The revamped wet look
While glistening roots and plastered-to-the-face ends may not sound like a recipe for pileous perfection, the wet look has had a rather chic revamp this season. Seen at Alexander McQueen, Alberta Ferretti, Maison Margiela and Prabal Gurung, models skulked down catwalks looking like they’d just emerged, albeit rather glamorously, from a deep-sea dive.
If the above wet look is a little too grungy, then opt for the sleeker version, as seen at Preen and Christopher Kane. Here we’re talking shiny and slick from root to tip; or smoothed down at the roots and bouncy and blowdried at the bottom, a là Blumarine.
Kitsch accessories a-plenty
Lanvin, Chanel and Fenty x Puma all experimented with versions of the wrapped pony, whether it was encased in a plexiglass tube or neatly tied in brightly-coloured bungee cord.
Over at Erdem, Temperley London, Miu Miu and Derek Lam, headscarves ruled the runways. It’s the perfect retro reference that screams vintage glamour, but can also be modernised with bold prints and en vogue palettes.
Hairclips were also adorning tresses everywhere so now is the time to buy into this simple but statement accessory. For how-to-wear inspiration look to Simone Rocha, Versace and Ports 1961.
Schoolgirl braids
Ok, so braids pretty much make a comeback every season in some way. But if last year’s plaits were wispy and romantic, consider this year’s quite the opposite.
Spring saw the return of neatly coiffured schoolgirl-style braids secured neatly at the nape. Flyaways were tamed at the roots and somewhat surprisingly scrunchies returned for another season. Think neat, petite and pretty, as seen at Mansur Gavriel.
The military crop
Quite the opposite of playground prettiness, the tomboyish crop also made an impactful return. This season’s cut is about no-nonsense dressing with military precision. Think short, sharp and sleek.
The pixie-style was championed by Tom Ford, Moschino and Balenciaga, who rejected the natural, flowing locks seen elsewhere and instead created model armies with boyish, brash and slick hair.
Written by Thea Carley
