The Chicest Seventies Hair Inspiration For Autumn And Beyond

From seventies fashion making a comeback to Jenna Ortega's shag haircut, it's clear that the seventies is a favoured era for style and beauty alike. And with good reason – it was the decade that perfectly married high-octane, unapologetic glamour of disco queens with the cool, laidback mood of Hollywood stars such as Goldie Hawn and Farrah Fawcett.

Seventies hairstyles have stood the test of time due to its versatility and ease of maintenance. Unlike the perfectly coiffed 'dos of the sixties and minimalist, Caroline Besette-Kennedy style of the nineties, seventies hairstyles gave us the best of both worlds. Think dramatic, voluminous curls with plenty of texture, and face-framing fringes that draw attention without requiring too much upkeep.

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At Chloé SS25, hairstylist Gary Gill described the hair as 'very undone, loose, and effortless'. According to Gill, the breezy waves are a nod to 'a night-after vibe, [a woman] who’s spent the day shopping at the market, all while channeling a contemporary seventies feeling.'

To create the look, Gill prepped the hair with Authentic Beauty Concept's Amplify Spray Conditioner to deliver a soft texture and enhance volume. Depending on your hair's natural texture and length, you can use either hair curling tool, heated rollers, or even curl your hair with straighteners (or opt for heatless methods), but the most important detail is to brush out the waves once they're in. Finish with a spritz of texturising spray.

'This season's look captures the free-spirited essence of the “Chloé woman”, blending a cool, slightly disheveled aesthetic with just the right amount of polish to make it feel modern and chic,' says Gill.

How To Do A Seventies Fringe

No matter your hair texture, be it tightly curled or straight, 'bottleneck bangs' are the seventies-inspired fringe trend that's here to stay. 'It is a super flattering, face-framing, cutting technique that can be adjusted to suit almost any face shape,' says hairstylist Tom Smith. 'Ask your stylist to create longer bangs that skim your cheekbones at an angle that flatters your face and curves around to create a layer that sits somewhere between your cheekbones and jaw,' he explains.

Keep the centre slightly shorter, with the lines soft and choppy, and make sure it gets gradually longer on the outside to blend in with the rest of your hair. The pieces should be light and airy, rather than a block of fringe. You'll find that the grow-out phase will be more seamless.

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