Top 6 Hair Trends From the Spring 2020 Shows

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There was so much fashion to drool over at the Spring 2020 shows, but there were also plenty of eye-catching beauty looks. And the hairstyles sent down the runways provided some of the month’s best inspo. After all, hairstyles are really the crowning touches of any look — and if they’re finished with look-at-me hair accessories or hats, even better.

Much like the makeup looks, many ‘dos nodded to the 80s. And you might want to consider buying hair gel in bulk because models’ locks came in varying degrees of sleekness. Styles were worn brushed off the face or a smooth finish was used to highlight a razor-sharp part. Some shows took a more saturated, messier approach to wet-look hair with a caught-in-the-rain vibe, while others presented drier takes. Part placement varied from straight down the middle to deep on one side. In both cases, hairlines were frequently slicked down.

Those suffering from scalp tension thanks to high hairstyles will be pleased to hear that most updos were positioned at the nape of the neck. It didn’t matter whether it was a bun, ponytail or twisted loop. Another surprise were all the grown-up pigtails.

Here are the top hair trends from the Spring 2020 shows that’ll get you out of your hair rut.

The 6 Best Hair Trends From Fashion Month Spring 2020 We're Obsessed With

Out-of-the-Ordinary Hair Accessories

Every hair accessory at Afffair was extra, from the outsize floral clips to the beaded headpieces decorating parts.
Out-of-the-Ordinary Hair Accessories

Hairstylist Sam McKnight used feathers to accent tresses at Dries Van Noten. The look gave new meaning to "feathered fringe."
Out-of-the-Ordinary Hair Accessories

Simone Rocha consistently showcases drool-worthy accessories and her Spring 2020 show was no exception. Hairstylist Duffy added all manner of raffia, embellished and spiked headpieces to models' updos.
Out-of-the-Ordinary Hair Accessories

The textured, wet-look locks at Lanvin were pretty striking, but it was the earrings-cum-head-chains that took the hairstyles to the next level.
Out-of-the-Ordinary Hair Accessories

Khaite's ornate headpieces won fashion month. Fun fact: Hairstylist Eugene Souleiman drew inspiration from an iconic look of Princess Stéphanie of Monaco's when designing the sculptural pieces.
Razor-Sharp Parts

Some may be tempted to get their rulers out to recreate the sharp center parts at 3.1 Phillip Lim. The natural texture of models' hair balanced the severity of the crisp parts created by Gary Gill.
Razor-Sharp Parts

The hairstyles at Ann Demeulemeester proved sleek hair and perfect parts are a match made in heaven. Strands were super smooth right to the ear with a bit of texture allowed at the ends.
Razor-Sharp Parts

It wasn't just about center parts. At Prada, hairstylist Guido Palau liberally applied Redken Triple Take 32 Extreme High-Hold Hairspray ($11) to create shiny, defined side parts that had a 20s feel.
Razor-Sharp Parts

The cloud eyeliner was definitely a talking point at Cynthia Rowley, but the hair was just as dreamy. Crisp center parts were softened by textured lengths that started around the ears. Moroccanoil Artistic Director Kevin Hughes applied Moroccanoil Dry Texture Spray ($28) to get the effect.
Razor-Sharp Parts

Deep side parts created the impression of faux bangs at Ports 1961. The sleek finish ensured not a hair was out of place.
Totally 80s

Tom Ford brought his signature sexiness to the Spring 2020 runway. Lead stylist Duffy sculpted models' strands into triple-knotted updos using the classic pairing of lots of mousse and crimped locks.
Totally 80s

Tory Burch drew inspiration from one of the ultimate 80s fashion icons, Princess Diana. Hairstylist Guido Palau used customized pastel hair combs to secure the textured, wavy half updos.
Totally 80s

Agnona mastered the 80s boss vibe with textured, brushed-back waves. The oversized gold hoops were totally appropriate finishing touches.
Totally 80s

Hairstylist Lorenzo Barcella created voluminous ponytails at Annakiki that were unapologetically 80s.
Totally 80s

There was no denying the 80s mood at Mark Fast. Hair was scooped into gravity-defying braids complete with neon scrunchies that coordinated with the colorful makeup.
Sleek and Slick

Models' locks were sectioned into deep side parts with wet-look strands at United Colors of Benetton. Almost every hair was in place save for an intentionally messy strand on foreheads.
Sleek and Slick

Emilia Wickstead always brings the glamour. The buoyant chignons created by hairstylist Benjamin Muller were no exception, which were paired with an ear cuff and red lipstick.
Sleek and Slick

The sleek center-parted 'dos at Moschino received painterly finishes. Hairstylist Julien d'Ys used a paintbrush and palette to mimic the collection's Pablo Picasso theme.
Sleek and Slick

The braid game was strong at Self-Portrait. Hairstylist Jimmy Paul saturated hair with Bumble and bumble All-Style Blow Dry ($32) and the brand's Bb.Gel ($27) to create sleek and chic Sade-inspired braids.
Sleek and Slick

Models' tresses at Jil Sander were slicked back into low ponytails, then topped with the skinniest of headbands.
Grown-Up Pigtails

Hairstylist Guido Palau literally weaved new versions of Dutch braids at Christian Dior. Delicate face-framing pieces were braided around hairlines before adding in the traditional double braids.
Grown-Up Pigtails

Hair accessory addicts take note. The girly, undone double braids at Bora Aksu were made even sweeter with the addition of flower headpieces.
Grown-Up Pigtails

You had to look closely to catch the burgundy ribbons woven into pigtails at Antonio Marras. The braids were finished higher so the lengthy undone tails could be showed off.
Grown-Up Pigtails

Pigtails were twisted, not braided, at Ulla Johnson and gathered at the back of models' heads so they only appeared when heads were turned.
Grown-Up Pigtails

There was a clear Wednesday Addams vibe at Max Mara between the tight center-parted pigtails, greenish/gray eyeshadow and black lipstick.
Down Low

The ponytails were so low and sleek at Christopher Kane that you almost thought models didn't have any tails. That changed when they turned to the side.
Down Low

Just when people thought the slicked-back hairstyles at Proenza Schouler couldn't get any more fierce, models revealed leather-wrapped, extra-long ponytails.
Down Low

At Gabriela Hearst, sleek, wet-look strands gave way to looser twists tied with black ribbons.
Down Low

The wrapped hairstyles at Jonathan Cohen checked multiple trends. Bumble and bumble Global Fashion Director Laurent Philippon wrapped printed fabric around sleek braids that started at the nape of the neck.
Down Low

The bow-adorned ponytails and braids at Erdem hit right at the base of the neck. Hairstylist Anthony Turner used the low updos to soften the sharp parts.