New Season, New Style: The Must-Try Spring Hair Trends of 2025

Spring makes way for lighter colours, relaxed flowing hairstyles and fun dainty hair accessories. With lighter nights on the horizon making way for more social plans, Laura Elliott, our Head of Education, has given her thoughts on the hairstyles set to bloom this season and how to recreate them.

1. Ribbons and bows

From the catwalk to the high street - bows and ribbons are everywhere! Bright and pastel-coloured bows and ribbons will be popular in spring, working to elevate any look. Bows are also getting larger, working as the perfect piece to attract attention.
Bows add an extra layer of detail to simple hairstyling. Once you’ve set your bow or ribbon in place, fix it with a spritz of hairspray like our CONTROL Flexible Styling Hairspray to keep it looking gorgeous all day long. 

2. Scalp bleaching

Scalp bleaching is all about one-tone, light blonde hair. This is popular as it is a well-known method to achieve very light tones of blonde, silver or even white. Unlike highlights, bleach is painted all over the entirety of the hair and scalp to achieve the most even hair colour possible from roots to tips.
As the days become lighter this season, so does hair. We see this trend a lot in Scandi looks. Bleached hair should be looked after with purple shampoo to keep brassy, yellow tones at bay. This keeps hair looking bright and salon fresh. We recommend using BLONDE Purple Shampoo and Conditioner to neutralise brassy tones, for healthy-looking, brighter hair.

3. Fresh flower hair accessories  

This is the year of hair accessories and spring is taking the onset of florals and incorporating it into hair. Fresh flowers are the newest craze, and they can be expected to take over everyday hairstyles.
It is important to choose the flowers wisely to not damage hair, for example, avoiding thorned roses. There are also plenty of flower headbands and clips to participate in the trend without using real fresh flowers. This style can be achieved by having fresh or faux flowers weaved into hair, tucked into a bun, or even weaved into a plait. Perfect this look by using a lotion to help shape and hold your hair. Our FORM Sculpting Lotion adds shine and moisture whilst also adding a layer of texture. 

4. The single-strand updo

This trend is all about exuding elegance and class; a simple updo with a singular strand pulled out at the front to frame the face. This trend has been used by famous names and is set to make a strong appearance this spring.
To create this trend, simply style hair in an updo of choice, it could be a ponytail or bun. Keep a small section or strand of hair from the front of your hairline separate whilst tying back your tresses to keep in front of your face. This style works best in a side parting. To go the extra mile, pair your style with a sweet spring scent like our signature AURA Hair Perfume and Body Fragrance. Lily, vanilla, orange blossom and white thyme come together in harmony to create the most dreamy scent!

5. Side part hair

The side part is making a strong comeback in spring after being replaced by the well-known middle part for a long time. This look is used in a variety of forms such as a slick side part, a curly bob or in an elevated updo.
To master this look, start by drying hair with a solution like our MIRACLE Rapid Blow-Dry Mist, which speeds up drying time and leaves tresses smooth and static-free. Next, create a side parting by taking a thin handled comb and choosing how far to part your hair off centre. A good place to try is from the curve in your eyebrow. Using a thin handled comb will allow maximum precision to get a clear and defined parting. Simple yet stunning!

6. Expensive hair colour

This trend is all about having shiny, glossy, and healthy ‘expensive’ looking hair. Expensive colour is relatively simple to achieve - it is all about rich, deep, and glamorous colours. This style is big on TikTok, with one video receiving 4.9 million views. With socialising levels set to soar in spring, expensive colour is a guaranteed way to impress.
Chocolate brunettes and buttery blondes are tones commonly associated with this trend and the key to get the ‘expensive’ look is to maintain super healthy, shiny hair. For this, intensely moisturising masks like our HARMONY Intensive Care Treatment are essential, as well as hair oil such as our VELVET Nourishing Hair Oil, and protecting accessories like a silk pillow or head scarf to avoid breakage at night. Need help choosing your perfect hair colour? Read our blog: What Hair Colour Suits Me? A Guide to Choosing the Right Shade

7. Fringecore

Fringes are set to take centre stage this spring, from curtain bangs to daring micro fringes. This style is very versatile - depending on the cut and styling, it can frame the face delicately or add a bold statement. Whichever style you choose, you’re sure to turn heads.
 To keep your fringe in the best condition, regular trims are essential to maintain shape and avoid it becoming overgrown. Fringes are prone to excess oil due to being close to the forehead, so we’d recommend using a dry shampoo between washes to keep your hair fresh. Our TEXTURE Dry Texture & Finishing Spray is the ideal solution, just shake well and spray hair section-by-section for a flexible hold. 

8. Bobs

Bobs continue to be one of the most popular hairstyles, with variations to suit different textures and preferences. Whether you prefer a sleek French bob, a tousled layered bob or the short boy bob, this timeless cut has endless styling possibilities.
Whichever type of bob you choose, for best results we’d recommend visiting a hair stylist to create the look you desire. In terms of maintenance, keep your bob looking thick and dimensional with hair products focused around volume. We’d suggest spritzing our UPLIFT Volumising Mist across clean, towel dried hair before blow-drying.

9. Natural textures

One of the most liberating trends of the season is natural textures. This is all about embracing your individuality, whatever your hair type including curls, waves and straight locks. Embracing your natural locks benefits your hair health as it means you’re not using heated tools like hair straighteners and curlers.
Regardless of hair type, hydration is key when embracing the natural textures of your hair. Our HYDRATE Moisture Collection is the perfect accompaniment to your natural tresses, using a blend of oils to leave your hair nourished and healthy-looking. This leaves your natural hair looking its best every day.

10. Cool brunettes

This spring sees a shift towards cool, rich brunette shades. This includes shades like mushroom brown and espresso, perfect for polished and sophisticated looks. These hues work beautifully across different hair lengths and styles, from sleek straight hair to voluminous waves. 
When trying out a new colour, we would always recommend visiting your local salon. If you visit a Neäl & Wølf salon, they can recommend some of the brand new additions to our GLAZE range, including our 6N, 7NA and 9NB shades. This demi-permanent liquid toner is long lasting, gentle on hair and adds a high shine to tresses. Find your Neäl & Wølf salon or learn more about our solution: GLAZE True Demi Toner

Which spring hair trends will you be following this season? Keep up to date with the latest news and seasonal hair trends on our blog: Hair Care Blog