Obviously the clothes are the major talking point at fashion month, but any beauty editor or blogger will argue that the hair trends are equally important. We wholeheartedly agree. As gorgeous as all of the new silhouettes and sumptuous fabrics are, there is nothing like some fresh hair inspiration.
Whether you’re looking for a way to liven up your updo or you’re the kind of girl who always wears her hair down and you want a new way to style it, the Fall 2017 shows provided us with plenty of hair trends for the coming year. Click through the gallery to see some of the hair highlights from New York, Milan, Paris and London, then go grab your styling tools.
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The Best Hair Trends From the Fall 2017 Runways
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Tousled Tresses
Even the gorgeous red and black makeup at Alberta Ferretti couldn’t completely distract us from the softly tousled updos. Hairstylist Guido Palau pulled pieces out of models' braids for a did-it-myself look.
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Tousled Tresses
Preen provided us with the modern girl’s version of a pompadour. Instead of the usual shellacked, voluminous style, the front layers of models’ locks were loosely looped, then allowed to fall whichever way they liked. The remaining tresses were gathered into a low pony.
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Tousled Tresses
Huishan Zhang made a strong case for textured updos with this twisted look. Models’ locks were loosely brushed back, then the lengths were twisted and pinned at the back of the head. It’s the perfect example of why bumpy hair can sometimes be a brilliant thing.
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Tousled Tresses
Say hello to the low-maintenance version of your favorite top knot. Take a cue from the look at Bora Aksu and ditch the gel and hairspray for a bun that’s simply twisted in place. Your locks will fall where they want to fall.
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Hanging Low
There was no bad angle with the three-strand braids with low ponytail from the Balmain show. Hair genius Sam McKnight came up with the clever hairstyle that’s perfect for days when you cannot decide between braids and a pony.
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Hanging Low
The thick-as-a-fist ponytails at Aigner were already hair goals, but the oversized barrettes placed at the top of them added a cool graphic finish.
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Hanging Low
Thick, voluminous ponytails were what was on the table at the Carmen Marc Valvo show. Models’ locks were gathered at the nape of the neck and fastened into a low pony. The lengths were softly curled for maximum body.
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Hanging Low
Is it one ponytail or two? Hairstylist Jay Braff for Aveda offered a clever twist on the classic ponytail at Delpozo using nothing more than a couple of elastics. The updo's straight finish ensures that the special detail doesn’t get lost amid a sea of hair.
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Hanging Low
J.W.Anderson is never one to overlook placement when it comes to clothes or beauty. For the brand's latest presentation, models sported super sleek low ponytails that were gathered just below the ear. If you try it, resist the urge to tuck all of your locks behind your ear.
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Hanging Low
Whether you have waist-skimming layers or your hair is on the shorter side, you can still rock a low pony. That was the message at the Tome show with ponytails of varying shapes and sizes.
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Down the Middle
The punky lowlights at Versace made the most noise, but it was the center parting that continued the theme of fashion month. Hairstylist Guido Palau parted models' locks before styling them with a bit of texture-enhancing spray and some temporary hair color.
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Down the Middle
Victoria Beckham gave minimalist beauty lovers exactly what they wanted at her latest runway show. Freshly styled hair was parted in the middle, then tucked behind models' ears.
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Down the Middle
Never one to overcomplicate things, Michael Kors kept hair classic by having models' locks parted in the center with a soft straight finish on the lengths.
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Down the Middle
Jill Stuart put its own spin on the popular center part by framing it with two side braids. They were tucked behind some models' ears for a unique version of your typical all-down hairstyle.
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Down the Middle
Retro-inspired hairdos often feature side parts, but Blumarine opted for a perfectly straight center part to complement models’ defined waves.
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Down the Middle
The hair was as understated as the makeup at 3.1 Phillip Lim. Models’ tresses were parted straight down the center. A hint of texture was added to the ends to give locks some extra body.
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Put a Bow on It
Marchesa's collections are never short on romance. For the Fall 2017 show, the theme carried into the hair with low-twisted updos topped with different ribbon bows. This large black ribbon looks as good from the back and side as it does from the front.
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Put a Bow on It
Tory Burch was another designer who gave a nod to Victoriana with straight low ponytails secured with black ribbons. When the pony looks this good, it’s easy to see why it was one of the defining hair trends of the Fall 2017 runways.
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Put a Bow on It
Let Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini remind you that elastics aren’t the only fastener for ponytails. Straight ponies were secured with thick black ribbons just below the nape of the neck.
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Put a Bow on It
Rochas gave everyone a surprise from the back with this lovely little updo. Hair was pulled into a low ponytail, then twisted to create a loop. The finishing touch was a perfectly formed black ribbon bow.
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Go Big or Go Home
Stop trying to conceal your bobby pins. Make them part of your hairstyle. Cividini sent models down the runway with visible gold bobby pins decorating their low twists.
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Go Big or Go Home
Who needs a headband when you can construct your own using your tresses and a grouping of bobby pins? The Cristiano Burani presentation demonstrated how to do it with this hairstyle. The placement of the pins actually helps to frame the face.
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Go Big or Go Home
Lots of backstage runway show photos capture models with large bobby pins in their hair while they're getting their makeup done. Annakiki worked the oversized pins into the finished look by using them to decorate sleek updos. The crisscross and V-shaped designs had a fun futuristic vibe.
