These six hairstyles will dominate winter 2026-2027, from the runways to the streets of Paris

Every season, the Fashion Week runways send clear signals about the hairstyles worth adopting. For winter 2026-2027, the message is unambiguous: it’s all about contrasts, from generous volume and sharp cuts to sophisticated braids. Six hair styles stand out clearly as the defining looks of the season ahead.

From retro blowouts to wispy bangs: the hairstyles that change everything

Among the most striking trends, the retro blowout asserts itself with particular force. The Alexander McQueen and Rabanne shows brought back the off-centre parting, voluptuous curls and airy volume, drawing directly from the theatrical glamour of the 1980s. Icons like Diana Ross and Farrah Fawcett serve as unabashed references. To recreate the effect at home, the technique is precise: wrap each section of hair around a round brush, blast with a hairdryer while focusing heat on the ends, then unroll the sections outward to maximise volume.

At the opposite end of this full-on glamour, the whisper fringe plays the subtlety card. Fine, feathered and airy, it settles delicately across the forehead while letting the skin show through. Its main appeal: adding a touch of freshness to the face without radically transforming the cut. Less severe than a blunt fringe, it moves with the hair’s natural flow and blends effortlessly into longer lengths. It’s the ideal option for anyone who wants to experiment without committing to a dramatic change.

The blunt bob and love layers: two takes on the layered cut

The blunt bob is the season’s defining graphic cut. Trimmed at chin level or just below the jaw, it stands out for its perfectly straight line, with no graduation or tapering. This technical choice instantly creates the impression of thicker hair, even on fine strands. It can be worn ultra-sleek to emphasise its graphic edge, or lightly textured for a softer result. Emma Stone and Charlize Theron are its most visible ambassadors.

By contrast, love layers offer an entirely different approach to volume. Following the success of the butterfly cut earlier in the year, this softer, more diffused layering has emerged as a romantic alternative. The layers frame the face and feather through the ends, creating movement without any harsh lines. The style works equally well on straight lengths and curly hair, to which it adds lightness and bounce. The end result gives the impression that the hair has simply found its natural movement, with no visible intervention.

Braids and undone styles: the looks spotted on the runways

Braided styles are one of the biggest surprises of the season. The ponytail has given way to the plait, explored in every possible form across Fashion Week. At Chloé, under the direction of Anthony Turner, the braid takes on a bohemian, jewel-adorned feel. At Missoni, Damien Boissinot opts for an ultra-sleek version pulled tight at the roots. At Tory Burch, Guido Palau creates a sculptural braid with a more architectural structure. Plenty of different directions to make the style your own.

• Undone style: soft parting, tousled strands, texturising spray for density
• Love layers: blended graduation framing the face, ideal on curls or straight lengths
• Blunt bob: straight line with no tapering, instant density effect
• Whisper fringe: fine and feathery, lets the skin show through
• Braids: bohemian, sleek or sculptural depending on runway inspiration
• Retro blowout: voluptuous curls and off-centre parting, 1980s spirit

The undone look, meanwhile, remains a reliable go-to. This emblematic French-woman style, often summed up by that famous just-rolled-out-of-bed effect, was front and centre at Erdem with hair worn naturally, a soft parting and tousled strands. At Moschino, voluminous blowouts let loose a few wild pieces. At Giorgio Armani, lengths slipped nonchalantly into turtlenecks. To recreate it, the method comes down to three simple steps: keep the hair’s natural movement, spritz a texturising spray to add density, then brush the lengths against the grain for hold and lift.

How to wear these hairstyles every day

What stands out across these six trends is how varied they are in practice. Some, like the blunt bob or the whisper fringe, require a salon visit to achieve a precise cut. Others, like the undone look or the retro blowout, can be built entirely at home with the right technique and the right tools. Braids offer complete freedom: from the simplest version to the most elaborate, they suit every level of skill. And love layers represent a gentle transition for anyone who wants to change their cut without making a sharp break from their usual style.