It’s widely considered that hair is a critical piece for putting together the desired look. No matter what aesthetic or style a person is going for, hair most likely will play some role in the final look. As such, plenty of trends have come and gone; however, in recent years, there seems to be a general inclination towards more fluffy, voluminous styles for both men and women. In spite of that, a few believe that these styles are slowly fading away, as most trends do.
“The fluffy hair is kind of going away a little bit,” said Neil Daniel (‘27). “I think people care a lot less about specific cuts. I remember a couple of years ago, it was all about fades, but now nobody really cares.”
As for women, more unique styles seem to be coming back. Throughout history, long, silky, and voluminous hair has been the ongoing trend, but some say that they are seeing a 180-degree turn from this beauty standard.
“Bangs are definitely trending. I’ve been seeing a lot of people getting bangs. Also, a lot of people are getting bobs,” said Hawa Khan (‘27), “so I feel like shorter hair is in right now.”
Another detail that changes based on the individual is how much time they spend on their hair; a lot of people usually don’t spend too much time on their hairstyles.
“Most days, I just let [my hair] be because I’m too lazy to do anything to it. If I put my hair up, I look weird, so I need my hair down most of the time even if I do style it,” said Lillian Thomas (‘27).
Every once in a while, there seems to be a trend to have more minimal styles; however, some students do their low-maintenance looks daily.
“Sometimes, I spend more time. I usually just shower and then let it air dry,” said Lucy Dillon (‘28). “I put in minimal effort. The most I’ve done today is put half of it up in a clip.”
Several students also have their personal favorite products for doing their hair. These products could include specific shampoos, conditioners, mousses, gels, and many more.
“I don’t really know the curl types, but [my hair] is really curly,” said Micah Sutton (‘29). “I use a normal curl cream usually, but if I wanted my curls to pop out, I would use this gel… and it really worked.”
Of course, there are many students who wish they could completely change their hair. Some specifically want to change small aspects to make maintenance easier.
“[I wish I could have] the same hair but prettier: not dry or frizzy. I want the same curl type, and for it still be black, because my hair is gorgeous as it is,” said Abigail Barnes (‘27).
On the other hand, a number of students want a slightly more drastic change in their hairdos.
“I would love to get more layers, cut it shorter, get bangs, and put more volume and shape in my hair,” said Khan.
Some desired changes in hair are slightly more difficult to obtain, such as changes in hair texture, which is determined by genetics.
“I wish my hair was a little more wavy because I used to have pin-straight hair,” said Daniel. “Once I let it grow out a little bit after my buzz phase, it gained some volume and texture, but I wish it was a little more textured.”
Regardless of what style students may choose to sport, others seem to appreciate the differences and diversity in each individual’s style and efforts.
“I like it when people experiment with fun hairstyles to wear to school,” said Dillon. “It brings me a lot of joy.”
