We’ve rounded up our top 10 hairstyles of 2020. You can ask your freelance hair stylist to recreate in 2021. Connect to your mobile hair stylist to get the look you want.

2020 has been a year for the books. We all spent more time at home than going out. Our social calendars became filled with Zoom appointments instead of coffee meetings. Without the usual award ceremonies and fashion weeks, we have taken our hairstyle inspiration from the world of social media and TikTok. With 2021 right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to look back and take some inspiration a new hairstyle. You might be looking for a post-quarantine glow up or just wanting to try something new.

 

1. Curtain Bangs

The breakout star of TikTok has been the curtain bangs. As Generation Z discover the ‘70s trends for the first time, curtain bangs have bounced back in popularity amongst young women. This trend works for all hair lengths, in particular a long bob. You can easily maintain and style your curtain bangs with a volumizing styler brush.

 

Your freelance hair stylist can help you embrace your inner Brigitte Bardot with one of the must-try hairstyles for 2021.

 

2. Pixie Cut

We all experimented with our hair during quarantine. Whether it was trying out a new hair color or impulsively cutting our hair, we all made changes to our hairstyle during 2020. With the salons closed and a focus on natural beauty, the pixie cut quickly became a look of the year. Your freelance hairstylist will be able to tell you which pixie style suits your face type and whether you should opt for a statement fringe or keep it simple.

 

For this look, you can take your hair inspiration from Selma Blair and Zoe Kravitz.

 

3. The Shag

During quarantine, we all opted for easy to maintain hairstyles that were as versatile as possible. The shag is a mid-length style with a fluffy fringe and a focus on soft curls – imagine a mullet with a feminine twist. Your freelance hair stylist can use Taylor Swift’s 2020 hairstyle for inspiration and recreate the choppy layers that give this look is its definition.

 

Part of the key to achieving this look is to add texture to your hair, such as a texturizing hair spray or a styling mist.

 

With this look, you can choose to go with a strong fringe or choose a softer look with lighter bangs. One of the benefits of this style is that it works with any hair type and you can achieve a variety of looks with it.

 

4. The Rachel

Did anyone else binge-watch Friends during quarantine? Jennifer Aniston’s iconic blonde locks came to define hairstyle trends for most of the early 2000s as a result of the show’s popularity. This hairstyle is even a favorite amongst other celebrities such as Jessica Alba, Jennifer Lopez and Rihanna. ‘The Rachel’ is a layered hairstyle with a focus on volume and smoothness.  AnnaLynne McCord is rocking a 2020 version of the look that is easier to maintain and looks more natural.

 

If you’re in the market for trying a classic hairstyle for 2021, then ‘The Rachel’ is a perfect fit!

 

5. Collarbone Cut

Can’t decide between short hair and long locks? Are you scared of getting a bob, in case you don’t like your hair short? The collarbone cut is universally flattering and gives you a fuss-free short hair look with the benefit of being able to style it, just like you would with longer hair.

 

You can still pull this hairstyle back into a ponytail and even curl your hair every day. If you want to change up your look and lose a few inches, while still having a versatile cut, then the collarbone hairstyle is a great choice for 2021. Your freelance hair stylist will be able to advise you on the best products to use to add texture and to your hair.

 

If you’re looking for collarbone hair inspiration, you can check out Alex Chung’s Instagram, which is full of ideas for how to rock this trend.

 

6. Embrace Your Curls

Easy hairstyles became our go-to in 2020 for Zoom meetings and working from home. If you’ve been blessed with natural curls, now is the time to embrace them. Gone are the days of super-sleek hair that takes an hour to achieve. No one had time for that in 2020, or anywhere to show it off! In 2021, you can put the straighteners away and instead use hair products to accentuate the texture and curls that you were born with.

A freelance hair stylist will be able to recommend the best shampoo and styling products that you should invest in to help your natural curls maintain their shape.

 

7. The Braid

Quarantine gave us ‘Folklore’ from Taylor Swift and ‘Cottagecore’ from TikTok – both of which helped us rediscover our love for braids.

 

Braids of all types became a go-to look for 2020. As we shifted our focus to easy-to-achieve hairstyles that you can put together in a few minutes, the braid came to dominate. Once you’re done with your braid, you’re left with natural waves without having to use heat products. Whether you’re a fan of the classic French braid or if you’re more adventurous with a fisherman’s braid, this is one hairstyle that you’ll want to be wearing in 2021.

 

8. Focus on One Colour

2020 was the year when our haircare routine went out of the window. Thanks to quarantine, most of us had to go months without being able to see our freelance hair stylist. 2020 became the year of single-colour hair as we have all had to wave goodbye to our regular touch-ups for highlights. Whether you’re a natural blonde or a box-dyed redhead, take 2021 to focus on improving your solid hair colour with nourishing hair treatments.

 

9. The Blunt Bob

We’ve all heard the expression ‘change the hair, change the woman’. If you want to change up your look for 2021, consider swapping out your long hair for a blunt bob. This hairstyle tells the world who is charge and it’s easy to maintain. Keeping your hair all one length and without layers can help you channel your inner boss babe. You can style this look with a simple blow-out and even add in a fringe, one of the other biggest hair trends in 2020.

 

If you want to embrace a “new look, new you” for 2021, then the blunt bob is a great way to start.

 

10. Asymmetrical Cut

Do you want to make a statement with your hair? Take a leaf out of Lucy Hale’s book and recreate her asymmetrical cut. This look is a hybrid between a pixie cut and a more feminine style. Your freelance hair stylist can help you choose between keeping one side chopped and the other voluminous, or instead focusing on a more subtle asymmetrical look with a longer fringe.

 

This hairstyle allows you to embrace two parts of your personality, and it is the perfect way to start 2021 on the right foot. The asymmetrical cut is a hairstyle that you want to speak to your freelance hair stylist about before committing to it long-term.