Some come to Paris for the sights, others for the cuisine. But for fashion insiders, the French capital remains above all a place to observe style: how Parisians dress, what fragrances they choose and how they style their hair. Even a short day trip allows you to capture the main beauty moods of the season. And this time, the key word is one: carelessness.
Neglected elegance: how French women wear their hair in spring 2026
It is enough to recall the new Chanel looks – loose hair that can fluff, wave and move freely. This is exactly the look that women have on the streets of the French capital: without the desire to smooth, fix or comb something back. Hair is almost not collected, instead a modern boho style with a more expressive texture dominates – a little “rougher”, more lively. It is easy to imagine Sienna Miller's signature style with a generous portion of salt spray as a reference.
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French women set the tone again: the most fashionable hairstyle of spring
The messy, tousled hair that swept Paris came from the fall/winter 2025 runways and entered the mainstream just in time for spring. Vogue France wrote about “Miu Miu’s tousled hair, Prada’s quick ponytails, Kenzo’s tousled locks, Stella McCartney’s fluffy waves, Alexander McQueen’s crimped roots, and Chloé’s flying volume.” This laid-back style sends a clear message: styling is not a priority, and energy is directed toward more important things than controlling every strand of hair.
Stella McCartney spring-summer 2026
However, it would be a lie to claim that this look requires no effort. A messy hairstyle is usually the result of a thoughtful approach. A light tousle is not enough to create gravity-defying volume, as in the Chanel spring/summer 2026 shows. Nor is a simple decision to leave the house immediately after waking up. In fact, “tousled” hair looks best with the active participation of mousses, air-drying sprays or texturizing mists.
Chanel spring-summer 2026
The “just out of Paris” effect: how to wear your hair in spring 2026
One of the easiest ways to achieve a French twist is to braid your hair overnight or twist it into two strands. This creates a natural, uneven pattern that transforms into a soft, sensual texture when you comb it with your fingers. In the morning, a densely packed brush will help add even more natural volume.
Isabel Marant spring-summer 2026
For those who don't like the “just out of bed” effect, a medium-diameter curling iron is an alternative. Winding strands in different directions along the entire length creates an organic carelessness, while styling in one direction gives a very correct, unified result. Like a classic Hollywood wave.
Aje spring-summer 2026
Based on material from: Vogue.co.uk