Get ready to be dazzled because the Spring 2026 Couture Season is here, and the hairstyles are nothing short of majestic! But here’s where it gets controversial: while some designers leaned into simplicity, others pushed boundaries with looks that might just divide opinions. Let’s dive into the details that will leave you questioning whether these styles are genius or just plain bold.
At Viktor & Rolf, Olivier Schawalder took a dramatic turn with a hairstyle that’s as functional as it is striking. He crafted two braids that gracefully arced around models’ faces before wrapping around their necks—a look that’s both elegant and practical, given the constant clothing changes during the show. But the real twist? Schawalder aimed for a ‘nun’-like aesthetic, but with a V&R twist. “I wanted to do something different than a simple center part with a bun,” he explained. The result? A small-head coif that’s both understated and unforgettable. And this is the part most people miss: the braid around the neck wasn’t just an afterthought—it was the finishing touch that tied the entire look together. Schawalder even considered the show’s finale, where a model took flight in a kite, inspiring a maxi version of the nun-inspired style. Bold? Absolutely. But does it work? That’s for you to decide.
Meanwhile, at Tamara Ralph, hairstylist Luke Pluckrose took a more delicate approach, drawing inspiration directly from the designer’s sketches. Ralph’s artwork-like drawings featured super-high top knots and elongated figures, which Pluckrose translated into highly sculpted buns. “We wanted to bring that feeling of height and elegance to life,” he said. By creating a super-clean, structured shape, the hairstyle subtly nodded to the Asian influence within the collection. But here’s the question: does the look truly complement Tamara’s designs, or does it risk overshadowing them? Let us know in the comments.
Elegance reigned supreme across other runways too, with Chanel, Dior, Gaurav Gupta, Phan Huy, Rahul Mishra, RVDK Ronald van der Kemp, Schiaparelli, Stéphane Rolland, Yiuma Nakazato, Valentino, and Zuhair Murad all showcasing hairstyles that were as refined as their garments. From sculpted buns to intricate braids, these looks prove that sometimes less is more—but is that always the case? Share your thoughts below and let’s spark a debate!
