This spring, there are no hair rules, except one: Be yourself. These six models are doing exactly that. Could anything be more beautiful? By Katheryn Erickson.
Natural Curls Model Alewya Demmisse’s many hair phases? “I wanted to look like Lil’ Bow Wow, with braids and white beads,” she says. “Then I wore it curly—my Lionel Richie look. This past fashion week I didn’t straighten it, and I’m getting noticed for it. No shade on straight hair—it’s beautiful!—but I don’t want to feel like I need to change it.” Nike hoodie. Mary Katrantzou top.
Look-at-Me Color: What is model Julia Almendra’s natural color? “I’m not sure anymore,” she says. “I’ve had it gray, blonde, and brown, and I’ve always wanted blue hair. It’s my favorite color—maybe because I grew up by the sea. To keep it healthy, I use Kiehl’s hair masks every week and let it air-dry.” Louis Vuitton top. Ara Vartanian earrings. Repossi rings.
Baby Dreads: When model Ajak Deng first cut her long, chemically damaged hair into this signature crop, “my younger sister was like, ‘Dude, you look like Dad!’” she says with a laugh. “But then I started modeling, and everyone was like, ‘Oh my God, we love your hair like this.’ Now my sister has shaved off her hair too. She looks like me!” (for her genius styling trick.) Marc Jacobs sweater. Marni tank, turtleneck. Prada neck piece. Jil Sander ear cuff.
Short and Shaggy: “My hair was down to my hips before I cut it into a pixie four years ago,” says model Rhiannon McConnell. “I kept it short for two years, then let it grow into this bob. Now if my hair gets a little long, I don’t feel like myself.” The Elder Statesman cardigan. Chloé overalls. Hilfiger Collection top. Dior necklace.
Adorable Mini Bangs: Everyone loves Agnes Sokolowska’s cute fringe—but she didn’t at first. “I cried a little when my hair was cut really short, backstage at Alexander Wang last season,” she says. “Now I’m happy! It shows off my face and my personality— I like to laugh. This haircut gives me more power, and it’s pushed my career a lot.” Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh sweater. Adeam sweater. Vera Wang Collection dress. Diaboli Kill earrings.
Bold and Buzzed: Want in on the buzz-cut trend? Follow Dutch Caribbean model Soekie Gravenhorst’s advice: Don’t overthink it. “I shaved it for a shoot, so I couldn’t really change my mind,” she says. “My hair makes me feel tough, like a cool chick. I cut it myself for a few weeks at first, but now I go to a Turkish barber in Amsterdam every other week.” Alexander Wang coat, sweater. Annelise Michelson earring. Hair: Pasquale Ferrante at Frank Reps; makeup: Deanna Hagan at Kate Ryan; manicure: Geraldine Holford at The Wall Group.
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