2020 has been a rough year for hair. As the salons were closed due to lockdowns, people weren’t able to get their hair sorted out by stylists. However, that time is already gone and we are now halfway through 2021. 

As the lockdowns ease out and salons reopen, it’s time to rethink your hair. However, the trends today aren’t the same as before the lockdown; things have changed quite a bit. Celeb stylists today suggest a lot of fresh trends for hair nowadays, including new hairstyles and colors. 

If you have been searching for the best hair trends for 2021, look no further — here’s everything you need to know. 

‘60s styles are back

Hairstyles were completely revolutionized in the ‘60s. And today, history is about to repeat itself as we readopt hairstyles from that era. 

Lackluster use of hairspray for crispiness is trending right now. Celebs are preferring more geometric hair which turns out to be all-around more fun. 

Pixies are all in

Women in 2020 somehow managed to develop a taste for short hairstyles. Even though we have left the trauma of last year behind, it looks like women have carried their hairstyle to today’s world.

Women nowadays are cutting off their long hair in favor of short, more manageable hair. Short hairstyles are seriously trending right now. If you want to jump on the bandwagon and leave most of your hair behind with 2020, consider getting a pixie. 

Purple silver hair are hot topics

No, I’m not talking about choosing one of the two colors — I talk about mixing and matching them to create a beautiful combo. Women are embracing bright and bold colored hair nowadays as dual-tone hairstyles are trending. 

If you want to join the dual-tone crew, purple silver might be a good palace to start. Even though the combination feels too much at first, it actually looks good.

Hair clips are back to switch things up

As you might have guessed from the previous trend, people are loving dual tones and accents nowadays. And what’s better than a classic clip to give your hair an extra touch of uniqueness. 

Alongside holding and managing your hair, clips also add a chic accent to your hair. Plus, they are responsible for bringing in some nostalgia from the past.

Mullets are selling like hotcakes 

It’s said the modern mullet practice is started by the infamous celebrity, Miley Cyrus. To rock a mullet, you get shorter layers on the front while maintaining some length on the back. 

Mullets are incredibly easy to pull off — plus, very versatile. You can rock a mullet during a corporate meeting, as well as in a bar party — it works everywhere!

‘70s curly bangs work as a minor tweak

Women nowadays are embracing ‘70s style bangs to add tough of freshness to their look. Curly bangs are easy to get, and you can adopt them no matter what texture you have on your hair. 

‘70s bangs work with shorter layered frames around the face, with longer lengths around the back. The shorter pieces on the front really compliment the shape of the face and natural curls. 

People prefer hair that is easier to manage

Even though the lockdowns have eased out, we still haven’t fully returned back to the “normal” work routine. People are still working from home and employers are hiring people to work remotely. 

Due to these circumstances, people prefer hairstyles that are incredibly easy to manage and maintain. If you have straight hair, considering sticking to a blunt haircut to make your hair appear thicker. If you have curls, be sure to add some layers around the crown; it will give your haircut some extra detail and shape.

The shag — another easy-to-manage option

 Different versions of the shag have come and gone throughout the years, but with the rise in popularity of haircuts that are easier to manage, shag is becoming more popular than ever. 

It works for everyone, even for people with a shorter growth of hair, as it depends on the layers, not on the length. It’s a rough haircut filled with curls and waves; it really complements one’s face shape. 

Roots are now purposeful

People have always tried to hide away their hair roots under deep layers of hair. 

However, that’s not the case anymore as COVID-19 taught has to purposefully embrace roots to compliment the deep scalp.

To make your roots visible, you need to slightly shorten lengths on all sides. Then, you take the strands to the side, originating from the point you want to show the roots at. Remember, you don’t have to try to hide the roots. They are perfectly fine, and sometimes even attractive.

Key takeaways

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot in the hair and beauty industry. There have been numerous trends coming and going through the current era. 

However, this article provides a brief insight into what trends are trending at the current moment.