Voluminous updos, cascades of curls, updos, braids-rims… Regency-inspired looks will dominate 2026 — and the catwalks are already confirming it.
4 Bridgerton-style hairstyles to try in 2026
It seems that from a hair trend perspective, 2026 will go down in history as the year of the triumphant return of braids, curls, and expressive volume. The release of the fourth season of the Netflix series “Bridgerton” and the long-awaited film “Wuthering Heights” by director Emerald Fennell have awakened an irresistible nostalgia for the era when women wore luxurious dresses, had porcelain-pale skin (recently reinterpreted by the pale girl make-up trend) and, of course, complex, sculptural, and extremely spectacular hairstyles.
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Celine spring-summer 2026
After several years of minimalism dominating fashion and beauty, aesthetics that encourage play and experimentation are making a comeback. Short bobs and pixies will continue to be among the trendy haircuts of 2026, but it is the “historical hairstyles” that will shape the mood of the season. This is confirmed by the spring-summer 2026 shows: from Paris to Milan, the catwalks offered a number of nostalgic and delicately romantic solutions – from complex to extremely simple in execution. We have selected the four most expressive.
4 Bridgerton-style hairstyles you should try now
1. Loose, soft curls
Let's face it: nothing captures the romantic heroine's image with a touch of gothic charm like a cascade of soft curls left to flow freely in the wind. This is the look that Louis Vuitton, Zimmermann, Altuzarra and Dior showcased on their spring-summer 2026 runways, with a clean center part and a relaxed flow. In a more glossy interpretation, Margot Robbie also chose this look during the Wuthering Heights press tour.
Dior spring-summer 2026
Dior spring-summer 2026
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2. Three-piece updo
For his Spring/Summer 2026 collection, designer Antonio Marras took the Bridgerton aesthetic literally. A hairdo that was reminiscent of Claudia Jesse's Eloise Bridgerton made its appearance on the runway. It perfectly complemented a puff-sleeved top that referred to the corset lacing that was brought to the fore.
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Stylists' tip: Before styling, create light waves to add texture and volume to your hair. The hairstyle should be lush on the top and sides, and a few naughty strands or baby hair on the forehead will only emphasize its charm, because a slight negligence here works for the image.
Giorgio Armani spring-summer 2026
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3. Bulky semi-assembled version
The hairstyle from Anna Sui's New York show vividly reflects the spirit of the Regency era: refined yet relaxed and surprisingly natural, in contrast to the monumental constructions of the late Ancien Régime.
It's a half-updo with a center parting and a defined volume at the back that falls gently between the shoulders. Leave a few strands near the face to frame it nicely, and add a little fluff on top. For even more drama.
Mugler spring-summer 2026
4. Inverted braid-rim
And finally, a classic of the era, without which it is impossible to imagine the Bridgerton style: the braid-rim. In the structured hairstyle, presented by the Swedish brand Rave Review at the spring-summer 2026 show, one braid extends from one side of the head to the other and forms a kind of “rim”, but on the contrary – it passes under the back of the head, and not on the top. The back of the hairstyle can be adapted to your own taste: finish the look with a low ponytail, a bun or even another braid.
Rave Review spring-summer 2026 (@peterhakansson123)
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Based on material from: Vogue.it