6 Top Hair Trends to Look Out For in 2024, According to the Experts

Personality is key when it comes to hair. It’s a big part of who you are and how you show the world who you are; making even a small change may have a huge impact on your mood (after all, who among us hasn’t sobbed over a poorly done hairstyle or dye job?).

The risk of not getting the results you want from a stylist is comparable to the risk of not finding a hairdo in which you would feel comfortable. Here we have ELLE.com’s definitive 2024 hairstyle guide.

Now that a new year is among us, why not give your hallmark style a makeover? From Sophie Richie-inspired buns to fringe curtain fringe fringe fringe reminiscent of the 1970s, a plethora of hairstyles have emerged thanks to TikTok users in the last year. There are a lot of trends to keep an eye on in 2024, so we made a list of six of the top ones so you can create your own unique style.

We polled seven seasoned hairstylists and specialists, studied product launches, and scoured the red carpets and runways to determine the six most anticipated hairstyles of 2024. Everyone from extreme minimalists to maximalists and wherever in between is guaranteed to discover a trend that speaks to them.

Who can say for sure? Consider bleaching your hair or getting hair extensions to give it more volume. The options, as usual, are limitless.

Amount, Amount, Amount

I predict that voluminous designs will remain quite fashionable in 2024, because to the persistence of the mob wife motif. Laura Polko, a famous hairstylist from Los Angeles, predicts that “intentionally messy updos” and large, bouncy blowouts will remain favourites this year.

In 2023, it was all about sleek, styled buns; in 2024, it’s all about letting loose. Also predicting “layered cuts with lots of volume” is Justine Marjan, a famous Los Angeles hairstylist. More and more, people are sporting naturally seeming voluminous curls or bouncy blowouts, which necessitate a gentle layered cut to accommodate the root lift and more texture.

Great Lengths hair extensions are what Marjan suggests for thickening up thin hair that refuses to budge when teased. For any style that calls for a lot of volume, spritz on some hairspray to seal it in.

Just as it is

This is going to be the year you finally take a break from the salon if you’re sick of dealing with your hair’s constant requests for attention. The next few months will be dedicated to adoring the hair colour and texture that your mom gave you, says Cody Renegar, a famous hairstylist who lives in Arkansas, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles. Classic styles with a personal twist, or au naturel, will be all the rage in the year 2024.

For want of a better expression, I see people getting back to basics. His take is that “low-maintenance” is all the rage at the moment. Rest assured, you’re totally on trend whether you’re rocking a natural look or are learning to style your naturally curly hair. An increasing number of people are expressing a desire to highlight their inherent texture.

An attractive air-dry should be possible with a good haircut, says Kelly Macedo of Interior Hair in Los Angeles; all it takes is a little product to help, whether to de-frizz or to stimulate curls.

Defiance Pixie

The developer of Harry Josh Pro Tools and a famous hairstylist, Harry Josh, has predicted that a large, defiant cut similar to Florence Pugh’s will be all the rage in the next several months. A lot of people are going for short, dramatic cuts instead of the long, wavy style that has been popular in the media for the past decade.

Chopping off your hair is a quick and dramatic method to transform your look, so if you’re looking to make a big statement, now could be the time to do it. When rocking this look, stylist Amy Abramite of Chicago’s Maxine Salon suggests popping in for touch-ups every four weeks.

No heat tools are needed for daily styling, so it’s easy maintenance. “For a matte, unkempt look and hold, push wax up and off the face,” she says.

Blonde with Bleach

Some people choose more high-maintenance styles. Celebrities like Beyoncé and Rihanna prove that bleaching your hair is still much in trend. The spotlight isn’t solely on people with platinum blonde hair, though. Colours with a warmer tone are also on trend. “Consider honey and golden blondes,” Renegar explains. Attempting this on your own? Use bond-supporting products to lessen the likelihood of damage and, in the event that it does occur, to fix it.

Ending in uP

The chin-length bob has been popular for a long time (see Twiggy’s hairstyle in The Boy Friend, 1972) and now everyone is sporting one. “A lot of folks are wanting a chin chop right now. Maybe it’s because it’s the first of the year. “It’s a classic look that will never go out of style,” Macedo remarks.

You can style it at home with just a little product and a little heat, and you’ll be good to go. It also stays bouncy and fresh for days after washing day with only a morning spray of dry shampoo.

The Bond Girl

Kerasilk and L’Oréal Professionnel have joined the fray in molecular bond repair, and rightfully so. Strength, texture, and overall hair appearance are all positively impacted, and users can attest to that. A greater understanding of the risks associated with heat styling, dyeing, and environmental stresses has emerged as a result of technological advancements and social media.

“The results are impressive when paired with the in-salon treatment and at-home care. This scientific approach addresses damage and breakage,” explains Min Kim, the worldwide ambassador of L’Oréal Professionnel. Hair damage can be efficiently reversed and your hair can become silkier and healthier with the help of these formulae since the amino acids they contain work on the inside structure of each hair, not just the surface.