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9 Hairstyle Trends Spotted At New York Fashion Week S/S 2023

Basic was not an option.

by Audrey Noble
A model walks the runway for the Altuzarra fashion show at New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2023.
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The hairstyles did not take a back seat to the makeup — or even the fashion — at the Spring / Summer 2023 shows. From structured buns to beaded embellishments, New York Fashion Week brought its A-game with stunningly gorgeous hair trends. Here are nine of the best.

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Swinging Ponytails At LaQuan Smith

Lead hairstylist Larry Sims used the Flawless by Gabrielle Union Shine Enhancing Heat Protectant Spray to nourish and shine strands while making sure that there was plenty of sleek movement as the models walked.

Twisted Mohawks At Altuzarra

Lead hairstylist Jawara used the FEKKAI Shea Butter Curl Defining Gel Crème to twist the models’ hair into a mystical mohawk, channeling the adventurous spirit of a world traveler.

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Structured Buns At Jason Wu

At Jason Wu’s Spring/Summer 2023 runway show, lead hairstylist Jimmy Paul used Olaplex’s No. 7 Bonding Oil to give the models’ twisted, structured buns high shine.

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Painted Roots At Collina Strada

Models walked down the runway with pastel orange, blue, green, and pink painted roots and wet-look hair for a super cool fairy-like vibe.

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Bubble Embellishments At Marrisa Wilson

One of the most stunning hairstyles at New York Fashion Week? The bubble-like, lucite beads that framed the models’ beautiful faces at Marrisa Wilson’s show.

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Audrey Hepburn-Inspired Buns At Christian Siriano

Lead hairstylist Lacy Redway used TRESemmé’s TRES TWO Extra Hold Hair Gel to keep the deep side parts and swooped bangs in place, while pulling the models’ hair into a low chic bun.

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Long Braids At Coach

Lil Nas X made his runway debut at Coach, wearing long braids while showing off the Spring/Summer collection.

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Voluminous Updos At Sergio Hudson

Go big or go home. At Sergio Hudson, models donned high ’90s supermodel-esque updos with major volume while strutting down the runway.

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Pearl Accents At Harlem Fashion Row

Pearlcore isn’t going anywhere. The embellishments that models wore down the runway are probably going to inspire your go-to holiday party look.