The Hairstyles to Have on Your Radar Right Now

There are two groups of people (and no judgment here as to which group you fall into): those who've given themselves a rogue lockdown haircut and those who now have three Pinterest boards of post-lockdown styles to take to the salon.

Regardless of what camp you're in, it's time to get in the know about the trending hairstyles for the remainder of this seemingly forgotten year. As hair salons open back up, we decided to speak to some hairstylists about the styles that their clients have been booking in for.

Stephen Buller, the co-founder of Buller and Rice, says, "Having been in the salon for a few days, I’ve seen some questionable hair. Lockdown has been unfair to some, but with this come some unforeseen trends."

Ready to switch things up? Keep scrolling for all the inspiration you need for your post-lockdown cut.

Bangs

We've all been there. Standing in front of the mirror, scissors at the ready and deciding how we should attack bangs that are precariously close to eye level.

Buller notes, "During the booking period, I feel people wanted to be set free from their overgrown locks and de-shed. Bangs seemed to be an issue, and that was top of the list to cut right back into shape or, more importantly, correct some home bang-trim nightmares."

Bobs and Lobs

Bobs and lobs are here to stay, and if you've been planning to go for the chop, now's the time.

"With the time of natural, bedhead hair and nowhere to go coming to an end, clients want to feel pampered. Sharp and chic jaw-length bobs are in demand, easy to style, and look great while you’re lining up outside at the supermarket," notes Buller.

If you want to keep more length, then the longer version might work for you. Lauren Grunsell, head of education at Simone Thomas Hair Salon, says, "The lob is very much in style now, and I would say possibly in the next few months it will be the same but with more texture added. People have learned over lockdown that they can have a more relaxed look and still look glam and funky."

Long and Loose

The result of spending all of this time without your hairstylist? A lot of growth. It's not always a bad thing either, as this can be the opportunity for working with any newfound length you may have. 

Buller agrees, "I also noticed this was a great time for people to grow out previous hairstyles, giving them a ‘head start’ to change. Therefore moving forward from the lob to longer hair with loose, textured layers is a popular request."

There's also money to be saved if you've previously opted for a helping hand from extensions. Joanna Kirby, a senior stylist at Simone Thomas, says, "Clients have enjoyed the growth they've had over the last three months. A lot of them have had a restyle and taken their extensions out for a more natural approach to growing their hair whilst adding in a natural full-head balayage to create depth and thickness."

Natural Curls

As many of us are wearing less makeup during lockdown, it also feels like the season for putting the wigs, weaves, relaxers, and straighteners to one side. With more women wearing their afro hair and natural curls, salons are booking in reshapes and hydrating treatments.

Simone Thomas, the founder of Simone Thomas Hair Salon, says, "I have seen a lot of natural curls coming back and women wanting to embrace their natural curl. It's amazing what can be done with curls and how you can create a whole new face shape and style if you can live with your natural perm. Curls need a strong shape that suits the face and a good cabinet of a few key haircare products designed for curls and shine."

Going Gray

Gray hair is such a mood, but for dye-hards (see what I did there), it might require a friendly nudge in the right direction. With hair appointments being postponed and gray hair regrowth, going all the way is really popular right now.

Thomas says, "We've experienced a lot of clients wanting to embrace their grays coming through whilst adding subtle highlights." 

Up next, this underrated drugstore product can treat dry, dull, and damaged hair. 

This story originally appeared on Who What Wear UK.