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Fashion month has two audiences: those who shop the hottest fashion trends of the season, and those who watch the runways for beauty styles that will be popular throughout the year. If you’re thinking about changing up your hair style, take inspiration from the hairstyles from the Spring/Summer 2025 fashion shows to try a new approach to luxury beauty.
Perfect undone styles and creative updos stood out on the runways this year. If you’re looking for a new way to upgrade your updo, LaQuan Smith put a modern twist on the classic 1950s French roll. Or, looking to channel an effortlessly chic vibe? Collina Strada’s free-flowing waves are easy to achieve with the right tools. Whatever your aesthetic, the hottest Spring/Summer hair trends prove that hairstyling should never be boring. Below, we highlight some of our favorite styles from the runways.
Damaged Hair
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What if the secret to creating this season’s chic look was to never wash your hair? The indie sleaze trend has been at the forefront of fashion lately and is gaining traction in the beauty world too. According to the Spring/Summer 2025 runways, the secret to looking neat is to look like you haven’t put much care into your hair. Grace Lin, Tibi and Widderhoft are just a few of the designers who leaned into the unkempt, damaged, almost dirty-looking hairstyle. At Widderhoft, Oribe lead artist Kien Hoang used Straight Away Smoothing Blowout Cream and Après Beach Wave and Shine Spray to create a messy look without compromising on shine.
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Sculptural smoothness
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You can’t go wrong with an updo, no matter the season. This season, designers are encouraging you to elevate the style with a sculptural element. You can also go a little more avant-garde, like Luar’s Evanie Frausto’s artistic take on the classic bun. Or try a French roll to recreate LaQuan Smith’s sophisticated updo, created by celebrity hairstylist Larissa Ingrid.
TRESemmé Mega Control Sculpting Gel TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Weightless Silky Shine Hairspray Camille Rose Aloe Whipped Butter Gel
Unusual decoration
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If this season’s hairstyles prove anything, the more playful the style, the better. Last year we saw hair adornments in the form of gold flecks and bows. This time around, designers are incorporating diamond- and pearl-encrusted barrettes, metallic flower pins, and full-length hair clips.
Lelet NY Kaia Crystal BarretteLelet NY Charlie French Barrette
Bang bang bang bang
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Sabrina Carpenter will be happy to know that perfectly full bangs are one of the hottest hair trends this season. From Christian Cowen’s thick bangs paired with a bob to Sergio Hudson and Tibi’s thin, side-swept bangs, it’s no coincidence that bangs are on trend.
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Rapunzel’s Wave
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The theme of Collina Strada’s Spring/Summer collection was “Touching the Grass,” so it was no surprise that models’ hair nearly reached the ground. The show aimed to embody finding peace and serenity amidst the chaos, and long, wavy hairstyles added a refreshing elegance to the story. Di Pesta’s models also sported long, beach-wave hairstyles in keeping with a show that celebrated feminine beauty and strength. The flowing styles exuded graceful sophistication and effortless charm, a theme of the Spring/Summer 2025 runway.
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Tasha Nicole Smith is a Beauty Assistant at ELLE Magazine. She loves hair, makeup, and skincare, so you’ll find her talking about just that here. She likes Marvel movies, vintage high heels, lemon drop martinis, and sharing the same birthday as Beyoncé is one of her favorite funny facts.
