20 Winter Hair Trends You'll Be Seeing All Over Instagram
20 Winter Hair Trends You'll Be Seeing All Over Instagram
If you ask us, winter is the time to experiment with your hair. Between holiday parties, the new year, and the blissful lack of humidity, this is the moment to embrace change. Whether you go for something small, like an embellished accessory, or totally extra, like a bright hair color update, these winter 2019 and 2020 hair trends will have you inspired to do something new—and gorgeous.
1) Visible Roots
The grown-out look has never been more on-trend, thanks to its patron saint Kristen Stewart.
2) Mega Length
Great news if you like to go a long time between haircuts: Celebs like Chrissy Teigen are showing off ultra-long locks right now (we still recommend regular trims, however).
3) Deep Side Part
It’s the shortcut to achieving extra volume sans extra product, as Mandy Moore demonstrated at the premiere of Midway.
4) Dip-Dyed Color
Go bold like Zendaya at the Spider-Man: Far From Home premiere, or get a similar look by letting a bleached style grow out a little longer than you would normally.
5) Flippy High Ponytail
We can hardly scroll through Instagram these days without seeing this retro-inspired style, seen here on Karlie Kloss.
6) Ballerina Bun
That’s right: Even Meghan Markle, Patron Saint of Messy Buns, is forgoing the laid-back look as she settles into her duchess role. Try it for everything from weddings to the office holiday party.
7) Short and Swept Back
If Charlize Theron can make the bowl cut sexy (which she did for her role in Fast & Furious 9), she’ll easily make this flattering cropped hairstyle—which she debuted at the 2019 American Cinematheque Awards—take off.
8) ‘60s Volume
A little added volume at the crown feels fresh and fun. Case in point: Margot Robbie, whose looks as of late have been inspired by her Once Upon in Hollywood alter-ego Sharon Tate.
9) ‘90s Updos
Pop on She’s All That and prepare to get inspired: Prom-y updos like Bella Hadid’s at the Cannes Film Festival are back and more intricate than ever.
11) Subtle Bronze Highlights
Shimmery golden-bronze makes the perfect complement to dark hair, as demonstrated by Gemma Chan at the London screening of Captain Marvel.
12) Hatbands
Another ‘90s look making a comeback, the padded headband's trend status was solidified as soon as Pippa Middleton wore one to Lady Gabriella Windsor’s wedding earlier this year.
13) Romantic Ponytail
A low, wavy pony with face-framing tendrils—like Laura Harrier’s at the CFDA Awards—is quite possibly the simplest DIY evening hairstyle ever.
14) Headscarves
Tie one on like a headband, around your ponytail, or even woven into a braid for a Pinterest-worthy look everyone will want to copy.
15) Barrettes
Think of these as an elevated version of the barrettes you had as a kid—and just as fun. Try ones that are embellished (like Carly Rae Jepsen’s), tortoise shell, or beaded for a take that feels oh-so-2019. Bonus: They’re especially great for short hair.
16) Pearls
Consider this for party season: pearl-adorned bobby pins add easy elegance, whether you want to wear a couple—or go all-out like Lupita Nyong’o, who matched her hairstyle to her lapel.
17) Blunt-ish Bangs
Not quite blunt bangs, not quite curtain bangs, this look—seen here on Rocky Barnes—is just as eye-catching but frames your face in a slightly softer way.
18) Bow Crazy
More is better when it comes to accessories this season. Take a cue from hairstylist Lacy Redway and pile bows down an ultra-long and slick ponytail.
19) A Curly Bob
One way to transform a shorter style in a flash? Swap slick straight or beachy strands for messier, textured curls like Brie Larson's here.
20) Claw Clips
The ultra-convenient, ultra-affordable hair accessory is in again thanks to Alexander Wang, who had models wear them on the runway last year.
Spoiler: The ‘90s resurgence is in full swing (in a good way).