In the same way a change in season can influence our makeup and fragrance choices, it often prompts us to want to update our hair, too.
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So if this winter weather has got you thinking about a new hair colour, a change in hairstyle (hello fringe!) or length, you’ve come to the right place. From the biggest hair makeovers to a subtle change in hair part, there are endless ways to refresh your look.
Whatever degree of inspiration you’re looking for, click through our gallery below to see the top nine biggest hair trends of the season.
CHUNKY BRAIDS
There’s never been a better time to learn how to braid. And with most of us attempting to hide regrowth, the chunkier the better.
Try dusting a little voluminising powder onto your plait before pulling apart to add grit and volume.
bh recommends: De Lorenzo Elements Quicksand
FLICK ‘N FLIP
Flicked-out ends and side fringes are back. Ideal for post-pixie cut growth or a bob on day three, this style works best with slightly dirty hair, and clips to secure.
bh recommends: Lady Jayne One Touch Clips
SLEPT-IN PLAITS
These slightly imperfect and tighter waves can be created in a flash with a narrow curling wand, or overnight by sleeping in plaits. Similar to the sock curls trend, the more sections you weave, the tighter the curl.
bh recommends: Remington Keratin & Argan Oil Nourish Conical Tong
SOFT BALAYAGE
Platinum blonde has ruled the highlight world for a while now, but as we all get cosier at home (and less inclined for monthly root touch-ups) soft balayage is the solution.
Think slightly dustier roots, blended seamlessly into cooler ends.
bh recommends: Wella Professionals Invigo Blonde Recharge Warm Blonde Color Refreshing Conditioner
THE MODERN SHAG
Taking cue from Taylor Swift at the 2019 VMAs, the shoulder-grazing and full-fringe modern shag is the ultimate ‘cool girl’ cut.
Add movement and texture by curling sections in alternate directions, and then secure with hairspray.
bh recommends: Schwarzkopf Extra Care Strong Styling Hairspray
THE CURLY SHAG
The modern shag transcends textures; suiting straight, wavy and curly hair in the same. Those with coils should prep with a hydrating balm, and then run a dry oil through ends to seal the style and keep curls defined.
bh recommends: IGK Mistress Hydrating Hair Balm ($44, Sephora) and Botáni Coconut Glow Body & Hair Oil.
SLEEK BUN
Finally, a style that’ll suit day 12 of our unwashed iso hair. The signature of this season’s slicked back bun is to keep your middle part visible, then simply sweep hair upwards on each side. Smooth any flyaways with styling cream and a dense kabuki brush (yes really).
bh recommends: ELEVEN Medium Hold Styling Cream
TANGERINE DREAMS
If you’ve always wondered what life would be like as a redhead, we say DO IT. This glorious golden sunset colour will satisfy all your transformation cravings. And who knows, you might even keep it forever.
bh recommends: John Frieda Radiant Red® Red Boosting Shampoo
STRUCTURED CUTS
Remember when all we ever asked for was layers? Well, throw that out the window because structured cuts are back. This chin-skimming bob manages to walk the line between polished and edgy and we love it.
bh recommends: muk Blow 3900 – IR
Lovely and healthy hair
Lots of lovely looks here but the only one suited to my hair is the golden blonde.
The Modern Shag and Structured Cut are so cute.
That structured cut is really cute. I like going a bit shorter for winter – with all the bulky layers it's nice to have one thing simpler and I often make my hair simpler in the colder months for that reason.
Some really gorgeous hairstyles here. I want to get my hair cut as soon as the salon I go to reopens. I’m intending to get it cut just below the shoulders.
The modern shag is cute but I think it would make me look like a child
I would love to have the chunky braids but my hair is so thin and fine that my braids wouldnt be very chunky 🙁
Sleek bun! Nothing worse than putting time into blow drying and styling your hair and then getting rained on
I love chunky braids but my hair is so thin and fine, I need extensions or something to even halfway have chunky braids.
Really lovely looks here, even just for home as a pick me up self care
I love the modern shag and curly shag. A fan of the soft balayage.
Just had my hair. Updated. Yesterday. I have had streaks done as they hide my greys well. And I don't have regrowth problem as my hair is. Ash naturally love the waves. Look. Easy to manage the sleep in look. For me is manageable especially as I love to paint. And I do get it in my hair when it gets in my facec
Don't like the Shags but the other short haired cuts look nice
I don't have enough that hair
I've been trying to decide what style I want when the hairdressers come back to work. My hair is short. I think I would like it all the one length in a short bob style, similar to the last photo.
I want to wear that sleek bun
I'm going to try to grow my hair for once, I can never get it past shoulder length
I like that blonde balayage. I am so looking forward to getting my hair cut and highlighted when all restrictions have been lifted!
So many lovely Hairstyles love the Bob and the platinum blonde wonder if platinum blonde would look nice over my grey silver hair?
I am dying to get to the hairdresser and have my blonde hair highlighted. I always feel that in the winter my hair needs uplifted (like my soul) and the highlights do it for me. These models have beautiful highlighs.
Slept in braids all the time haha
I wish I had enough hair to have braids look like the braid on the first image 🙁
I don't do much hair styles.Love my own natural hair style.
My hair is too oily & short to do half of these
My hair would never do any of these.
I like all these styles except the flicked out one.
Love a chunky braid… ***sigh***…
I love every one of these and the red hair is magnificent !!!!!
I like these hair styles especially the slept in plaits and The modern shag.
My fave is the chunky braids
I like all of these looks. Glad the shag is back.
The Curly Shag is literally my all the time hair do. it's not season bound hahaha
So many different looks. Mine is closest to no. 2 with fringe and ends that flick out.
Love them all!
Oh I love the flicked out ends! I have always wanted this hairstyle…if only my hair would allow for such a style!
Loving the chunky braid look, if only I had that much hair!
I usually plait my long hair to sleep, so I already do the slept-in plait a lot.
My hair is way too oily to put it into a bun by day 3 after washing. The oiliness makes bumps under the surface that I just can't smooth down. These develop into sore spots after a couple of hours.
Love that chunky braid! Volume powders make a huge difference!
You really should try a volumising powder then. I use it sometimes when I wear a braid or plait & it makes a big difference.
I have shoulder length hair now, not quite suitable for braiding anymore.
very pretty
Nice hair styles.
My hair is forever in a braid for the winter so that I don't have to wash it that often.
I love hair accessories
These are absolutely gorgeous. The slept in plaits are amaaazing!!!
The chunky braids look great, BUT I've got fine hair & can't even braid to begin with, so that's out for me. The coppery hair is giving me flashbacks to when I went down that path last year, and whilst it wasn't my bag, I'm still glad I did it, if only to stop my hairdresser from nagging me to do it.
I've never been able to braid my hair, its way too fine to make it work, I do love the structured cuts, luckily they suit my hair texture the best! yay for being on trend lol
After going for a drastic cut (back to a bob) last year, I am desperately trying to have it grow out . I 'd love to be able to do that gorgeous chunky braid.
I wish I could do my braids like in the photo <3
I wish I could pull off a tight bun, but it just makes my forehead look so big!
recently dyed my hair dark after having blonde balayage for years- I love it, so good to have a change in times like these!