Have you ever changed the mood of your day because of a bang? The streets of Paris Fashion Week were a laboratory of global hair inspiration. We found that hairstyle is not just a combination or hair strands. It’s a statement of identity, an expression of emotions, and silent cry to break rules. Twelve hair trends from the catwalks to the streets will show you that your hair has more power than you think.
Why classics never go in style?
The French have always had a casual elegance when it comes to their hair. French fringe is still dominant on the Champs Elysees but this year, the version is bolder. The heavy eyebrow-length bangs contrast the messy hair which is both romantically and rebelliously. According to data, 73% of hairstylists think that classic styles will return because they provide a sense of stability in a rapidly-changing world.
XL braids, on the other hand, are becoming a street favorite. These rough braids, asymmetrical locks, and buns that are casually tied with rubber bands break the stereotype of “exquisiteness as beauty”. “Hairstyles do not need to be perfect. They need to tell your stories.” A blogger photographed outside Chanel’s show said this.
Is short hair a trend in the workplace?
The pixie is no longer just for rebellious girls. This year’s pixie cut has more layers. The sides are shaved, but the top is left fluffy. It can be paired with metal clips or colorful highlights. According to a LinkedIn study, 42% more women feel confident about their professional image when they have short hair.
The neat lob is also evolving. It is no longer about a neatness that fits all, but rather a asymmetrical cut and natural waves curls create an aura of “I can do what I want, but still have control over the situation”. Silicon Valley female entrepreneurs praise this style as “the perfect blend of efficiency and aesthetics”.
Is a hairstyle a flag or armor?
Hairstyles are the most powerful weapon against society’s expectations that women should be “gentle”, “strong” or somewhere in between. These deliberately messy hair ends and hair strands retained, or even bold styles fixed with headbands, are sending a message: I don’t want to be defined.
More and more women are expressing themselves through their hairstyles, thanks to the #HairEquality campaign. A stylist, who was photographed outside of the Dior show, said bluntly: “The moment that I cut my longhair, I felt like I had finally gotten out of the invisible shackles society has placed on woman.” Psychologists interpret this trend as “internal empowerment resulting from external changes.”
Hairstyle is not a fashion, but rather a way to communicate with the world. The next time you hesitate to cut that strand of your hair, remember that this is an opportunity to express yourself, not just a simple change. Paris has shown that true beauty is not found in following but in choosing.
