And just like that Autumn is approaching and we start dreaming about fall fashion and beauty, pumpkin spice everything, and fresher temperatures. This year’s hair trends channel the colors and shades of the changing foliage with coppers, cinnamon, caramel, espresso, and dark chocolate, and hair cuts that have movement. Last year’s lockdowns and restrictions got us - let’s face it - a little more relaxed where hairstyle maintenance and upkeep is concerned, and we still want easy changes and simplified routines, while still looking fresh and new. Celebs are giving us major fall feels with hair that is more polished and can be quickly dressed up or down. There is literally a style for everyone and every hair type depending on our personal maintenance commitment level, both at the salon and in our daily routine: deep-tone ombre, accessories, feathered layers, wash & wear styles such as shag cuts, slicked back looks, braids, ponytails, messy up-do’s, waves, and natural curls and texture. And Volume! Turn it up this fall! We round up the 15 TOP HAIR TRENDS for 2021 to inspire you to get excited about the change of seasons:
FEATHERED LAYERS
Face-framing layers with long sweeping bangs show off highlights, and gives the hair movement and dimension with a super soft, sexy look. A real head-turner style that transitions perfectly from sun kissed summer into fall:
BANGS
Whispy & sweet, curtain, blunt cut, eye-grazing or 70’s, fringes are here to stay and suit literally all hair styles, lengths and textures. Go for longer bangs if you want low maintenance, and add highlights to catch the light with movement, or blunt cut fringes to show off your eyes and cheekbones if you can trim them yourself or don’t mind the upkeep:
COPPER TONES
Bold, sexy, dramatic, notice-me hair! Think pumpkin spice and then turn it up a major notch. All shades of auburn are IT this season and while it takes major commitment, it is just the thing to heat things up. Pro tip: go for intense shades and all-over color for the biggest impact:
CENTER PARTS
90’s centered parted hair works for just about any length and texture and is a celeb-favorite because it can be ultra casual and unfussy one moment and kicked up to be glam the next by adding smooth waves, slicking hair back, to styling a ponytail. Growing out your bangs? Add snap clips or styling clips on either side to secure your fringe and voila - right on trend! Or add face-framing chunky highlights and let your fringe skim your cheekbones for an edgy look:
FALL OMBRE
Rich tones add warmth and depth to darker hair giving it amazing dimension. Add shades of warm-hued cinnamon or lighter tones of caramel on the lower sections of your hair to catch the light, creating this year’s hottest ombre:
SHAG
This year’s modern twist on the shag is textured, uncomplicated, and super sexy and fresh. Ask your stylist for layers that add volume and movement. Bonus: shag haircuts hide split ends, are great for wash & go hair days, still looks good with minimum effort for days two and even three, and gives your hair a rest from heat tools:
ULTRA LONG WAVES
Not ready to say goodbye to summer’s beach waves? You don’t have to! The hottest long hair for fall has waves that are less contrived, pieced, and natural looking. Keep them glossy and in good condition so they don’t look dried out or frayed. Go for highlights and lowlights in deeper shades for warmth. Glam them up, or let them long and loose - your choice:
HOT CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO
Warm things up with rich shades of chocolate and espresso for a look that is luxurious and sophisticated. Keep hair glossy and smooth for a polished finish - this shade oozes lux sex appeal:
NATURAL TEXTURES AND CURLS
Go big or go home: if you are blessed with natural curls and volume then this season is yours. This is the perfect time to love the hair you are born with and to be your authentic self. Amp it up for max movement and fullness for the ultimate tousled, sexy look. Get a great trim that adds layers and removes split ends, and add Crown ClipIns™ to fill in thinner areas and take the whole look up a notch:
ADD ACCESSORIES
This season celebs and their stylists are in love with hair accessories and we are too, to create looks that are sweet or sophisticated, or a quick fix for one and done, out the door. Headbands, especially stacking multiple bands, glam up just about every hair style. Scrunchies are back and are perfect for gently keeping hair up, and are perfect for 1/2 up - 1/2 down styles. Barrettes and clips secure hair in a center part or deep side part, and channel the 90’s trend. Soft and sweet, accessories are more than just functional - but we love that part too:
ULTRA-LONG BRAIDS
Celebs are going long - really long, with hair down to there, in professionally styled braids for a super glam look that shows off the face and neck like nothing else. Stylists use 26” Hidden Crown ClipIns™ to create these mega-gorgeous custom braids:
ICY METALLIC
This color is “winter exotic” and is an ageless version of traditional grey shades. There has never been a better time to embrace the grey and transition to this glorious look. This year’s best icy metallic shades shimmer and shine for an eye-catching, individual look. And if you harbor any doubts about just how versatile and appealing this color is, just look at the number of younger women how are heading to their stylist to create ice princess hair:
MESSY UP-DO BUNS
Don’t fight it - sometimes we just want to put our hair up and go - but of course we still want to look good. Up-do buns could not be easier to do and look best with stray strands, loosely held up with a claw clip (so on trend), scrunchie (the gentle option), or hair tie. Add Crown ClipIns™ to fill out your bun if your hair is thin or fine:
GLOSSY PLATINUM
For those who don’t mind the high maintenance of platinum blonde and aren’t afraid of the time commitment, glossy platinum hair is everything. The way the light catches it just can’t be matched, not to mention the glam factor:
SLICKED BACK SLEEK
Sleek and sophisticated, slicked back hair is the perfect style for straight or fine hair. Add Crown ClipIns™ for volume and length. Keep it polished and frizz-free for fall’s on-trend look. Also try it with ponytails, both high up and low for a chic change:
We are pouring over the fall fashion issues, and it is high time to embrace the fall foliage and layering up, eager for a more polished look as we venture back out into the world again. Deeper, richer shades, saturated colors and tones, super long lengths that scream luxury, and cuts that move and shimmer all have us thinking that Autumn just might be the most beautiful time of the year. With so many amazing options what will you be wearing? Need help choosing extensions to create your dream hair? Contact us today for our expert advice and will help you select the right colors, lengths, and type of extensions for you. Then take a selfie and show us your crown, Queens! #hiddencrownhair