Farewell to minimalism! Beyoncé sent out a message at the last Super Bowl that Texan Hair is back in a big way – a true tribute to the Seventies.
It’s the Big Hair fad of summer 2024. Exaggerated volumes on lengths well past the shoulders . Launched by divas like Beyoncé – who chose Chantilly blonde – and Miley Cyrus at the latest Grammy Awards , the Texan Hair trend has been at the peak of its popularity for a few months and will easily last throughout the hot season and beyond.
At the core of this trend is the Country style, which had its golden age in the United States in the Seventies, along with the more “urban” Disco Music. It’s of the few hair trends that comes from provincial roots, only to be imitated in the cities and become a global phenomenon.
Dolly Parton, the Godmother of Texan Hair
Summer 2024 sees the triumphant return of a hair trend that evokes nostalgia and glamour: Texan Hair. Inspired by the iconic hairstyles of country music divas, this trend celebrates great volume, soft waves , large curls and perfect folds, creating looks that combine boldness and femininity.
Texan Hair has its roots in the 60s and 70s, a time when women in the southern United States sported big hair and textured waves . The godmother of Country Hair is undoubtedly Dolly Parton, the legendary singer, known for her spectacular blonde hair and her unique style.
With her exuberant personality and iconic look, Dolly popularised a hairstyle that expressed power and confidence, while remaining incredibly feminine.
Features of the Texan Hair hairstyle
Volume is the basis of the Big Hair style typical of Country hair. The hair is teased and taken to new heights, sometimes with the help of extensions, certainly with volumising products. The waves are soft but defined, created using rollers , curling irons or specific styling techniques. The styling is perfect, but never too rigid, maintaining a balance between structure and movement.
Another key element is texture. The hair should look full and luxurious, with a healthy, shiny look. The roots are slightly teased to add height and give that bouffant effect typical of 60s/70s hairstyles.