If there was a strand connecting the best hairstyles at recent fashion weeks in New York, London, Milan and Paris, it might have been how many, whether long or short, had volume and looked easy, even if they were anything but.
In shorter styles, volume was evident in tight overflowing curls, big ringlets that bounced with the nod of a head and heavy bangs that consumed eyebrows, along with some ears.
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Lengthier styles were crimped, wavy and braided, with some in vivid colours that seemed both natural and like the handiwork of a good salon.
Other long styles had so much body that some whispered about them for a different reason: extensions. – ©2025 The New York Times Company
This article originally appeared in The New York Times.
Chic hairstyles spotted at the Spring/Summer 2026 fashion weeks
Long waves echo the kinks in a pleated skirt, on a street in Milan. Photo: The New York Times
Floor-length braids that swish like a beaded curtain, on a street in New York. Photo: The New York Times
Vibrant braids with the weave of marled knitwear, in Milan. Photo: The New York Times
Twists and curls complement a textural sweater, on a street in London. Photo: The New York Times
Curls ranging in colour, from blond to red to brown, on a street in London. Photo: The New York Times
Soft hair balances the sharp lines of a layered pattern, on a street in Milan. Photo: The New York Times
A lively pairing of bouncy Afro and flouncy skirt, on a street in London. Photo: The New York Times
Channeling academia in a sweater vest and a full beard, on a street in Paris. Photo: The New York Times
Dark curls that seemed as light as air, in Paris. Photo: The New York Times
Blond ringlets lit up at sundown, on a street in Milan. Photo: The New York Times
Curls with the flavor of milk chocolate, on a street in Milan. Photo: The New York Times
Black attire brings out the darker shades of coppery locks, on a street in Milan. Photo: The New York Times
Dark chocolate curls, on a street in London. Photo: The New York Times
A cut somewhere between pixie and flapper, on a street in Milan. Photo: The New York Times
A bowl cut that stands out in a crowd, on a street in Paris. Photo: The New York Times
Flared edges give a bob retro flair, on a street in New York. Photo: The New York Times
Side-parted hair made more romantic by its wavy flow, on a street in New York. Photo: The New York Times
An alluring mix of wispy strands and frayed fabric, on a street in Milan. Photo: The New York Times
Buttery bangs with a slight swoop, on a street in London. Photo: The New York Times
Bubble gum bangs with a dramatic whorl, in Paris. Photo: The New York Times
Ombre copper hair plays well with the gradient stripes of a shirt, in Paris. Photo: The New York Times
Light hair and dark, with fur outerwear to match, on a street in London. Photo: The New York Times
An icy-blond mane frames a cool stare, on a street in London. Photo: The New York Times
Tousled tresses finished a considered look with a thrown-together vibe, on a street in Milan. Photo: The New York Times
Long waves echo the kinks in a pleated skirt, on a street in Milan. Photo: The New York Times
Flyaway wisps and bright eyes light heavy bangs, on a street in Paris. Photo: The New York Times
Hair jewellery and a brocade coat deliver a one-two punch of opulence, on a street in Milan. Photo: The New York Times
Loose braids as a ponytail, on a street in London. Photo: The New York Times
Tight braids as pigtails, on a street in New York. Photo: The New York Times
A braid that whips in the wind, on a street in Milan. Photo: The New York Times
