especially when it looks this good. Zimmermann's inspiration actually came from 70s Australian music show, Countdown, which broadcast the likes of Blondie and ABBA. Hair was created by Renya Xydis using Wella. The brand EIMI mousse and mists were used to create a gentle rock chick texture.
ShutterstockJonathan Simkhai, New York Fashion Week
Like the collection, the beauty look at Jonathan Simkhai is practical, durable and subtly sexy. This pretty low bun, created by hairstylist Rachel Lee, is elegant, while the exposed nape correlates back the the flashes of skin seen through peekaboo cutouts in the garments.
@graphikingphotographyLavie By CK, New York Fashion Week
Big, bold and unapologetic, designer Claude Kameni paired her Royal Empire collection (which celebrates couture through bold african print) with bottled bleach XXL afros created by @hairbyjeannine.
ShutterstockAnna Sui, New York Fashion Week
Linda Evangelista's platinum blonde hair, 60s model Cathee Dahmen and Biba London formed the inspiration behind the mod and hippie chick hair looks at Anna Sui, created by her longtime friend and collaborator Garren (@garrennewyork).
StaudStaud, New York Fashion Week
At Staud the blunt bob looked approachable and effortless, like it had been freshly washed and left to dry naturally.
ShutterstockBibhu Mohapatra, New York Fashion Week
Natural texture was celebrated at Bibhu Mohapatra where the collection was rich, earthy and luxurious.
Victoria Beckham, London Fashion Week
"The inspiration behind the look is really just celebrating the girls individuality. It’s a very easy look, a very doable look and totally achievable at home," said lead hairstylist, Anthony Turner, backstage at Victoria Beckham. He combined GHD's Bodyguard and Pick Me Up sprays to protect hair from heat and give hair a worn-in texture before bending the hair with the Platinum+ Styler, "not to smooth it out, just to give a slight wave and promote natural movement," he explained.
Prabal Gurung, New York Fashion Week
Braids, but make 'em fashion. Hairstylist Evanie Frausto used Bumble & Bumble products to create sleek, slicked-back hair with en-pointe edges at Prabal Gurung. Paired with a mid-height braid, plaited all the way down to the end, it's an elevated hairstyle for everyday.
Jason Wu, New York Fashion Week
Combed hair with centre partings kept things minimal and chic at Jason Wu.
DSquared2, New York Fashion Week
Gutsy ice skater, Tonya Harding was the muse at DSquared2's show where "trashy glam" took centre stage with fun diamante crystals and mini tiaras.
Baum und Pferdgarten, Copenhagen Fashion Week
Mini microbraids framing the face were a cute addition at Baum und Pferdgarten.
