What’s in, what’s not – the content of these fashion lists changes every season. As you revamp your wardrobe to welcome summer and retire all those crisp whites and light, bright clothes, a styling guide should also be kept on hand to ensure you complement these looks well.
This year’s hottest hairstyle trends are a mix of classic throwbacks and chic newcomers. From bow-adorned hairstyles (an extension of this year’s “lean to the bow” trend) to Rihanna-approved updos, there’s plenty to add to your favorites this season.
We bring you six Cosmopolitan India-Approved Hairstyles (March-April 2024 Edition) for Summer 2024. Whether you’re looking for effortlessly chic or bold looks, these celebrity-inspired hairstyles are guaranteed to add an extra dose of glamor to your sunny days.
The mule
Yes, it’s back! Very popular with men, mullets are also shamelessly adopted by women.
A mullet is characterized by shorter hair on the front and sides, and longer hair on the back. He originally rose to fame in the 1970s and 80s, but regained fame after Miley Cyrus, Zendaya, Rihanna and Billie Eilish rocked him over the years.
Paired with a bold, rebellious attitude, mullets are perfect for girls with a “don’t care” personality. Of course, you can give it your own twist by introducing a bold color, or making it look a little casual with a more gradient look.
Having bangs in the front, keeping the sides short, and leaving the back length long is a surefire way to rock a mullet.
Bows
2024 is the year of bow supremacy in fashion! From outfits, jewelry, bags and shoes to hairstyles, bows are essential in all areas of fashion.
You can add their endearing charm to your hairstyle with ribbon bows. The trend, moreover, is validated by Hollywood divas like Margot Robbie and Sarah Jessica Parker or Bollywood beauties like Ananya Panday and Khushi Kapoor. For a dramatic look, opt for elaborate, vibrant bows. For a glamorous nighttime event, opt for hair accessories adorned with a bow.
For those with a minimalist fashion mantra, wear stylish bow ribbons as subtle accessories to up the girly chic factor.
FYI, the hair bow trend goes beyond ribbons. Remember Alia Bhatt’s delicate pearl-embellished bow clip from the 2023 Met Gala?
Braids – voluminous and delicate
There’s a braid for every look and every mood. Of course, you don’t necessarily have to do the double braids we dreaded in our school days.
Take a crown braid as your bridesmaid hairstyle for a summer wedding. Or give your otherwise boring open hair some shine with a delicate side braid on either side. Taking inspiration from Anya Taylor-Joy, flaunt your long, voluminous hair with a twist braid, especially when you want your makeup or outfit to be the ultimate scene-stealer.
Raised buns
Do you always put your buns on the back of your neck? It’s time to take them a little higher, because low buns are passé. Higher buns, like the one Rihanna wore in 2015, are back in the game.
In case the top buns don’t align with your style, go a little lower (like the center of the head) but not all the way to the nape of the neck. Just make sure the ends of the coiled hair are neatly arranged.
Smooth appearance
Despite the resurgence of dramatic blowouts and maximalism in the fashion landscape (think mafia wife aesthetic), the slicked back style – where hair is brushed over and over again to flatten it for a final look neat – continues to be in vogue. Thanks to the ultra-sophisticated appeal it imparts.
Perfection is the strongest prerequisite of this hairstyle. The braids should be flattened to perfection, without any loose hair sticking out. Moreover, the length of your hair is not at all a parameter when it comes to adopting this big trend. You can do this with your pixie haircut, your long Rapunzel-type hair, or anything in between.
Fringe
If you think the fashion world is already done with forehead-covering headbands, recent runway shows are here to prove you wrong. But there’s a 2024 twist to the trend: the length of the bangs is shorter and meant to expose a bit of your forehead.
Have you found one that matches your style?